Programmer without losing Warranty?

DODGEMANABC · Sep 14, 2017

Hey Guys, I have a 2017 Ram Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 with approx. 6000 miles on it. If I purchase an unlocked PCM and Programmer but replace with the original PCM if I have any warranty issues, can the dealer see the PCM has been removed? I would love to have a Programmer but I don't want to jeopardize my warranty. I appreciate your help!

Nick@GotExhaust · Sep 14, 2017

Seems to be a hit or miss situation and especially depends on what the warranty claim is for. Some dealerships are willing to look the other way and others aren't. If it's a high dollar amount claim the manufacturer will sometimes make the techs dig further and send them the info.

Another option would be the pedal commander.

If your interested let me know and we can set you up with a quote with your forum discount.

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Firebird · Sep 14, 2017

Depends on the dealer and your relationship with them.

bchap05 · Sep 14, 2017

Just tell them that you will give them 1 star reviews when the service review email comes out. They will basically give you a ******** for a perfect score

Pull Ya · Sep 14, 2017

The mileage on the ECU and the odometer will be different however I doubt they will ever check unless your warranty claim is really costly. Or you could do the right thing and pay for any specific damage the tuner may cause. IMHO it's all a matter of personal integrity.
Jay

JPT · Sep 14, 2017

Pull Ya said:
The mileage on the ECU and the odometer will be different however I doubt they will ever check unless your warranty claim is really costly. Or you could do the right thing and pay for any specific damage the tuner may cause. IMHO it's all a matter of personal integrity.
Jay

Except... If they find out, they will put up a fight with everything, not just the parts that may be affected by a tuner. We can quote all the federal laws we want, it wont just make them do the work without a long legal battle.

This is why I'm opting to not mess with my truck (max care warranty), other than the pedal commander.

Ratket · Sep 14, 2017

At the end of the day it just comes down to your relationship with your dealership- or should I say the techs and the service writer...

huntergreen · Sep 15, 2017

Ratket, that used to be true, but as stated, on costly repairs, fca Corp, will ask for stored info and any dicrepency will be found. The techs and service manager hands are tied.

Casper · Sep 15, 2017

DODGEMANABC said:
Hey Guys, I have a 2017 Ram Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 with approx. 6000 miles on it. If I purchase an unlocked PCM and Programmer but replace with the original PCM if I have any warranty issues, can the dealer see the PCM has been removed? I would love to have a Programmer but I don't want to jeopardize my warranty. I appreciate your help!

I understand your concern. The warranty on my 2012 expires at the end of October.
I do not have a tuner.
But then I'm a cranky old guy and don't need to spin tires--costs too much to replace them.

I am considering a Pedal Commander to take the lag out of my throttle response though.
:driver:

JPT · Sep 15, 2017

Casper said:
I understand your concern. The warranty on my 2012 expires at the end of October.
I do not have a tuner.
But then I'm a cranky old guy and don't need to spin tires--costs too much to replace them.

I am considering a Pedal Commander to take the lag out of my throttle response though.

It will, and you will love it. It took me 2 weeks with my truck (coming from a 2003 3rd Gen) to be fed up with the drive by wire in my new to me '15.

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