Crunch Time with Jason Stahl Episode 4: Scanning vs. Recalibration, Presented by Nissan
Episode 4, presented by Nissan, features Editor Jason Stahl discussing scanning versus recalibration with Mitch Becker, a BodyShop Business contributor, I-CAR instructor and technical instructor for ABRA Auto Body & Glass.
Technical: Recalibrations – Are You Aiming in the Right Direction?
Scanning is about clearing a code, whereas recalibrations are about making sure everything is aimed or that all components can talk to each other when activated. Know the difference.
Why Your Recalibration of a Vehicle’s Electronics Failed
Knowing what may have blinded the sensors can save time in knowing why a recalibration may have failed.
Scanning and Recalibration: Not the Same
Many shops tend to use the terms “pre-repair scanning,” “post-repair scanning” and “post-repair calibration” interchangeably – when, in reality, they are separate procedures.
OEM Repair Procedures, Recalibration Discussed in Video from PPG MVP Conference
The video shows a panel discussion featuring representatives from Audi, Toyota, Mazda and asTech discussing their positions on OEM repair procedures, system diagnostics and recalibration.
Technical: Recalibration – A Mandatory Procedure
No light on the dash no longer means a car’s systems are back to normal after a crash repair, which is why recalibration is a must.
Industry Panel to Discuss Importance of Pre- and Post-Repair Scans, Calibration/Recalibration at NACE | CARS
Mike Anderson will lead the panel in a discussion that will attempt to reduce the friction between shops and insurers by educating attendees about what does or does not need to be done and when.
TEXA Releases IDC5 CAR 76.5.0 Software Update
IDC5 CAR 76.5.0 includes the update of 37 makes, including electric and hybrid vehicles.
ADAS Calibration Training: Back to School
Jason Stahl talks with Kurt Fenzel of I-CAR on his experience teaching hands-on ADAS calibration courses to the collision industry.
Autel’s ADAS Bay Max Vehicle Lift
Discover the revolutionary Autel ADAS Bay Max vehicle lift at the Autel Research and Testing facility in New York.