Toronto, Ontario — Volvo has recently updated six new position statements, including an updated scanning and diagnostics statement related to electronic and autonomous systems.
Newly added position statements relate to aluminum inspection, electric vehicle battery handling, electric vehicle welding, glass repair and steering column inspections.
Each position states that only genuine Volvo parts will help ensure safety, performance and residual value.
Volvo’s latest technology incorporates numerous control modules, sensors and camera systems that support various vehicle functions, according to the document. It writes, “In a collision, these components could be damaged in ways that are not visually evident, so they must be inspected and evaluated, regardless of whether the vehicle displays a failure via the instrument cluster; this will help ensure that any possible lack of functionality will be discovered and resolved.”
Moreover, the statement highlights that “pre-repair scanning, a crucial step that demands (a repairer’s) technical expertise, is required before performing any work on the vehicle. This process reveals any malfunctions or failures of components that must be addressed during the repairs. Post-repair scanning and diagnosis of the vehicle, a thorough process, are required for any work performed on the vehicle. This ensures the vehicle’s safety and autonomous systems are functioning correctly. Any safety or autonomous systems activated during a collision may require further inspection, initialization, calibration or replacement.”
Examples of when pre/post scans should be performed include windshield replacements due to cameras and sensors located on the glass; removal and replacement of bumpers, SRS sensors, PDC sensors, exterior mirrors, autonomous drive sensors and cameras; all lights to include LED tail lights, computer-aided drive train, wiring harnesses, vehicle control units, seats and interior trim panels and components; and disconnected or de-energized batteries.
Finally, the position statement cautions that “when a vehicle is being connected to VIDA for diagnostics or software download, a battery maintainer must be connected to ensure 12V batteries remain charged.”
