ADAS calibration realigns cameras and radar sensors so driver-assist systems function correctly after windscreen, bumper or sensor replacement.
South African workshops increasingly see this job when a windscreen is replaced, a front bumper is repaired, or a camera/radar module is swapped. The vehicle will not trust its own safety systems until the sensors are recalibrated to the new geometry.
When a workshop needs ADAS calibration
Most modern cars and bakkies sold in South Africa now carry forward-facing cameras, radar or both. A simple code clear is not enough after structural or glass work. The sensors must be calibrated (static with targets or dynamic on the road) so lane-keeping, adaptive cruise and collision-warning systems operate within specification.
What entry tools can and cannot do
Entry CRP tools such as the CRP123X Plus and CRP129X Plus can read systems and clear codes. They do not support ADAS calibration functions.
Recommended LAUNCH tools
Professional X431 tablets (PROS Elite, PRO3 APEX, V+ 5.0 PRO3) support ADAS service functions once the relevant software is activated. Full static calibration requires the appropriate LAUNCH ADAS targets or mobile calibration equipment in addition to the tablet. Coverage continues to expand with software updates.
South African notes
Buy a unit sold for the South African territory so software updates and ADAS coverage keep arriving. Confirm the exact activation path and any target requirements at the Launch Dealer SA showroom in Midrand before buying. Technicians can demonstrate the process on a live vehicle.
Visit the Midrand showroom or WhatsApp the team if you want to see ADAS calibration capability on a compatible LAUNCH tablet.
Questions we get asked
What is ADAS calibration?
ADAS calibration realigns cameras and radar sensors so the vehicle's driver-assist systems function correctly after windscreen, bumper or sensor replacement.
When does a workshop need it?
After windscreen replacement, bumper or structural repairs, camera or radar module replacement, or when ADAS-related fault codes or warnings appear.
Can a basic LAUNCH handheld do ADAS calibration?
No. Entry CRP tools such as the CRP123X Plus and CRP129X Plus read systems but do not support ADAS calibration.
Which LAUNCH tool is recommended?
Professional X431 tablets (PROS Elite, PRO3 APEX, V+ 5.0) with the ADAS function activated, plus the appropriate LAUNCH targets or mobile calibration equipment for static procedures.
Can I see it before buying?
Yes. Visit the Launch Dealer SA showroom at Midrand Motor City and the technicians will demonstrate ADAS capability on a compatible tablet and live vehicle.
