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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Will this void my warranty?

I had to replace my cv boot clamp (both sides) today, because the cv joint was stuck when installing my tein springs.

Since the cv boot clamp was not OEM product anymore, do you think my warranty will be voided? Thanks
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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anyone? I know some of you guys gone through this situation before. please help i would really appreciate it.
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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No ur fine. As long as u replaced them with proper metal ones & not Zip Ties ur fine
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 02:16 AM
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No ur fine. As long as u replaced them with proper metal ones & not Zip Ties ur fine
Thanks, when I have to service couple months from now, will they wonder why I changed it? and what should I say if they suspect the cv boot clamp change from OEM to aftermarket?
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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By law they cannot void a warranty for using non OEM parts. They would have to prove that the part was the cause of a specific failure.
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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By law they cannot void a warranty for using non OEM parts. They would have to prove that the part was the cause of a specific failure.
If they spot little bit of grease leaking out, then that will void my whole warranty?
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:01 AM
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Why would something suspension related void your whole warranty including engine etc...? Does that make any sense? As mentioned before, unless they can prove it was that part that caused the problem then they need to fix it.
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by qbmurderer13
Why would something suspension related void your whole warranty including engine etc...? Does that make any sense? As mentioned before, unless they can prove it was that part that caused the problem then they need to fix it.
Because when the time comes when something is wrong is my fit, I will take it to a dealer and inform them that something is wrong. By that time, I will reinstall my OEM parts including the springs.

And speaking about the cv boot clamp, if they suspect that the cv boot clamp has been replaced, wouldn't they be suspicious about my vehicle?
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:17 AM
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No. The summarily voided warranty for doing X to your car is sort of an internet legend. It doesn't work that way.
If one of your CV joints failed from lack of lubrication and the dealer tech crawled under the car and found grease flung all over that had obviously leaked out of a crappy clamp you installed. Only then might the dealer deny coverage on that specific part.
Look up the Magnuson-Moss warranty act.
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 04:07 AM
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if anything voided the warranty on that particular boot (if it leaks or something)
 
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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You are CORRECT, Sir!

Originally Posted by Schadenfreude
No. The summarily voided warranty for doing X to your car is sort of an internet legend. It doesn't work that way.
If one of your CV joints failed from lack of lubrication and the dealer tech crawled under the car and found grease flung all over that had obviously leaked out of a crappy clamp you installed. Only then might the dealer deny coverage on that specific part.
Look up the Magnuson-Moss warranty act.
This is exactly right. The only warranty you void is the one on the parts affected by your installation of the aftermarket parts, and even that warranty is only voided if the parts affected are damaged as a result of your work.
 
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