There is no such thing as a mild trail rig, only an unfinished one.
Change your crank position sensor and keep the one you have as a spare because you know it works. If the CPS goes out you’re going nowhere until it’s fixed.
Will it throw a code when the CPS goes south? Or, what are the symptoms.
Good call, I have one on order. Carry a TPS also but I don't think that will shut you down.
I carry an OPDII reader with diagnostic app also. Just for kicks.
It stops running. I don't think the ECU puts up a code. If you carry a spare sensor, also make sure you have enough socket extensions to install it. It takes something like 2-3 ft of socket extension. Check out some of the videos on youtube.
As part of good headlights, put your headlights on relays. That alone will probably make an improvement in your lighting, not to mention improving the reliability of your headlight switch.
As to better headlights themselves, check with Daniel Stern to see what is currently on the market that is honestly good lighting vs just marketing garbage. https://www.danielsternlighting.com
Will it throw a code when the CPS goes south? Or, what are the symptoms.
Good call, I have one on order. Carry a TPS also but I don't think that will shut you down.
I carry an OPDII reader with diagnostic app also. Just for kicks.
Thanks guys. That's a lot of things to think about. Upon further inspection, the rear main seal does leak as well as the pan gasket. They're up next. I'm not going all in on everything at once. I would like some added lighting. I'll probably put it right on the stock bumper for now. It appears there are factory cut-outs in the air dam. Anybody ever try mounting lights in those locations?
It won’t crank when you turn the key. No crank = no start = sit there until you replace the part or have someone tow you out.
It'll still crank with a bad cps. May or may not throw a code.
Looking at those huge pics is like looking at a cancerous biopsy!