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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by syd
I am considering gettign an Evo and adding a Pioneer AVIC Navigation system using the Orbital dual din Mod that relocates the HVAC controls. Could my warranty be voided for something like this? I searched, but I didn't see if anyone else had a similar issue.
If your speakers explode, the warranty on them will be voided

Only parts linked together can be voided. So your powertrain warranty is fine

An other example, you change your TBE, your whole drivetrain warranty is out because you've changed one element which may have increased power and changed your engine parameters (even if we all know that it would not hurt your car ).
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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They are HARDCORE. So unless I found a mod friendly dealer...I can't really do anything other than a reflash. Hmmmm...what to do.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by theblue
I've never heard of gap insurance being a payment.... it's always been a one time fee on the cars I've purchased. it was less then 500 on my evo.
he add that up on my payments and never mention about one time fee...
i coulda write him a check for 600 bucks if he let me know that
i can do that instead of adding it on the my payments.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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Voiding Warranty

What type of aftermarket parts can i put on my new Evo IX without voiding the warranty? We're talking performance parts, I know Mitsubishi is kind of strict with their warranty for the Evo IX.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:34 AM
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this has been covered many times over. use the search button and you will find your answer................
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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Like pltnym said use the search function to find what mods should be ok to do. Your basics like K&N Drop in and Cat-Back are typically ok. More than that and you are running the risk of having no warranty.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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Gt35r.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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Im sorry, im new to this board, I didn't realize there was a search button. Thanks anyway.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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no problem. pretty much just driving the car will void your warranty
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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I hear you, Mitsubishi seems a bit pissy about their warranty...
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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yea like he said... driving you car might run you the risk of voiding the warranty... haha... i think they wanted us to buy it... and just look at it everyday... like a rally big model car... lmao...
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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HAHA I took my car to get looked at due to the clear going bad on my spoiler & they wanted to "pop the hood to see what I have got going on". Let's just say I now have the land speed parking lot exit record.

If you are worried about warranty, don't mod anything that you can't change back to stock quickly.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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NO INTAKE MODS ARE ALLOWED! Nothing other than the stock intake and filter. If you have an unlikely turbo failure and you show up with anything other than the stock unit, they CAN deny the warranty. I have dealt with this issue with other turbo charged vehicles. The problem with Mitsubishi is that a majority of people buy these cars to race and they know it so they will question everything. The dealership must prove that the modification caused the failure which pretty much means....don't do anything unless you can put it back to stock before you bring it in. Now there are a few dealership that let some things slide but even they can decide at any time to not warranty a claim.

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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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General rule of thumb (coming from a service manager), anything that can increase/alter boost = bye bye to the warranty. Exhaust, MBC, etc are definitely gonna get it voided, while stuff like fuel pump, intake (I didn't understand why intakes are allowed but that's just what he told me), gauges are allowed.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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From: at the 5-10 no limit tables
dont mod if u dont wanna void
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