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Honda/Acura Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
I-CAR · May 22, 2019 · Honda, Acura
Summary
Honda and Acura require a pre-repair diagnostic scan during the estimation phase and a post-repair diagnostic scan for any collision damage exceeding minor outer panel cosmetic distortion. The position statement also mandates post-repair scans when electrical components are disconnected or body parts are replaced, alongside necessary ADAS calibrations which may be required even if no DTCs are present.
What to do on the job
Perform a pre-repair scan during estimation and a post-repair scan on all vehicles with damage exceeding minor outer cosmetic distortion, and perform all required ADAS calibrations.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of pre- and post-repair scanning to insurers. Point to the definition of collision damage (exceeding minor outer panel cosmetic distortion) and the requirement to scan when electrical components are disconnected or body parts are replaced. Additionally, use it to defend ADAS calibration charges by highlighting that these systems often do not display DTCs but still require aiming/calibration.
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