Could they void my warranty?

[1quickturbosix]

Hey everyone. Just wanted to get some solid opinions on something. I have the Cobb Ap installed on my ms6. I have the small box that plugs into the obd port mounted underneath my dash. Its time for an oil change in the ol' speedster. Should I be completely flashing it back to stock and removing the box before I take it to the dealer for an oil change? Im worried someone might notice it and try voiding my warranty.(uhm) Has anyone ever had any problems with this before. Thanks for any help.

 

[CnoTataymo]

If you're just getting an oil change, I doubt they'd notice it unless it is that noticeable. But either way, they're not really doing warranty work or fixing anything major with your car.

 

[wannabe]

when i went in for a CEL i was getting a while back, i had left my scangauge plugged in to the obd port, and it got marked on the service record. its very possible they will plug it in to make sure all the updates are current, etc. i would flash it back just to make sure.

 

[1quickturbosix]

I guess I could always take it to a non mazda dealer and not have to worry about it. But then I think I recall someone having a horror story of the dealer saying he never changed the oil because he wasnt having it done at a mazda dealer?

 

[Skywlkr]

I belive (at least its true in CT) that you do not need to go to the dealer for your normal maintanence work. You can have it done at any repair shop but need to keep the records if you do end up having to have warranty work and need to prove the maintanence work was done.

 

[coyfish]

For a routine oil change I doubt they will analyze your car. You can never be too careful though. Only takes a sec to flash it back so why not?

Dealers tend to rip you off for oil changes so I only take it there for important mileage check ups.

 

[Reyan]

I recommend taking it out because there is some new tsb on the speed 6 and if they saw that they would red flag your car.

 

[DirtyNuggets]

change your own oil

 

[1quickturbosix]

I normally would change my oil but I work for the railroad so I basically live out of hotels, so I dont have a garage to do it in anymore. Ill just take it to a non mazda dealer and be sure to keep the records.

 

[coyfish]

Whats the new speed 6 TSB ??

 

[1quickturbosix]

More like.... Whats a TSB????

 

[Reyan]

TSB - Technical Service Bulletin, all new car's have them, they are not recalls, but basic computer updates, it takes like 10 min. to do, instead of sending out notices to customers, manufactures just advise the dealerships to do them when the customer comes in for service. And I know for sure there is a update on the steering wheel shaft on the speed 6 and fuel pump in some case.

 

[wannabe]

TSB - Technical Service Bulletin, all new car's have them, they are not recalls, but basic computer updates, it takes like 10 min. to do, instead of sending out notices to customers, manufactures just advise the dealerships to do them when the customer comes in for service. And I know for sure there is a update on the steering wheel shaft on the speed 6 and fuel pump in some case.

not exactly, but kinda. a TSB is, as you said, a Technical Service Bulletin. Basically, when an issue is identified, corporate sends out a Bulletin/memo to the dealers with detailed directions on how to fix it. A lot of times, it involves a PCM/ECU/CPU/whatever you want to call it update to change a setting for whatever the problem is. dealerships get this part of the fix in an updated flash for the car. the dealership will typically plug your car in and make sure all the software changes are current while doing the oil change. the same way that microsoft, for example, sends out an update to your PC.

 

[freekwonder]

Main difference. Recalls MUST be performed on the car. TSBs don't. If your car when in for anything, a recall has to be fixed. The only way TSBs are done is if it pertains to your complaint and why your car is in service.

 

[Reyan]

everyone is right, we all explained it the way we understand it, so the best thing to do is take out your Ap and when you get to the dealership ask if there is any tsb on your car, so it could be done while your car is in the shop.

 

[bazooka joe]

as said, if you're concerned about the warranty, take it somewhere else to get the oil changed. keep a record of it and you should be fine!

 

[coyfish]

steering wheel shaft . . . hmmmm