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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Voiding Warranty

Will doing the basic bolts on like Intake, Exhaust, and springs void warranty?

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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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NOTHING will void the "entire" warranty. An intake could void part of the warranty if there are problems with the engine that are caused by the intake.

An exhaust could void part of the warranty if there are engine problems cause by the exhaust. Springs could void part of the warranty if there are suspension problems caused by the springs.

But there is nearly no chance of that happening as long as things are installed properly.
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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The dealer has to show that the after-market part caused the failure.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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^exactly. So as long as things are installed properly, the chance they will cause a problem is nill
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hispeed-lowdrag
^exactly. So as long as things are installed properly, the chance they will cause a problem is almost nill
fyp, never say never Especially when it comes to warranty claims.
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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this issue has been brought up before, it really depends which dealership you take it to also.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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If u have a problem, rip out the aftermarket parts and throw the stock ones back in, then take it to the dealer.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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You won't void the entire warranty, but you will potentially compromise the portion of the warranty that relates to many aspects of engine and related computer/software operations. Without a doubt, you are opening the door to dealer warranty claim denials......at least related to engine functionality. NCYMaxima has a point....but what a hassle.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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Intake and exhaust will not voild the warranty. Intakes is just more air into the engine. Exhaust is just air leaving the car. The dealers told me that it will not voild the warranty. The only warranty you through out is the air box and the exhaust. If you had a problem w/ the stock ones they will replace it. But since your going aftermarket they will not replace those.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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just swap them before you go to the dealer..;-P
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Perhaps you might want to give your favorite Infiniti service mgr a call before doing the mod.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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So, what are you going to do? Again, intakes and exhaust will not void your warranty.
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