Looking for something to go on the front like bull guard, or brush guard or something similar that will allow the ACC sensor to function but protect it if the front end is bottomed out. Don't mind cutting a hole if needed.
Whilst not answering your question, it's worth mentioning that the sensor is quite easy to remove... you just get a dash warning, and of course the system doesn't operate. I've not had mine disconnected long enough to see if it eventually logs a code, but a cheap dongle and your smartphone can sort that out.
Man, if you're worried about bottoming out and taking out that sensor, by that point you would have already destroyed the lower section of your bumper lol.
So with the lower bumper section removed the ACC sensor is the lowest point? I would just remove it for the times where you are doing extreme off-roading. Its probably nothing more than a couple bolts and a single connector. Probably have it off in 15 seconds.
I don’t know...I’m looking at the manual “removing ACC sensor for off-reading”, and it has a note after the instructions that says: “Do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull the sensor off the bracket. Doing so may misalign the sensor.” It goes on, but says nothing about recalibraing. Sounds like as long as you take the full bracket off you should be fine when putting back on..
That's how I read it. Presumably the bracket with sensor on it can be reinstalled in the SAME location without a problem whereas the sensor, if removed from the bracket, would require recal.
The manual is basically saying "Hey. Dont mess with this thing" Its not like there is a workaround they didnt think of. Otherwise they would have stated "For off roading, take off full bracket". Its your jeep so ultimately you can do whatever you want with it, but if the manual is specifically telling you not to mess with it then I wouldnt mess with it (unless youre okay paying for the repairs if it comes to it)
Thanks for replying and offering help, but I don’t think so. It helps to see the full instructions in the manual. This note comes after the 3 step instructions to remove the bracket. I believe the note I posted earlier is just to clarify what not to touch/adjust as to misalign the senso.. but taking off the bracket as a whole is fine. The instructions for reinstall are: “to reinstall the sensor and bracket assembly reverse the process.” Again no comments on calibrating.
But would be great to hear from someone who has done this..
I took off the whole bracket, very easy. Actually has a connector plug above the bumper beam to store the wires while not connected to the ACC. Glad I did so before offroading...too expensive of a piece to break.
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