Retrofit to matrix (global) headlights?

[skytom88]

Has anyone attempted retrofitting to matrix (global) headlights on the refreshed Model X?

I know Tesla SC not doing it at all saying headlights are heavily regulated so they won’t touch it.

 

[E90alex]

It’s been done on 3/Y and the headlight itself is a direct swap but it requires someone with elevated toolbox access to change the gateway configuration in order for it to work. The refreshed S/X is probably similar but don’t quote me on that.

 

[skytom88]

It’s been done on 3/Y and the headlight itself is a direct swap but it requires someone with elevated toolbox access to change the gateway configuration in order for it to work. The refreshed S/X is probably similar but don’t quote me on that.

Yeah I read about the 3/Ys but wanted to check if that’s the case for Model X too.

I guess the hard part is changing the gateway config.

 

[Daytonaviolet]

I just added it to my 22 msp. Should be same process on X

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[skytom88]

I just added it to my 22 msp. Should be same process on X

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Umm what was the process?
Insta link just shows blinking turn signal

 

[Daytonaviolet]

Umm what was the process?
Insta link just shows blinking turn signal

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

 

[Daytonaviolet]

Now I get this option once software is updated

 

[skytom88]

Now I get this option once software is updated

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How did you get to update the config in the car with ethernet port? I read elsewhere on here (for Model 3, Y) that you need some high level engineer access to change the headlight config to global headlights in Toolbox 3. Is that not the case anymore?

 

[Daytonaviolet]

How did you get to update the config in the car with ethernet port? I read elsewhere on here (for Model 3, Y) that you need some high level engineer access to change the headlight config to global headlights in Toolbox 3. Is that not the case anymore?

It’s still the case. I will DM you details

 

[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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Where did you find these wiring harness adapters?

 

[Daytonaviolet]

Where did you find these wiring harness adapters?

I purchased them from a guy on TMC

 

[unowned]

It’s still the case. I will DM you details

I’m interested as well in this conversion

 

[BlueMoon1217]

I purchased them from a guy on TMC

Where did you get the diagnostic cable hardware to update config?

 

[terranx]

Just to be clear, model X should not require headlight adapters. The connectors and pinouts are the same. Model S is the oddball there.

Still need the gateway configuration update though

 

[BlueMoon1217]

Just to be clear, model X should not require headlight adapters. The connectors and pinouts are the same. Model S is the oddball there.

Still need the gateway configuration update though

The media converter for refresh s/x built before 02/2022 is 500+ just to do config change

 

[terranx]

The media converter for refresh s/x built before 02/2022 is 500+ just to do config change

Yeah they're not cheap unfortunately.

I don't know if the 100mbit ones can work, those can be found considerably cheaper

 

[BlueMoon1217]

Yeah they're not cheap unfortunately.

I don't know if the 100mbit ones can work, those can be found considerably cheaper

I've been told by my Tesla contact that you need the 1000.

 

[terranx]

I've been told by my Tesla contact that you need the 1000.

One of these may be of interest to you

INTREPID RAD MOON 2 100/1000BASE-T1 MEDIA CONVERTER AUTOMOTIVE (MATENET CONNECT) | eBay

Converter Only. You'll then be prompted to fill in your billing and credit card information. Local Pick-Up available at no cost, Call in advance to schedule a pickup.

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INTREPID RAD MOON 2 1000BASE-T GIGABIT RJ45 MEDIA CONVERTER AUTOMOTIVE (USB-C) | eBay

Converter Only.

www.ebay.com

Curiously being sold by a liquidator in Fremont..

The first link seems to use an ix industrial connector instead of a typical RJ45, but those ixindustrial to RJ45 cables are cheap enough. You would also need to make or buy a matenet to H-MTD connector to connect to the car.

 

[Daytonaviolet]

Where did you get the diagnostic cable hardware to update config?

If you have Ethernet cable, you can plug into your pc for remote programming. If you have H-MTD, then you’ll need to use this converter. My car is a December 2021 build. Mine had H-MTD.

 

[Daytonaviolet]

Just to be clear, model X should not require headlight adapters. The connectors and pinouts are the same. Model S is the oddball there.

Still need the gateway configuration update though

The connector on my non-matrix didn’t match the matrix light connector. So an adaptor harness was required (6 pin to 3 pin). I believe it’s same for Mx refresh.

6 pin non-matrix

3 pin adaptor