Where there is a failed recalibration, it’s obvious there is a problem.
When using a scan tool in recalibration mode, there are two results possible: success or failure. Recalibration or aiming requirements are a whole different consideration. A scan tool can’t tell you if something is wrong on what it can’t see.
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I’ve seen where scan tools not using OE software have missed communicating with vehicle control modules, either because they weren’t updated or weren’t capable of reading them all. Just because you have a scan tool does not mean you have the ability to do the job correctly. The recommended tools are only as good as the hands using them. Honda’s statement is setting the tone for how important it is to not only have the correct software, but also a properly trained technician to use the tools correctly. It’s time for all of us to get serious about doing it right. The critical factor in all of this is that if it’s improperly done, it can and will put people in danger. So, what is your shop’s liability if you don’t follow the OE guidelines or recommendations? If you’re an OE-certified shop, are you using the correct software on customers’ vehicles? Are your technicians following the proper procedures? All vehicle manufacturers have statements defining equipment and proper procedures for their vehicles.
Automakers are also emphasizing that the light on the dash is not a key indicator of problems in systems. As more shops become OE-certified, proper equipment and training must be considered. As the sensors and computers become more complex and intertwined, we need to be certain that all facets of the ADAS are working correctly. The liability to all of us in the repair industry is escalating. With advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) proliferating in not just Honda vehicles but in all other automakers’ vehicles, we need to take much more seriously the dangers of not following vehicle manufacturers’ requirements. This is an incredibly important statement to us all. Honda does not test or certify any other scan tools or diagnostic services for capability or accuracy. It says that scans and recalibrations must be done using i-HDS software with a Denso DST-1 vehicle communication interface. I recently read Honda’s May 2019 statement on scanning and recalibration, which provides some clarity on the equipment required to do scans or recalibrations.
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