It 'may' need to be recal'd -- then again it may not. FWIW, the recalibration is to reset the module and then just drive in the center of the lane. Keep in mind the windshield has heating elements in it in the camera area and potentially where the wipers are. Don't let bubba's glass handle it, reputable company only. I know of more than 1 fire caused from incorrect replacements of windshields with heating elements.Thanks. I will see if I would be better off having Ford replace it then.
NO Safelite did mine -- no issues at all. They have the equipment to recalibrate the cameras. so much easier as well -- they came to me and did the work while I was at work.Have to get windshield replaced due to a crack. Have a camera on windshield for 360 assist. If I have someone other than ford replace the glass will it cause any issues?
Safelite CAN do this at your location -- same tech that did the glass for me, had the computer equipment to calibrate as wellSafeLite, for example, has the equipment to do the proper calibration at many of their 'fixed-base' facilities. It cannot be done as part of an at a 'your location in the field' windshield replacement.
Dealers may differ but mine told me they only use outside vendors (local glass installers) to actually install the replacement glass in the dealer's bay, then their own dealer techs do the recalibration.
FWIW, the Ford Service Manual Procedure explicitly stipulates that the Cam must be checked for calibration (which involves all the same equipment) whenever the windshield is replaced, with recalibration as required based on the results of the 'check'. IOW, effectively you need cam recalibration whenever the windshield is replaced, at least according to Ford Service specs.
I stand corrected, Thank You.Safelite CAN do this at your location -- same tech that did the glass for me, had the computer equipment to calibrate as well