Xpost from AWOT: Haldex issue update. Dealership says drivetrain warranty void due to FMIC. Help.
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 8,548
Likes: 0
Xpost from AWOT: Haldex issue update. Dealership says drivetrain warranty void due to FMIC. Help.
Do I have an argument? Details:
I was having Haldex issues so I took the TT in. Needs a new Haldex unit. The Audi rep voided my warranty because of my FMIC.
Service manager is saying that "the FMIC intakes more air which creates more turbo boost which caused more power than the drivetrain is designed to handle," causing my Haldex unit to take a dump.
How can I argue this and get Audi to give me a new Haldex unit? I didn't think FMIC increased boost pressure. Is he a moran? I thought it just sucked cooler air....
Also, I checked with the *old* service manager before I made the mod. Told him what I was planning and he said it wouldn't affect the drivetrain warranty. So on his advice, I added a FMIC. Old service manager is no longer employed there. Is this my best lifeline or do I have a mechanical/technical argument?
I was having Haldex issues so I took the TT in. Needs a new Haldex unit. The Audi rep voided my warranty because of my FMIC.
Service manager is saying that "the FMIC intakes more air which creates more turbo boost which caused more power than the drivetrain is designed to handle," causing my Haldex unit to take a dump.
How can I argue this and get Audi to give me a new Haldex unit? I didn't think FMIC increased boost pressure. Is he a moran? I thought it just sucked cooler air....
Also, I checked with the *old* service manager before I made the mod. Told him what I was planning and he said it wouldn't affect the drivetrain warranty. So on his advice, I added a FMIC. Old service manager is no longer employed there. Is this my best lifeline or do I have a mechanical/technical argument?
AudiWorld Uber User
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 53,281
Likes: 2
Audi: Let's see if we can chase ALL our customers away....>
Then we won't hardly have to work at all!
This is all BS of course....(unless you are chipped and I believe you are?) the IC makes LESS pressure. Little term called pressure drop. There's also the Magnuson law which protects you from them claiming an unrelated part caused the failure, then, of course, there's common sense.
in reality, given the stupidity ond stubborness of Audi, you might as well just go buy a blue controller on your dime. Chances are the aggravation and legal expenses to fight this will not be worth your while..
This is all BS of course....(unless you are chipped and I believe you are?) the IC makes LESS pressure. Little term called pressure drop. There's also the Magnuson law which protects you from them claiming an unrelated part caused the failure, then, of course, there's common sense.
in reality, given the stupidity ond stubborness of Audi, you might as well just go buy a blue controller on your dime. Chances are the aggravation and legal expenses to fight this will not be worth your while..
Trending Topics
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production
Joe Kucinski
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!
Michael S. Palmer
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!
Verdad Gallardo
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
Rest In Peace
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 24,689
Likes: 0
your assumptions is that they know what they are speaking of tecnically...>>>
another fine example of customer service from Audi....
Lately all i keep hearing about is the VW warranty being mod friendly....
I would ask to speak to a senior person within the region.....there is no relation between the two....really....
Lately all i keep hearing about is the VW warranty being mod friendly....
I would ask to speak to a senior person within the region.....there is no relation between the two....really....