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Wiki Matrix LED Headlights Retrofit Journey
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Daytonaviolet
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I didn’t remove them. I just removed the ones by the front grille and sides. I did each side one at a time but never took off the entire bumper.
Daytonaviolet
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Got mine from same seller as well but for $799 back then. Seems lower now. But they arrived nicely packed and new.
MFrunkerOG
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Don’t forget the adapters from @leecox / evstreet.net. They work great.Got ‘em for 600
I’m guessing you have ordered them, just posting for others benefit.
MFrunkerOG
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It’s probably going to be relatively minor stuff. Minor revision to the electronic control board and that sort of thing. On my dads X which I did the retrofit on, passenger light is a B revision and driver light is a C (latest for that car), and there’s no discernible difference.
Seems like Matrix headlights getting some functionality in US finally
MFrunkerOG
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On the headlight adjustment, I’ve found that my right headlight pattern (when doing the adjustment has the horizontal beam lower than what the left beam horizontal is.
If I try to line up both horizontal beams, the vertical L pattern on the right headlight is taller than the left.
Others?
If I try to line up both horizontal beams, the vertical L pattern on the right headlight is taller than the left.
Others?
As I recall, mine might be a little taller on the right also. Can't say if that is normal though. I think it is more important to have the horizontal beams lined up at the right height.
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MFrunkerOG
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My wall isn’t as wide so I think I was adjusting the horizontal part of the L on the left headlight with the actual horizontal beam on the right headlight.
Hence the mismatch. I fixed that now. I align the right headlight first and then when doing the left, I just align the tops of the L
Works!
Are you covering the opposite headlight when adjusting each? Or just fine tuning it with both headlights exposed?My wall isn’t as wide so I think I was adjusting the horizontal part of the L on the left headlight with the actual horizontal beam on the right headlight.
Hence the mismatch. I fixed that now. I align the right headlight first and then when doing the left, I just align the tops of the L
Works!
MFrunkerOG
Active Member
Long time reader of this thread.
Happy to see that matrix headlight works on MS 2021. Even more I shoked with price for pairs of like new matrix headlights on eBay. It's dirty cheap - in 2010 for car which cost 20k, pair of lenses based headlights cost $400-$500.
I big fan of good light, and current version of headlight is shame.
I'm willing to join club and try install them.
As far as I understood I need 4 ingredients:
- New headlights: eBay
- Adapters: Pre-Order: 2021+ Tesla Model S Refresh Matrix Headlight Adapter Pair
- Configuration for car/update config
- Straight hands
I still no clear on "Configuration for car/update config". Buy media converter/cables - fine, what software do I need? What I the process of setup config via shell ? I'm software developer if that matters...
PS build 12/2021, no ethernet port ;( but 16GB & steam working,.
Thanks.
Happy to see that matrix headlight works on MS 2021. Even more I shoked with price for pairs of like new matrix headlights on eBay. It's dirty cheap - in 2010 for car which cost 20k, pair of lenses based headlights cost $400-$500.
I big fan of good light, and current version of headlight is shame.
I'm willing to join club and try install them.
As far as I understood I need 4 ingredients:
- New headlights: eBay
- Adapters: Pre-Order: 2021+ Tesla Model S Refresh Matrix Headlight Adapter Pair
- Configuration for car/update config
- Straight hands
I still no clear on "Configuration for car/update config". Buy media converter/cables - fine, what software do I need? What I the process of setup config via shell ? I'm software developer if that matters...
PS build 12/2021, no ethernet port ;( but 16GB & steam working,.
Thanks.
If you have the Steam computer you should have an ethernet port. Are you looking in the right spot?
Sign up for an account at Service and diagnostic information for independent businesses and individuals involved in the professional maintenance and repair of Tesla vehicles. so that you have access to all the procedures you will need to know. Read the procedures before attempting.
The config change commands can be done through Tesla Toolbox which can be found at Service and diagnostic information for independent businesses and individuals involved in the professional maintenance and repair of Tesla vehicles.
leecox
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He has a Rev02 of the -D computer. Those have the 16GB of ram but don’t have the Ethernet port. There are VERY few of them out there. The Rev E were the first with the wider eCall port for the Ethernet retrofit.
Daytona’s is the same. He’ll need a Media Converter to connect to the car.
As for the software, you go to a website (service.telsa.com) and then pay for Toolbox3 access to use the service shell. Or you can pay someone else to do it.
Daytona’s is the same. He’ll need a Media Converter to connect to the car.
As for the software, you go to a website (service.telsa.com) and then pay for Toolbox3 access to use the service shell. Or you can pay someone else to do it.
If you do not have an ethernet connection, you will need a media converter. I recommend this one:
2021-2022 Tesla Model S/X H-MTD Media Converter Rental
This is a Rental Agreement for the Gigabit 1000-T H-MTD Media Converter. The terms of the agreement are as follows: This is a 5-business day on-site rental. The clock starts when you receive the device. If your device isn't return posted on the 5th day, you run the risk of forfeiting your...
evstreet.net
I wish to have ethernet port, but reality is different, I have steam & non ethernet port
Thanks for references!
I see where is complex part of retrofitting. I had recently mobile service and might ask him to help.
Daytonaviolet
Member
Mine is same. 22msp steam w/h-mdt instead of Ethernet port. I had to use media converter
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