Honda Warranty
20-Nov-2002, 03:14 PM
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Honda Warranty
I'm curious...
Honda Warranty doesn't seem to say much about modifications.
Do you think Honda Warranty still covers you if you change your air intake to like Short ram?
It's hard to say!!! I called up Honda.. the guy just gave me the standard blurb.. he said "the warranty is void if the component causes a defect to another component."
Well... that doesn't tell me much. Anybody here know A LOT about Honda Warranty and can help me out? Does Air Intake void warranty?
Honda Warranty doesn't seem to say much about modifications.
Do you think Honda Warranty still covers you if you change your air intake to like Short ram?
It's hard to say!!! I called up Honda.. the guy just gave me the standard blurb.. he said "the warranty is void if the component causes a defect to another component."
Well... that doesn't tell me much. Anybody here know A LOT about Honda Warranty and can help me out? Does Air Intake void warranty?
20-Nov-2002, 03:30 PM
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I wouldn't worry about it Kent.
I also wouldn't worry about going a little over the 8,000 km mark before getting your oil changed. They will allow you some leeway. If you go like 1,000 kms or more over the recommended interval, then you've got something to worry about.
Now get your butt out to the meet tonight and stop being silly.
I also wouldn't worry about going a little over the 8,000 km mark before getting your oil changed. They will allow you some leeway. If you go like 1,000 kms or more over the recommended interval, then you've got something to worry about.
Now get your butt out to the meet tonight and stop being silly.
20-Nov-2002, 08:42 PM
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I double checked my warranty book... and it pretty much says that:
1. the aftermarket part is NOT covered by Honda.. DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! No ****! lol
2. The airbox warranty is void.. (well... shux.. I'm not even using it if I change my intake). lolol!
3. Any modifications you make to your engine to accomidate NEW parts or accessories also are not covered under warranty.
Well.. ****...
I wonder if I run into a problem with my engine.. how easy it is to put the airbox and filter back in and bring it to Honda for service?
Do you think they'd notice?
1. the aftermarket part is NOT covered by Honda.. DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! No ****! lol
2. The airbox warranty is void.. (well... shux.. I'm not even using it if I change my intake). lolol!
3. Any modifications you make to your engine to accomidate NEW parts or accessories also are not covered under warranty.
Well.. ****...
I wonder if I run into a problem with my engine.. how easy it is to put the airbox and filter back in and bring it to Honda for service?
Do you think they'd notice?
21-Nov-2002, 12:46 PM
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Legally Honda/Acura must prove that the particular modification caused the problem. As well, be sure to do all scheduled maintenance on your car and keep all records, as they can void your warranty for not following the maintenance schedule.
21-Nov-2002, 01:31 PM
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Originally posted by NoSpleeny
I double checked my warranty book... and it pretty much says that:
1. the aftermarket part is NOT covered by Honda.. DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! No ****! lol
2. The airbox warranty is void.. (well... shux.. I'm not even using it if I change my intake). lolol!
3. Any modifications you make to your engine to accomidate NEW parts or accessories also are not covered under warranty.
Well.. ****...
I wonder if I run into a problem with my engine.. how easy it is to put the airbox and filter back in and bring it to Honda for service? Do you think they'd notice?
I double checked my warranty book... and it pretty much says that:
1. the aftermarket part is NOT covered by Honda.. DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! No ****! lol
2. The airbox warranty is void.. (well... shux.. I'm not even using it if I change my intake). lolol!
3. Any modifications you make to your engine to accomidate NEW parts or accessories also are not covered under warranty.
Well.. ****...
I wonder if I run into a problem with my engine.. how easy it is to put the airbox and filter back in and bring it to Honda for service?
Do you think they'd notice?
Prolly not.
21-Nov-2002, 03:27 PM
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A lot of dealerships have cheesy intakes sitting in their own parts dept. I am sure that as long as you pay them big money to purchase & install an APC short Ram (Probably be more than doing the AEM CA yourself) that they will warranty it.
21-Nov-2002, 03:54 PM
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Number 7 Honda sells AEM intake. Short and Cold.
They cost...... <waits on phone>... 1 sec... man.. they're slow. haha..
it costs $355 + tax for SHORT RAM.
