Unlock Your Car’s Potential: Enabling Pixel Headlights via OrBit

Pixel Headlights are an advanced automotive lighting technology that offers superior visibility and safety through adaptive beam patterns. If your vehicle is equipped with the hardware, you might be able to unlock these features through software modifications. This guide will walk you through the process of enabling pixel headlights using OrBit software, based on community experiences.

First, you’ll need to configure the necessary pin settings within OrBit. Navigate to the pin configuration section and ensure the pins are correctly set according to your vehicle’s specifications.

Once the pin settings are configured, proceed to the Configurator tab in OrBit. Here, you will need to locate the setting related to high beam functionality. In many cases, this is identified as “109 Active High Beam”.

Change the value of the “109 Active High Beam” setting to “06 With AHB3 (Adaptive) Pixel Light”. After selecting this option, initiate the write process to apply the changes to your car’s system. This process may take a few minutes, during which you might hear clicking sounds and observe the headlights cycling as the new configuration is applied.

After the write process is complete, it’s recommended to verify the successful activation of pixel headlights. You can confirm this in OrBit by checking the “109” row in the current settings, which should now reflect “06 With AHB3 (Adaptive) Pixel Light”.

In some instances, users have reported needing to reset the CEM (Central Electronic Module) before writing the configuration changes. To do this, go to the ECU Tools section in OrBit, select the CEM under Active Diag ECU, and click the reset ECU option. Allow a minute for the reset process to complete and the status to return to normal.

Be cautious with rapid CEM resets, as it may lead to a “turtle mode” error related to the 12V battery. If this occurs, clearing DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) via the Expert Toolbox tab in OrBit can resolve the issue. If programming fails, OrBit usually provides error messages to help diagnose the problem. In some cases, resetting all ECUs might be necessary to restore the system to a stable state. Using a USB-C network adapter may also improve connection stability with OrBit, especially if encountering issues with built-in network cards.

Once successfully flashed, you can verify the pixel headlights are functioning by activating Auto Highbeams while driving on a dark road without street lights. When pixel headlights are active, the Auto Highbeams icon on your dashboard should illuminate in blue, indicating the adaptive and dynamic nature of your newly enabled Pixel headlights. Keep in mind that software updates may occasionally reset these settings, requiring you to re-apply the configuration in OrBit.