zenfamily Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 I've seen that adding any type of aftermarket part will void the warranty (or at least coverage for parts that are affected). It has been my understanding that since the late 90's, manufacturers couldn't legally void warranties without proving that particular aftermarket parts could damage the vehicle. Of course, I'm not a lawyer, but a reasonable explanation would be good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 The dealers have to prove that the aftermarket part caused the problem in question like a boost controler set too high would cause a a turbo problem. The law stating that the dealers had to prove the cause was the parts(s) in question came about because dealers said things like your aftermarket suspention and different ride hight is the reason your sterio is maulfunctioning and the warranty is voided on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenfamily Posted January 29, 2005 Author Share Posted January 29, 2005 Thanks, that does clear it up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnght Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Most things like Exhaust and intake will not void a warranty. Boost Controllers and Fuel Computers probly will. I am not clear yet as to the ECU remembering if it has been flashed. The audi's have a counter internally. The Eclipse's do not. I would believe that would be a checked item if something poertrain/Engine wise is going wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Suspention, brakes, cat-back exaust, suspention, wheels and tires, body kits, and interior cosmetic parts only void the warrenties on the parts that are replaced. Access Port claims that their product is not detectable by Subaru.Sound systems are borderline because they can be done as long as you don't splice into the harness. Hope this helps you guys out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epitaph Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 So a blow off valve would not void the warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I could be wrong but I dont see why it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epitaph Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Ill go ask this weekend to see what the dealer says... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I'd ask a different dealer than your dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epitaph Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 my dad is an independant wholesaler and hes actually friends with the guy (hes known him for like 20 years). but i dont know if thats gonna make a big difference, hes kinda a forigner (but i sure cant tell where from) and is clueless about car mods. but i figure thats my best shot? thats the only subi dealership thats kinda close to my house anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 There are going to be a lot of threads on this topic. They can only void parts that were caused by the aftermarket part. For instance you put in CAI and something gets sucked up into the intake manifold breaking something. If you have a muffler, nothing is behind it to warrant any void. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostsr20 Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 So a blow off valve would not void the warranty? I'm going to say yes it will. Blowing off metered air is bad. The car will instantly run rich for a moment after it blows off. It can melt your cat and raise EGT's and possibly blow the motor. Thats a worst case scenario but BOV's do make your car run worse. If you do put it on, at least get a Catless uppipe before you install it. I'd like to know if reflashes are detectable by the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awdG35killer Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 ive seen threads in other forums about dealers VOIDING warranty for ANYTHING and its up to you to fight it. so they can refuse to warrant a part because of anything, leaving you w/o a car and up to you to take it to court and use the Magnussen Warranty act thingy then. BUT this isnt the case for everyone, just be cool with the service managers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 so what mods do you have to have before you install BOV in order to run "safe" Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epitaph Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 i also would lik eto know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostsr20 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 so what mods do you have to have before you install BOV in order to run "safe" Get a Standalone engine management. AS long as the car is MAF equipped, running a BOV will hurt performance. The ECU uses the maf signal to modify the fuel maps. If your dumping air thats already been metered you will run rich. You at LEAST need to eliminate the Cat in the Uppipe and preferably the DP too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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