HELP New CAR. New COLD AIr Intake NOW the CHECK Motoer light is on ?????

[Sion0x]

You're pissing me off, and you obviously don't read anything I post.

Take it to Honda. Tell them you got the intake put on at another dealer, but they don't want to help you out with the check engine light. Honda will run the standard tests, fix your MAF sensor so you don't run lean, and you'll be on your merry little way. I went through the SAME. EXACT. THING. And I didn't have to pay anything, and it is still under warranty because the aftermarket part did not cause another part to BREAK or FAIL.

 

[steviethekidd]

and also, i thought AEM intake systems would NOT void warranties, i thought that was one of the big things with their product.

 

[postal21]

And also, I thought you were asking for peoples advice?

 

[Sion0x]

and also, i thought AEM intake systems would NOT void warranties, i thought that was one of the big things with their product.

Yeah they don't.

Some people honestly just need to read a bit more... oh well, the world isn't perfect.

 

[coach2fast]

Ya but most dealers will ask for the paperwork from where you got the intake or call the other dealer to check on what dealer you got it from? I know if I worked at honda and someone came in and said that I would check with the other dealer.

 

[coach2fast]

Hey Sion0x

I do read all your posts :-) Can you tell me what the dealer told you that needed to be fixed so if I go to a dealer on
Monday I can tell them what needs to be done.

Thanks for all your help. Did you get the same AEM CAI ?

 

[Sion0x]

Yup, I have the AEM cold air intake, same one you have.

The only thing that needs to be done is to reprogram the MAF sensor.

 

[$lick Rick]

Yup, I have the AEM cold air intake, same one you have.

The only thing that needs to be done is to reprogram the MAF sensor.

you got lucky.... allot of honda dealerships will try to void your entire warranty if you install non-approved aftermarket parts..... especially if you bring the car in and say the aftermarket parts are making the car run lean....


i would not recommend ANYONE take their car to honda for repairs related to aftermarket parts, if they want to keep their warranty... it's a crap shoot with big consequences

and also, i thought AEM intake systems would NOT void warranties, i thought that was one of the big things with their product.

there's nothing special about aem intakes, except they are CARB approved, they will still void warranties like a cheap ebay intake will.... all your dealer has to do is get a stick up their ass and kiss your warranty goodbye

as oc civic put it 3 years ago on another forum

yes it CAN void your warranty.. NO ONE MAY believe it but ANY none OEM honda part CAN void your warranty... and ANYONE who does NOT believe that go read the WHOLE warranty.. they have loop holes for EVERYTHING....if your car is modded and they covered it.. they cut you a break..

 

[Sion0x]

'Tis true, the dealers will try and screw you over...

I didn't tell them it was running lean, I let them tell me. I also said another dealer put it on, and said I was unhappy with their service so I came here. (which was partially true, although the other dealer didn't put my intake on, I came there for an oil change and they pissed me off)

 

[$lick Rick]

'Tis true, the dealers will try and screw you over...

I didn't tell them it was running lean, I let them tell me. I also said another dealer put it on, and said I was unhappy with their service so I came here. (which was partially true, although the other dealer didn't put my intake on, I came there for an oil change and they pissed me off)

again, you got very lucky

even if honda installs the intake, it can still void warranty.... AND they usually call to the other dealership

 

[coach2fast]

Dose not seem with the risk going into the dealer seems like the best thing to do if I'm looknig to keep the warty is
put the stock box back on?

 

[$lick Rick]

Dose not seem with the risk going into the dealer seems like the best thing to do if I'm looknig to keep the warty is
put the stock box back on?

yes, if i were you i would put the stock intake back on and get a good drop in filter.

it's just not worth losing your warranty imo, to get the 2hp that the intake gives

 

[postal21]

My suggestion. Cover your ass with a cute-movie-plan

Have a friend go to another honda dealer. You go to the dealer you choose. tell them the number of the other dealer and whats going on... other friend answers the phone when they call... tells them how much they suck and its the new honda dealers problem now.. tada!

hey, it would work if it was ferris buellers day off!

 

[$lick Rick]

My suggestion. Cover your ass with a cute-movie-plan

Have a friend go to another honda dealer. You go to the dealer you choose. tell them the number of the other dealer and whats going on... other friend answers the phone when they call... tells them how much they suck and its the new honda dealers problem now.. tada!

hey, it would work if it was ferris buellers day off!

riiiiight.....

so just walk in, and tell the honda service department to let you answer the phones for them.....



you were on LSD when you thought up this plan werent you?