Would ZCI Trailer Wiring Kit for 2016 BMW X5 Cause Error Codes on Dash
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Yes - All was good - its just more than I would like to pay right now - would this one cause CEL or any other codes ? C59236
asked by: David M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT that you referenced would not cause any error codes on the dash of your 2016 BMW X5 as long as it's installed properly. Basically your vehicle wouldn't know this was installed since it basically uses sensors wrapped around the taillight wiring to know what turn signal circuit to apply on the trailer wiring and then draws it's power from the battery directly.
I attached an install video for this kit on a very similar 2015 X5 as yours for you to check out as well.
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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David M.
1/30/2020
Yes - All was good - its just more than I would like to pay right now - would this one cause CEL or any other codes ? C59236