Refinishing Park Assist Sensors: Jaguar Land Rover
Posted on 22 October 2024Park 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 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has to say.
Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Jaguar Land Rover - UPDATE
Posted on 13 June 2024A 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 Jaguar Land Rover say on the subject?
Where Do I Find Other Types Of Information In Jaguar Land Rover?
Posted on 28 December 2021Navigating 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 Jaguar Land Rover website.
Locating ADAS Information: Jaguar Land Rover
Posted on 23 July 2020As 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.
Repairer Driven News: 2020 Land Rover Defender
Posted on 27 September 2019Repairer driven news (RDN) released an article on the changes to the 2020 Land Rover Defender. This Defender is no longer a body over frame design. In fact, the structure of this vehicle is unlike any other Land Rover model with its own new platform. The “purpose-engineered” D7x platform was built to be the stiffest structure Land Rover has ever made. The body of this vehicle is aluminum intensive and lightweight.
ADAS, Calibration, And Scanning Article Hotspot
Posted on 14 January 2019Since 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 these subjects. I-CAR’s Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team continues to be on the leading edge of research and education. Our goal is to help communicate information to the industry, and a great way to do this is through Collision Repair News articles.
Jaguar Land Rover Position Statements Available
Posted on 7 January 2019There's a new addition to the OEM Information page for Jaguar Land Rover. An icon has been added that will link you to a page containing collision repair position statements.
Jaguar Land Rover Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
Posted on 2 January 2019As with many other OEMs, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has a published position statement available on pre- and post-repair scanning. Jaguar Land Rover credits advancements in technology with the need for scanning.
Additional Calibration Requirements: Jaguar Land Rover
Posted on 14 July 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 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This includes systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and collision braking.
Jaguar Land Rover Glass Replacement Requirements
Posted on 3 November 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.
