Retrofit 2020 auto headlight dimming?

[Yammyhaha]

I see the 2020 has the auto hi beam option? This is a real nice feature and I have in on my Audi. Yes, you could call me lazy with regard to that, but it is still a nice feature. I would like to add it to my wife's 2019 MOAB. Has anyone inquired about this yet? I would ask my dealer, but the service department can't even get the oil change and tire rotation right. I would guess that it may require more than just a light sensor.

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[ClaytonW]

I understand, it's a nice feature and I would also like to have it on my 2019 Rubicon. It probably use the same hardware as the adaptive cruise control (camera). But I worry that it's not possible.

 

[jhale1800]

I see the 2020 has the auto hi beam option? This is a real nice feature and I have in on my Audi. Yes, you could call me lazy with regard to that, but it is still a nice feature. I would like to add it to my wife's 2019 MOAB. Has anyone inquired about this yet? I would ask my dealer, but the service department can't even get the oil change and tire rotation right. I would guess that it may require more than just a light sensor.

The auto hi beam sensors are usually the same used in the adaptive cruise and automatic braking. If your MOAB is equipped with those sensors, then theoretically you should have all the hardware needed. However, I don't think Jeep will update the software in older Jeeps to enable that feature.

 

[robaw]

Following... I have ACC/FCW and would definitely like to make that happen!

 

[GreyFox]

Following... I have ACC/FCW and would definitely like to make that happen!

Damn, I almost wished I had waited 6 months to order mine. I would have loved LEDs and some other options. But I'm still happy

 

[robaw]

Damn, I almost wished I had waited 6 months to order mine. I would have loved LEDs and some other options. But I'm still happy

I've learned it doesn't matter, they keep adding more options/features all the time. I spent almost 2 years waiting to pull the trigger on buying a Wrangler because of what they kept changing/adding. Oh well, I like what I got!

 

[Yammyhaha]

The auto hi beam sensors are usually the same used in the adaptive cruise and automatic braking. If your MOAB is equipped with those sensors, then theoretically you should have all the hardware needed. However, I don't think Jeep will update the software in older Jeeps to enable that feature.

The wife's MOAB has the adaptive cruise so I guess we can all wait and see. I will ask the service department although I think they have their bulbs on the dimmer setting.

 

[Token]

You'd probably have to replace the radio.

I know, sounds dumb, but the auto headlights are probably triggered through the uConnect system.

Much like adding the trail cam from the Gladiator. Can't do it without an new 8.4" head unit.

 

[BrntWS6]

I have used this in a rental car and turned it off. It would always dim due to the reflection coming off street signs. Nice idea but ended up being a pretty useless feature for me.

 

[robaw]

You'd probably have to replace the radio.

I know, sounds dumb, but the auto headlights are probably triggered through the uConnect system.

Much like adding the trail cam from the Gladiator. Can't do it without an new 8.4" head unit.

You can add the trail cam feature by using the Tazer (or like device). Maybe this feature can be unlocked too.

 

[Yammyhaha]

I have used this in a rental car and turned it off. It would always dim due to the reflection coming off street signs. Nice idea but ended up being a pretty useless feature for me.

It does not do that in my Audi. I suppose most manufacturers have it figured out by now.

 

[Paluss]

my 2 cents, I had that feature on 2 vehicles and seldom used it, the reason why is that one vehicle had HID and the other LED and the low beams were so bright that I seldom had to use the high beams, same with the low beams on the JL. Now it would have been a useful feature on the older halogen lights...

 

[EZMFE]

I have used this in a rental car and turned it off. It would always dim due to the reflection coming off street signs. Nice idea but ended up being a pretty useless feature for me.

This was my experience with it on my 17' Grand Cherokee TH. Never used it due to how it was tuning the brights on and off at the wrong moment. Might have it's place on dark back roads or late night freeway runs but if it detects any light it turns off.

It was actually the same for me with the rain sense wipers. Just not accurate enough sensor for me but to each his own.

 

[Rploaded]

It’s great and long country roads, useless in the city. I would like to be able to enable it, but it’s not a do or die item.

 

[OldGuyNewJeep]

If you have the LED package you'll really never need high beams (except maybe offroad if no one is in front of you).

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