hondata...effect warranty?

[SiOnTheFly]

im just curious if it would effect the warranty at all? im not sure if i exactly care if it does or not cuz im still gunna buy it :) but just curious. thanks guys!

Dane

[SiR_d1]

I think it has the potential too since you can blame alot of malfunctions on it thats why Hondata states to use it at your own risk

[Civicvtec1ps]

It should not.

Federal law sets forth requirements for warranties and contains a number of provisions to prevent vehicle manufacturers, dealers and others from unjustly denying warranty coverage. With regard to aftermarket parts, the gist of the law is that warranty coverage cannot be denied simply because such parts are present on the vehicle, or have been used. (see Federal Warranty Laws for details). The warranty coverage can be denied only if the aftermarket part caused the malfunction or damage for which warranty coverage is sought.

If a dealership denies warranty coverage (more details here) , they should be willing to do so in writing. Have the dealer describe the failure which is causing your problem AND how the dealer believes the aftermarket product installed is responsible for the problem. Keep an accurate log of all contacts and correspondence in addressing the warranty denial. Hondata will provide any technical information the dealership requires.

With any increase in rev limit there is an increased risk of valve damage. To minimize your risk use the Hondata program with the stock rev limit. All reports of valve damage we have heard have been as a result of miss-shift. The Type S valve springs are good. We have tested a Type S with an 8900 rev limit in a press test vehicle for several months with no problems.

from hondata FAQ.

[Peking]

Originally posted by Civicvtec1ps
It should not.

Federal law sets forth requirements for warranties and contains a number of provisions to prevent vehicle manufacturers, dealers and others from unjustly denying warranty coverage. With regard to aftermarket parts, the gist of the law is that warranty coverage cannot be denied simply because such parts are present on the vehicle, or have been used. (see Federal Warranty Laws for details). The warranty coverage can be denied only if the aftermarket part caused the malfunction or damage for which warranty coverage is sought.

If a dealership denies warranty coverage (more details here) , they should be willing to do so in writing. Have the dealer describe the failure which is causing your problem AND how the dealer believes the aftermarket product installed is responsible for the problem. Keep an accurate log of all contacts and correspondence in addressing the warranty denial. Hondata will provide any technical information the dealership requires.

With any increase in rev limit there is an increased risk of valve damage. To minimize your risk use the Hondata program with the stock rev limit. All reports of valve damage we have heard have been as a result of miss-shift. The Type S valve springs are good. We have tested a Type S with an 8900 rev limit in a press test vehicle for several months with no problems.

from hondata FAQ.

Yeah what he said :D

If you get it, and your window stops working (while still under warranty). No problems, they will fix that. If you bend a valve, and they find out you have hondata. Then you will pay, but hondata says that it won't interfer with Honda scan tools. So how will they know?

[ConeCrazy02]

The only thing holding me back from buying it...

[RacerDre]

hondata works with the scan tool but has limited function. a tech would know something either could be wrong with the PCM or that it has been altered. and most honda dealers have younger techs that know all about or most of the aftermarket accesorys out there.

[ConeCrazy02]

The possibility of a malfunction part in any vehicle is very slim, but it does happen. Just last month, I had to replace a failed VTC valve. Warranty is wonderful thing, and I rather have the security of knowing my car would be "fixed for free". I can wait another year or so for hondata, besides, I have other stuff to buy other than hondata.

[mrfixit687]

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[SiRman]

, I had to replace a failed VTC valve

How did you know there was a problem?

[ConeCrazy02]

When my car stalled and wouldn't start. Took it to the dealer and fixed it.

[ConeCrazy02]

VTC valve is not a valve inside the engine btw, just a small device located behind the engine block.