Confused on Warranty/modding

[asu_lee]

Hi All,

For my first noob dumb question...

So I would really like to do AWE cats on my 06 cab. I have a 2 year extended warranty. I have been reading all the threads from all the sites and I am really confused.

Will the cats void my waranty? Will the dealer ok it? Do the cats need to be installed by the dealer?

I have heard so many different points of view...I can't discern the truth.

I have read:

Yes-void.

No- Do it.

PCNA only voids if there is a problem. (But that is when you need the warranty)

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

-Lee

[White987S]

Lee, it depends.

I am sure the answer to your question is in your warranty documents, so please read them to make sure.

But, I'd assume, if the parts you add to the car cause an otherwise warrantied part to fail, then you're screwed. Also, if a warranty part fails, and has nothing to do related to the modded parts added, you should be covered under warranty. But I can see a real pissing match being started between what "is" covered and what "is not" covered when making modifications to the car.

Thw warranty company will do everything possible to deny the claim, and by you making modifications to the car, gives the warranty company more opportunities to say "No, not covered".

What warranty did you purchase? Porsche's CPO?

[asu_lee]

Yep. Porsche CPO warranty. Thanks for the advice.

-Lee

Edited February 6, 2010 by asu_lee

[White987S]

Here is an older copy of the CPO language. Check yours against it for 100% accuracy:

ThePorsche Approved Limited Warranty offers full

peace of mind that in the unlikely event of your Porsche

developing a fault, the affected parts will be replaced or

repaired as required*** with no deductible. The warranty

coverage is limited to the following components:

• Engine: Engine block and all engine internal parts,

cylinder head(s) and valve assembly, oil cooler(s),

head gasket(s), manifolds, flywheel, chains/tensioner,

oil pan, oil pump, exhaust manifold, turbo charger,

clutch master and master and slave cylinders, and

all related engine seals and gaskets if related to

warranty repair.

•Transmission:Transmission case and differential

housing(s) and all their internal parts, clutch master

cylinder, clutch slave cylinder, torque converter, flex

plate, and all seals and gaskets.

•Drive Train: Torque tube, drive shaft assembly,

center bearing assembly, and drive axle with

constant velocity joints.

•Suspension & Steering: Steering wheel, rack and

pinion steering gear, power steering pump.

•Cooling System: Water pump, fan, thermostat,

radiator thermoswitch, and all related seals

and gaskets.

•Heating/Air Conditioning: Heater/air conditioning

regulation controls, a/c clutch, compressor,

condenser, evaporator, control unit for climate control.

•Fuel System: Fuel injectors, throttle valve housing,

air flow sensor, intake air distributor, intake manifold,

pressure regulator, temperature sensors, control

units, warm-up regulator, fuel distributor, fuel line,

air pump, and all related seals and gaskets.

•Electrical System: Fuel pump, oil temperature

sending unit, turbo charger water pump, alternator,

voltage regulator, starter, radiator fan switch,

ignition coil, ignition distributor, hall sensor, knock

sensor, distributor cap(s), rotor, ignition cables/

connectors, high beam switch, all electrical motors,

pumps, and all control units for the following factory

installed systems (if

equipped): Anti-Lock

Braking System,

supplemental restraint,

wiper/washer, intensive

headlight washer,

headlights, door lock, power

windows, rear wiper, rear

hatch release, spoiler,

cruise control, factory

alarm, Porsche Dynamic

all-wheel drive (Carrera 4),

limited slip differential (928),

tire pressure warning (928),

central information panel,

on-board computer, and

climate control.

•ABS Brake System

(if equipped): ABS wheel

sensors, control unit,

modulator, ABS

hydraulic pump.

•Supplemental Restraint

System (if equipped):

Air Bag control unit and

airbag sensor.

•Brake System: Master

cylinder, brake pressure

regulator, brake pressure

accumulator, brake booster.

Limitations.

The warranty does not cover:

•Batteries damaged

from storage

•Batteries damaged from

lack of use

•Tires damaged by

road hazard

•Tires damaged by

premature wear

•Parts that fail due to lack

of maintenance

• Normal wear and tear

• Cleaning and polishing

• Lubricants

•Air conditioner

refrigerant charge

•Glass Breakage

•Vehicles originating outside

of USA and Canada

•Unauthorized modifications

•Wheel balancing and tires

Validity.

For added convenience, your

Porsche Approved Limited

Warranty coverage is included

in the purchase price. Since

the warranty applies to the

vehicle rather than the owner,

it remains intact and can be

transferred with the private

selling of your Porsche.

Porsche Roadside Assistance.

Your Porsche Approved vehicle

also comes with Porsche Roadside

Assistance, an exclusive support

service that offers added security

when travelling at home or abroad.

In addition to breakdown, accident,

transport and recovery, the

program includes a range of other

coverage services. Please see

your dealer for more information.

Peace of mind.

With the added security that

comes with comprehensive

warranty cover, you can now

look forwardto many thousands

of miles of even greater driving

pleasure from your Porsche.

*** Warranty Coverage: Porsche Cars North

America will repair or replace with a new part

distributed by Porsche Cars North America,

at its sole option, any factory-installed part

that is faulty in material or workmanship under

normal use. Warranty repairs will be made

free of charge for parts and labor at an

authorized Porsche dealer.