BMW X3 (G01) aftermarket tow bar

Karlavanner
Karlavanner Forum Participant Posts: 2 Participant
edited November 2023 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi fellow caravanners,

Has anyone been able to get an aftermarket tow bar fitted on a BMW X3 and get the BMW trailer stability control feature to work?

I'm currently looking for a fitter but although they all seem to be certain that the dedicated electrics will disable the parking sensors (and in some cases the rear fog lights)...

I have not found anyone that guarantees it will enable the trailer stability feature which I would have got with a factory fitted towbar.

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  • viatorem
    viatorem Club Member Posts: 645
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    edited November 2023 #2

    I think that you need the OEM electric box for that function, on my X1 a towbar graphic shows on the dash when the 13 pin plug is initially connected. 

  • Karlavanner
    Karlavanner Forum Participant Posts: 2 Participant
    edited November 2023 #3

    Thanks viatorem 

    I'm now waiting on a reply from the dealership about the OEM options. I suspect it's going to be a costly option because BMW stopped pre wiring the tow electrics  to a socket in the boot. 

     

  • The Tanfield Kid
    The Tanfield Kid Club Member Posts: 7
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    edited February 7 #4

    Havin a BMW dealer fitted towbar installed to my X3 30D G01 as I write.

    Its more complicated than you might think. Costs around £3000 and so far they have had my car for three days hoping to get it back Monday. If you think £3000 is expensive, then cost the labour out and I think your dealer may be out of pocket. The pictures say it all. Also, terminals 10 and 11 for the fridge are not connected. Good Luck.

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