chip erased my computer
#51
03-31-2008, 11:21 PM
RE: chip erased my computer
Now we know there was nothing wrong with your PCM, whether caused by you, the programmer, or random fate.
Having a programmer isn't a bad thing. I've modded every vehicle I've owned in the past 15 years, and that's a lot of cars. However, if something breaks, I realize I'm on the hook for the repairs. It's the people who want automakers to pay for their mod "mishaps" that make dealerships so hot to void warranties.
While on that subject, I want to point out that warranties are not binary; they cannot be summarily "voided" on a whim. Federal law says they must prove that Part A caused Problem B. That doesn't mean they won't try to deny a claim on the radio due to aftermarket wheels, but it is up to you take legal action when this happens to you. For example, if my rear end LSD goes out before my warranty is up (all agreed it is a common problem) and they try to deny it due to a programmer, I'll make some noise. If I crack a piston because I ran 87 ocane with a performance tune while towing a camper, you can see why they wouldn't owe a dime.
I'm kind of interested how a remote starter can erase a PCM too...
Having a programmer isn't a bad thing. I've modded every vehicle I've owned in the past 15 years, and that's a lot of cars. However, if something breaks, I realize I'm on the hook for the repairs. It's the people who want automakers to pay for their mod "mishaps" that make dealerships so hot to void warranties.
While on that subject, I want to point out that warranties are not binary; they cannot be summarily "voided" on a whim. Federal law says they must prove that Part A caused Problem B. That doesn't mean they won't try to deny a claim on the radio due to aftermarket wheels, but it is up to you take legal action when this happens to you. For example, if my rear end LSD goes out before my warranty is up (all agreed it is a common problem) and they try to deny it due to a programmer, I'll make some noise. If I crack a piston because I ran 87 ocane with a performance tune while towing a camper, you can see why they wouldn't owe a dime.
I'm kind of interested how a remote starter can erase a PCM too...
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RE: chip erased my computer
ORIGINAL: trx450
well for all thos who said good for you severs you right, you can go F*** your self, the dealer took out my car starter and figured that was the problem and reprogramed my truck, thanks for the guys that were on my side cus the dealer does screw people over
well for all thos who said good for you severs you right, you can go F*** your self, the dealer took out my car starter and figured that was the problem and reprogramed my truck, thanks for the guys that were on my side cus the dealer does screw people over
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RE: chip erased my computer
haha w.e idn how its my stupidy when i dident even **** my truck up and you guys sayin you would tell the truth about what happend then you are ****in worse then me cus your lieing to every one on here cus you would do the same thing as me, the dealer said it was my remote starter that did it so w.e if they asked me if i had a chip in it then i would say i did cus they already would of knowen
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04-01-2008, 10:09 PM
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04-01-2008, 10:47 PM
RE: chip erased my computer
ORIGINAL: John M
Now we know there was nothing wrong with your PCM, whether caused by you, the programmer, or random fate.
Having a programmer isn't a bad thing. I've modded every vehicle I've owned in the past 15 years, and that's a lot of cars. However, if something breaks, I realize I'm on the hook for the repairs. It's the people who want automakers to pay for their mod "mishaps" that make dealerships so hot to void warranties.
While on that subject, I want to point out that warranties are not binary; they cannot be summarily "voided" on a whim. Federal law says they must prove that Part A caused Problem B. That doesn't mean they won't try to deny a claim on the radio due to aftermarket wheels, but it is up to you take legal action when this happens to you. For example, if my rear end LSD goes out before my warranty is up (all agreed it is a common problem) and they try to deny it due to a programmer, I'll make some noise. If I crack a piston because I ran 87 ocane with a performance tune while towing a camper, you can see why they wouldn't owe a dime.
I'm kind of interested how a remote starter can erase a PCM too...
Now we know there was nothing wrong with your PCM, whether caused by you, the programmer, or random fate.
Having a programmer isn't a bad thing. I've modded every vehicle I've owned in the past 15 years, and that's a lot of cars. However, if something breaks, I realize I'm on the hook for the repairs. It's the people who want automakers to pay for their mod "mishaps" that make dealerships so hot to void warranties.
While on that subject, I want to point out that warranties are not binary; they cannot be summarily "voided" on a whim. Federal law says they must prove that Part A caused Problem B. That doesn't mean they won't try to deny a claim on the radio due to aftermarket wheels, but it is up to you take legal action when this happens to you. For example, if my rear end LSD goes out before my warranty is up (all agreed it is a common problem) and they try to deny it due to a programmer, I'll make some noise. If I crack a piston because I ran 87 ocane with a performance tune while towing a camper, you can see why they wouldn't owe a dime.
I'm kind of interested how a remote starter can erase a PCM too...
Also if you have a printer I would do a search for mag-moss act and print it then keep a copy in your truck, it may come in handy. I have had to break mine out a couple times