Apparently .. I called up Honda Customer Service.. and honda dealers.. and they all said that the part you install MUST be directly affecting the problem to void warranty. So if you installed a intake and your shock starts leaking.. they're not gonna blame the intake. DUH! lol
They cost...... <waits on phone>... 1 sec... man.. they're slow. haha..
it costs $355 + tax for SHORT RAM.
Apparently .. I called up Honda Customer Service.. and honda dealers.. and they all said that the part you install MUST be directly affecting the problem to void warranty. So if you installed a intake and your shock starts leaking.. they're not gonna blame the intake. DUH! lol
21-Nov-2002, 04:02 PM
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having worked as a service advisor at a dealership (BMW tho, not Honda) I can tell you that if you need something repaired under warranty its the dealership that makes the call - so its best to have a good relationship with the dealer because they can put through just about anything under warranty if they want - but if you give them a hard time about something or are a ***** then they can come up with an excuse and you will have to start over again at another dealer and hope that they will fix it for you. The best thing to do is be a regular, pleasant customer and get to know the people at the dealership.
21-Nov-2002, 04:11 PM
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Originally posted by japscrap racing
having worked as a service advisor at a dealership (BMW tho, not Honda) I can tell you that if you need something repaired under warranty its the dealership that makes the call - so its best to have a good relationship with the dealer because they can put through just about anything under warranty if they want - but if you give them a hard time about something or are a ***** then they can come up with an excuse and you will have to start over again at another dealer and hope that they will fix it for you. The best thing to do is be a regular, pleasant customer and get to know the people at the dealership.
having worked as a service advisor at a dealership (BMW tho, not Honda) I can tell you that if you need something repaired under warranty its the dealership that makes the call - so its best to have a good relationship with the dealer because they can put through just about anything under warranty if they want - but if you give them a hard time about something or are a ***** then they can come up with an excuse and you will have to start over again at another dealer and hope that they will fix it for you. The best thing to do is be a regular, pleasant customer and get to know the people at the dealership.
21-Nov-2002, 04:23 PM
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Everybody keeps telling me that engine warranty is VOID if any problems RESULT from this installation.
Can anybody here honestly tell me if something could happen?? Like is it very possible or is it hardly possible (seldom or very rarely) something happens cuz of an intake installation?
ALSO.. as a bonus.. does an intake help with fuel economy or hurt fuel economy?
Can anybody here honestly tell me if something could happen?? Like is it very possible or is it hardly possible (seldom or very rarely) something happens cuz of an intake installation?
ALSO.. as a bonus.. does an intake help with fuel economy or hurt fuel economy?
21-Nov-2002, 04:36 PM
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Hurts fuel economy cause it encourages harder driving with the sound, and also more air = more fuel to maintain stochiometric air/fuel ratio.
No chance w/ short ram of getting water into the engine unless you like driving into Lake Ontario frequently. The water level would have to rise enough to actaully cover (submerge) the entire filter in order for your engine to get water into it. But at the car wash, it may be a wise precaution to bring a shopping bag to put over the filter when washing your engine compartment.
No chance w/ short ram of getting water into the engine unless you like driving into Lake Ontario frequently. The water level would have to rise enough to actaully cover (submerge) the entire filter in order for your engine to get water into it. But at the car wash, it may be a wise precaution to bring a shopping bag to put over the filter when washing your engine compartment.
21-Nov-2002, 07:21 PM
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Originally posted by japscrap racing
having worked as a service advisor at a dealership (BMW tho, not Honda) I can tell you that if you need something repaired under warranty its the dealership that makes the call - so its best to have a good relationship with the dealer because they can put through just about anything under warranty if they want - but if you give them a hard time about something or are a ***** then they can come up with an excuse and you will have to start over again at another dealer and hope that they will fix it for you. The best thing to do is be a regular, pleasant customer and get to know the people at the dealership.
having worked as a service advisor at a dealership (BMW tho, not Honda) I can tell you that if you need something repaired under warranty its the dealership that makes the call - so its best to have a good relationship with the dealer because they can put through just about anything under warranty if they want - but if you give them a hard time about something or are a ***** then they can come up with an excuse and you will have to start over again at another dealer and hope that they will fix it for you. The best thing to do is be a regular, pleasant customer and get to know the people at the dealership.
