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      08-07-2015, 02:50 PM   #124
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Originally Posted by Diesel X5 View Post
I bought the BMW wire harness for $320 and installed it my self and then had ECU Programing in Calgary hook up the two wires to the fuse panel and program the trailer module for $150. The Bmw harness comes with the 7 pin and 4 pin together. Not sure what the part # is but it might depend on what options you have.
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After toiling with this decision, I've decided to do the curt hitch with BMW OEM harness.

I just want to confirm, that the BMW OEM harness' physical install is simply plug and play, correct? (I'm aware I have to do additional programming afterwards)

Is it possible to install the harness after the hitch is installed and the bumper is back on the car?

Also, can you confirm the curt model that you used and if possible can you give me a few more pics of what it looks like installed (side views). The pics I found on google were mostly pre-LCI X5s, and you are the only person I've seen with a LCI X5 bumper.
Thanks!
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