RE: Upgrades and affects on Manuf. Warranties

[ANDREW_ATWELL@HP-PaloAlto-om20.om.hp.com]

     In regards to the Q-Chip install, refer to the first installment of 
     Project GLX in European car magizine, they give quite clear 
     instructions there.  To get the mag vol # etc. check out the GLX's in 
     print section at the GLX website.
     andy


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Subject: RE: Upgrades and affects on Manuf. Warranties
Author:  Non-HP-owner-jettaglx (owner-jettaglx@igtc.com) at HP-PaloAlto,shargw6
Date:    5/6/97 2:52 PM


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