hondata reflash and your warranty

[maxxnitro88]

will the hondata reflash void the warranty, and is it possible to get two ECUs and be able to swap between the two and trick any honda personel?

[Jardiniboy]

Originally Posted by maxxnitro88

will the hondata reflash void the warranty, and is it possible to get two ECUs and be able to swap between the two and trick any honda personel?

It's gonna void warranty. Unless they prove that the reflash did something to the motor. And yes you can buy a whole new ecu and have it programed for your SI.

[Forklift352]

But it will caust you.If your going to MOD thats the price you pay.However the reflash
seems to be stable.I have it and I have no worys.But I do shift at 8000.

[KidnKorner]

No, the presence alone is not grounds for warranty denial, and it's illegal to void a new car warranty.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2105031

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/Dumm...e/id-2669.html

http://www.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?ID=50096

[BigGreg030]

I have the reflash for like 4 months now. I think you will be fine with the warranty. Get it its my best mod to date!!!

[Nomar06]

This would only void your "engine" warranty, not the whole warranty.

[KidnKorner]

Originally Posted by Nomar06

This would only void your "engine" warranty, not the whole warranty.

um, no, it would not. Did the reflash cause any damage? Did you happen to read any of the replies in this topic, specifically mine or follow the links?

[Whocares05050]

They would have to prove that the re-flash ruined whatever was at question.

[PhantomSi]

wats the cost of another ecu

[KidnKorner]

Originally Posted by Whocares05050

They would have to prove that the re-flash ruined whatever was at question.

I have seen a lot of argument about the reflash voiding the warranty because of the raised rev limit and floating valves etc. The main reason the warranty was voided because the engine was over revved, not because the reflash. Also the dealer will say many things to get you to just bow down. All they can do is deny your claim report their findings and its the zone rep that has the authority to do anything. All they can do if it's legit is put a warranty block on the particular components. This can happen erroneously as it did to me back in 2000 and I had to take legal action.

All I have to say is show me any case(in depth) where the Hondata reflash voided the warranty or the claim was denied and I'll show you the real reason.

[eulbijif]

reflash will void the ecm warrenty

[Whocares05050]

Originally Posted by eulbijif

reflash will void the ecm warrenty

If the motor is ruined for some reason, they CAN blame it on the reflash.

[eulbijif]

is this a question? or are you telling me this?

Originally Posted by Whocares05050

If the motor is ruined for some reason, they CAN blame it on the reflash.

[Whocares05050]

Originally Posted by eulbijif

is this a question? or are you telling me this?

I m telling you this.

[eulbijif]

where are you getting the info from?and exactly what can it damage besides the ecm?

Originally Posted by Whocares05050

I m telling you this.

[Whocares05050]

Originally Posted by eulbijif

where are you getting the info from?and exactly what can it damage besides the ecm?

If a manufacture can pinpoint an issue ( Say float a valve ) directly cause by aftermarket equipement ( Hondata reving to 8700 or wereever ) then they CAN tell you your SOL.

They motor was designed my honda, and had a redline for a reason, now its not to say that it'll be fine, but im just using that as an example.

They cant refuse warranty work on a suspension part due to the ECM, but because it has been tampered with, and reflashed, its beond there control, and everything the ECU can " touch " in a sense could be grounds for warranty expiration.

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/Dumm...e/id-2669.html

[eulbijif]

i dont see honda not covering a o2 sensor because of a reflash not to mention not the average technician will take apart the ecm . the conclusing if the cel was for a o2 sensor comeback will be faulty ecm and will be replaced

[Whocares05050]

Originally Posted by eulbijif

i dont see honda not covering a o2 sensor because of a reflash not to mention not the average technician will take apart the ecm . the conclusing if the cel was for a o2 sensor comeback will be faulty ecm and will be replaced

You do know they run there computers through ours to see what codes are thrown, and can see a differance in the ecu right?

[eulbijif]

i am a honda technician i know about the hds but u can not see the difference

Originally Posted by Whocares05050

You do know they run there computers through ours to see what codes are thrown, and can see a differance in the ecu right?

[eulbijif]

the only thing i see that is void is the ecm if there is a on going cel it will come down to be a faulty ecm that will fix the problehem and if amh inspects the ecm and determines that it was because of modifacation they will contact you