Got my tazer today but can’t get the auto high beam working

[ShadowsPapa]

@Jimmy07 addid these notes to the DIY posting - not clear if this was applicable on.y to the GC or all builds:
Connect to the BCM and scan for faults, make a note of any faults, and clear them.
Connect to the Lane Control Module and scan for faults, make a note of any, and clear them.

Make a run with the auto high beams activated, and in the correct requirements for them to come on (over 15mph, dark/no lights shining back on the forward cam, etc).
If they don’t work, re-scan those two modules for faults again.

Just a suggestion as I've noticed a few here live in states that require periodic emissions "testing".
Do not clear any faults or codes if you are due for testing in the very near future!
Clearing faults also sets the PCM back to "not ready" for emissions and it starts the clock over again - you'll likely fail.

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[Jimmy07]

Just a suggestion as I've noticed a few here live in states that require periodic emissions "testing".
Do not clear any faults or codes if you are due for testing in the very near future!
Clearing faults also sets the PCM back to "not ready" for emissions and it starts the clock over again - you'll likely fail.

That’s only if you clear faults in the pcm. You can scan other modules individually, and clear faults out of those with no effect on the pcm.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

That’s only if you clear faults in the pcm. You can scan other modules individually, and clear faults out of those with no effect on the pcm.

True - as long as those doing the scanning and clearing know not to hit a "clear all fault" button.
One of the apps I have does a deep scan for any faults anywhere - and gives the ability to "clear all faults".
You can connect to and scan for faults in any individual module - just avoid the PCM if you need to have the truck checked. Look at other modules like BCM for faults for the high beam stuff.
I know my wife likes the "do it all now with one button" choice and I have to almost hold her back when showing her how to do something on a computer - NO! Don't click that! (then she gets mad)

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

Not to revive a 3 year old thread from the dead, but has anyone had success with activating auto high beams with the Tazer? I turned the option on and it appears in my head unit, but after diving into some other threads it seems like the Tazer is missing some other components that communicates with the BCM. I do have the hardware (ACC, front forward collision etc. ). I have tried with bright stalk pushed forwards, lights are on auto etc. It doesn’t appear to be working. Maybe ZAutomotive can chime in if they’re on this forum.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Not to revive a 3 year old thread from the dead, but has anyone had success with activating auto high beams with the Tazer? I turned the option on and it appears in my head unit, but after diving into some other threads it seems like the Tazer is missing some other components that communicates with the BCM. I do have the hardware (ACC, front forward collision etc. ). I have tried with bright stalk pushed forwards, lights are on auto etc. It doesn’t appear to be working. Maybe ZAutomotive can chime in if they’re on this forum.

What is the build date for the truck?

AlfaOBD and Jscan seem to work better for this. The problem with using a Tazer is the changes only stay while it's married to the truck.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

This may have changed and I'd bet that JSCAN has all of this now, but back in 2020, it did not -

VehConfig 1: Auto High beam- YES

2014 CBC Config I/O & Feat: Auto High Beam Module Location- IRCM (you need AlfaOBD for this setting, because this location is not there in Jscan)

2014 CBC Config I/O & Feat: Auto High Beam On Threshold- 25 km/h

2014 CBC Config I/O & Feat: Auto High Beam Off Threshold- 20 km/h

CustSetMenu 1: Auto High Beam CSM Present- YES

 

[Janster]

Not to revive a 3 year old thread from the dead, but has anyone had success with activating auto high beams with the Tazer? I turned the option on and it appears in my head unit, but after diving into some other threads it seems like the Tazer is missing some other components that communicates with the BCM. I do have the hardware (ACC, front forward collision etc. ). I have tried with bright stalk pushed forwards, lights are on auto etc. It doesn’t appear to be working. Maybe ZAutomotive can chime in if they’re on this forum.

My lights are always in AUTO. In order for the Auto High Beams to be enabled, I have to flip the high beams ON. After doing that….it’ll say “AUTO High Beams Enabled”. Everytime you get in….you still have to flip the high beams on to get them enabled. At least, that’s what I’ve discovered on my Gladdy.

I have a Tazer but I don’t do anything with it (for the lights). The Auto High Beams are listed as ON because I have them from the factory.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

. Everytime you get in….you still have to flip the high beams on to get them enabled. At least, that’s what I’ve discovered on my Gladdy.

I don't........... as long as I leave that lever alone, it generally remembers the last setting.

I get into mine in the dark garage, start it, the headlights come on and then it says auto highbeams enabled or words like that.

 

[Mr._Bill]

My lights are always in AUTO. In order for the Auto High Beams to be enabled, I have to flip the high beams ON. After doing that….it’ll say “AUTO High Beams Enabled”. Everytime you get in….you still have to flip the high beams on to get them enabled. At least, that’s what I’ve discovered on my Gladdy.

