IR Lazer not working when force it on action

[thetrooper 10]

I'm trying to force my IR lazer on. I'm using the code below but it isn't working? Also the same with the torch.

player action ["IRLaserOn", player];

[Falsche9 11]

This works:

player removePrimaryWeaponItem "acc_pointer_IR";
player addPrimaryWeaponItem "acc_flashlight";
//then
player action ["GunLightOn", player];
//then
player action ["GunLightOff", player];

IRLaser action does not. AI will use laser during combat with this code but I also can't get player laser to work:

unitName enableIRLasers true;

[Grumpy Old Man 3545]

even when forced, units won't enable their lasers/flashlights until they go into combat mode.