Windshield Calibration Spokane Valley, Washington

Windshield Calibration Service in Spokane Valley, Washington

The Most Critical Step After Windshield Replacement

If your vehicle is equipped with ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems), a "Windshield Calibration" is the single most critical safety procedure required after your glass is replaced. This is not an optional add-on; it is a mandatory part of the repair process to ensure your safety systems function correctly.

This service is often called Lane Keep Calibration, as the forward-facing camera (mounted on the inside of the windshield) is the primary "eye" for your Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning systems. However, this one camera is also essential for many other features.

At Centerline ADAS Center, we are the trusted specialists in Spokane that auto glass shops rely on to perform this precise electronic calibration.

Why is Windshield Calibration Mandatory?

Your vehicle's forward-facing camera is aimed with millimeter precision. When a new windshield is installed, the camera's position, angle, and field of view are inevitably altered, even if only by a tiny, imperceptible amount. This tiny change is enough to make the entire ADAS suite "blind" or dangerously inaccurate.

Without recalibration, your vehicle's safety systems will either:

1. Fail to Function: The system will recognize the fault, disable itself, and display a persistent warning light on your dashboard.
2. Function Incorrectly (The "Worse" Option): The system may think it's working but with bad data. This can cause it to misread lane lines, fail to see a vehicle for emergency braking, or even "phantom brake" by misinterpreting an overpass as a hazard.

Which Safety Systems Are Affected?

This single forward-facing camera is the primary sensor for a whole suite of ADAS features, including:

• Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (in "sensor fusion" systems that combine camera and radar data)
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Automatic High Beams

All of these systems will be compromised or disabled until a proper recalibration is performed.

Our OEM-Specified Calibration Process

Centerline ADAS Center is equipped with the state-of-the-art tools and a controlled environment to perform this calibration exactly as the manufacturer intended.

1. Static (In-Bay) Calibration: This is the most common method. We place the vehicle on our perfectly level bay floor and set up specific, OEM-approved targets at a precise, measured distance. Our dealer-level scan tool then instructs the camera to "look" at these targets, re-learning its new position and locking in the vehicle's new "centerline" and "horizon."
2. Dynamic (On-Road) Calibration: Some manufacturers require a dynamic calibration. This involves a technician driving the vehicle on clearly marked roads at a specific speed, allowing the camera to recalibrate using real-world data. We are fully equipped and trained to perform this procedure safely.
3. Pre- & Post-Scan Verification: Every calibration includes a full diagnostic scan before to identify all faults and a final scan after to verify the calibration was successful, all codes are cleared, and your safety systems are 100% operational.

Your Auto Glass Partner in Spokane

We are the trusted calibration partner for auto glass installers and collision centers throughout the Inland Northwest, including Spokane Valley and Coeur d'Alene. They replace the glass, and they trust us—the ADAS specialists—to complete the job safely.

Don't drive with a disabled or unreliable safety system. If you've just had your windshield replaced, contact Centerline ADAS Center today to schedule your essential windshield calibration.