ADAS Calibration for Peugeot models

Peugeot ADAS Systems We Calibrate

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go - radar behind the front bumper. Needs calibration after any bumper repair, front-end collision, or radar unit replacement. A shifted radar means the car misjudges closing speed to the vehicle ahead.
• Active Safety Brake - camera behind the windshield, integrated into the braking control unit. Triggers after windshield replacement, camera unit swap, or battery disconnect. Fault code B100C 16 is the most common DTC on 208 and 2008 models.
• Lane Keeping Assist - shares the front windshield camera with Active Safety Brake. Any event that moves the camera by even 1mm throws lane detection off. Pulls the steering toward the wrong lane marker instead of keeping you centred.
• Blind Spot Monitoring - sensors in the rear bumper. Bumper repairs, resprays exceeding 12 mils (300 microns) of paint thickness, or rear-end impacts all require BSM recalibration. False alerts or complete silence are both failure modes.

Peugeot sits on the Stellantis platform alongside Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, and Vauxhall/Opel. They share sensor hardware, diagnostic protocols, and calibration target requirements. But Peugeot brands its ADAS package as Drive Assist, with its own software calibration values and system-specific DTCs. A calibration procedure written for a Jeep Grand Cherokee won't apply here, even though both sit under the Stellantis umbrella. The camera modules and radar units share architecture, but the software parameters are model-specific.

Active Safety Brake: The Camera That Cries Wolf

Peugeot's Active Safety Brake is integrated directly into the windshield camera unit. That means the braking control module and the camera are one component. When a technician disconnects the battery during a windshield replacement, the camera unit loses power. And Peugeot's automatic braking control unit is sensitive to voltage drops - it triggers fault code B100C 16 when supply drops below 9V for more than 500 milliseconds.

The problem? The unit is oversensitive. OEM bulletins confirm it can trigger at 11V - well above the 9V threshold in the documentation. So a perfectly healthy battery and a clean windshield install can still throw the "Automatic braking fault" message on the dash when you start the car.

On the 208, 2008, and Partner models built between 2012 and 2019, this is a known issue. The fix involves a BSI software update combined with an automatic braking control unit update. In some cases, Peugeot's own technical bulletin calls for fitting a diode and capacitor on the wiring loom to the camera to prevent voltage sensitivity from recurring.

This isn't something a generic scan tool resolves. The camera needs recalibration after the software update, and the BSI needs to clear its stored fault history. Skip either step and the warning comes back within a few drive cycles. Check battery condition and positive/ground supplies to the camera with an oscilloscope before declaring the job done.

Windshield Replacement and Peugeot's 1mm Tolerance

Peugeot's own service bulletin states it plainly: a fitting difference of 1mm between the old and new windshield causes a measuring difference of several metres at road speed. That's the distance between your Active Safety Brake stopping in time and not reacting at all.

After any windshield replacement on a Peugeot with Drive Assist, the front camera requires static calibration using a target panel positioned at a precise distance from the vehicle. The replacement glass must be correct for the camera preparation area - the section of glass behind the rearview mirror where the camera looks through. Aftermarket glass that doesn't match Peugeot's windshield camera specifications will fail calibration even if it fits the frame perfectly.

Battery condition matters during the swap too. The bulletin warns that a discharged battery during windshield work can affect other systems beyond ADAS. On Peugeot's platform, a battery that drops below threshold during the install can put modules into a partial state - and Stellantis modules can carry "soft faults" that don't set diagnostic trouble codes. The system looks clean on a basic scan but isn't functioning correctly.

Industry data backs this up. Across all brands, 1 in 10 vehicles has a damaged component discovered during ADAS calibration that wasn't flagged during the original repair. At shops with poor pre-scan practices, 6-8 out of 10 vehicles arrive with existing electrical issues that complicate calibration.

Static vs Dynamic: Peugeot's Dual Calibration Path

Peugeot supports both static and dynamic calibration for the front windshield camera. The choice depends on the system affected and the model year.

Static calibration uses a target panel set up in a controlled environment. The vehicle sits on a certified level floor in a minimum 30 by 50 foot space with bright, even lighting. No windows, no open doors, no movement during the procedure. The camera reads the target pattern and resets its reference angles to match factory alignment.

Dynamic calibration requires a road test. Peugeot's procedure specifies: clean windshield and headlamps, low beam headlights on, correct tyre pressure on all four corners, dry weather with no snow, and a speed above 60 km/h - preferably 80 km/h. The road must be straight with no sharp bends exceeding Peugeot's threshold angle. The camera relearns lane markings and distance references from real road data.

Most Peugeot calibrations after windshield replacement use the static method. Dynamic calibration typically follows as a validation step or applies to certain system resets where static alone can't complete the procedure. And a calibration that "passes" doesn't always mean the system functions correctly - validation driving confirms the camera reads real-world conditions accurately.

