[pclaptop]

When I first went to add LED lights and solve the blinking problem a couple remedies were available.

Capacitance, Resistance, a relay harness and someone suggested after market software so I could talk to onboard computer and change head light type to NON-HID.

So two questions . . . .

1) What is the software required and is it loaded onto a laptop?

2) How do I interface into the onboard computer? Some kind of OBD connection cable from laptop to Patriot?

thanks all

 

[RossoRacer]

Others have used resistors. I use halogen. They look better anyway, more natural light, not messing with anybody's eyes, etc.

 

[duel007]

The only software that can change things like that is the dealer software, or AppCar DiagFCA. I can't say whether it can do that, though. I have a license and could probably check, but I don't recall seeing any option for that in AppCar.

 

[pclaptop]

thanks due1007. I was told you could change the type of bulb to non HID and it wouldn't pulse the voltage or negate it if an HID wasn't installed.

 

[pclaptop]

OK found this . . Will I need to buy a license in addition to the cost of the software program?

 

[duel007]

OK found this . . Will I need to buy a license in addition to the cost of the software program? View attachment 96765 View attachment 96766

Here is the reader I bought, I think at the recommendation of another member here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZWM0R4

You will need to purchase a license to use the software - it is licensed per-VIN. Once you have an AppCar license and a USB-OBD adapter, you are good to go. The adapter I bought came with basic OBD reader software free as well which works on other vehicles.

I also fired mine up to check, and it looks like this is an option which might help your situation. Here's a screenshot:

 

[pclaptop]

thanks due1007

 

[pclaptop]

how much is the license on top of the software and adapter cost?

thx

 

[mr_et2]

It's $49 for the software, including a license for one vehicle.

 

[pclaptop]

It's $49 for the software, including a license for one vehicle.

ah ok thanks mr_et2

 

[pclaptop]

Here is the reader I bought, I think at the recommendation of another member here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZWM0R4

You will need to purchase a license to use the software - it is licensed per-VIN. Once you have an AppCar license and a USB-OBD adapter, you are good to go. The adapter I bought came with basic OBD reader software free as well which works on other vehicles.

I also fired mine up to check, and it looks like this is an option which might help your situation. Here's a screenshot:
View attachment 96767

The $49.95 adapter and OBD WIZ software was NFG in allowing the LED lamps to work. There was NO option in the associated software to make that change.

I had to return that equipment and software

 

[Sandstone]

Yeah, I have bluetooth version adapter from the same company (OBDLink) and unfortunately the base OBDWiz that comes with it doesn't have the Chrysler specific configuration commands so you have to buy AppCar, Jscan, AlfaOBD, etc. in addition...