Has anyone experienced any issues with nissan warranty with after market mods?

AustynZ · 07-26-2013, 11:15 PM

I am looking to add an after market exhaust and cold air intake to my first z that i just purchased. It was used, and I wanted the full nissan warranty so i purchased the Nissan Gold Warranty, (bumper-to-bumber for another 60k miles). I am worried that in the event of me adding things, something completely different will be wrong later, but nissan will void the warranty for the aftermarket systems. Whats the best way to go about this?

jcosta79 · 07-26-2013, 11:26 PM

It all depends on your dealer. If you have a longstanding relationship with them (i.e. you've bought a lot of cars from them) they might be more understanding and look the other way.

Some dealerships don't care what you have on there, other dealerships will void you for a simple tune with no mods. It's really all up to them.

If you have a few different dealerships in your area you can go around and ask what their policy is on mods and warranty.

A good rule of thumb is anything that you do after the rear 02 sensors and before the MAF is not an issue (excluding tune).

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 11:27 PM

Keep the stock parts

Felix 808 · 07-26-2013, 11:49 PM

Best to check with the dealer you plan on making a claim with before you need to.

Some Dealers are mod friendly, but a lot are not.

onzedge · 07-27-2013, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Keep the stock parts

Infidel · 07-27-2013, 04:48 PM

Replacing the clutch and LSD with better versions are a different story. I would never go back in and put the VLSD back in. And the only reason the old clutch would go back in is if I absolutely couldn't afford another higher performance clutch. Keeping these turds around if you have limited room can be a pain.

I have the MHI TT paid for and hopefully on the way soon which is why I made the switch in the first place. Finding the money to install said TT is going to be the trick since, after taking another look at my finances, I'm not doing as good as I thought.

Infidel · 07-27-2013, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

It all depends on your dealer. If you have a longstanding relationship with them (i.e. you've bought a lot of cars from them) they might be more understanding and look the other way.

Some dealerships don't care what you have on there, other dealerships will void you for a simple tune with no mods. It's really all up to them.

If you have a few different dealerships in your area you can go around and ask what their policy is on mods and warranty.

A good rule of thumb is anything that you do after the rear 02 sensors and before the MAF is not an issue (excluding tune).

Sorry...guess I it missed this tidbit

PapoZalsa · 07-27-2013, 07:42 PM

SC and TT for sure will void your powertrain warranty

07-26-2013, 11:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
AustynZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 Touring/sport Rep Power: 12	Has anyone experienced any issues with the nissan warranty with after market mods? I am looking to add an after market exhaust and cold air intake to my first z that i just purchased. It was used, and I wanted the full nissan warranty so i purchased the Nissan Gold Warranty, (bumper-to-bumber for another 60k miles). I am worried that in the event of me adding things, something completely different will be wrong later, but nissan will void the warranty for the aftermarket systems. Whats the best way to go about this? Last edited by AustynZ; 07-26-2013 at 11:22 PM.

07-26-2013, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	It all depends on your dealer. If you have a longstanding relationship with them (i.e. you've bought a lot of cars from them) they might be more understanding and look the other way. Some dealerships don't care what you have on there, other dealerships will void you for a simple tune with no mods. It's really all up to them. If you have a few different dealerships in your area you can go around and ask what their policy is on mods and warranty. A good rule of thumb is anything that you do after the rear 02 sensors and before the MAF is not an issue (excluding tune). __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Best to check with the dealer you plan on making a claim with before you need to. Some Dealers are mod friendly, but a lot are not. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

07-27-2013, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	SC and TT for sure will void your powertrain warranty __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-27-2013, 04:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Infidel Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457 Drives: 2013 GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	Replacing the clutch and LSD with better versions are a different story. I would never go back in and put the VLSD back in. And the only reason the old clutch would go back in is if I absolutely couldn't afford another higher performance clutch. Keeping these turds around if you have limited room can be a pain. I have the MHI TT paid for and hopefully on the way soon which is why I made the switch in the first place. Finding the money to install said TT is going to be the trick since, after taking another look at my finances, I'm not doing as good as I thought.

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