Radar Software and Cruise Control: A Known Conflict

On 2016 and newer Peugeot models with radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control, a software bug in the radar control unit (component 7571) causes a specific problem: if you press the accelerator while cruise control is engaged, the automatic transmission locks and won't upshift.

The car accelerates past the set speed but stays stuck in the current gear. It feels like a gearbox fault, and many owners and even some shops diagnose it as a transmission issue. It's not. The radar control unit's software is misinterpreting the throttle input as a conflict with the cruise control target speed.

The fix is a software update to the radar ECU. From Peugeot production number 15151 onwards, the corrected software comes factory-installed. Earlier builds need the update applied through OE diagnostics. After the update, the radar unit itself still requires verification to confirm calibration values weren't affected by the flash.

Common Faults and Error Codes

B100C 16 - Automatic Braking Fault

The most frequent Peugeot ADAS fault code. Appears on 208, 2008, and Partner models (2012-2019) after windshield replacement, battery disconnect, or even a weak battery under load. The camera-integrated braking module triggers it when voltage drops below 9V for 500ms, though the unit can fire at 11V. Dashboard shows "Automatic braking fault". Requires BSI software update, camera recalibration, and often a hardware modification to the camera wiring loom.

Radar Unit 7571 - Cruise Control/Transmission Lock

Affects 2016+ models with ACC. Transmission won't upshift when accelerating past cruise control set speed. Misdiagnosed as gearbox fault in about 27% of cases based on industry data showing updated OEM procedures are needed for roughly 1 in 4 calibration jobs. Software flash to radar ECU resolves it.

Soft Faults - No DTC, No Warning, No Function

Stellantis modules can carry faults that don't set traditional diagnostic trouble codes. The system scans clean but isn't working. This happens after OTA update failures that leave modules in a partial state, or after unauthorized diagnostic tools are connected. On Stellantis vehicles, using non-approved diagnostic interfaces has been confirmed to brick instrument clusters and control modules permanently. Only wiTECH or approved OE-level tools should touch these systems.

Why Peugeot Owners Choose ADAS Line

• Stellantis Platform Expertise - we calibrate the full Stellantis family including Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, and Chrysler. Same diagnostic infrastructure, same target setups, same OE-level tooling across the group.
• C$299 vs C$800-C$1,200 at the Dealer - Peugeot dealer calibration in Canada typically runs C$800 to C$1,200 per system. Our windshield camera calibration starts at C$299 with identical OEM procedures and calibration targets.
• Certified Technicians - every calibration follows Peugeot's OEM procedure with proper target setup, battery management, and post-calibration validation driving.
• Service Centres Across Canada - Speedy Glass locations and partner shops from Toronto to Vancouver. Same procedure, same equipment, same result.
• Calibration Certificate Included - documentation for your records and insurance, confirming OEM-spec calibration was completed with passing results.

Peugeot Models We Cover

Model	ADAS Systems	Common Trigger	From
208	Active Safety Brake, Lane Keeping Assist	Windshield replacement	C$299
2008	Active Safety Brake, BSM, Lane Keeping Assist	Windshield replacement	C$299
3008	Full Drive Assist suite (ACC, ASB, LKA, BSM)	Windshield replacement, bumper repair	C$299
308	Active Safety Brake, Lane Keeping Assist	Windshield replacement	C$299
508	ACC with Stop & Go, ASB, LKA, BSM	Front-end collision	C$299
Partner/Rifter	Active Safety Brake, Lane Keeping Assist	Windshield replacement, B100C 16 fault	C$299

We also cover the 408, 5008, Boxer, Expert, Traveller, and all e-series electric variants including e-208, e-2008, e-3008, e-308, e-408, e-5008, e-Boxer, e-Expert, e-Partner, e-Rifter, and e-Traveller. Electric Peugeot models use the same camera and radar hardware as their petrol and diesel counterparts - calibration procedures are identical.

How Peugeot ADAS Calibration Works

1. Get a quote - tell us your Peugeot model and what triggered the need. Windshield replacement and the B100C 16 "Automatic braking fault" message are the two most common reasons Peugeot owners contact us.
2. Book your appointment - windshield camera calibration takes 60-90 minutes. Radar calibration after bumper or collision work takes 45-60 minutes. Full system resets with both camera and radar run 90-120 minutes including validation.
3. Drive away calibrated - you get a calibration certificate confirming every system was reset to Peugeot's factory specification. Certified result, documented for insurance.

Peugeot ADAS Calibration Pricing

Service	Price
Windshield Camera Calibration	from C$299
Radar/Sensor Calibration	from C$499
Collision Calibration	from C$499
Full System Reset	from C$699

Peugeot dealer pricing in Canada runs C$800-C$1,200 per calibration depending on the system and dealership. Our pricing covers the same OEM procedure with proper target setup, battery management during the process, software verification, and a validation drive. No shortcuts, no aftermarket workarounds - the same calibration your Peugeot received at the factory.