Model X Matrix LED Lights (Finally)

[ucmndd]

Apparently, adaptive headlights will (finally) be enabled on vehicles with matrix lights:

Tesla to Add Support for Matrix Headlights in Existing Vehicles in Upcoming Software Update

Tesla is finally adding support for matrix headlights in an upcoming software update.

www.notateslaapp.com

But still not in the US…

 

[everydaychris]

Mine is a December build which has the matrix light. I got a loaner with the previous lights, and I found out it has corner lights which turns on when you turn the steering wheel. This is a really nice feature that the matrix light don't have. Other than that I can't tell any benefit of the matrix light, the previous one just looks better

bruh you tripppin. the matrix bulbs light output is WAY brighter, cleaner, and wider than the reflectors. Sure it has cornering lights but it's so dim it needs it. The matrix lights brighten up the entire road baby. I'd swap mine out for yours in a second hahah

 

[EightBitWhit]

Apparently, adaptive headlights will (finally) be enabled on vehicles with matrix lights:

Tesla to Add Support for Matrix Headlights in Existing Vehicles in Upcoming Software Update

Tesla is finally adding support for matrix headlights in an upcoming software update.

www.notateslaapp.com

Isn't that only for vehicles in the EU? That's how I've heard it from different sources.

 

[BlueMoon1217]

I know this is an old post but as someone who upgraded their 2020 built model 3 with matrix headlights I was curious about this too. The retrofit was possible in the model 3 due to the wiring harness and plug for the lights being the exact same as the nonmatrix lights. I checked the plug for the matrix model x headlights and it's the same connector that the model 3 uses. But when I unplugged the connector from my 2022 model x it's a totally different plug. Seems to be same plug the pre refresh model x used. Probably the same headlights. So retrofit is not possible as the wiring harness connector for the headlights are different.

 

[skytom88]

I know this is an old post but as someone who upgraded their 2020 built model 3 with matrix headlights I was curious about this too. The retrofit was possible in the model 3 due to the wiring harness and plug for the lights being the exact same as the nonmatrix lights. I checked the plug for the matrix model x headlights and it's the same connector that the model 3 uses. But when I unplugged the connector from my 2022 model x it's a totally different plug. Seems to be same plug the pre refresh model x used. Probably the same headlights. So retrofit is not possible as the wiring harness connector for the headlights are different.

Hmm what about 2023 Model X right before matrix headlights? Probably the same plug as 2022?

 

[BlueMoon1217]

Hmm what about 2023 Model X right before matrix headlights? Probably the same plug as 2022?

Nope. The most recent part number for Model X without matrix lights has old connector. They must’ve put in a new front wiring harness in for these lights.

 

[skytom88]

Nope. The most recent part number for Model X without matrix lights has old connector. They must’ve put in a new front wiring harness in for these lights.

I see, so in order to swap it out, you'd need some wiring harness to convert from old to new connector. i guess?
I probably won't do it, seems like a lot of work in addition to finding someone who can get the gateway config changed.

 

[BlueMoon1217]

I see, so in order to swap it out, you'd need some wiring harness to convert from old to new connector. i guess?
I probably won't do it, seems like a lot of work in addition to finding someone who can get the gateway config changed.

Yes but even then the new connector only has 4 wires compared to the old one having 6. I know someone who could change the config for you remotely but I still think it's not possible due to the connector.

 

[BlueMoon1217]

If I had posted a picture of it installed, can’t really tell it’s the matrix headlights.

The process :

1. Install matrix ligjt
2. Requires 4 wire to 3 wire harness
3. Update your config file which requires some hardware is you don’t have Ethernet port in your car
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Actually someone did it on older refresh S and used a wiring harness adapter. Probably will work with this.

 

[Daytonaviolet]

Actually someone did it on older refresh S and used a wiring harness adapter. Probably will work with this.

Link ?