Be carefull, I installed a Injen CAI in my Mazdaspeed and one day coming back from work my car started to stall really bad. I called Mazda's Roadside Assistance and they towed my car to my local dearlership ( I should have brought to my house then put back the stock Airbox) The next day the dealership called me and told me that I voided the warranty by modifying the Engine. Basically they told me that the MAF sensor was faulty and the because I modified the Engine Air Intake this repair will not be covered under Mazda warranty. They even billed me for the rental car, the total bill was $623.00, they basically got me good!! I am planning to take the old MAF sensor and have professionally tested and see how can I file a complain with Mazda because I honestely believe the Injen did not have anything to do with this problem, in fact the servive manager told me that the Injen filter looks better thant the stock filter. They told me maybe because I getting too much air now the sensor could not handle it. I am going to have to wait for the warranty to be over before I add anything to the car.
Beware CAI can void your warranty!!
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That is total bulls***! You have rights. Check out sites like www.sema.org and specifically http://www.sema.org/content/?ID=8124&criteria=warranty and fight back!
See this link; don't complain about it being too long to read; it's cheaper to read than $623.00
http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=8124
Here's the Law:
Federal Warranty Laws
1.The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))
This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part:
No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name... (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)).
2. Clean Air Act Warranty Provisions (42 U.S.C. S 7541 (C) (3) (B))
The federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle makers to provide two emissions-related warranties -- a production warranty and a performance warranty. The production warranty requires the vehicle maker to warrant that the vehicle is designed, built and equipped so that it conforms with emissions requirements at the time of sale. The performance warranty requires the vehicle maker to warrant that the vehicle will comply with applicable emissions requirements as tested under state vehicle emissions inspection programs for the warranty periods specified in the law (for model year 1995 and later vehicles, the warranty is 2 years/24,000 miles for all emissions-related parts and 8 years/80,000 miles for the catalytic converter, electronic emissions control unit and on-board diagnostic device). The performance warranty is conditioned on the vehicle being properly maintained and operated.
Like the Magnuson-Moss Act, vehicle manufacturers may not refuse warranty repairs under the Clean Air Acts performance and defect warranties merely because aftermarket parts have been installed on the vehicle. The only circumstance under which the vehicle manufacturer can void the emissions warranties is if an aftermarket part is responsible for (causes) the warranty claim.
http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=8124
Here's the Law:
Federal Warranty Laws
1.The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))
This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part:
No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name... (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)).
2. Clean Air Act Warranty Provisions (42 U.S.C. S 7541 (C) (3) (B))
The federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle makers to provide two emissions-related warranties -- a production warranty and a performance warranty. The production warranty requires the vehicle maker to warrant that the vehicle is designed, built and equipped so that it conforms with emissions requirements at the time of sale. The performance warranty requires the vehicle maker to warrant that the vehicle will comply with applicable emissions requirements as tested under state vehicle emissions inspection programs for the warranty periods specified in the law (for model year 1995 and later vehicles, the warranty is 2 years/24,000 miles for all emissions-related parts and 8 years/80,000 miles for the catalytic converter, electronic emissions control unit and on-board diagnostic device). The performance warranty is conditioned on the vehicle being properly maintained and operated.
Like the Magnuson-Moss Act, vehicle manufacturers may not refuse warranty repairs under the Clean Air Acts performance and defect warranties merely because aftermarket parts have been installed on the vehicle. The only circumstance under which the vehicle manufacturer can void the emissions warranties is if an aftermarket part is responsible for (causes) the warranty claim.
BeamerKillr
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By the Way guys, they have had some recalls on some protege MAS's, A Mazda master tech/best friend told me so. might want to have that on your side, I have already had mine replaced under warrenty with a Greddy Intake. This is a business world and these guys rarely get challenged, call their BS and see what happens
DiscreetSpeed
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- 03 MSP
ohh man wtf??
definitely get on there on ass!!
definitely get on there on ass!!
That's why I am hesitant to mod my MSP until the warranty runs out.
Yes, the truth and the law is out there, but they are always going to try to get away with something. I am tired of "swaeting the small stuff" so I am not modifying anything under the hood until the warranty runs out.
Yes, the truth and the law is out there, but they are always going to try to get away with something. I am tired of "swaeting the small stuff" so I am not modifying anything under the hood until the warranty runs out.
Speedplease
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- 2003 Black GT Mustang
the dealer cant void you warranty on mazda usa can
Speedplease
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- 2003 Black GT Mustang
sorry add an r after you and an ly after on
boostisgood
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- 1988 FC3S TII
What Speedplease said, they have to send out a "tech inspector" if a void on your warranty is called into MAzda. Remember all, that what Mazda NA pays the dealer for warranty work is about HALF of what you would be charged for the same work.