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javierh8 10-21-2011 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TiAgX5 (Post 847951)
When I got the e-trailer wiring kit, with instructions that were not vehicle specific, saw that it spliced into the taillight wires (no way to connect in at plug behind spare tire, that made me wonder if the kits "designer/electrical engineer" was even AWARE that the plug exists!), made no provision to secure the plug receiver near the tow hitch, did not disable PDC, powers the trailer lights thru the rear light harness (OEM kit powers off the battery only), I promptly ordered the OEM wire kit with module. I would have sold you my kit at 1/2 price!

Yeah the plug is there, and thats why the ECS Tuning kit was the best and cheapest option. I decided to go with the E-trailer one, because its easy to installed, there is a Video in youtube of it, and my X5 does not have PDC. What year is your X5? how much would you sell you harness kit for?

TiAgX5 10-21-2011 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by javierh8 (Post 847967)
Yeah the plug is there, and thats why the ECS Tuning kit was the best and cheapest option. I decided to go with the E-trailer one, because its easy to installed, there is a Video in youtube of it, and my X5 does not have PDC. What year is your X5? how much would you sell you harness kit for?
I have an '03 4.4. Will sell the e-trailer kit for $40 + shipping.

heuer21 10-22-2011 12:35 AM
i had to replace one of the brake light wiring harnesses because I had a place wire a standard universal kit in...it smoked up shorted out and caught on fire...melting the harness.
So good luck with that harness...I have a BMW specific tow package wired now works perfectly

TiAgX5 10-22-2011 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by heuer21 (Post 848049)
i had to replace one of the brake light wiring harnesses because I had a place wire a standard universal kit in...it smoked up shorted out and caught on fire...melting the harness.
So good luck with that harness...I have a BMW specific tow package wired now works perfectly
I am TOTALLY cock blocking the sale of my e-trailer harness, but I agree, it suck a$$! That is why when I saw it, I ordered the OEM harness! I would not install that abortion on my X5!

Dirtyjersey 07-15-2015 01:22 PM
Bringing this subject back from the dead..... Apparently the factory harness part #7160009698 is long out of production..... Anyway, I plan to get a small travel trailer, which I believe all have 7 pin connectors. What is the best way to wire this using a universal kit? Any advice? If anyone can locate the OEM part, I'll pay top $$$$$, I hate modifying factory wiring......:dunno:


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