I have a Tazer but I don’t do anything with it (for the lights). The Auto High Beams are listed as ON because I have them from the factory.

My lights are always in the Auto position, I never change it. I never touch the lever to manually operate them or flash anyone. The computer response time is much faster than I could ever be. After enabling it the first time, the Auto High Beams always enable when the headlights turn on. I have a '23 High Altitude bought in February of 2024.

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

What is the build date for the truck?

AlfaOBD and Jscan seem to work better for this. The problem with using a Tazer is the changes only stay while it's married to the truck.

2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. My Tazer is always connected. However, it seems it isn’t doing what the Jscan does on the computer side.

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

This may have changed and I'd bet that JSCAN has all of this now, but back in 2020, it did not -

VehConfig 1: Auto High beam- YES

2014 CBC Config I/O & Feat: Auto High Beam Module Location- IRCM (you need AlfaOBD for this setting, because this location is not there in Jscan)

2014 CBC Config I/O & Feat: Auto High Beam On Threshold- 25 km/h

2014 CBC Config I/O & Feat: Auto High Beam Off Threshold- 20 km/h

CustSetMenu 1: Auto High Beam CSM Present- YES

Thanks. I read through your write up from a few years back. I was hoping to avoid having to purchase a Jscan, since I already have the Tazer. I was hoping OP got it figured out and could give some info. I’ll have to reach out to zauto to see if there is a workaround.

 

[Mr._Bill]

2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. My Tazer is always connected. However, it seems it isn’t doing what the Jscan does on the computer side.

Are Auto High Beams listed as an option on the build sheet or window sticker?

The instructions to enable Auto High Beams are for MY 2023 and older. They may not work, or may need adjusted for MY 2024 and newer.

You will need to contact ZAutomotive to see if they have added the option to the Tazer to enable Auto High Beams.

Jscan is low cost. Many have started using it to make changes to the computer settings before installing a Tazer. The Tazer makes a copy of the computer settings when it is married to the truck. When it is unmarried, it restores the settings back to that state. This can be a problem, since ZAutomotive recommends that the Tazer be unmarried for any trip to the dealer. Any changes made with Jscan or AlfaOBD, before the Tazer is installed, are not affected during the marry and unmarry process.

 

[Mr._Bill]

2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. My Tazer is always connected. However, it seems it isn’t doing what the Jscan does on the computer side.

Jscan and AlfaOBD only make changes that are allowed in the computer. Options can be turned on and off, and numerical options (like tire size) can be adjusted. When they are disconnected, the changes stay set in the computer.

The Tazer is more like hiring a hacker to live in the computer. It has to stay active and fight for control of options that are not intended to be changed. It can make the same changes to the computer options, for settings that are allowed to be changed, but they disappear when it is unmarried and have to be changed again when it is remarried.

 

[Thunderspud]

Not to revive a 3 year old thread from the dead, but has anyone had success with activating auto high beams with the Tazer? I turned the option on and it appears in my head unit, but after diving into some other threads it seems like the Tazer is missing some other components that communicates with the BCM. I do have the hardware (ACC, front forward collision etc. ). I have tried with bright stalk pushed forwards, lights are on auto etc. It doesn’t appear to be working. Maybe ZAutomotive can chime in if they’re on this forum.

Just a thought....are you positive you aren't simply enabling Auto HEADLIGHTS on the Tazer instead of Auto HIGHBEAMS. The manual shows options for both, in different menus.

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

Are Auto High Beams listed as an option on the build sheet or window sticker?

The instructions to enable Auto High Beams are for MY 2023 and older. They may not work, or may need adjusted for MY 2024 and newer.

You will need to contact ZAutomotive to see if they have added the option to the Tazer to enable Auto High Beams.

Jscan is low cost. Many have started using it to make changes to the computer settings before installing a Tazer. The Tazer makes a copy of the computer settings when it is married to the truck. When it is unmarried, it restores the settings back to that state. This can be a problem, since ZAutomotive recommends that the Tazer be unmarried for any trip to the dealer. Any changes made with Jscan or AlfaOBD, before the Tazer is installed, are not affected during the marry and unmarry process.

I do not unmarry for dealer services. I have had it for four years and have never had a issue for service by not unmarrying. But after reading prior threads it seems I have all the components for auto high beams, however the tazer does not add the proper settings in the computer for them to be enabled like Jscan does. I figured since it's been a couple years they would have addressed it since zAutomotive list that as a function of the tazer. If it's just to add the option for auto high beams in the head unit, then that function is useless and I don't know why they would even list it.

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