F15 X5 30D

[dddrrift]

when its reset correctly its thousands, not hundreds. not sure what you have done there to get it from 150 to 600. have you specified that amount of miles with a diag tool? i think theres a date also from memory?

 

[Lyons]

Lol, I didn’t do anything! I just reset it via the trip.

That’s why I was wondering could it be picking up something wrong at the pad connection.

 

[dddrrift]

yeah its a condition based service item, needs new sensor and reset with diag tool. not like the old days lol
google says it could be a duff replacement sensor also... lol just to confuse things lol

 

[VinR]

Also fitted a towbar in advance of a few camping trips. Picked up a detachable Witter one off Amazon Marketplace which was listed in “used- average” condition. Didn’t really think they would advertise a used towbar so took a punt. Sure enough it just had the odd minor chip from transport, but had never been fitted.

(I see they actually have another up now described as “as new” for £172 which was even cheaper than the £215 I paid, if anyone else is in the market for 1!)

Mastered the fitting of these now, I think this is the 6th I’ve done. Could do with 6 arms when refitting the bumper and getting it lined up, but it’s easier to plough on and hope for the best rather than having to explain it all to the wife or father in law.

For some reason the M Sport has a cut out on the bumper already, so no trimming necessary. Nice wee pivot on the plug plate too, so it swings up out of the way. All completely hidden when detached.

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Did you use a harness cable or did you tap into the cables going to the rear lights?

 

[Lyons]

I always just use a proper car specific wiring harness. PF Jones website has all the fitting instructions so it’s usually straightforward.

yeah its a condition based service item, needs new sensor and reset with diag tool. not like the old days lol
google says it could be a duff replacement sensor also... lol just to confuse things lol

I’m still on the original sensor. Will try a new 1 and see what it says then.

 

[VinR]

Thanks, I might attempt it myself this time, save on the labour cost and get that specific wiring harness.

 

[Lyons]

With the instructions it’s dead handy.

 

[Nicky]

Thanks, I might attempt it myself this time, save on the labour cost and get that specific wiring harness.

Smart relays are a very cost effective alternative to the cat specific loom as some cars need the trailer loom activated or coded to work too, though often function better with automatically disabling rear parking sensors and stuff when the vehicle senses a trailer plugged in.

 

[VinR]

I'll continue over on this towbar thread,

Towbar suppliers

I’m needing a towbar supplied and fitted fitted to my caddy asap.who is there supplying them now .i know there is Tommy tow bar in Ballymena but that’s the only place I know off .

rmsmotoring.com

 

[Lyons]

@dddrrift do you still have your F15? If so, any chance you could do me a favour and look under your rear passenger side rear seat to see if you have this wiring loom? If so, where is the white connector attached to? You’d assume it was that hole, but it doesn’t reach.

 

[dddrrift]

il take a look now, that loom doesnt look too happy!

edit, had a look under my front passenger seat but it doesnt look like the pic above? or are you meaning the 3rd row? if so mine is 5 seater so no third row to check unfort

@dddrrift do you still have your F15? If so, any chance you could do me a favour and look under your rear passenger side rear seat to see if you have this wiring loom? If so, where is the white connector attached to? You’d assume it was that hole, but it doesn’t reach.

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[Lyons]

Second row. Granted mine tilts because it’s a 7 seater, but not sure if you could see under from the front? The loom seems to have rubbed through (found it while trying to diagnose why the rear heated seat wasn’t working), just not sure where it should be positioned to prevent it happening again after I sort it.

 

[dddrrift]

lifted my rear bench there but i think its completely different, no metal frame as such, just modules built into the foam that i assume are for the heated element and cables running to each seat belt clip

 

[Lyons]

Ok no worries. I appreciate you checking for me, thanks.