At Auto Glass Plus we have the proper equipment, experience and resources to re-calibrate windshield mounted cameras for all of the most popular model vehicles*. Our custom re-calibration bay is set up to accommodate any static Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) or Lane Keep Assist (LKA) re-calibration and our service technicians are experienced in dynamic re-calibration as well.
Our experienced and knowledgeable staff will help you make arrangements to get your windshield replaced and any necessary re-calibrations completed. In addition to actual re-calibration service the industry specialists in our office can help customers navigate through the process of making an insurance claim and completing all of the necessary insurance authorizations. Customers should plan to drop the vehicle off at our facility for the better part of a day to have this service completed.
*Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Mazda, Acura, Lexus, Chrysler, Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Hyundai, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen. For additional information call our office regarding specific makes and models.
What is ADAS?
The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) uses image processing cameras, radar, light detection and ranging and other sensors to monitor vehicle surroundings and detect potentially dangerous situations. The purpose of this system is to increase safety through advanced situational awareness and reduce collision possibilities. Sensors used in ADAS include cameras, radars, lasers and ultrasound. They can detect light, heat, pressure and other variables used to monitor the state of vehicle. Usually they are located in the front and rear bumpers, side mirrors, vehicle cab and on the windshield glass.
In the auto glass replacement industry we are primarily concerned with the front facing camera mounted on the windshield next to the rear view mirror. The front facing camera is used in the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) or Lane Keep Assist (LKA) in equipped vehicles.
Manufacturers of vehicles with these systems require re-calibration of the front facing camera. When the windshield is removed and replaced the new part may not be in the exact same position as the original therefore the camera mounted to the windshield may not be in the exact same position. This slight variance means the camera must be re-calibrated so the LDWS/LKA will receive accurate information. There are two types of re-calibration depending on vehicle manufacturer. Some vehicles only require one type of re-calibration and some vehicles require both types of re-calibration to be completed. The first and most common is the static re-calibration. To complete this process the vehicle must be taken to an empty service area where a technician can align and place special targets for the camera to detect. The targets must be at precise distances and positions from the front facing camera. The second type of re-calibration is dynamic. The dynamic re-calibration requires the vehicle to be driven for an extended time on well marked roads in good weather conditions. The exact driving times and requirements vary by manufacturer.