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Automatic headlights on 12' JKU

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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Default Automatic headlights on 12' JKU

I did some research but couldn't find anything. My 12' JKU has the auto on the stalk but doesn't have the "Photocell" on the dash. It has a flat blank plate. Does anyone know if I just have to order the photocell and plug it in or do I need to order anything else? Looking to see i anyone has done this or could offer some help. I posted this on the electrical forum but no info. Thanks guys
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Bump for info..
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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what model '12?
how does it function now when you turn it to auto?
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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It's a JKU and I has auto on the stalk. Not sure as in not home but I'm positive I didn't see any photocell anywhere.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Turn it to auto. Bet it works just fine.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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My '12 has auto lights that work just fine, and the photocell in the center of the dash appears to be just a domed piece of black plastic. Im not sure if this has anything to do with it, but the lights work.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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yep... thats the one. Cover it with a cup and see what happens!
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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If you add the light sensor you may still need to flash the Jeeps computer for it to work. I believe the dealerships call that a Star Scan (sometimes written starSCAN) update. For example I know that if you add a hard top that is required to get the rear wiper blade to work.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Thanks for the info!! I have to order the red eye photocell. Does anyone know the part #?? Thanks so much
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