{"id":1008,"date":"2018-03-15T12:20:02","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T17:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1008"},"modified":"2018-03-15T12:20:02","modified_gmt":"2018-03-15T17:20:02","slug":"electronic-safety-system-recalibrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/15\/electronic-safety-system-recalibrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Electronic Safety System Recalibrations So Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many newer cars come with mandatory electronically-controlled safety systems like airbags, along with optional collision avoidance features like forward crash, lane departure and blind spot detection alerts.  The combined objective of those high-tech systems is to avoid accidents, save lives or, at a minimum, reduce impact severity.  But even with these innovations wrecks still occur that require auto body repairs.  And when a car with any of these newer safety features is involved in even a minor fender bender every driver alert system\u2019s sensor alignment and overall performance must be tested and recalibrated before the collision repairs are completed.  The same holds true for the vehicle\u2019s airbag system, whether it deployed or not.<\/p>\n

Experienced technicians realize that failing to conduct a thorough recalibration on these ultra-sensitive electronic systems could jeopardize the safety of occupants later on.  To ensure that doesn\u2019t happen, there are several recalibration steps involved using special diagnostic equipment once your vehicle arrives at the shop.  As a driver you also need to be educated on what should be done when your vehicle is undergoing repairs.  With that in mind here are some important points about electronic recalibrations that could someday save your life, or that of another.<\/p>\n

Electronic System Recalibrations Require These Steps  <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Electronic safety systems operate when a signal is sent from a sensor or camera to an onboard computer.  Like most electrical systems in your car, the airbag deployment and collision avoidance ones have dash warning lights to alert you when communication is interrupted.  But sometimes after an accident these lights don\u2019t come on when they should.  And even when a system is not disconnected during repairs that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it will perform optimally.  Additionally, merely reading diagnostic test codes won\u2019t always reveal that there\u2019s a problem.  As a result, your car\u2019s sensitive electronic safety systems need to be tested and recalibrated using these 3 vital steps:<\/p>\n