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Warranty vs. Stereo
Hey everybody I got myself into a bit of a prediciment so I thought I would post it here to get some feedback. As some of you know I bought an extended warranty when I got the car, it still has about 21k left on it and basically covers everything. However by doing anything aftermarket it will invalidate that portion of that warranty.
On the other hand I have a very nice stereo setup I took out of my last car that would sound GREAT in the suby. I listen to music all the time and hate crappy quality sound. I have already replaced the fronts and the tweeets but I dont think this will affect my warranty. My concern is that I pull out that deck and replace it with my own and then something happens to the electrical system, which I can ill-afford to repair, and the warranty wont cover it. What would you do? 0260N4 |
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I have installed a panasonic cd player on my car before. It's not hard and you really can't screw up the electrical system by installing a stereo.
Lwin
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Lwin M. Maung (Member # 147) Current SVX: • NONE Previous SVXes: •1994 LE Barcelona Red 107k • 1992 LS-L Pearl White 143k • 1994 LSi Bordeaux Pearl 220k • 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 184k • 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 145k • 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 102k • 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 123k Other current cars:•2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Black If at first you don't succeed, CHEAT!
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However by doing anything aftermarket it will invalidate that portion of that warranty. 026, Is this an assumption or does the paperwork actually state that? I've put an aftermarket stereo in my last 3 cars, and they were new cars with factory warranties. I'd check with the underwriter just to make certain. I know how it's killin' me to live without my fully functional tunes. (Only a couple more weekends) Randy (Dying for the cartunes) ii |
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Re: Warranty vs. Stereo
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I did check with the underwriter and their response was "it's best if you have in professionally installed because we will not cover any damage to the electrical systems caused by aftermarket modifications." Meaning find a new scapegoat. Now I have installed stereos before and have a fairly good idea of whats going on but I just dont want to screw up my car. But its killin me not having my sub, crossovers, etc etc etc. I know it would just ROCK in my baby. Plus sitting here staring at the disconnected amp and deck aint helping either. I suppose I hafta make a decision here quick, i'm gonna hafta go back to work at some point.
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OK I have decided to bite the bullet and install my system. I will try and document it for the benefit of those who want to undertake this later. I have a recently complied how-to by one of the yahoo users that has some photos but since I will be adding an amp and subs and crossovers I will take pics of that too and try and compile it into the how to that I already have. There goes my next two days off but it will be worth it.
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