Warrenty Issues with an Intake

Aries932 · 06-10-2011, 01:25 PM

So I was curious if anyone has ever had any issues with their intake voiding their warrenty. I understand that they have to prove that the intake would have been the cause of the problem...but I mean would they be able to prove that. Can an intake cause problems with the car?

Syndicategt · 06-10-2011, 02:00 PM

If you have any issue with the engine it could potentially void the warranty. My SA/dealership is fairly strickt when it comes to intakes, however they don't care about the exhaust or intercooler. Take the 15 min and revert back to stock before you go in, that's your best insurance.

Chefcg1 · 06-10-2011, 02:31 PM

my SA said take it off. He knows my car is moded, but he is not the only one in the shop when my car comes in and you never know when a BMW rep will be visiting. For a 30 min max removal time it just isn't worth the risk in my opinion.

Tuner1984 · 06-10-2011, 02:32 PM

If you have a close relationship with your SA/Tech you shouldn't have a problem. However, if you don't I would recommend taking it off just to be on the safe side. Even if something did happen to your car while the intake is installed, it would be hard for BMW to prove that the intake caused anything at all since there is no MAF sensor.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-10-2011, 02:54 PM

When in doubt, take it out.

Forcefed3 · 06-10-2011, 03:13 PM

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I feel the same way about my GF's birth control

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E90SoFlo · 06-10-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by IancoleTX

I feel the same way about my GF's birth control

I would ask your SA and see what his reaction is, then go from there.

If you're not sure, take it off.

Javier · 06-10-2011, 03:47 PM

Its not so much about the intake.
Its that if you have an intake you probably have other mods too.
It gets them suspicious. I would just rather take everything off.

And no most dealers wont do anything because of an intake. But they could, which is enough reason to take it out. Better safe than sorry.
It takes 20min tops to remove a DCI

PeteW84 · 06-10-2011, 05:43 PM

Well, I guess it all depends on the dealer, and people who work there. I know my dealership is fine with aftermarket intakes and exhausts. My car passed the CPO warrany inspection with the afe dci, and remus axle back without any problems. I wanted to take it off for the inspecion, but was told not to.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-10-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IancoleTX

I feel the same way about my GF's birth control

7 years so far so good. no babies yet.

EastBayE90 · 06-10-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

7 years so far so good. no babies yet.

Damn 7 years time to start looking for that ring hahaha

Better knock on some wood after saying that

EastBayE90 · 06-10-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

If you have any issue with the engine it could potentially void the warranty. My SA/dealership is fairly strickt when it comes to intakes, however they don't care about the exhaust or intercooler. Take the 15 min and revert back to stock before you go in, that's your best insurance.

What stealership do you take yours to? They are cool about the FMIC? Weatherford in Berkeley is not down with the FMIC.

Boosted John · 06-11-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete84

Well, I guess it all depends on the dealer, and people who work there. I know my dealership is fine with aftermarket intakes and exhausts. My car passed the CPO warrany inspection with the afe dci, and remus axle back without any problems. I wanted to take it off for the inspecion, but was told not to.

technically your car would not be able to be cpo'd by a bmw dealer if you traded it with the above listed mods..

JDLM · 06-11-2011, 12:26 AM

Say it with me now: W A R R A N T Y

Imperator · 06-11-2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JDLM

Say it with me now: W A R R A N T Y

^Warranty

sunnydshine · 06-11-2011, 12:40 PM

I have a question regarding mods and regular service . My car is due for its service for 40k, and I currently have some bpu mods on the car. Since nothing is broken will they still perform the schedule maintaince.

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Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	If you have any issue with the engine it could potentially void the warranty. My SA/dealership is fairly strickt when it comes to intakes, however they don't care about the exhaust or intercooler. Take the 15 min and revert back to stock before you go in, that's your best insurance. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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Chefcg1 Major 73 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC iTrader: (6)	my SA said take it off. He knows my car is moded, but he is not the only one in the shop when my car comes in and you never know when a BMW rep will be visiting. For a 30 min max removal time it just isn't worth the risk in my opinion. __________________ 2008 335i coupe AW 6AT, RB Turbos, PROcede 2.5 V5, Alpina Flash, Injen Intake, VK MW DP . Helix IC, Vishnu PnP Meth(M10 nozzel), M3 sides, OEM Aero Lip, VMR V710 Midnight Blue, LUX H8, HID Fogs, M3 front bits, D2 Coilovers, Whiteline Rear Bushing inserts, Custom M3 Steering Wheel, Cyba scoops, M2 Performance Exhaust
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Tuner1984 1 Stock M 76 Rep 1,650 Posts Drives: Something Slow Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (5) Garage List 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	If you have a close relationship with your SA/Tech you shouldn't have a problem. However, if you don't I would recommend taking it off just to be on the safe side. Even if something did happen to your car while the intake is installed, it would be hard for BMW to prove that the intake caused anything at all since there is no MAF sensor. __________________ Veteran USMC/Iraqi Freedom Current: E46 M3 Retired: 2009 E90 AW M3 Retired: 2007 E90 AW 335i.
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Javier Major 91 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Its not so much about the intake. Its that if you have an intake you probably have other mods too. It gets them suspicious. I would just rather take everything off. And no most dealers wont do anything because of an intake. But they could, which is enough reason to take it out. Better safe than sorry. It takes 20min tops to remove a DCI __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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PeteW84 COBB'ed 67 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	Well, I guess it all depends on the dealer, and people who work there. I know my dealership is fine with aftermarket intakes and exhausts. My car passed the CPO warrany inspection with the afe dci, and remus axle back without any problems. I wanted to take it off for the inspecion, but was told not to. __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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sunnydshine Private First Class 5 Rep 135 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Auto Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Berkeley California iTrader: (3)	I have a question regarding mods and regular service . My car is due for its service for 40k, and I currently have some bpu mods on the car. Since nothing is broken will they still perform the schedule maintaince.
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