Adaptive Head Lights - Coming to the US???

[ROBB1]

Thank you very much for this!! That was my issue was I put the 6 in the wrong position. Thanks for figuring all this out it’s a great addition to the truck. You wouldn’t happen to know if I can change pro power to default to off on startup would you? I have the 2kw and if I forget to put my back seat down that fan is loud. Lol.

No worries. Glad that worked.

I have not figured out how to default the 2kw system to off yet, but there is a TSB from Ford to update the module software due to the noisy fan. I haven’t had it done yet, but maybe that will take care of the issue. It drives me crazy as well.

NHTSA ID Number: 10202609

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50167

Summary

Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.0kW Pro Power Onboard inverter system and built on or before 22-Nov-2021 may experience a loud fan noise emitting from under the rear seat. This may be due to various software parameters in the direct current/alternating current converter module A (DCACA). A 2.0kW Pro Power Onboard inverter system is identified by: DCACA inverter assembly being located in the cabin under the rear seat on the left side of the vehicle. To correct the condition using the latest level of Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS), reprogram the DCACA module. For claiming use causal part number 19G317 and applicable labor times from Section 10 of the Service Labor Times Standard (SLTS) Manual.

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[FordConvert]

So I’ve developed a weird bug since activating Glare-Free. Might just be a coincidence. For a few weeks before GF I started using Ford’s Nav ILO Apple Maps. I liked the turn directions in the cluster and Nav on the far-right of the 12” sync screen when using other apps. I don’t have PowerUp 1.7.1 yet.

Yesterday I started getting this warning while using Sync Nav:

After two days I’ve been able to reproduce the error. While using Nav and setting Intelligent Cruise, after about 10 minutes I get that warning. Every time.
BUT, as soon as I cancel Nav, the speed sign reading kicks back in. Using Apple Maps does not do this. Coincidence? Weird.

I know GF uses the camera to control the head lights, and also to read the signs. ?‍

 

[Hullguy]

You did the initial heavy lifting my friend. Glare free for the masses!

This technology is incredible! Thanks for your work Robbi!

 

[ROBB1]

So I’ve developed a weird bug since activating Glare-Free. Might just be a coincidence. For a few weeks before GF I started using Ford’s Nav ILO Apple Maps. I liked the turn directions in the cluster and Nav on the far-right of the 12” sync screen when using other apps. I don’t have PowerUp 1.7.1 yet.

Yesterday I started getting this warning while using Sync Nav:

After two days I’ve been able to reproduce the error. While using Nav and setting Intelligent Cruise, after about 10 minutes I get that warning. Every time.
BUT, as soon as I cancel Nav, the speed sign reading kicks back in. Using Apple Maps does not do this. Coincidence? Weird.

I know GF uses the camera to control the head lights, and also to read the signs. ?‍

My initial thought is this is completely unrelated. There seems to be a fair number of people reporting it independent of this thread. I personally have not experienced this yet and I have been running glare free ~ 2 months. I really do not use the built in Nav, but the cruise control has been pretty consistent in sign recognition.

Glare free does use the camera, but the ”regular“ auto high beams do as well. Also keep in mind that glare free isn’t really a hack, it is a factory feature enabled by default on trucks shipping to Canada. I would have expected to see our friends in Canada complaining about this from day one if it were related.

 

[FordConvert]

@ROBB1 I think you're right. Found this thread:

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/intelligent-cruis-sign-recognition-not-working-message.7281/

Weird how it just started happening.

 

[ROBB1]

@ROBB1 I think you're right. Found this thread:

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/intelligent-cruis-sign-recognition-not-working-message.7281/

Weird how it just started happening.

Looks like there is a TSB out there related to this. I dropped it in the other thread as well.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/attachments/tsb-21-2249-pdf.26000/

 

[Mash150]

So I’ve developed a weird bug since activating Glare-Free. Might just be a coincidence. For a few weeks before GF I started using Ford’s Nav ILO Apple Maps. I liked the turn directions in the cluster and Nav on the far-right of the 12” sync screen when using other apps. I don’t have PowerUp 1.7.1 yet.

Yesterday I started getting this warning while using Sync Nav:

After two days I’ve been able to reproduce the error. While using Nav and setting Intelligent Cruise, after about 10 minutes I get that warning. Every time.
BUT, as soon as I cancel Nav, the speed sign reading kicks back in. Using Apple Maps does not do this. Coincidence? Weird.

I know GF uses the camera to control the head lights, and also to read the signs. ?‍

Sorry , really not on topic here but just reading your post and noticed the numbers under the
oil temp and trans temp gauges. Is that a setting that can be enabled through the touch screen or we’re done through forscan , if that is the correct term. Canadian truck on my part though.

