Putting coilovers on an E70 X5 or E71 X6 changes the whole character of the platform. What does not change is the EDC module sitting in the car, which immediately faults the moment it loses the adaptive damper signal. That fault can ripple into stability system behavior, and it will not clear itself without giving the module what it is missing.
The KW EDC Cancellation Kit for the E70/E71 plugs into the factory EDC harness and sends the signal the module expects from the OEM dampers. The fault clears. Your DSC and stability control systems remain fully active. The kit is engineered specifically for the X5 and X6 platform under the KW Type X70 designation, built for the EDC system as BMW configured it on these chassis.
Key Features
- Eliminates EDC fault codes and warning lights when using aftermarket coilovers
- Covers both E70 X5 and E71 X6 body styles on the same platform
- Plug-and-play, connects to existing EDC wiring harness connectors
- Simulates OEM EDC damper signal to the factory control module
- Preserves full operation of DSC and stability control systems
- KW Type X70 designation, engineered specifically for the E70/E71 EDC system
Vehicle Fitment
Required for aftermarket coilover installations on EDC-equipped:
- BMW X5 / E70 (2007-2013): EDC-equipped variants only. Verify before ordering
- BMW X6 / E71 (2007-2013): EDC-equipped variants only. Verify before ordering
Installation Notes
Plug-and-play installation. Connects to the existing EDC damper harness. No coding or programming required.
- Verify your vehicle is equipped with EDC (Electronic Damper Control) before ordering
- Install coilovers per coilover manufacturer instructions
- Connect EDC cancellation kit to existing harness connectors, no modification required
- Clear any stored fault codes after installation