Warranty

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I have an extended warranty on my '02 LS V8, covered to 75,000. If I get an alarm, remote start installed, at an independent shop, will the warranty be void? If I get rims, lets say 20" and something goes wrong with the suspension or steering, will the warranty cover that too? Its a bumper to bumper warranty.

Also, I read about the moldy odor coming from the vents, read up on it, and was wondering where are the fins that need to be cleaned in order to get off all the gunk that causes the bad smell?

:feedback

 

[FreeFaller]

It really depends on the warranty. Most extended warranties do not cover non engine related electronics...ie: stereo, alarm...etc. But the wheels might cause a problem if you're warranty is exceptionally stingy. This is because the manufacturer never intended wheels larger than 17" to be on the LS. Find the warranty booklet you recieved with your warranty card and read up. It should state what types of modifications will/will not void your warranty.

 

[luckieleo]

I have an extended warranty on my '02 LS V8, covered to 75,000. If I get an alarm, remote start installed, at an independent shop, will the warranty be void? If I get rims, lets say 20" and something goes wrong with the suspension or steering, will the warranty cover that too? Its a bumper to bumper warranty.

Also, I read about the moldy odor coming from the vents, read up on it, and was wondering where are the fins that need to be cleaned in order to get off all the gunk that causes the bad smell?

:feedback

have you changed the cabin air filter...? that might help the stinkyness. it helped for me.. the cabin air filter or a/c filter is on the passenger side, you pop off the 5 clips on the cowl cover, and lift that up & you'll see the filter. its only held in by one or 2 clips... its about a $20 filter. ... fins???

 

[MikeB]

The exact law escapes me, but it says that the only way a warranty can be voided unless explicitly stated is if the dealer can prove that the aftermarket equipment caused the failure of one or more systems on the vehicle.
But only that system's warranty may be voided.

For example: If you change out the intake and have engine problems, the stealer would have to prove that the intake caused the problem or have a documented reason why the engine will malfunction if you replace the intake.

Larger rims put more strain on a suspention. It's a documented fact.
(put the factory rims back on before you bring the car to the dealer or be prepared to argue)

Stereo equipment and alarms cannot void a warranty unless they malfunction or are installed incorrectly. In which case the shop you bought them from and installed them has assumed the portion of your warranty that has been voided.

If you installed them and/or purchased them online then you have taken resposibility for the voided portion of the warranty if the equipment malfunctions of is installed incorrectly.
(Put the car back to factory before you take it to the dealer if you suspect the new equipment may be the cause of your problems or be prepared to argue)

Example: I have remote start. One of the wires connects to one of the coils under the hood for tack sensing. If the coil goes bad, the stealer has to explain to me why that sensing wire caused the coil to go. Then I will argue that the coil went bad because of the bad vc gasket that they also need to fix. :N

I've been installing electronics in cars for along time and very seldom does a dealer refuse waranty work because they get paid by the warranty company.
But when they did, the shop that installed the equip. has "worked it out" with the dealer.

I've also had DIY installers come to me and have me troubleshoot and give them documentation stating that they installed their equipment correctly and their problem should be covered by warranty.
Pay me $50 to vouch for their work instead of paying for a new PCM.
If you ever have to try this make sure its a reputable establishment, not Billy Bobs car stereo and pawn.

Summary: Get-r-done just keep your factory stuff.

 

[pour me another one]

have you changed the cabin air filter...? that might help the stinkyness. it helped for me.. the cabin air filter or a/c filter is on the passenger side, you pop off the 5 clips on the cowl cover, and lift that up & you'll see the filter. its only held in by one or 2 clips... its about a $20 filter. ... fins???

I got the fins part from this article.

http://www.imcool.com/articles/aircondition/evap_stinks.htm

 

[eL eS]

read the magnason moss act for better clarification on warranty nullification and aftermarket parts.

 

[pour me another one]

The exact law escapes me, but it says that the only way a warranty can be voided unless explicitly stated is if the dealer can prove that the aftermarket equipment caused the failure of one or more systems on the vehicle.
But only that system's warranty may be voided.

For example: If you change out the intake and have engine problems, the stealer would have to prove that the intake caused the problem or have a documented reason why the engine will malfunction if you replace the intake.

Larger rims put more strain on a suspention. It's a documented fact.
(put the factory rims back on before you bring the car to the dealer or be prepared to argue)

Stereo equipment and alarms cannot void a warranty unless they malfunction or are installed incorrectly. In which case the shop you bought them from and installed them has assumed the portion of your warranty that has been voided.

If you installed them and/or purchased them online then you have taken resposibility for the voided portion of the warranty if the equipment malfunctions of is installed incorrectly.
(Put the car back to factory before you take it to the dealer if you suspect the new equipment may be the cause of your problems or be prepared to argue)

Example: I have remote start. One of the wires connects to one of the coils under the hood for tack sensing. If the coil goes bad, the stealer has to explain to me why that sensing wire caused the coil to go. Then I will argue that the coil went bad because of the bad vc gasket that they also need to fix. :N

I've been installing electronics in cars for along time and very seldom does a dealer refuse waranty work because they get paid by the warranty company.
But when they did, the shop that installed the equip. has "worked it out" with the dealer.

I've also had DIY installers come to me and have me troubleshoot and give them documentation stating that they installed their equipment correctly and their problem should be covered by warranty.
Pay me $50 to vouch for their work instead of paying for a new PCM.
If you ever have to try this make sure its a reputable establishment, not Billy Bobs car stereo and pawn.

Summary: Get-r-done just keep your factory stuff.

:yourock: I was concerned because I was an installer for about two years and I know that to install a remote start you have to cut the starter wire. I didn't know if this would void the warranty or not.

Example: I have remote start. One of the wires connects to one of the coils under the hood for tack sensing. If the coil goes bad, the stealer has to explain to me why that sensing wire caused the coil to go. Then I will argue that the coil went bad because of the bad vc gasket that they also need to fix. :N

Sweet, thanks for the help.

 

[MikeB]

Good luck. :Beer
Let me know if you need any help finding any wires.
Be glad to help. :wrench