Forscan and warranty question

[Deleted User 24227]

Am I correct to assume use of a forscan to make changes would void my warranty? I don't have it but before considering it I want to know if my assumption is right?

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[Equator Guy]

I don't think there is a simple answer. If you make changes to the sound system and later have a transmission issue, they would be hard pressed to deny your claim. However, you mess something up while using Forscan, you can't assume the dealer will fix it for free under warranty. I have made changes to the audio system to accommodate different speakers and amp, as well as disabled auto-stop-start. Very happy with the changes, and have no plans to make more.

 

[Deleted User 24227]

I don't think there is a simple answer. If you make changes to the sound system and later have a transmission issue, they would be hard pressed to deny your claim. However, you mess something up while using Forscan, you can't assume the dealer will fix it for free under warranty. I have made changes to the audio system to accommodate different speakers and amp, as well as disabled auto-stop-start. Very happy with the changes, and have no plans to make more.

thank you, I'm not looking to do anything radical, maybe try to access the posted speed on my display

 

[Goldie]

I don't think there is a simple answer. If you make changes to the sound system and later have a transmission issue, they would be hard pressed to deny your claim. However, you mess something up while using Forscan, you can't assume the dealer will fix it for free under warranty. I have made changes to the audio system to accommodate different speakers and amp, as well as disabled auto-stop-start. Very happy with the changes, and have no plans to make more.

where do you go in forscan to turn off the auto stop ?

 

[Carlitos_92]

where do you go in forscan to turn off the auto stop ?

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...mies-things-you-can-do-using-easy-mode.44179/

 

[Cancunbadlands]

The short answer is: Not automatically, but it’s a bit of a "proceed with caution" situation.
In the United States, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects consumers. By law, a dealership cannot void your entire warranty just because you used FORScan. However, they can deny a specific warranty claim if they can prove that the changes you made directly caused a failure.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

A dealer can’t refuse to fix a leaky sunroof because you used FORScan to enable "Bambi Mode" (keeping fog lights on with high beams). Those systems aren't related. However, if you mess with the Power Control Module (PCM) settings and your engine develops an issue, they could argue your modifications caused the stress that led to the failure.

 

[Deleted User 24227]

The short answer is: Not automatically, but it’s a bit of a "proceed with caution" situation.
In the United States, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects consumers. By law, a dealership cannot void your entire warranty just because you used FORScan. However, they can deny a specific warranty claim if they can prove that the changes you made directly caused a failure.

great information, thank you

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