I Need Help Fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

REVOLT · 04-21-2007, 09:43 PM

ok fellow si owners i need ur assistance and advice really bad, i own an 06 si and i have it completely stick with the exception of an aem short ram intake and also the new cat-back greddy ti-c exhaust, so on wednesday my car began to make a really bad humming noise and it also felt like the car was loseing a great amount of power. i took the car to the dealer ship and they told me that it was a rod bearing that caused the problem, my concern now is will does the dealership have the power to void the warranty because of the exhaust or is there something that can be done to counter this because i know for a fact that the problem is a factory mistake and not one of my own. so please some one help!

MordeKyle · 04-21-2007, 09:46 PM

If You Get A Problem, Remove All Mods And Replace With All Oem Stuff before Going To The Dealership!!!

***Zeuceone*** · 04-21-2007, 09:47 PM

check the diy section. theres laws that keep dealerships from voiding your warranty because of aftermarket parts. unless the part is at fault.

REVOLT · 04-21-2007, 09:48 PM

i know but i was already on my way to school when it began to agt up

***Zeuceone*** · 04-21-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MordeKyle

If You Get A Problem, Remove All Mods And Replace With All Oem Stuff before Going To The Dealership!!!

he already took it in so they know what he has on it.

REVOLT · 04-21-2007, 09:49 PM

my friend told me about that, he said something about a code that protects me if the modofication doesnt cause the problem

MordeKyle · 04-21-2007, 10:00 PM

Magnuson Moss Act
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act

Relentless00 · 04-22-2007, 12:23 AM

As long as they cant prove your mods caused the problems, they have no legal right to void your warranty and make you pay for the problem. Just be able to explain exactly how each of you mods work and explain that they have nothing to do with the rods if they try to stick the void warranty on you

***CaliGuy*** · 04-22-2007, 12:24 AM

I realize you're new, but please do a search. This topic has been discussed ad nauseum...

Relentless00 · 04-22-2007, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliGuy

I realize you're new, but please do a search. This topic has been discussed ad nauseum...

but that search button is all the way up there.... the new thread is conveniently located in the middle!

Kidekat · 04-22-2007, 05:06 AM

How did they know it was the rod bearing? Did they drop the pan to verify? or was it an experienced guess? Typically a spun bearing will have symptoms of: rhythmic tapping with increase in RPM, metal shaving in oil pan, and lastly knocking, or no acceleration when throttle is applied.

Like other's have indicated, to make your warranty claim easier, I woudl put the it back to stock.

The MMA places burden of proof on the delarship to prove the aftermarket parts are at fault, but they can refuse to work on your vehicle due to modifications.

I've seen it happen lots with Mitsus, and Dodges.

Don't take the dealership's BS.

japs52 · 04-22-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeuceone

check the diy section. theres laws that keep dealerships from voiding your warranty because of aftermarket parts. unless the part is at fault.

any changes causes void warranty....period.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 04-22-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japs52

any changes causes void warranty....period.

^Doesnt know what he talking about.

**Yodums** · 04-22-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japs52

any changes causes void warranty....period.

Quote:

Magnuson Moss Act
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act

If the mod is totally unrelated to the cause of the problem, then they have no right of brushing you off. For example, if I were to add a CAI and they refused to look at rust forming on the paint... then that'd be unacceptable.

Omes · 04-22-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japs52

any changes causes void warranty....period.

You must not have read the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act huh?

Back to the OP, I can't see how they would be able to relate an aftermarket cat-back exhaust or an aftermarket intake to a rod bearing...

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REVOLT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, cali Posts: 105 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I Need Help Fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok fellow si owners i need ur assistance and advice really bad, i own an 06 si and i have it completely stick with the exception of an aem short ram intake and also the new cat-back greddy ti-c exhaust, so on wednesday my car began to make a really bad humming noise and it also felt like the car was loseing a great amount of power. i took the car to the dealer ship and they told me that it was a rod bearing that caused the problem, my concern now is will does the dealership have the power to void the warranty because of the exhaust or is there something that can be done to counter this because i know for a fact that the problem is a factory mistake and not one of my own. so please some one help!

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04-21-2007, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
MordeKyle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,097 iTrader: 1 / 100%	If You Get A Problem, Remove All Mods And Replace With All Oem Stuff before Going To The Dealership!!!

04-21-2007, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
REVOLT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, cali Posts: 105 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i know but i was already on my way to school when it began to agt up

04-21-2007, 09:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
REVOLT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, cali Posts: 105 iTrader: 0 / 0%	my friend told me about that, he said something about a code that protects me if the modofication doesnt cause the problem

04-21-2007, 10:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
MordeKyle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,097 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Magnuson Moss Act http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act

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Relentless00 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston TX Posts: 469 IM LINK iTrader: 0 / 0%	As long as they cant prove your mods caused the problems, they have no legal right to void your warranty and make you pay for the problem. Just be able to explain exactly how each of you mods work and explain that they have nothing to do with the rods if they try to stick the void warranty on you

04-22-2007, 05:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kidekat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 715 iTrader: 0 / 0%	How did they know it was the rod bearing? Did they drop the pan to verify? or was it an experienced guess? Typically a spun bearing will have symptoms of: rhythmic tapping with increase in RPM, metal shaving in oil pan, and lastly knocking, or no acceleration when throttle is applied. Like other's have indicated, to make your warranty claim easier, I woudl put the it back to stock. The MMA places burden of proof on the delarship to prove the aftermarket parts are at fault, but they can refuse to work on your vehicle due to modifications. I've seen it happen lots with Mitsus, and Dodges. Don't take the dealership's BS.