Re: RE: RE: Mostly OT - 09 Ram Fuses and Warranty Issues

From: Andy Levy (andy.levy@gmail.com)
Date: Wed May 06 2009 - 09:53:44 EDT


On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 09:35, Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> Any modifications to the vehicle that affect the powertrain can void the
> powertrain warranty.  Blame it on the lawyers.  I agree with ya Brian, but
> these days, ALL manufacturers are covering their a$$es - just to save money.

Was the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act repealed?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian [mailto:hskr@cox.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:13 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Mostly OT - 09 Ram Fuses and Warranty Issues
>
>
> Theoretically, nothing would "void" the whole warranty, but anything you
> changed, such as new suspension components would obviously not be covered
> under warranty anymore.  There is a huge myth that any aftermarket parts
> will automatically void the entire warranty, which is totally not true.
> Basically the dealer has to prove that the parts you installed caused the
> problems you are trying to get fixed under warranty.  The mods you listed
> shouldn't have any affect on the warranty for the motor or tranny.
>
> brian cropp
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Dustin
> Williams
> Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 12:05 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Mostly OT - 09 Ram Fuses and Warranty Issues
>
>
> First off, while I was at the dunes last weekend I blew the fuse for the
> cigar lighter outlet when I was airing up my tires. There was a recent
> thread about this in the 2000 Dakota and that circuit was 15 amp, is it the
> same in the 09 Ram? Also any idea which fuse it is? The listing on the fuse
> box doesn't help.
>
> Secondly, what modifications would void the Lifetime Powertrain warranty? At
> this point I'm planning on a 2 1/2" or 6" lift, 35"
> tires, a K&N, a chip, headers, and pipe.
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