05/25/2021
Windshield Replacement Calibration
You may be wondering why a car needs to be re-calibrated at all. Or better yet, why a windshield replacement causes issues. This is due to the fact that car windshields are actually pretty techie and what you think may be just glass, isn’t just glass. Even though you can’t always see it, there are built-in sensors, specially positioned areas of tint and no tint, heaters, noise reduction layers– the list goes on. Some of these built-in or attached sensors can be linked to ADAS. And if the sensors change position by just a millimeter or degree, it may throw the entire system off. This one reason why re-calibration is essential after a windshield replacement.
The more advanced systems that use cameras for lane departure warning systems and the like usually have special areas of the windshield that the lens “sees” through. It is a very precise area, so great care must be taken during an install to ensure everything is lined up. Much like other sensors, the cameras are very sensitive to change and will likely need to be re-calibrated after a new install as well.
Not calibrating these systems can void your factory warranty’s as well! Lots of old school glass shops say we can just change the glass no need to calibrate. That is wrong and a safety issue! Calibration is part of the of the installs with newer vehicles at Optic-Kleer SS we do it the right way!
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Windshield replacements in newer vehicles equipped with ADAS may require an average $275 up-charge. Read why you'll gladly pay it.