RE: Upgrades and affects on Manuf. Warranties

["Marc Brown" <Mad_One@msn.com>]

According to federal law, modifications to a vehicle will only void the 
manufacturers warranty if you have a problem with your car that can be 
directly attributed to the modification, without any doubt.  I had a problem 
with some of the electronic equipment inside the car (namely the central 
locking system) that the dealer was trying to say was caused by my aftermarket 
stereo and/or alarm.  After a discussion with the mechanic (not the service 
advisor), he went back and discovered that a part on the factory system had 
gone bad.  The best thing to do is educate yourself on what the part you are 
installing does.

As for the current OBD-II chip, I believe that the engine computer resides in 
the same place as the OBD-I cars, anyone correct me if I'm wrong (I have a 
95).  The engine computer is located underneath the plastic cover that sits at 
the bottom of the windshield on the passengers side of the car.  You need a 
hex key and a small screwdriver to remove the wiring harness and cover from 
the computer.  From there you will have access to the chip (which may be 
soldered in).

Marc 

- -----Original Message-----
From:	owner-jettaglx@igtc.com  On Behalf Of Sniffner@aol.com
Sent:	Monday, May 05, 1997 12:01 PM
To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject:	Upgrades and affects on Manuf. Warranties

Hello:

Do aftermarket upgrades: eproms, P-flows, exhausts etc....void the manuf.
warranty.  Has anyone ever had a problem with a dealer with after market
products?

Where is the current OBD-ll chip found so I can replace with a Q-ship?

Mike