Expert Answers about BMW

• Availability Of Written Instructions For Stealth Hitches Hidden Receiver W/ Towing Kit SH62VR
• I sure can! I went ahead and included the written instructions of the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2" # SH62VR you were looking at for your 2019 BMW X3 for you to take a look at.
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• Does 2010 BMW X5 Need Computer Flashed to Install Wiring Harness C59496
• Thank you for your purchase from etrailer of the Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector # C59496. You can install this on your 2010 BMW X5 without the computer being flashed or coded before or after the installation.
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• Where Are Fascia Removal Tabs Located on 2012 BMW 128i
• I've linked the instructions for the Curt # C11184, but it shows the tab for the fascia; the tab should be located at the spot where the fascia meets the bumper. You will want to push in on the fascia to get it to disengage from the bumper. If you check out the linked instructions it shows 2 pictures- one of the bumper fascia tab and one where the fascia has been removed and the side plate is installed. The small holes there show where the tabs are going to catch on the bumper plate, so...
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• Will Trailer Connector Provided With Stealth Hitch SH25VR Release Surge Brakes On Boat Trailer
• If your surge brake coupler is equipped with an electric lockout solenoid, the 7-way trailer connector included with the Stealth Hitch # SH25VR will actuate the lockout, as long as the purple wire for the 7-way is tapped into the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit as outlined in the linked installation instructions. This assumes your boat trailer uses a 7-way trailer connector. If the trailer use a 5-pole connector, you can use an adapter like part # A57WB. I'll also link to an installation...
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• Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Install on 2019 BMW X3
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13387 comes with everything needed to install on your 2019 BMW X3. If you are planning on towing with your vehicle, you will need a trailer wiring harness made for your vehicle. I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # TK77FR as it does not require splicing into your factory harness, which makes for a clean install. I included the install video for the Curt # C13387 and a video for the Tekonsha Harness...
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• Does Stealth Hitches Trailer Hitch For 2021 BMW X5 Require Bumper Trimming
• That's a good question, and there is no type of fascia or bumper trimming needed in order to install the Stealth Hitches # SH89VR or # SH25VR on your 2021 BMW X5. The bumper and fascia remains intact, though there is a small piece under the vehicle you will need to trim. This is a rock/gravel guard that needs a portion of it trimmed, and I added a photo with an arrow pointing the section out so you can see for yourself (the yellow circles are not relevant to the trimming, it's just the...
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• Does the Prodigy RF Remain Paired If Power Is Removed from Handheld Unit or Trailer
• I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and he verified that if you were to remove power from either the handheld unit or trailer, the Prodigy RF, # TK94FR, will remain paired. You will not have to pair it every time you turn off the vehicle. I have included a link to the isntallation details and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
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• How Does Curt Powered Tail Light Converter C59236 Get Installed In 2007 BMW X5?
• We have not had a chance to install the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236 on a 2007 BMW X5, but have installed it in a 2014 BMW X5 as you can see in the included video. Since there is a 7-year gap it is possible that the factory wire colors changed, so I recommend using circuit tester # PTW2993 to confirm the functions of your vehicle's wiring to make sure you make the correct connections. The functions of the wires on the # C59236 are as follows: Red...
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• Is There a Plug and Play Brake Controller Adapter for a 2021 BMW X3
• I have a solution for you, but there is not a plug and play adapter for a Tekonsha brake controller to be used with a 2021 BMW X3. You could hardwire your Tekonsha Primus # TK90160 into the vehicle. Or you could use a wireless brake controller like the Curt Echo Mobile # C51180, which is controlled with your smart phone (iOS 8.0/Android 4.4 or newer required). The Echo provides you with the same proportional braking as the Primus, but in a plug and play solution that's extremely popular...
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• Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2007 BMW 5 Series with a Plastic Bottom Guide Under the Car
• I spoke with my contact at Curt and he stated that to install trailer hitch # 11498 on your 2007 BMW 5 series, you would need to cut or trim that bottom guide as needed to get the hitch in the proper position. If you can move it temporarily and then put it back in place with little or no modification, that is also permissible. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you plan on doing some towing, the hitch comes with a ball mount, hitch pin and clip. For a...
