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Question for you guys.
Saw an SRT-4 near work today and started talking with the owner (he was cool). He told me he is not adding the MOPAR Bov cuz the dealer will viod the warranty. I found that strange.
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RE: Question for you guys.
Different dealers, different policies...[:'(]
My dealer here in Texas told me the Stage 1 would void the warranty on the turbo. I read that in order to void a warranty, your Dodge dealer must prove that the modification or alteration was the cause for the particular part(s) failure. So, go figure. Somebody has their wires crossed.
I'm taking my SRT-4 in for its first oil change on Tuesday, I'm going to talk to the mechanics and the service manager about this "confusion" and try to get the real story.
Wish me luck.[sm=smiley29.gif]
My dealer here in Texas told me the Stage 1 would void the warranty on the turbo. I read that in order to void a warranty, your Dodge dealer must prove that the modification or alteration was the cause for the particular part(s) failure. So, go figure. Somebody has their wires crossed.
I'm taking my SRT-4 in for its first oil change on Tuesday, I'm going to talk to the mechanics and the service manager about this "confusion" and try to get the real story.
Wish me luck.[sm=smiley29.gif]
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You would think that, wouldn't you? However, Mopar didn't even warrant their performance parts until a few years ago. Before that, it was buyer beware.
The REAL bad part of this is that I paid over $1,300 for an extended warranty and if they don't honor it due to having some Mopar mods on the SRT-4 I'll be the customer from hell....[sm=smiley15.gif]
The REAL bad part of this is that I paid over $1,300 for an extended warranty and if they don't honor it due to having some Mopar mods on the SRT-4 I'll be the customer from hell....[sm=smiley15.gif]
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RE: Question for you guys.
Mopar Performance parts have been and still are bought as is with no warranty or guarantee. They did use to have parts that would and would not void the factory warranty. I was told by the service manager where I bought my SRT-4 that anything that changes or effects the emissions of the vehicle will void the warranty. According to the catalog, the only part that doesn't effect the emissions is the exhaust. Of all the parts, I would think that the exhaust would change the emissions and that the CAI and PCM wouldn't, but it's the exact opposite according to the catalog.[sm=smiley5.gif][sm=smiley29.gif][sm=smiley7.gif]
He also told me not to contact Chrysler about this. He said that one guy did about modifying his Jeep and being able to keep the warranty valid and Chrysler said he cannot do anything to it without voiding the warranty, then made him take his Jeep in to the dealership every month for a year to be inspected to make sure he didn't modify it at all. Now thats f[sm=smiley35.gif]ed up.[sm=smiley7.gif][sm=smiley7.gif][sm=smiley7.gif]
He also told me not to contact Chrysler about this. He said that one guy did about modifying his Jeep and being able to keep the warranty valid and Chrysler said he cannot do anything to it without voiding the warranty, then made him take his Jeep in to the dealership every month for a year to be inspected to make sure he didn't modify it at all. Now thats f[sm=smiley35.gif]ed up.[sm=smiley7.gif][sm=smiley7.gif][sm=smiley7.gif]
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RE: Question for you guys.
Right you are..PERFORMANCE PARTS aren't warranted...regular Mopar parts are for 12 months with a few exceptions listed on the Mopar Web Site...
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Mopar Performance parts have been and still are bought as is with no warranty or guarantee. They did use to have parts that would and would not void the factory warranty. I was told by the service manager where I bought my SRT-4 that anything that changes or effects the emissions of the vehicle will void the warranty. According to the catalog, the only part that doesn't effect the emissions is the exhaust. Of all the parts, I would think that the exhaust would change the emissions and that the CAI and PCM wouldn't, but it's the exact opposite according to the catalog.[sm=smiley5.gif][sm=smiley29.gif][sm=smiley7.gif]
He also told me not to contact Chrysler about this. He said that one guy did about modifying his Jeep and being able to keep the warranty valid and Chrysler said he cannot do anything to it without voiding the warranty, then made him take his Jeep in to the dealership every month for a year to be inspected to make sure he didn't modify it at all. Now thats f[sm=smiley35.gif]ed up.[sm=smiley7.gif][sm=smiley7.gif][sm=smiley7.gif]
Mopar Performance parts have been and still are bought as is with no warranty or guarantee. They did use to have parts that would and would not void the factory warranty. I was told by the service manager where I bought my SRT-4 that anything that changes or effects the emissions of the vehicle will void the warranty. According to the catalog, the only part that doesn't effect the emissions is the exhaust. Of all the parts, I would think that the exhaust would change the emissions and that the CAI and PCM wouldn't, but it's the exact opposite according to the catalog.[sm=smiley5.gif][sm=smiley29.gif][sm=smiley7.gif]
He also told me not to contact Chrysler about this. He said that one guy did about modifying his Jeep and being able to keep the warranty valid and Chrysler said he cannot do anything to it without voiding the warranty, then made him take his Jeep in to the dealership every month for a year to be inspected to make sure he didn't modify it at all. Now thats f[sm=smiley35.gif]ed up.[sm=smiley7.gif][sm=smiley7.gif][sm=smiley7.gif]
Lets put it in an easy to understand way.
1) Mopar Performance parts HAVE NO WARRANTY.
2) The only way your warrenty is void, is if the Modification is the direct cause of the failure.
Most warr. decisions are made at the dealer by the dealer, If you don't feel its a Unfair decision, call Chrysler and bitch! you may be suprised at how well they handle your problem.
This story about the poor guy with the jeep, Raises my heckles! NEVER have I heard of Chrysler ever doing such a thing! Nor do they have the right to.
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R.I.P. Dusty (Retired Moderator
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RE: Question for you guys.
I'm putting one on mine and I have a kick-*** attorney if they want to mess with me....bring it on....[sm=smiley20.gif][sm=smiley36.gif]
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RE: Question for you guys.
hey the attorney wasn't an optional upgrade was it? but seriously if your srt-4 wasn't all ready turning heads and collecting dirty looks from ricers your newly installed mopar bov will do it. forget about going sleeper though, that bugger is loud! now your srt-4 will be loud at the rear and up front
so after your done cursing, which means after it's installed, open the throttle and turn down the radio.....listen to that turbo spool and bov hiss!
so after your done cursing, which means after it's installed, open the throttle and turn down the radio.....listen to that turbo spool and bov hiss!
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A guy in a pickup pulled up next to me at a stoplight light this morning and asked me if I had put "glasspacks" on my SRT-4. I don't think he believed me when I told him the SRT-4 doesn't have any mufflers, just a resonator. When I told him I was thinking about getting a different exhaust system, he said, "Oh, to make it more quiet, huh?" I said, "Heck no, to make it LOUDER and faster!"[sm=smiley36.gif]