BMW X3 (G01) aftermarket tow bar

Karlavanner
Karlavanner Forum Participant Posts: 2
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 Forum Participant Posts: 645
    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
    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. 

     

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