Windshield Recalibration in Totowa, New Jersey
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Windshield recalibration is the precise realignment of your car's forward-facing camera and sensors (for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems or ADAS) after a windshield replacement, ensuring safety features like lane departure warning, automatic braking, and adaptive cruise control work accurately by aligning them to the new glass's exact position and clarity. Without it, these systems can malfunction, causing false warnings or missed hazards, making calibration a crucial, technical step for safety, often done with special equipment in a controlled environment.
Why it's needed
- Camera Alignment: The camera sees through the glass; even slight shifts or differences in glass clarity/thickness from a new windshield throw off its view.
- ADAS Function: ADAS features (lane keep assist, collision avoidance, traffic sign recognition) rely on this camera for accurate readings.
- Manufacturer Requirements: Carmakers mandate calibration to factory specs for safety and warranty, says AGSC.
How it's done (Two main methods)
- Static Calibration: Performed in a shop, using targets, lasers, and vehicle computer software to align the camera while the car is parked, says Auto Glass Now and Bond Auto Glass.
- Dynamic Calibration: Involves driving the car under specific conditions (speed, markings) so the sensors adjust using real-world data, says Auto Glass Now.
What happens if you skip it?
- False Alerts: Your car might brake for non-existent obstacles or warn you about drifting lanes when you're not.
- System Failure: Safety features may deactivate, and dashboard warning lights (like ADAS or check engine lights) can appear, notes Caliber.com.
- Safety Risk: Incorrect readings
