question - what would void the factory warranty?

arcticreaver · 03-12-2009, 06:11 PM

so many mods that i want to do. but i want to know which mods will void the factory 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty.

alan93rsa · 03-12-2009, 08:14 PM

If the factory feels the part you added caused a failure to an associated part they will attempt to void the warranty for that part. You put in an aftermarket cam and a valve fails and they won't pay for the valve. You put a cat back exhaust on and a valve fails they should cover the valve.

Bottom line they have to prove the part caused the failure. Likely scenario is that you will run out of cash and time before the factory does while fighting the issue.

You should consider whether or not you can afford a new engine when making mods to the engine.

frost · 03-12-2009, 08:17 PM

Not sure there is a clear answer. Without going too deep, it depends on the dealership and the problem that you have related to the warranty. Like, an air intake will void any issues with MAF, but not your convertible top, for example.

BanningZ · 03-12-2009, 08:18 PM

If you search theres another thread on this somewhere where people chimed in. I'm not sure the title.

Edit: here ya go

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-breakers.html

arcticreaver · 03-12-2009, 08:25 PM

i'm really not going to do all that much to the car. just probably intake, exhaust, and mufflers. so should i just call my local dealer and see what they say about it?

welderz · 03-12-2009, 08:37 PM

Your best bet is to call your dealer. Some are mod friendly and some will void your warranty for something ridiculous. Generally anything non mechanical will be fine such as rims ,audio, and body kits . Anything with the exhaust or intake they might want to void your warranty if you have engine problems.

arcticreaver · 03-12-2009, 08:49 PM

if i call the dealer, who do i even speak to? the service department i'm guessing??

03-12-2009, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	question - what would void the factory warranty? so many mods that i want to do. but i want to know which mods will void the factory 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty.

03-12-2009, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	If the factory feels the part you added caused a failure to an associated part they will attempt to void the warranty for that part. You put in an aftermarket cam and a valve fails and they won't pay for the valve. You put a cat back exhaust on and a valve fails they should cover the valve. Bottom line they have to prove the part caused the failure. Likely scenario is that you will run out of cash and time before the factory does while fighting the issue. You should consider whether or not you can afford a new engine when making mods to the engine. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-12-2009, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 29	If you search theres another thread on this somewhere where people chimed in. I'm not sure the title. Edit: here ya go http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-breakers.html __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

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03-12-2009, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Not sure there is a clear answer. Without going too deep, it depends on the dealership and the problem that you have related to the warranty. Like, an air intake will void any issues with MAF, but not your convertible top, for example.

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arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	i'm really not going to do all that much to the car. just probably intake, exhaust, and mufflers. so should i just call my local dealer and see what they say about it?

03-12-2009, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
welderz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 20 Drives: POS beater car Rep Power: 16	Your best bet is to call your dealer. Some are mod friendly and some will void your warranty for something ridiculous. Generally anything non mechanical will be fine such as rims ,audio, and body kits . Anything with the exhaust or intake they might want to void your warranty if you have engine problems.

03-12-2009, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	if i call the dealer, who do i even speak to? the service department i'm guessing??