Auto dim high beams

[mikeru82]

I've noticed that the auto-dimming headlights on my Limited work a lot better than the ones I had on the 2020 Laramie I used to own. Those would dim from every road sign and even some roadside reflectors. They worked terrible. I almost didn't even try them on my new truck because I figured they would be the same. Glad I gave them a chance.

 

[AngelPhoenix]

I've noticed that the auto-dimming headlights on my Limited work a lot better than the ones I had on the 2020 Laramie I used to own. Those would dim from every road sign and even some roadside reflectors. They worked terrible. I almost didn't even try them on my new truck because I figured they would be the same. Glad I gave them a chance.

Yeah, they're awesome. I almost never have them off. As far as tech features that I've never had till this vehicle go, auto hi's are my favorite.

 

[ferraiolo1]

They do work great. Much better than the new Subaru system which kicks off half the time when it sees a street sign.


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[rizman22]

2021 ram rebel here has anyone figured out how to have the side mirrors automatically fold when I tuen the engine off. I’m looking for the setting in alpha obd with no luck. Mine are powered but would love it if they can automatic.

 

[AngelPhoenix]

2021 ram rebel here has anyone figured out how to have the side mirrors automatically fold when I tuen the engine off. I’m looking for the setting in alpha obd with no luck. Mine are powered but would love it if they can automatic.

Need a Tazer for that. It's a "live feature" so the Tazer needs to stay plugged in.

 

[rizman22]

Need a Tazer for that. It's a "live feature" so the Tazer needs to stay plugged in.

Gotcha thanks

 

[rizman22]

As far as the auto high beams, can I enable lane sense without the 12” screen that’s missing the button? I wonder if it uses the same camera for the auto high beams. I know I will have to change the abs and hcu units to get ACC but if I get a new screen with lane sense will that work on its own?

 

[ar2186]

Does anyone know the part number for the auto dimming mirror that has the auto headlight built into it? I don’t have the DASM (Built to Serve Edition Bighorn), so need the rear view with it. I have enabled it with AlfaOBD, so I see the option now, but clearly mine didn’t come from the factory with it

Thanks in advance

 

[ljinnc]

I have a lower level (base with console and buckets only) Laramie without auto high beams, is it possible to activate that feature using AlphaObd or will I need additional hardware? I do have a sensor of some sort in the rearview mirror that's visible from the front

 

[Rebel2022]

I believe if you have forward collision warning with active braking then the hardware is there. You will have a very sizable ‘box’ against the windshield behind the rearview mirror that contains the camera(s).

 

[n8zcc]

I've noticed that the auto-dimming headlights on my Limited work a lot better than the ones I had on the 2020 Laramie I used to own. Those would dim from every road sign and even some roadside reflectors. They worked terrible. I almost didn't even try them on my new truck because I figured they would be the same. Glad I gave them a chance.

Same here but my first introduction to the auto high beams was with my 2013 Laramie and like you, everything triggered them off so I quit using them.

On my 2022, much better but they still have the same on feature I hate, you need to be traveling around 25 MPH or faster for the high beams to come on. Well, that sucks when you live rural and deep in the dirt road country where travel speeds are often limited to speeds under 25 MPH. I don't know why RAM thinks you need to be moving at a certain speed to have high beams but they do for some reason.

 

[Undaground]

Base model bighorn here. ( apparently ) and wanted auto dim high beams since I live in the woods. What hardware would I need to get it going. I do have the bubble sensor on the dash. Not sure if I have one behind the mirror plastic but I do have the big bulky plastic behind the auto dimming mirror. No other sensors on the front bumper, no foward collision sensors either. I do have alpha obd, obdlink mx+ and the bypass cable though. Not sure if I should attempt to mess with it if I need hardware. Thanks.

 

[Cbty2050]

Base model bighorn here. ( apparently ) and wanted auto dim high beams since I live in the woods. What hardware would I need to get it going. I do have the bubble sensor on the dash. Not sure if I have one behind the mirror plastic but I do have the big bulky plastic behind the auto dimming mirror. No other sensors on the front bumper, no foward collision sensors either. I do have alpha obd, obdlink mx+ and the bypass cable though. Not sure if I should attempt to mess with it if I need hardware. Thanks.

You have auto dimming mirror, you need to get a mirror 68312206AA. Then turn on auto high beam. I found the mirror at a mirror in a local salvage yard for $100, ebay around $150.

 

[theblet]

Interested in doing this as well. Not sure if I have the hardware or not. How can I tell? I can enable in jscan and see if it works I guess. Not sure what the settings are

 

[Undaground]

You have auto dimming mirror, you need to get a mirror 68312206AA. Then turn on auto high beam. I found the mirror at a mirror in a local salvage yard for $100, ebay around $150.

Hey thanks for that, I found a mirror on ebay with that part number. Definitely looks diffrent than mine almost looks like it has a camera or sensor on the side that faces the windshield. My mirror part number is 68453788AA also my plastic housing has the cut out but I'm missing the sensor there. I ended up buying it. Should be here within a few days. When you mean to turn on auto high beam, you mean in alphaobd? If so can you please explain where that function is in the program? I'm sure it's not just plug and play right? Thanks and sorry extreme noob here.

 

[theblet]

I found out I don’t have the hardware. Good luck with yours

 

[Belvedere]

You have auto dimming mirror, you need to get a mirror 68312206AA. Then turn on auto high beam. I found the mirror at a mirror in a local salvage yard for $100, ebay around $150.

Wow, that's all it takes? I may have try this.

 

[Coach501]

Sorry to bring this topic up again after several years. So… I have the “auto” setting on my light switch and small square white sensor on the front of my rear view mirror on my 2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn. However. The auto dimming high beam feature does not work when I set the lights to auto and push the stalk to high beams. High beams turn on but I get no message or functionality that the auto dimming feature is enabled. and… I don’t have a line item on the <settings>, <lights> menu in “Uconnect” to enable/disable the feature. Do I have to get this “programmed/re-programmed” at the dealer or does my truck not have the proper hardware to enable this function even though I think it does?

Thank you ahead for all answers.

 

[Goatmann]

Auto head lights is not the same as auto high beams. Auto head lights allow the vehicle to automatically turn the headlights on/off as the ambient light dictates. I don’t recall right now, but the auto high beams feature was included in the higher option packages offered.

 

[1791]

I've noticed that the auto-dimming headlights on my Limited work a lot better than the ones I had on the 2020 Laramie I used to own. Those would dim from every road sign and even some roadside reflectors. They worked terrible. I almost didn't even try them on my new truck because I figured they would be the same. Glad I gave them a chance.

my 2019 laramie has them IMO they turn off to easy street signs, street lights, lit gas station signs then sometimes they take to long to re-engage. ......i still like the feature i just wish there was a way to adjust the sensitivity.