Why your car's safety system stops working after a windshield replacement (and how to fix it)
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If your dashboard lit up with a warning light right after a windshield replacement, you're not imagining a problem. Many modern vehicles rely on cameras and sensors mounted near the windshield, and replacing the glass can disrupt how those systems "see" the road, unless they're properly recalibrated afterward. What is ADAS and why does it matter ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, the technology behind features like lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and backup camera guidance. Many of these systems depend on a small camera or sensor mounted directly on or near the windshield. Why windshield replacement affects ADAS When a windshield is removed and replaced, even a fraction of a millimeter of misalignment can shift the camera's angle. Since ADAS cameras rely on precise positioning to interpret lane lines, distances, and obstacles, this small shift is enough to throw off the entire system. That's why AD...