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skoold2003 · 05-26-2020, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewk

How did this all work out? Have you towed with it yet and confirmed this wire is activating the brakes? Where did you install the controller? I am considering putting it in the center console next to phone charger; do you think it will fit under the lid?

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Originally Posted by skoold2003

OK here's an update. I finally got the connector in today and got the cable put together.. it works perfect! I ended up ordering the connector from my local Porsche dealer for about $3 with shipping. The plugs I bought from getbmwparts.com and they were about $25 for 5 of them.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...11;61130007452

The controller itself is a Prodigy P2 I got for $40 on offerup.

I also ordered a 25' trailer wire cable, Reese controller plug and braided sleeve from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

All in I spent about $100 for this which is much better than the $240 or whatever BMW charges

I towed my friends trailer just to verify and everything worked fine. A for mounting spots I just put some Velcro above the gas pedal to mount when I need it. It's not permanently installed.. I'm just gonna run it up when I tow.