Automatic headlight (mod)?
09-25-2011, 08:31 PM
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Automatic headlight (mod)?
I tried searching "automatic headlight" "auto headlight" "auto headlamp" "automatic headlamp" and no luck. In the manual I see that some model JK (assume Sahara) has one more notch down on the headlight stalk for automatic. I assume this has been asked before but I was unable to find it. If the answer is that it is too much work/cost then that is fine I can survive. If not, has someone done a writeup on it? I assume i'd have to buy a new stalk and a light sensor so it wont be too cheap. Thanks for all of your help in advance.
09-26-2011, 04:45 AM
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When I looked into there was not a JK option. So I looked at a grand Cherokee stalk. I had the parts department order one. When comparing the stalks the way they work was totally different. It was looking like a complete re-wire back to the computer and potentially some reprogramming. Maybe/hopefully something has changed, but it didn't look good when I tried it.
09-26-2011, 04:59 AM
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Daytime running lamps are available on all JK's. It is enabled on exports but not on domestic models. There is no easy wiring fix to enable them but it isnt hard either. You just need to turn the option on in the computer. Programmers such as the AEV Procal will allow you to do that.
(I do not know if the '11's & 12's have a switch for this. I have yet to sit in one.)
(I do not know if the '11's & 12's have a switch for this. I have yet to sit in one.)
09-26-2011, 05:09 AM
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09-26-2011, 05:48 AM
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Daytime running lamps are available on all JK's. It is enabled on exports but not on domestic models. There is no easy wiring fix to enable them but it isnt hard either. You just need to turn the option on in the computer. Programmers such as the AEV Procal will allow you to do that.
(I do not know if the '11's & 12's have a switch for this. I have yet to sit in one.)
(I do not know if the '11's & 12's have a switch for this. I have yet to sit in one.)
newbie. do you have a pic of the sensor? The picture of the stalk is in the quickstart guide that came with my jeep but not the sensor.
09-26-2011, 05:57 AM
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Edit: Wish i could afford a '12 so I could accurately answer peoples questions.
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09-26-2011, 01:01 PM
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When set on 'auto' in the '12 the headlights will turn on at dusk and , if set for such, the will come on automatically when the windshield wipers are turned on. I'll shoot a photo of the stalk........
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09-26-2011, 01:08 PM
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I will go fix that.
