Non-SRS Wiring Repairs: Mazda
- Posted on 03 August 2021
What is a non-SRS wiring repair? It is the repairing of an electrical component that is not part of the supplemental restraints system circuit (usually identified by yellow wire looms). As technology increases on vehicles, so does the number of components that utilize electricity. Many of the sensors and modules are becoming smarter and more sensitive. If the wire is too long, the wrong gauge, or spliced in the wrong location, it can cause malfunctions in the components that it’s powering. Many OEMs have different restrictions and guidelines for repairing wiring that does not control SRS components. On the other hand, there are OEMs that don’t allow wiring repairs at all, so full harness replacement is the only option.
I-CAR Repairers Realm: EV Summit Recap And Best Practices - Now Available
- Posted on 29 July 2021
Electric vehicles (EVs) are one trend you can’t afford to play catch up on - the learning curve is too high and proper procedures are critical for your personal safety. I-CAR recognized a need for an industry-vetted best practices for disconnecting high-voltage (HV) systems when the OEM has not published a position statement or vehicle-specific information.
Great Designs in Steel 2021 Presentations Release
- Posted on 29 July 2021
Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) 2021 covered multiple topics from changing vehicle structures, welding and repairability of steels, advancements in forming ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS), and new release model overviews.
I-CAR Best Practice: High-Voltage Disconnecting Procedure
- Posted on 28 July 2021
Periodically, I-CAR Repairability Summits are held to bring together collision industry stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop collision repair processes and best practices for repair of late-model, collision damaged vehicles. In the I-CAR Repairability Summit the topic of high-voltage (HV) disconnecting procedures were discussed.
Rivet Guns: Does My Shop Need Them?
- Posted on 23 July 2021
When performing collision repairs, there are more attachment methods available than ever before. OEMs specify which attachment methods are recommended or required. If a method is not listed as an option, it should not be used.
OEM Emergency Response Guides: Kia
- Posted on 23 July 2021
Are you looking for OEM emergency response guides (ERGs)? The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has located these guides and either houses them on the RTS website, provides links to webpages that house them, or provides articles with instructions on how to locate them.
Calibration Research Tips: Subaru Document Print Button
- Posted on 22 July 2021
While searching for information on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on an OEM repair information site, you may come across unique calibration procedures or events. These events can vary by year and model, even within a particular make. As the RTS team has been researching these systems, we have been identifying these atypical circumstances. In order to help you better understand them, we are putting together a series of articles that help with the repair and calibration of ADAS. Let’s look at where to find the print button for documentation.
Back-To-Basics: Cold Straightening
- Posted on 16 July 2021
Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to straightening vehicle parts without heat, there are a few things to keep in mind.
OEM Emergency Response Guides: Honda/Acura
- Posted on 15 July 2021
Are you looking for OEM emergency response guides (ERGs)? The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has located these guides and either houses them on the RTS website, provides links to webpages that house them, or provides articles with instructions on how to locate them.
Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Kia
- Posted on 14 July 2021
A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) utilize sensors behind the bumper covers. The ability for these sensors to be able to see clearly normally requires special caution when considering a bumper repair. Many OEMs have different levels of warnings when it comes to repairing bumper covers with ADAS. So, what does Kia say on the subject?
I-CAR Repairers Realm: Glue Pull Repair (GPR) - Now Available
- Posted on 12 July 2021
What are the benefits of glue pull repair (GPR) when compared with alternative paintless dent repair (PDR) methods? Discover why GPR continues to gain popularity in collision repair.
OEM Emergency Response Guides: Ford/Lincoln/Mercury
- Posted on 09 July 2021
Are you looking for OEM emergency response guides (ERGs)? The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has located these guides and either houses them on the RTS website, provides links to webpages that house them, or provides articles with instructions on how to locate them.
Toyota Collision Pros: 2021 Issue 2
- Posted on 08 July 2021
Toyota has released the 2021 Issue 2 of their Collision Pros on their Collision Repair Training website.
