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Challenges Ahead: Keeping Pace With Rapid Advances In Collision Repair
Posted on 11 October 2018As the automotive industry moves deeper into the mobility arena, it also enters a more challenging realm for the collision repair industry.
The wide array of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that provide active safety measures for vehicle occupants are powered by an electronic communication network that requires near-perfect accuracy when repaired after a collision.
Collision Repair New Video: ADAS Calibrations Require Precision
Posted on 21 September 2018Abraham Lincoln once said, “Don't believe everything you see on the internet….” While that statement is only partially true, it is an unfortunate reality for some recent advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration ‘procedures’ we’ve seen. Some of the procedures will allow the system to calibrate, however, there is a dangerous consequence to relying on a YouTube video to calibrate a system: it likely won’t result in a complete, safe, quality repair.
What Does Installation Mean?
Posted on 27 July 2018You may have noticed that there are many cameras/sensors, that according to the OEM Calibration Requirements Search, require calibration if installed. This statement has brought up questions from the collision industry. What does it mean to install something? If the tailgate that houses the 360° camera is installed, even though the camera wasn’t removed from the tailgate, does that qualify as the camera being installed? Let’s take a look at how to interpret this information.
Where Do I Find Other Types of Information in Kia?
Posted on 17 July 2018Navigating OEM websites can be challenging when searching for collision repair procedures, especially as no two OEM websites are alike. What happens when you need to find other types of repair information, such as “what needs to be inspected after a supplemental restraint system (SRS) deployment,” or “does the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) require a scan tool or specialty tool?” Let's take a closer look at the Kia website.
Locating ADAS Information: Kia
Posted on 27 June 2018As a collision repair technician, there is one part of a service manual that houses all of the information you would ever need…right? This is not the case with modern vehicles. You may be required to look in numerous manuals to find the information required to safely repair the vehicle.
Kia Releases Position Statement
Posted on 14 June 2018Kia released a position statement recently relating to collision repair. Let’s take a look at what this statement is about.
Kia Collision Position Statements Available
Posted on 13 June 2018Kia’s position statements can now be accessed directly from the I-CAR RTS Portal. A quick link on the Kia OEM Information page will bring you right to the Kia position statements. Let’s take a look at what these position statements include.
IIHS's ADAS Search Tool
Posted on 21 May 2018Vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) change the repair process before they even enter the repair facility. Knowing what systems the vehicle maybe equipped with will keep you ahead of the game when it comes to laying out your repair process. There are many different ways of figuring out what ADAS the vehicle may be equipped with, but a tool on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) website can help simplify this.
Additional Calibration Requirements
Posted on 22 September 2017The addition of the OEM Calibration Requirements Search to the RTS portal was a big step for the collision industry. While this new feature has been well received, there has been some confusion about what is included in the search tool. The OEM Calibration Requirements Search is designed to provide information on the calibration requirements that are needed for vehicles equipped with Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This includes systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, and Collision Braking.
It does not include Occupant Classification Systems (OCS), Steering Angle Sensors, battery disconnects, or other calibrations/initializations required, when not related directly to ADAS. Let’s take a look at we have found for additional calibration requirements.
Additional Calibration Requirements: Kia
Posted on 28 April 2017The addition of the OEM Calibration Requirements Search to the RTS portal was a big step for the collision industry. While this new feature has been well received, there has been some confusion about what is included in the search tool. OEM Calibration Requirements Search is designed to provide information on the calibration requirements that are needed for vehicles equipped with advance driver assistance systems (ADAS). This includes systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and collision braking.
It does not include Occupant classification systems (OCS), steering angle sensors, battery disconnects, or other calibrations/initializations required, when not related directly to ADAS. Let’s take a look at what additional items may require calibrations/initializations on Kia vehicles.
Going Beyond Just the Written Procedures
Posted on 25 April 2017If you have repaired a vehicle with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that required calibration, you may have noticed the complexity of some of the calibration procedures. Many calibrations require the use of a scan tool along with other special tools. These calibration procedures may require that the technician layout a grid, make measurements, find the center point of the vehicle, and even move the vehicle a specified distance. When reading the procedure on the OEM site you may find your head spinning, while trying to figure out what exactly you are supposed to be doing. However, there are some OEMs that have produced videos that go along with these procedures to aid in understanding the calibration process. Let’s take a look at what some of the OEMs are that have done this.
Kia Glass Replacement Requirements
Posted on 7 September 2016The role of the windshield is a lot more complex than simply allowing a view of the road ahead. It is considered a structural part of the vehicle as it contributes to the strength of the roof and A-pillars. The windshield helps to manage collision energy and has become an integral part of several advanced safety systems.
It is commonly asked; what is required when replacing a windshield? With this question in mind, we will be presenting a series of articles that highlight some of the requirements from various OEMs. Let’s see what Kia has to say.
