Does coding (enabling hidden features) cause any warranty issues?

timwhayden · 10-11-2011, 10:34 PM

If I take my '11 35is in for service and they see eg I have a digital speedo enabled will they cry foul and void the warranty? Are you supposed to reverse all the changes every time you take your car in? I have installed SmarTop which I love but it is easy to disable that whenever I take it in. Any input would be appreciated and may guide how much coding I am willing to do.

ZheHbKa · 10-12-2011, 04:32 PM

that would be my guess, want to know this as well for sure

jparnes1 · 10-15-2011, 05:34 PM

They don't care what you have in your car until something brakes. Then they can say the repair is not under warranty if it's believed that the after market part is at fault.

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ZheHbKa Lieutenant Colonel 77 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335 Xi [10.00]	that would be my guess, want to know this as well for sure __________________ 2014 F30 335 X-Drive \| 6-MT \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| ZMM ZDH ZDA \|
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jparnes1 Colonel 241 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	They don't care what you have in your car until something brakes. Then they can say the repair is not under warranty if it's believed that the after market part is at fault. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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