If the Camera Can’t See the Target, You Can’t Trust the Calibration

You replaced the windshield. You followed the procedure. You set the target.But you did it under:

• Flickering LEDs

• Direct sunlight

• Cast shadows

• Low light conditions

And now your camera saw something, but not what it was supposed to.

Here’s What Happens With Bad Lighting:

• Shadows fall across the target → misreads

• Overhead glare hits the camera → confusion

• Uneven lighting skews contrast → missed alignment

ADAS cameras rely on clarity and contrast. If your lighting isn’t consistent and controlled, the system might lock on the wrong part of the target — or misread it entirely.

“It Said It Passed.” Yeah… But Did It Actually Work?

Just because your scan tool says “completed” doesn’t mean it was accurate.It just means the process finished. Not that the camera saw the target correctly.

Brick-and-Mortar Advantage: Controlled Lighting

Shops built for calibration have:

• Consistent, diffuse overhead lighting

• Zero shadows across targets

• No natural light interference

• No random bay doors blowing sunlight across the floor

Because lighting isn’t just about visibility — it’s about accuracy.

Final Word: If the System Can’t See Clearly, It Can’t Calibrate Accurately

Shadows, glare, and bad lighting don’t just cause inconvenience.They cause missed calibrations.

Control your light. Or don’t bother doing the job at all.