Honda Has Released the 2022 Civic Body Repair News Bulletin
- Posted on 06 July 2021
Honda has a Body Repair News bulletin for the 2022 Honda Civic. This bulletin provides relevant repair information at-a-glance.
Ford On Target 2021: Volume 2
- Posted on 02 July 2021
Ford has released the second installment of their On Target publication for 2021.
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Toyota/Lexus/Scion Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
Thursday, 28 July 2016
As the industry continues to ask if pre- and post-repair system scanning is necessary, Toyota/Lexus/Scion provides their answer.
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Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning Statements
Wednesday, 9 January 2019
Are you wondering if a particular OEM or organization has a published statement on pre-repair and post-repair scanning? We have compiled a list of most of the statements on the subject, so you can...
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ADAS, Calibration, And Scanning Article Hotspot
Monday, 14 January 2019
Since advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), scanning, and calibration first started becoming relevant, members of the collision repair industry have required as much knowledge as possible on...
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Honda/Acura Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Honda /Acura has updated their position statement on pre- and post-repair scanning to give more clarification on what is expected for scanning.
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Restraints Wiring Repairs
Monday, 23 May 2016
Over the past few months, we've been sharing OEM position statements on restraints wiring repairs. Now we're bringing them all together in one place for easy reference.
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General Motors Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
Friday, 21 October 2016
As the industry continues to ask, are pre- and post-repair scans necessary, General Motors provides their answer.
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Typical Calibration Requirements For Blind Spot Sensors
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Technicians should be aware of what’s required to keep advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) running safely after a collision. Whether that be aiming a camera, which can cause a system to not...
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Typical Calibration Requirements For Forward Radar Sensors
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Technicians should be aware of what’s required to keep advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) running safely after a collision. Whether that be aiming a camera, which can cause a system to not...
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FCA/Stellantis Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
Thursday, 9 June 2016
FCA/Stellantis has released a position statement related to pre- and post-repair system scanning.
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Quickly Identifying Outer Quarter Panels w/Rolled Hem Flanges
Monday, 5 March 2018
The I-CAR best practice article, Recycled Outer Quarter Panels w/Rolled Hem Flanges has gotten a lot of interest from the collision repair industry. It’s important to know which vehicles are...
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Nissan Wholesale Advantage Website: UPDATE
Monday, 15 July 2024
Nissan has a parts website which offers resources for repair professionals.
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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Variations In OEM Service Parts - Coming Soon
Friday, 12 July 2024
I-CAR is having a discussion on variations in OEM service parts.
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High-Voltage Handling And Storage Considerations: Hyundai - UPDATE
Thursday, 11 July 2024
High-voltage (HV) vehicles have some special considerations for handling and storing HV batteries and other components. The dangers of HV batteries are potential even after removal which is why...
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Great Designs In Steel 2024 Presentations Release
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) 2024 covered multiple topics many of which are presented by OEM engineers and tier 1 suppliers of body components.
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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Vehicle Highlights From The Chicago Auto Show - Now Available
Wednesday, 3 July 2024
I-CAR had a discussion on vehicle highlights from the 2024 Chicago Auto Show.
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2024 SkillsUSA National Competition Results
Tuesday, 2 July 2024
The 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place on June 27, 2024. Every year I-CAR sends volunteers (virtually in 2021) to judge the collision repair technology competition....
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Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Porsche
Friday, 28 June 2024
A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)...
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I-CAR Just In Time: Steel Repairability
Thursday, 27 June 2024
Sometimes seeing is understanding, that’s why I-CAR's technical team created the Just in Time video series to guide you through a variety of collision repair topics from ADAS and EVs to repair tips...
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What’s A Genesis Front Side Member?
Wednesday, 26 June 2024
When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of...
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What Is The Appropriate Body Filler?
Friday, 21 June 2024
Cosmetic repair today has many options for repair materials. During the collision repair process, a technician is faced with what is the appropriate body filler. Let’s look at what different types...
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