ADAS Diagnostic Solutions

10/15/2026

10/12/2026

Something big is going down at BodyShop Business ❗️ADAS experts have gathered in Akron, Ohio for … what? We’ll leave that as a surprise. 🤫 Stay tuned! 🤩

Autel - North America OEM Calibration TAG Calibrations

09/20/2026

MINOR COLLISION IMPACT. NO-START CONDITION. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.

ARE THEY ALL RELATED?

Here is a case study of a recent diagnostic repair at our ADAS Lab.

This 2021 Nissan Maxima was towed to our facility from a collision shop with a no-start condition following a relatively minor right-rear impact.

What made this case interesting was the delay: the vehicle operated normally for several days after the collision before it suddenly would not start.

Initial testing found battery voltage dropping to approximately 5 volts with the ignition on. A complete scan was not possible because nearly every control module was offline. Our scan tool could communicate with essentially only the CAN gateway.

We found two open 10-amp fuses, including one supplying the vehicle gateway and shutting down network communication. When replaced, the fuse opened again every time the ignition was switched on. Resistance testing measured approximately 0.4 ohms to ground, confirming a direct short.

Using wiring diagrams, we traced the shared circuit into the rear bumper and trunk—exactly where the collision damage occurred. Behind the damaged bumper, we found the right-rear blind-spot radar hanging near the rear quarter. Its housing was cracked and the circuit board exposed. Disconnecting the radar did not eliminate the short, meaning another failure remained. Continued inspection revealed a melted junction connector and multiple heat-damaged wires. The damaged radar had shorted the shared circuit, damaging the body wiring harness and taking much of the vehicle network offline, and causing the no-start condition.

After isolating the damaged circuit and separating the melted wires, the fuse stopped opening and communication returned. With communication restored, the scan revealed 62 stored or active faults across multiple systems.

The collision facility then completed the body repairs and replaced the blind-spot radar and damaged body wiring harness. The vehicle returned to us for calibration and final verification, including the blind-spot verification test and Surround View system calibration.

The result:
✅ No-start condition resolved
✅ Communication network restored
✅ Replacement blind-spot radar tested
✅ Surround View system calibrated
✅ ADAS systems verified
✅ Faults successfully addressed

This case is an important reminder that collision severity cannot be judged by visible damage alone.

What looked like minor bumper damage involved a shorted blind-spot radar, damaged body wiring, a disrupted communication network and a complete no-start condition.

The damaged radar was the clue. Understanding everything connected to it was the diagnosis.

09/14/2026

Our shop looked a little different this Saturday; instead of vehicles on lifts, we had 50+ people from the collision repair industry filling the floor for the United ADAS Collective's ADAS & Repair Readiness Summit.

We were proud to host, and even prouder of the conversations that happened here. Diagnostics, calibrations, the real day-to-day challenges shops are facing, nothing was off the table. It's the kind of day that reminds you why this industry matters.

Thank you to everyone who presented and shared their knowledge: Josh Fuller, Mike Ambrosino, Kevin Oliver from Autel - North America, and Gary Machiros with the Applied Automotive Technologies team. Thanks to Nicole Bachand for making sure the whole day ran without a hitch, and to REVV and Joel Adcock for bringing this community together in the first place.

And yes, we have to thank Rocco's Doughnut Company for fueling the room all morning. You always deliver.

Thank you to everyone who came out. This is what a stronger industry looks like.

09/08/2026

Saturday is almost here. Driving Forward: ADAS & Repair Readiness Summit still has a few open spots, but not for long.

Hands-on calibration demos, real conversations, and a look at where this industry is headed. Lunch is on us.

Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/ghbsXbSK

Big things are brewing at the shop! Nicole Bachand from REVV stopped by today to help us plan out our upcoming event, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you.

On Saturday, September 12th, we're hosting Driving Forward: ADAS & Repair Readiness Summit right here in Auburn. It's a chance for folks in the industry to see ADAS calibrations up close, learn from real shops doing the work every day, and connect with others who care about repairing vehicles the right way.

Doors open at 9:00 AM. Whether you're a shop owner, technician, or just curious about what goes into keeping today's vehicles safe on the road, we'd love to have you there.

Register here: https://www.revvhq.com/events-webinars/driving-forward-adas-repair-readiness-summit-in-boston

08/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Anthony and Juan to the ADAS Diagnostic Solutions team!

Anthony steps in as our Operations Coordinator, keeping the day-to-day running smoothly, and our customers informed. Juan joins as an ADAS Diagnostic Calibration Specialist, bringing his skills to the calibration bay where precision matters most. In just their short time here, both have already made a real impact, jumping in, learning fast, and raising the bar for the whole team.

As ADAS technology continues to shape the future of collision repair, we're proud to keep building a team that's ready for it. Welcome to the crew, guys, we're glad you're here.

08/07/2026

Big things are brewing at the shop! Nicole Bachand from REVV stopped by today to help us plan out our upcoming event, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you.

On Saturday, September 12th, we're hosting Driving Forward: ADAS & Repair Readiness Summit right here in Auburn. It's a chance for folks in the industry to see ADAS calibrations up close, learn from real shops doing the work every day, and connect with others who care about repairing vehicles the right way.

Doors open at 9:00 AM. Whether you're a shop owner, technician, or just curious about what goes into keeping today's vehicles safe on the road, we'd love to have you there.

Register here: https://www.revvhq.com/events-webinars/driving-forward-adas-repair-readiness-summit-in-boston

07/01/2026

Happy early 4th of July from everyone at ADAS

We're so grateful for this community and for all of you who walk through our doors. As the holiday approaches, we hope you get to slow down, gather with people you love, and enjoy everything that makes this weekend special.

Just a quick note: we'll be closed on Friday, July 3rd

Wishing you a safe and truly happy 4th of July!

06/29/2026

Congratulations to our very own Mike Ambrosino!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Mike, Director of Operations here at ADAS Diagnostic Solutions, has been appointed to the inaugural Governing Council of the newly established SCRS ADAS Repair Division!

This is a well-deserved recognition of Mike's 20+ years of dedication to the automotive and collision repair industry—and his relentless commitment to proper diagnostics and calibration of advanced driver assistance systems.

The SCRS ADAS Repair Division was created to educate, inform, and advocate for ADAS repair specialists across North America, and we couldn't be more excited to have Mike helping lead the charge.

Way to go, Mike! We're honored to have you representing ADAS Diagnostic Solutions, and our entire industry at this level.

05/29/2026

Now Hiring – Part-Time Driver | $18/hr

ADAS is looking for a reliable part-time driver to transport customer vehicles between our locations. Perfect for someone looking to pick up extra income.

✅Must have clean driving record
✅valid drivers license

Interested?

visit our careers page https://www.adscalibrate.com/careers #1364658474
Contact [email protected] for any questions!