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• How To Install a 7-Way Trailer Connector On a 2013 BMW X3
• It sounds like you need to install a 7-way trailer connector on your 2013 BMW X3 and if that is the case, you will need more than just the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector part # 30717 unless you already have an existing 4-way trailer connector. The Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector as the title states is just an adapter for an existing 4-way trailer connector already installed. The 4-way trailer connector you referenced on the adapter will plug...
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• What does the Front Blue T-Handle do on the RockyMounts BackStage # RKY10002?
• I can definitely help eliminate some of the confusion. I believe you are talking about the T-handle that rests on the outside of the center mast of the RockyMounts BackStage - 2" # RKY10002. This handle controls the tilt/stow mechanism on the rack. The BackStage uses a different lever for the swing-away assembly and the tilt feature. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows this functionality with the lever. I also attached a video that shows this handle in action at timestamp :22.
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• Will 4 Pole to 5 Pole Adapter 20036 Work on 2017 BMW X5
• Yes, the Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter # 20036 will work on your 2017 BMW X5. The solenoid on the lockout draws very little amperage so the lower power draw from the LEDs will not be an issue. Due to this, no type of power booster is required for the # 20036.
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• Does Curt Trailer Hitch Installation Interfere with Trunk Opening Sensor on 2014 BMW 428i Coupe
• While we and Curt have not heard of any issues with the rear sensors on your 2012 BMW 428i coupe for trailer hitch # C11367, take a look at the picture I have included showing an underside shot of the hitch installed on a vehicle. If the sensors are behind that center section of the hitch then they will be blocked by the hitch. If you plan on doing any towing the correct ball mount to use is # C45521. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring...
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• Engine Block Heater Install Location for 3.0L Engine in 2007 BMW X3
• Kat's heaters recommends the # KH11431 for the 3.0L engine in the 2007 BMW X3. It's designed to take the place of the frost plug on the right hand (passenger) side of the engine block toward the center of the block. I checked their fit information on their website and wasn't able to find any reference to the # KH30926 being a fit for the 3.0L engine in an X3.
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• How Long Should it Take to Install a Curt Hitch on a 2013 BMW X1
• The rear fascia of your 2013 BMW X1 will need to come off to install the Curt hitch part # C13140. If you check out the install instructions link that I attached you will see all of the steps required for the install. Curt states that this hitch should take about 40 minutes for a qualified mechanic to install and about 80 minutes for a regular guy with the right tools to install. You might ask the shop what their hourly shop rate is and see if you can negotiate from there. In the instructions...
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• How to Install the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller on 2018 BMW X3 with Factory Wiring
• Yes, you can install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3, # 90195, on your 2018 BMW X3 M40i if it is pre-wired with the 4-pin brake controller connector under the dash. In order to do this we will have to completely cut off the factory plug and butt connect the brake controller wires to the factory wires because a plug-in harness does not exist at this time. Please note, we strongly recommend using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test the functions of each wire before you make any cuts or...
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• Locating Replacement Plastic Rivets for Installing Draw-Tite Class III Hitch on 2012 BMW X5
• My Draw-Tite representative tells me that the only place he's aware of that carries the push rivets that secure the wheel well molding is a BMW dealer. He wasn't aware of any online source for obtaining them. If you click the provided link you can see a video showing the hitch being installed on a 2012 BMW X5.
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• Does the Factory Exhaust Need to Be Cut Off To Install a Magnaflow Cat-Back System on a 2006 BMW M5
• To install this MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust System # MF16859 on your 2006 BMW M5 you will need to cut your old exhaust off. To install the new stuff you will use the included clamps. You would not need to weld anything. Check out the installation instructions for the product that I attached.
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• Installation Instructions and Details for the Curt Trailer Hitch # 11184 for the 2010 BMW 135i Hitch
• On the CURT Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 11184, for the 2010 BMW 135is the under body panels are at the rear of the vehicle underneath behind the rear fascia. Detailed trimming information is provided in the installation instructions (see link). All of the hardware required to install the hitch on your BMW 135i coupe or convertible is included. I have no idea how many of these hitches have been installed on the BMW 135i, but in the last several months we have sold more than 10 of...
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