In the past, replacing a windshield was a straightforward process. However, the advent of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) has made things more complex.ADAS are found in many modern vehicles and provide added safety and convenience features, such as front-facing cameras that assist and alert drivers on the road. If you have an ADAS in your car, it's important to get it recalibrated after a windshield replacement to ensure that these safety systems are functioning properly.
Cars with an ADAS enhance safety and convenience in the driving experience. Drivers are protected by ADAS through a variety of features that create a concentric safety net around the vehicle thereby reducing the danger of collision. Advanced safety measures that assist and alert drivers on the road are enabled by the forward-facing front cameras.
Technicians must be extremely careful when repairing the windshield of a vehicle equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), as any mistakes could compromise the efficiency of the system. The cameras and laser sensors that enable Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features are typically located inside the windshield of an ADAS-equipped vehicle. During the windshield replacement process, technicians must remove and then reattach the cameras and sensors to their proper locations. They must also ensure that all Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) equipment is properly calibrated after being installed. The camera must be positioned correctly and the laser sensors must be properly aligned to ensure that they can accurately detect the road and any obstacles.
To calibrate the camera system on your vehicle after a windshield replacement, you may need to participate in a dynamic recalibration process. This involves driving your car at specific speeds on marked highways. The length of time required for this process will depend on the make and model of your vehicle.
Static Recalibration
Recalibration of a camera system after a windshield replacement typically involves placing a precise target image in front of the vehicle and using it to adjust the camera. The amount of time required for this process will vary depending on the specific make and model of the car, and it can take up to an hour or more.
