My new LT4 has a 1 year warranty on it... obviously I don't want to void it. I didn't see anything specifically in the documentation saying that repgrogramming would void it, but in most cases, does it? All I want to change is the fan temp.

 

If the service department finds out,..... yes. Doesn't matter what is changed, all bets are off unless it is a General approved mod.

 

and do any of those exist, hahaha :lol: :D

 

Hey glock if anything goes wrong, just load the stock programming back up.

 

Well, if i screw it up, then I'll have to have the chips socketed (just like i did before) and a new program put in there.. and that will definitely void the warranty on the computer. :( I think I'll just leave it alone for a year. Maybe just install a manual fan switch.


[Modified by Glock'94, 9:10 PM 10/7/2002]

 

This s from the Hypertech web site:
Will Hypertech 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, 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."

 

:cool:

 

If anything tell that that is how it was when you took possession of it.

 

I don't see how a service manager would baulk at a claim after that mod. They are human and will work with you. :seeya