WHAT WILL VOID...

[3GFX]

Hello everyone!!

I need some official words here, so if there are any dealers browsing the forum PLEASE post a reply!!!

I would like to know what will void the warantee on my mazda. Be it major warantee or sub warentee (ie drivetrain).

What will void my warantee? I\'ve installed an amp and sub, hopefully this small mod will not affect the warantee at all, but I have other planned modifications that I\'m not sure if they will void my warantee.

Mainly I\'m wondering if the following items will void my warantee:

-Underglow
-Non mazdaspeed intake (Simota SRI)
-Mazdaspeed exhaust
-Aftermarket rims (Larger than original size if that makes a differance)


Thanks for helping me out, I\'m getting a killer deal on some underglows from a friend but I\'m wary of purchasing them and voiding my warantee. I don\'t see why they would. Is it possible to get a signed note from a dealership in which the underglow would not affect the warantee???


Thanks for your views and all replies.

I have a 2004 2.3 GT that rolled off the lot originally in september, so I have one year left on my full warantee.

[majic]

this is a touchy subject..

in the end it comes down to a dealer\'s discretion (or maybe even mazda canada\'s) but in theory if a mod does not affect the part that breaks, you should still be able to make a warranty claim..

for example, if you put in an intake and yoru rim starts peeling, i would be interested in seeing how mazda can make a link between these 2.. but if that intake causes a hydrolock then you\'re SOL

underglow - in theory you\'re putting the entire electrical sytem at risk of not being able to make a claim but get a professional to install it or DYI properly and you *shouldn\'t* have any issues..
simota sri - very unlikely to get water in there and if you get any MAF issues or a lot of cells thrwon, revert back to stock
msp exhaust - msp parts have orange and green designations where they come with some warranty and if you get it installed by mazda it\'s even better (but is the price difference, when installed at the dealer, worth your peace of mind?)
rims - if the rim disintegrates and you crash, yah there might be a problem, otherwise *i* don\'t see one (except for your suspension, brakes and anything else linked)

cliff\'s notes: you\'re screwed if you do.. you\'re screwed if you don\'t.. :)

[bluntman]

Typically, splicing into the car\'s wiring harness yourself = VOIDED WARRANTY

[FLIPDADY]

What they said.:p

[bluntman]

So in essence, installing an aftermarket stereo will void your warranty (wrt the electrical system). Did that stop us? No.

Install the lights, but make sure you install it correctly and turn them off while driving (it\'s illegal).

[Skarbro]

Read the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. It is a U.S. federal act, but the same rules apply in Canada.

They basically cannot void a system that is not related to the system you modded. So if you put a body kit on your car, they can\'t void your powertrain warranty.

[3GFX]

Coolio guys!!! I think the last few posts have been a great inspiration. It shouldn\'t stop me if I do it properly, which of course I will. I\'m not concerned with minor warentee items which will be up in a year. The drivetrain warantee is my main concern. Of course when I install, I will not drive with them on, I don\'t exactly need a ticket :S

Just to be safe, I\'m going to contact my dealer in referance to the act and discuss retaining my drivetrain warantee.

Please continue to post :) ...

[bluntman]

Originally posted by 3GFX

Just to be safe, I\'m going to contact my dealer in referance to the act and discuss retaining my drivetrain warantee.



Speak in general terms, don\'t disclose any specifics.

I wouldn\'t be too worried about your drivetrain with respect to installing your underglow lights. They\'d have to play \"Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon\" in order to prove that your lights voided the drivetrain warranty.

[FLIPDADY]

I think it\'s up to the dealer to decide wether or not they want to work on your car. Since all dealers are authorized by Mazda to approve the warranty work.

[MAZDA Kitten]

I would void your warranty just for having underglow http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/sly.gif

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten


I would void your warranty just for having underglow http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/sly.gif
+1:p

[3GFX]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED



Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten


I would void your warranty just for having underglow http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/sly.gif
+1:p

Well arn\'t you guys nice :p :sarc

[Cardinal Fang]

Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten


I would void your warranty just for having underglow http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/sly.gif

:D

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee\'s baaaaaaaaaaaaack!

[majic]

Originally posted by Cardinal Fang



Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten


I would void your warranty just for having underglow http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/sly.gif

:D

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee\'s baaaaaaaaaaaaack!

whooooo let the cat out??

*ok that didn\'t work*

[TheProfessor]

Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten


I would void your warranty just for having underglow http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/sly.gif

LOL!

Very nice (and evil) :D

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten


I would void your warranty just for having underglow http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/sly.gif

meow.

[3GFX]

Originally posted by TheBiz



Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten


I would void your warranty just for having underglow http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/sly.gif

meow.

LOL, the whole forum\'s got something to say about this girl..hehe

[bluntman]

http://members.arstechnica.com/x/dogears/Mojo-kitty_1.jpg

[Cardinal Fang]

Originally posted by 3GFX



LOL, the whole forum\'s got something to say about this girl..hehe

We\'ve been preparing her for the \"Dark Side\" for some time now. Her transformation is nearly complete.

*Rubs hands together*

[MAZDA Kitten]

Originally posted by Cardinal Fang



Originally posted by 3GFX



LOL, the whole forum\'s got something to say about this girl..hehe

We\'ve been preparing her for the \"Dark Side\" for some time now. Her transformation is nearly complete.

*Rubs hands together*

OKAY... hahahahahaha omfg... I\'m at work and I just read this; seriously I ****IN LAUGHED OUT LOUD and my boss is still here! Thanks alot fakker! My cover has been blown :P