Does a chip mod void the warranty?

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Mar 14, 2002 | 08:00 AM

R Rodman

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Does a chip mod void the warranty?

I would love to upgrade to a new chip mod. I have been told many different things about these mods and the warranty. I would love to hear the bottom line from someone who knows. Does it void the audi warranty? Has anyone had a problem with Audi over this? How was it resolved?

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Richard (225 coupe, amulet)

Mar 14, 2002 | 08:03 AM

PanTTher

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Only if you get caught

Mar 14, 2002 | 08:05 AM

sTTanford

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popping the hood voids the warranty on the engine...

=)

in all seriousness, basically anything you do to your car voids the warranty. changing the ECU most certainly does. but most Audi tech's will tell you its a dont-ask-dont-tell policy. it doesnt void your warranty unless something goes wrong with your car, and they dont want to have to pay for it.

Mar 14, 2002 | 08:08 AM

Bill In SoCal

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Your best bet is to get 2 ecu's and swap the stock one back in when you go to the dealer.Also...

clear all codes with a Vag before you go so there is no evidence of the chip

Mar 14, 2002 | 08:14 AM

KimTT

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YES!

Mar 14, 2002 | 08:26 AM

Merou

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it voids the warranty on the engine.

so if you have a suspension problem or another problem unrelated to the electronics and engine, you're still covered. At least that's what my serviceman says :-)

Mar 14, 2002 | 08:59 AM

JazziTT

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I need to stop washing the car! I'll probably void my "rust through" warrany. After all I am

putting *water* on the car.

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Mar 14, 2002 | 09:06 AM

NewGuy123

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My God, Yes it does!!

Whatever, and I mean whatever, you did not purchase with the car causes something to fail, Audi WILL NOT honor the warranty.

the only time you need a warranty is wehn something goes wrong. If something does happen to go south, and you ahve a chip on the car AND the chip is part or parcel of the problem....forget it! Audi will NOT be helo liable.