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Bmw 525d f11 towbar problems

Markus Kleppe
in BMW 5 Series Forum

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I have an electric towbar and the light on the button is red and i have an error code and the towbar dont fold inside 

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    Morning Markus

    Welcome to the Forum

    All clean underneath nothing jamming it ? What is the Error Code ? Have you checked it online ?

    I would check all wiring and connections, fuses and relays, then make sure that the mechanism isn't blocked or jammed then clear the code and see if it works. A diagnostic session will help if your stuck

    Dave

     

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    Morning Markus

    Sorry that isn't a code it is only the cars display warning. 

    To begin with have the fuses been checked? Check the fuses if they are OK then you need a proper diagnostic session to identify the problem.

    I have seen 1 failed trailer control unit and 2 failed gears in the folding motors (one on my own X5)

    All 3 I was able to fix by sourcing replacement a replacement control unit, and stripping and rebuilding the folding motors.

    Dave

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