I know when you first read the subject you were like "Wonderful, another new guy asking about what mods would void your warranty". Actually, I found this while I was perusing the Jet Chip website:


Will JET Performance tuning void my warranty?
No. Federal law prohibits a dealer from voiding your warranty just because you are using aftermarket speed equipment, with only two exceptions: the warranty can be voided if the aftermarket part causes damage or adversely affects the emissions or the emissions system. In recent documents produced by the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), a trade association-representing specialty automotive parts manufacturers, and the following quotes have been extracted:
"The vehicle manufacturer is not allowed to void the vehicle warranty just because aftermarket equipment is installed on the vehicle. This protection for consumers is the result of a parts self-certification program developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).
"Under the program, if a parts maker completes the EPA process of self-certifying its parts, the vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty even if the certified part has failed and is directly responsible for the warranty claim. In cases where such a failed aftermarket part is responsible for a warranty claim, the manufacturer must arrange a settlement with the part manufacturer, but the new vehicle warrant is not void under the law.
"If the failure to honor a claim involves the new-vehicle warranty, and it appears that the manufacturer is improperly denying a claim, the incident should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is responsible for monitoring compliance with the warranty law; the agency's telephone number is 202/326-3128."

Since that applies to anything that is EPA/CARB approved, wouldn't that mean that the Comptech SC would be covered, along with any other aftermarket part, including the turbo kits if they ever get approved?

Blake

 

"The vehicle manufacturer is not allowed to void the vehicle warranty just because aftermarket equipment is installed on the vehicle."

All that means is that they cannot deny the warranty just becuase the item is there. But, all they have to do is blame that the equipment caused the problem, and you can't do much about it.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wesmaster
[B]"The vehicle manufacturer is not allowed to void the vehicle warranty just because aftermarket equipment is installed on the vehicle."

All that means is that they cannot deny the warranty just becuase the item is there.

 

I think your correct, if the dealership blames it on a product they have to provide substational evidence saying the "Aftermarket product" caused the problem. Then they can void your warranty, other then that, your in the clear.

 

I had a Jet chip on my Legend LS 6 spd coupe and sht canned it. It simply dumped fuel in the 2500-3500 rpm range. It was not CARB approved and slowed my car down substantially. I have a Dinan Stage II chip in my Legend now. It is not CARB approved either, but unlike the Jet chip, the Dinan runs cleanly, passes smog at the low end of the scale, and makes for real power gains.

 

This is all true, but we're talking about actually having to take a dealership to court to enforce this law. Which is why it's so easy for a dealership to just say, "Your supercharger caused that."

So, legally, you might be in the clear...but in reality, you might want to reconsider if your warranty means that much to you.