Collision Technology Update and Pre and Post Repair Scanning Panel ToolTech 2017

Moderator:  Bob Holland, Chief Automotive Technologies Panelists: Chris Tobie, Product Support Coordinator, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Bob Stewart, Manager of Aftermarket Service Support, General Motors, Inc. Danny Uhls, Manager, Technical Information and Serviceability Aftersales, Nissan North America, Inc. Tom Bertosa, Principle Engineer, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Brian Herron, President, Drew Technologies David Rich, Technical Director, INNOVA Dennis Williamson, Manager, Product Development Manager, Snap-on Diagnostics Jason Bartanen, Director, Industry Technical Relations, I-CAR  

With the increased use of electronic driver safety systems such as lane departure warning systems, blind spot detection, and forward looking cameras for crash avoidance, and automatic cruise control not only is a pre and post scan needed to make sure they are operational and communicating properly, but also recalibration and/or aiming and reinitializing these systems are critical to an effective and safe repair. We will discuss OBDII Scanning and exploring the best path forward.  

OEM Position Papers on Pre and Post Scanning

ETI Pre and Post Scanning Position Paper Fully supports the practice Asks for OEM’s to consider aftermarket scan tool and to provide data at reasonable cost for the after market.

Discussion Why Scan Now When To Scan How To Scan