What Is the Difference Between Active and Passive Tow Wiring For a 2023 BMW X3

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I have a question about the Stealth Hitch wiring for a 2023 BMW X3 xDrive30i Sport: What is the best way to determine if I need a passive or active wiring harness?

asked by: Dean Z

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So from what I can gather is that one harness will already have the coding needed to tow properly pre-programmed and the other would not. So a passive harness would then need to be coded before towing, while the active would be ready to roll as is.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 11

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