Glare free lighting comes enabled with Canadian trucks as you are aware and it’s a great feature to have . Cuts down on drivers not lowering their high beams when approaching traffic.

 

[FordConvert]

Sorry , really not on topic here but just reading your post and noticed the numbers under the
oil temp and trans temp gauges. Is that a setting that can be enabled through the touch screen or we’re done through forscan , if that is the correct term. Canadian truck on my part though.

Glare free lighting comes enabled with Canadian trucks as you are aware and it’s a great feature to have . Cuts down on drivers not lowering their high beams when approaching traffic.

It's done through FORScan. Great thread here with instructions and a spreadsheet of "vetted" procedures:

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/2021-f-150-forscan-list-database-spreadsheet-💻.1578/

 

[Skier167]

Thank you again for figuring this out!!! This is one of my favorite forscan changes! I love the adaptive headlights over the traditional auto high beams.

 

[additionsola]

So I've finally gotten the truck back and driven a few times at night, I'm not sure what the expected behavior is here. My knob is set to auto, but I notice the brights are never on. Is the expected behavior for brights to be on but cutting out other cars, or does this change do something else? Does it not work in cities?

 

[ROBB1]

So I've finally gotten the truck back and driven a few times at night, I'm not sure what the expected behavior is here. My knob is set to auto, but I notice the brights are never on. Is the expected behavior for brights to be on but cutting out other cars, or does this change do something else? Does it not work in cities?

The system takes into account ambient light (I think the regular auto high beams did as well), so if you are driving in brighter areas with street lights or lots of bright commercial properties they will not come on. You also need to be above 35 miles (also same as auto high beams). The best way to really see the difference is to get out on a dark road with intermittent traffic.

 

[additionsola]

The system takes into account ambient light (I think the regular auto high beams did as well), so if you are driving in brighter areas with street lights or lots of bright commercial properties they will not come on. You also need to be above 35 miles (also same as auto high beams). The best way to really see the difference is to get out on a dark road with intermittent traffic.

That makes a lot of sense, thanks!

 

[imnuts]

You also need to be above 35 miles (also same as auto high beams).

They actually kick on at 32 MPH, and I only know this because the first part of my drive to work in going ~30 most of the time until I saw auto-high beams kick on once. Paid close attention on subsequent trips what speed I was going when they came on. They will shut off automatically around 16-17 MPH if nothing else shuts them off prior.

 

[Caneman88]

Exterior Lighting
The system adapts the lighting to avoid glare if all of the following occur:

• You switch the system on.
• You set the lighting control to the autolamps position.
• The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.
  GLARE FREE LIGHTING LIMITATIONS
  The system turns off if any of the following occur:
• You switch the system off.
• You set the lighting control to any position except autolamps.
• The ambient light level is high enough.
• The system detects severe rain, snow or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• The vehicle speed falls below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
  Note: The deactivation speed is lower on curves.
  SWITCHING GLARE FREE LIGHTING ON AND OFF

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.

1. Press Lighting.
2. Switch Glarefree Lighting on or off.

GLARE FREE LIGHTING INDICATORS
Illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.
OVERRIDING GLARE FREE LIGHTING

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Push the lever away from you to switch the high beams on.
Push the lever away from you again to switch the high beams off.
Push the lever away from you for a third time to switch glare free lighting back on.

 

[Caneman88]

found this thought it could be helpful

 

[dmac]

Has anyone been able to figure out how to get the "Adaptive Headlights" and "Auto High Beams" toggle also in the menu after making these changes, currently this is my setup -

Shoutout to: @tonesto7 and @Livnitup for paving the way.


Glare Free Menu (replaces Auto High beam) in APIM:
7D0-09-01 x1xx xxxx
7D0-09-03 xxCx xxxx
Note: a module reset in FORScan or power cycle is required for the menu to appear.

IPMA
706-01-01 xxxx xxx9

SCCM
724-04-01 xxx4 xxxx

IPC
720-01-01 xx8x xxxx
720-10-01 xxxx xxx3

HCM
734-01-01 xxxx xx01
734-01-02 x3xx xxxx

Short bed No onboard scales / ccd
734-01-04 xx53 4E

Short bed with scales / ccd
734-01-04 xx56 D1

Long bed no scales / ccd
734-01-04 xxD9 88

Long bed with scales / ccd
734-01-04 xxDC 17

Has anyone been able to figure out how to get the "Adaptive Headlights" and "Auto High Beams" toggle also in the menu after making these changes, currently this is my setup -

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