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A summer edition of the General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.
Park assist sensors are part of the park assist system, just one of many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found on vehicles today. Damaged sensors are typically replaced and may require painting to match the vehicle. Vehicle makers often provide information on the painting of new sensors. Some vehicle makers do not recommend refinishing sensors with minor finish damage because excessive paint thickness may adversely affect the operation of the park assist system. However, other vehicle makers allow refinishing and provide guidelines. Let’s see what General Motors (GM) has to say.
Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to spot welding, it is important to know what tips to use to get the correct or most effective weld.
I-CAR and the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team put together a series of live webinars that discuss aspects of today’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and what the industry needs to know. These informative and fun webinars are sure to educate and entertain. In case you missed it; we put the video of the webinar on the RTS website for easy access.
A key part of being able to diagnose a problem with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is understanding how the system works. Knowing what is happening inside the system will help you properly diagnose why the system may be failing. This will prevent replacing parts that are not causing the system issue. Let’s take a look at the inner workings of a traffic sign recognition system.
Some advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) components need to be precisely calibrated to the exact OEM specifications. Even one degree could cause a camera or sensor to miss a target or object by many feet, depending on the distance to the object. Imagine if while driving down the road you’re looking off to the right, your head is not turned, just your eyes. Your head is in the correct position, but your eyes are aimed at the wrong location. Can you see what is coming from the left side? This is the same for ADAS sensors and cameras.
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have two procedures for replacing the front-end module (Body Front Structure Parts Replacement). The front-end module consists of the radiator core support, front upper rail assemblies, front wheelhouse panel reinforcement, and supporting brackets. These procedures are differentiated depending when the vehicle was built. While researching these procedures, we observed what appeared to be conflicting information within the procedures. We reached out to General Motors (GM). Here is what they had to say.
Ford has released the second installment of their On Target publication for 2020. Features of this issue include an in-depth article on Ford’s position statement on the use of non-OEM structural rivets and glass. Information on the approved bonding adhesives for carbon fiber repairs on the Ford GT, and a continuation of the breakdown of the materials used in the construction of the 2020 Lincoln Corsair are also highlighted.
As advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are now commonplace and becoming available on even entry level models. Having information on ADAS, and when calibration is required for these systems is more important than ever.
Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The article focuses on new or updated advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that change the way the vehicle may be driven.
I-CAR and the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team put together a series of live webinars that discuss aspects of today’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and what the industry needs to know. These informative and fun webinars are sure to educate and entertain. In case you missed it; we put the video of the webinar on the RTS website for easy access.
Have you ever asked yourself, "Why doesn’t I-CAR have a course on a specific topic?" Well, we have great news for you!
Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article on the 2021 Ford F-150. The article focuses on the available hybrid powertrain known as PowerBoost. This system will give an estimated 700-mile driving range.
Park assist sensors are part of the park assist system, just one of many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found on vehicles today. Damaged sensors are typically replaced and may require painting to match the vehicle. Vehicle makers often provide information on the painting of new sensors. Some vehicle makers do not recommend refinishing sensors with minor finish damage because excessive paint thickness may adversely affect the operation of the park assist system. However, other vehicle makers allow refinishing and provide guidelines. Let’s see what Audi has to say.
Park assist sensors are part of the park assist system, just one of many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found on vehicles today. Damaged sensors are typically replaced and may require painting to match the vehicle. Vehicle makers often provide information on the painting of new sensors. Some vehicle makers do not recommend refinishing sensors with minor finish damage because excessive paint thickness may adversely affect the operation of the park assist system. However, other vehicle makers allow refinishing and provide guidelines.
