Faribault, MN — Malecha’s Auto Body has released a new educational resource explaining the importance of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and electronic fault codes after a collision. These codes provide essential information about the health of airbag systems, ADAS components, wiring networks, and safety modules. Drivers can read the full article at the Malecha’s Auto Body website.
As modern vehicles become increasingly dependent on sensors and electronic modules, post collision scanning has become a mandatory part of safe repair. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that electronic stability systems and crash sensors must function correctly for vehicles to meet federal safety expectations
https://www.nhtsa.gov/.
Malecha’s warns that many fault codes generated during an accident do not activate dashboard lights. Without a professional pre scan, critical issues may go undetected. These may include:
Airbag readiness faults
Steering angle misalignment
Blind spot radar errors
Camera module disruption
ABS communication issues
Occupant detection failures
ADAS calibration requirements
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reinforces that ADAS sensors and safety features depend on accurate module communication
https://www.iihs.org/.
“Fault codes are the vehicle’s way of telling us what happened during the collision,” said Willy Malecha, founder of Malecha’s Auto Body. “We never guess or clear codes without understanding what caused them. Our job is to interpret the data, follow OEM procedures, and make sure the vehicle is safe before it leaves the shop.”
Malecha’s technicians use OEM capable diagnostic tools and follow repair standards endorsed by I CAR, the collision repair training authority
https://www.i-car.com/.
Every repair includes a pre scan to document collision related issues and a post scan to confirm that all required calibrations, wiring repairs, and module resets were completed properly.
The shop also highlights the customer advocacy aspect of scanning. Insurance companies sometimes attempt to deny scan procedures or require the use of generic code readers. Malecha’s educates customers on their rights and provides OEM documentation to ensure insurers approve necessary diagnostics.
Skipping scans can lead to unsafe driving conditions, malfunctioning ADAS features, and airbags that do not deploy correctly in a future crash. Malecha’s stresses that scanning is not optional, especially when structural damage or sensor misalignment is involved.
An image illustrating diagnostic scanning is included with this release:
File name: dtc-scan-malechas.jpg
Call to Action (Final Do Follow Link)
Drivers can learn more about safe post collision diagnostics by visiting
Malecha’s Collision Repair Services.
Contact Information
Malecha’s Auto Body
Faribault and Waseca, MN
Phone: 507 838 8166
Website: https://malechasautobodyllc.com/
About Malecha’s Auto Body (Boilerplate)
Malecha’s Auto Body is southern Minnesota’s premier OEM certified collision repair provider. Founded in 2002 by Willy Malecha, the company is committed to safe, factory correct repairs, advanced diagnostics, and advocating for every customer throughout the repair process.
