2018 JL Headlight Switch

[khoang300]

We are new to the Jeep Family so after a few weeks we decided to replace the headlight switch on our 2018 Wrangler Sport JL. Our Vehicle Didn’t Come with Auto Light Switch. Part used was OEM

Parts Used: 68292842AB

https://www.moparpart.com/oem-parts/mopar-headlamp-switch-68292842ab?c=az0x

Removing Part: P68292854AB

Tools Needed: Trim Removal Tool or Screwdriver

https://www.amazon.com/SunplusTrade...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==


We Used the trim removal tool to pry out the old headlight switch. You can also use a screwdriver

Lift the Red Locking Tab to remove the Connector, Don’t forget to Lock the red Tab after replacing the Part.

Leave it on Auto, Car turns off Lights go off.

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[cavguy]

Have you verified that no sensor is needed for the auto off/on functionality? For example, when you drive in the dark with just the new switch, do the light come on automatically in the auto position, then go off automatically in a daylight situation?

 

[danny01]

Have you verified that no sensor is needed for the auto off/on functionality? For example, when you drive in the dark with just the new switch, do the light come on automatically in the auto position, then go off automatically in a daylight situation?

I did the exact same thing to my Sport. When the headlight switch is in auto, the lights will be on all the time and will turn off only when the vehicle turns off. A sun sensor is needed to correctly have auto headlamp functionality in addition to a BCM flash to turn the feature on. I asked Joe, the guy that makes the Tazer, to see if he can add the programming for it.

 

[cavguy]

I did the exact same thing to my Sport. When the headlight switch is in auto, the lights will be on all the time and will turn off only when the vehicle turns off. A sun sensor is needed to correctly have auto headlamp functionality in addition to a BCM flash to turn the feature on. I asked Joe, the guy that makes the Tazer, to see if he can add the programming for it.

Thanks for the info! I wonder how hard it is to add the sunlight sensor?

 

[danny01]

Thanks for the info! I wonder how hard it is to add the sunlight sensor?

I also already installed the sun sensor. It's a bit involved because you have to make the harness yourself and route from the HVAC module to the top of the dash where the sun sensor sits. I can send you all the parts and connectors if you're interested in doing it yourself.

 

[khoang300]

I also already installed the sun sensor. It's a bit involved because you have to make the harness yourself and route from the HVAC module to the top of the dash where the sun sensor sits. I can send you all the parts and connectors if you're interested in doing it yourself.

That is pretty cool, is it possible you can post the parts you used for the sun sensor. That is one thing i also want to do

 

[cavguy]

I also already installed the sun sensor. It's a bit involved because you have to make the harness yourself and route from the HVAC module to the top of the dash where the sun sensor sits. I can send you all the parts and connectors if you're interested in doing it yourself.

Thanks, I appreciate the offer! I was hoping it was as simple as adding a wire and plugging it into the sensor. But since its a bit more involved I am thinking I will pass on that mod for the moment.

 

[CaJLMetalHead]

wow.. I can't believe the whole assembly is just $47... I always drive with the lights on.. mine is a Sport.. so I always have to make sure I didn't leave the lights on.. thanks for sharing!! ordering one!

 

[SCzar]

We are new to the Jeep Family so after a few weeks we decided to replace the headlight switch on our 2018 Wrangler Sport JL. Our Vehicle Didn’t Come with Auto Light Switch. Part used was OEM

Parts Used: 68292842AB

https://www.moparpart.com/oem-parts/mopar-headlamp-switch-68292842ab?c=az0x

Removing Part: P68292854AB

Tools Needed: Trim Removal Tool or Screwdriver

https://www.amazon.com/SunplusTrade-Molding-Upholstery-Fastener-Removal/dp/B01M3SP84D/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=22EH6DVT8UGJ3&keywords=trim+removal+tool&qid=1570501559&sprefix=Trim+re,aps,262&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMVMyV1hOWDdCNjIxJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzU0ODU3NjBVSVM1TkZDSUIzJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMzI5NjEyOVQ0V0RQSjRBTzNaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==


We Used the trim removal tool to pry out the old headlight switch. You can also use a screwdriver

Lift the Red Locking Tab to remove the Connector, Don’t forget to Lock the red Tab after replacing the Part.

Leave it on Auto, Car turns off Lights go off.

Thank you so much for the pictures. Your pic with the part number got me where I needed to go quicker than I would have gotten there. Appreciate that!

 

[dapipp]

Just ran across this thread and thought I would throw out an old thread of mine that lets you leave your headlights on all the time if you have a sunlight sensor.

See post: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-except-headlights-in-auto.71222/post-1490300

 

[CaJLMetalHead]

Just ran across this thread and thought I would throw out an old thread of mine that lets you leave your headlights on all the time if you have a sunlight sensor.

See post: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-except-headlights-in-auto.71222/post-1490300

the link does not seem to work..

 

[dapipp]

the link does not seem to work..

try this

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-except-headlights-in-auto.71222/post-1490300

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