Aftermarket parts in new Civic with Warranty

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jeremyje@gmail.com - 25 Dec 2005 08:44 GMT

I have a Civic VP 2005 and I want to install an aftermarket
powerlock+keyless entry system into it. I want to know if this will
void my warranty.

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Michael Pardee - 25 Dec 2005 18:12 GMT

>I have a Civic VP 2005 and I want to install an aftermarket
> powerlock+keyless entry system into it. I want to know if this will
> void my warranty.

The simplest answer is that areas affected by the aftermarket system will be
rejected. In this case, if the door locks don't work afterward or if
something is broken in the process, the dealer won't ask Honda to pay for
it; they will expect you to take it to the installer. However, if your
engine starts burning oil or the tranny acts up the aftermarket work won't
be a consideration (unless the installers got really wild and crazy!)

Mike

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John Horner - 27 Dec 2005 01:33 GMT

> I have a Civic VP 2005 and I want to install an aftermarket
> powerlock+keyless entry system into it. I want to know if this will
> void my warranty.

If anything goes wrong which is related to the installation then it
absolutely will not be covered by warranty. Other things which have
nothing to do with your installation will still be covered.

There are gray areas, like a suddenly failed battery. Honda might claim
that this is being caused by extra current draw for the aftermarket
accessories.

Personally I wouldn't do it.

John

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