LAUNCH-X431: Ford Vehicle Lane Departure Warning System Camera Calibration
When removing or replacing the rearview mirror, front windshield, camera, IPM-A module or guided by TSB (Technical Service Briefing) maintenance manual, Lane Departure Warning System Camera Calibration function is needed to perform. This article will take Ford F-150 as an example to introduce how to use this function.
Note:If IPM-A is replaced, PMI (Programmable Module Installation) is needed to perform.
Requirements: Communication is normal, and battery voltage is between 12V and 15V. This function requires driving the vehicle at a speed of more than 64 kilometers per hour on a marked lane for about 10 minutes to align the camera. Try to avoid driving across lanes, steering too much, and sudden changes in speed.
Note: This procedure requires driving the vehicle for about 10 minutes to align the camera. Function execution is unsuccessful, you can try multiple times.
To perform this function, please choose a sunny day and a well-lit road, avoid direct sunlight to the camera and ensure that the camera lens is unobstructed.
Tested Model: 2019 Ford F-150
Software Version: Ford V48.50 or above.
Product Requirements: X431 PRO series:
X431 PROS V / X431 V+ / X431 PRO ELITE / Pros Elite / X431 V
X431 PRO3S+ / Pro3 ACE / Pro3 APEX / X431 PRO5
X431 PAD series products:
Operation process:
1. Connect the LAUNCH X431 tool to the vehicle, select [Diagnostics] -> [Ford] -> [Auto Search].

2. Confirm current vehicle information.

3. Select [Special Features] (or select ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) Calibration)

4. Select [Body].

5. Select [IPMA (Image Processing Module A) Camera Alignment].

6. LAUNCH X431 will prompt to perform the function, the conditions required by vehicle and external conditions.


7. Prompt to switch ignition ON and do not start engine.

8. Read vehicle data;

Select [Yes] will not change the value. Enter Step12;
Select [No] to measure manually entered values. Go to the next step.
9. Prompt to measure the height of front left wheel and front right wheel and wheel arches.

10. Prompt the measurement position.

11. Prompt to enter the measured values of front left and front right wheel arches.

12. Prompt to start engine, do not switch ignition OFF before the calibration is completed, vehicles with intelligent Start/Stop function need to manually turn off the Start/Stop function.

13. Start camera alignment and wait for the countdown to end.

14. Prompt that the function is executed successfully and the vehicle is in camera alignment mode.

15. Display the progress of calibration completion. At this time, please drive the vehicle on a clearly marked lane.
Turn on the Lane Keeping System, vehicle speed exceeds 60 KPH, and the calibration completion percentage is 100% (Figure 18), then the alignment is successfully completed.
A fault code will be generated if the ignition is switched OFF when calibration is not completed.

16. The function operation is successful. Exit the function, and return to the menu to clear the fault code.

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