Toronto, Ontario — Volvo has released an updated position statement on vehicle scanning and diagnostic repair which details steps to take when repairing high-tech vehicles.
The position statement specifically highlights that “Volvo’s latest technology incorporates numerous control modules, sensors and camera systems that support various vehicle functions. 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.”
In terms of specific repair measures, the position statement further notes that “pre-repair scanning, a crucial step that demands your technical expertise, is required prior to performing any and all works on the vehicle.”
Additionally, “post-repair scanning and diagnosis of the vehicle, a thorough process, are required for any work performed on the vehicle. Any safety or autonomous systems activated during a collision may require further inspection, initialization, calibration or replacement.”
Examples given of when pre and post scans should be performed include: windshield replacements; removal and replacement of bumpers, SRS sensors, PDC sensors, exterior mirrors, autonomous drive sensors and cameras; all lights to include LED taillights, computer-aided drivetrain, wiring harnesses, vehicle control units, seats and interior trim panels and components; and finally, disconnected/de-energized batteries.
