will installing a cold air warranty void the warranty?

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I want to add one to increase performance, not a big difference i know. But, will it void the warranty if i have one installed and i begin to experience problems with the engine for some reason. The truck is a 2015 bought new.
 

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This answer is different for every dealership. Some are very strict and frown upon even the smallest mods, where others could care less and are just happy to have the work. I would ask your local dealership how they feel about it.

Intakes are very easy to install, so worst case scenario, you could always swap the stock one back on if you ever need to take it in for service.
 

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Technical answer NO, real life answer varies as mentioned above.... if in question have the dealer install it, yes it costs more but you can hold them to liable either way if it fails, they cant exactly claim it voided the warranty if they installed it... there is alot of legal mumb jumbo with all that though
 

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mine has been to the dealer 4 times with my k&n cai on it and they have never said a word about it only ******* about me "resetting" the computer every time I change it out from the diablo to the factory computer but they don't know about that .
 

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Technical answer NO, real life answer varies as mentioned above.... if in question have the dealer install it, yes it costs more but you can hold them to liable either way if it fails, they cant exactly claim it voided the warranty if they installed it... there is alot of legal mumb jumbo with all that though

Having the dealer install an aftermarket component doesn't mean it won't void the factory warranty. Lots of dealers do things like DPF/EGR deletes on diesels. My dealer does it too. The customer is always informed that if something in the future fails as a result of the aftermarket components, then the warranty may be compromised.

To the OPs question, the MOPAR CAI will not void any warranties. Other aftermarket ones can be a case by case basis. The majority of the time there's no issue. If something fails as a direct result of the intake then you may run into problems. For example if you have a intake that puts the filter in a spot that makes it susceptible to suck in water and you hydro lock your engine, then they have a good case to deny you warranty. It really does depend on the dealer and warranty admins though.

Just get a quality CAI and you shouldn't have any issues. I recommend the S&B with a filter sock if you drive in winter/heavy rain conditions.
 

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How often do you go to the dealer for service? Just switch it back out for the stock box if you have to go in for service.
 

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Having the dealer install an aftermarket component doesn't mean it won't void the factory warranty. Lots of dealers do things like DPF/EGR deletes on diesels. My dealer does it too. The customer is always informed that if something in the future fails as a result of the aftermarket components, then the warranty may be compromised.

Interesting, As I am not opposed to dealers doing stuff like this I'm surprised authorized Ram or FCA repair facilities would do such a think. Huge liability there as they represent the company that services the warranty. Hence why I said Legal Mumbo Jumbo... If they install or remove something that will or may void warranty and do not have it in writing as this was advised against and will possibly void said warranty they are liable as the companies representative to honor the warranty, and I believe a dealer does work and gets paid for warranty work by the main company and can reject a claim leaving the dealer to foot the bill or in turn charge the customer. Someone that works in the service world can say if that is true or false or fill in the blanks hopefully
 

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Interesting, As I am not opposed to dealers doing stuff like this I'm surprised authorized Ram or FCA repair facilities would do such a think. Huge liability there as they represent the company that services the warranty. Hence why I said Legal Mumbo Jumbo... If they install or remove something that will or may void warranty and do not have it in writing as this was advised against and will possibly void said warranty they are liable as the companies representative to honor the warranty, and I believe a dealer does work and gets paid for warranty work by the main company and can reject a claim leaving the dealer to foot the bill or in turn charge the customer. Someone that works in the service world can say if that is true or false or fill in the blanks hopefully

I've installed lots of aftermarket components on brand new vehicles, and every time we inform the customer that it may effect warranty in the future. Usually it's never an issue though. As long as we inform the customer of this and they understand it/sign a form, then we aren't on the hook.

Let's use the DPF deletes as an example. Say a dealer does a DPF delete, then puts through a warranty claim that technically shouldn't be covered due to the delete. If Chrysler finds out about it, the dealer is charged back the cost of the repair.

That's why it's usually best to talk to your specific dealer. Some dealers automatically will flag your warranty for even small things like a CAI, others are more lenient. At work the only time we deny warranty is if its proveable beyond any doubt that an aftermarket component caused the failure.
 

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No but they can make it difficult. Technically should something happen it is their job to prove your intake did it. Not your job to prove it did not. Magnuson-mass warranty act I believe is what it was.

But, I basically expect no dealership to stand behind a warranty anyways and make things so difficult that it isn't even worth it.
 

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the good old voiding warranty question....

the magnusson-moss act covers you. to sum it up a dealer MUST warranty your vehicle. the only time they can turn it down is when the aftermarket part is the cause of the warranty issue. example putting in a high current headlight bulb and it melts the socket and wiring (i have seen this before).

i use to get dealers that would threaten not to cover something, but then i would have the customer give them a printed copy of the act and they would kiss their ass.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act
 

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Magnuson Moss Warranty Act is not the "White Knight" everybody thinks it is. It only gives grounds to bring a civil suit to litigate against.

In the real world if a dealer or FCA is being a douche on denying warranty work and not proving a mod caused the issue, you still have to retain the services of an attorney and bring civil action suit in Federal court using the MMWA as grounds. Most working class people do not have the time or money for that so weigh that possibility when running mods on a vehicle.
 

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no sir... i wouldnt concern myself with it!
 

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I taked to the service department at my dealer(Service Manager). He told me and I quote:
"If the after market part is CARB Legal, it will not effect the warranty. "
 

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There is a mopar cold ait kit sold by the dealerships that they will install on you truck and msintain the warranty. It it an open kit. I installed the S&B as i thought it is a better quality unit than the mopar one, so i doubt ghere would be any issue
 

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There is a mopar cold ait kit sold by the dealerships that they will install on you truck and msintain the warranty. It it an open kit. I installed the S&B as i thought it is a better quality unit than the mopar one, so i doubt ghere would be any issue


This is the Mopar CAI. Ram 1500 Cold Air Intake (Part No: 77070023AC)

How is it an "open kit" ? I like it for a couple of reasons; it is OEM , closed to the engine bay, and it uses a dry filter. The price is a bit on the high side though....

Olli
 

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The Mopar kit only uses a partially smooth intake tube and it pulls air from the same small hole in the fender that the stock airbox uses. IMO, it is not much of an upgrade if any...especially for what it costs. If a true aftermarket intake is not an option, then I would rather keep the stock airbox with just a Legmaker mid tube than spend what Mopar wants for what they consider to be a cold air intake.
 

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I personally dig my mopar intake and very happy with it and I tend to go with OEM as much as possible so I don't even think twice about warranty issues!

I did however get a sweet deal on the mopar intake and wouldn't suggest anyone pay retail for it!
 

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I called mine before installing the VaraRam they told me it was on the list of approved ones. I'd just call before hand. And even if they say nay then you know to do the swap Matt was talking about before going in for service.
 

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Magnuson Moss Warranty Act is not the "White Knight" everybody thinks it is. It only gives grounds to bring a civil suit to litigate against.

In the real world if a dealer or FCA is being a douche on denying warranty work and not proving a mod caused the issue, you still have to retain the services of an attorney and bring civil action suit in Federal court using the MMWA as grounds. Most working class people do not have the time or money for that so weigh that possibility when running mods on a vehicle.

this!!!!!.....car manufacturers are willing to bet that you wont go through the cost and hassle of hiring an attorney to enfore this....so unless you are willing to go all the way with a full blown lawsuit the magnuson moss warranty act is as good as a roll of charmin.
 
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