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Warranty question - 5/30/2007 7:52:28 PM
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RazzleDT
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Im thinking of adding a AEM cold air intake, and a Magnaflow exhaust system to my 2004 mazda 3. Will I have any warranty issues? I've heard mixed answers from people and want to know if anyone actually knows.
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RE: Warranty question - 5/30/2007 8:03:09 PM
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MikeMzda3
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I called up a dozen different dealerships to find out if that i installed a CAI, would my warranty become null and void. 1/3 said yes, 1/3 said no, 1/3 said i dont know... not satisfied - i called up mazda customer service found on their website. I talked to a very nice guy who took the time to read the legal paperwork for me so I could get a definite answer - what he told me was that it is very, very blurry. A dealership can actually refuse to service your car and say its not under warranty anymore if you have a problem...if they do that, its up to you to appeal it. When you appeal the dealership decision, it goes to the District Service Manager - he is the "judge and jury" on the issue...he will review why your engine blew up and decide wether it was the cold air intake that caused the problem.
The guy at the customer service made it sound like the idea of adding a CAI isn't really terrible, what he said to me was that I shouldnt play with the suspension while its underwarranty because then they will definitely not be in my corner. Personally...Cold air intakes sound too risky...with an 18k dollar car, to risk it by putting on a CAI is in my opinion stupid. Mazda itself cant even tell you if your car would be covered by warranty...that should tell you something right there.
If you get a CAI....i recommend getting the Mazda Speed one....its 335 dollars but- it was made by Mazda for your car...all i hear about on these forums are how people with Injen and AEM and other major manufacturers have problems with their CAIs triggering their check engine light. Personally, I like the safety and security of my drop in K&N filter..more boring than a CAI? yes....will it void my warranty? not a chance in hell... plus -ive had no problems to date...
Another thing to keep in mind....an interesting point that my friend at mazda made was that if you decide to slam your car, put racing decals on it and do a bunch of ricey or racecarish crap to it, they reserve the right to void your warranty based on looks alone....they deem that the car was used "in a manner that doesnt constitute normal driving conditions." ...becareful...the wording of these warranties is very loose ...basically so they can tell you to stick it when your engine craps out...
make smart practical decisions and not the little boy racer decisions...
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