Is it possible for BMWNA to find out?

TriniJots · 05-07-2010, 10:06 AM

I had a JB3 in for a total of 3 days 4 weeks ago. I also own a BT and erased all codes and shadow codes. If my car needs to go in to the dealership for any reason, I'm wondering when the dealership calls in a rep from BMWNA to approve what work needs to be done, would the rep be able to pull up and see that I had a tune and void my warranty? I know this is highly unlikely, but my car gives the impression that I have a shitload of aftermarket parts on it and I believe the rep would try hard to screw me out of my warranty for any reason

SocalMike · 05-07-2010, 10:36 AM

doesn't mean you shouldn't be

get a good SA
they are they gatekeeper to the system.

mine got tickets to a Lakers game
amazing the service i get

Verbiage · 05-07-2010, 10:36 AM

Don't know about that man. But I thought the tune was easily removable and undetectable?

Either way, this is why I don't bother tampering with my engine. The most I would get done is maybe an aftermarket exhaust.

Chriztofor · 05-07-2010, 10:54 AM

Clearing codes shouldn't matter, as soon as you drive it the codes should pop up again. Also the SA doesn't matter he/she is a paper pusher,
if the mechanic spots it you are screwed.

RoundelM3 · 05-07-2010, 10:56 AM

BMW performance package or Dinan tune eliminates this kind of worry. $1.5-$2K now is good insurance against $10K later. 3rd-party tunes are like walking a tightrope between 2 tall buildings. Pretty spectacular and exciting, but when you fall, you fall big time.

Chriztofor · 05-07-2010, 10:57 AM

Also read this. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66970 which is stickied to the top of this page.

Verbiage · 05-07-2010, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Clearing codes shouldn't matter, as soon as you drive it the codes should pop up again. Also the SA doesn't matter he/she is a paper pusher,
if the mechanic spots it you are screwed.

I am not an advocate of aftermarket tuning, although I am aware of the potential they have. Isn't worth the hassle, in my opinion.

Chriztofor · 05-07-2010, 11:22 AM

I agree. ^ I actually seen a post complaining about leaky lifters and it appeared to be caused by his mod and then he wanted to lemon it!!!! People with mods shouldn't complain about engine/electric problems. Their mods might be causing it.

cb1111 · 05-07-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriniJots

...my car gives the impression that I have a shitload of aftermarket parts on it ....

How so? Either you have aftermarket or you don't. How can a car give "the impression" of mods?

TriniJots · 05-07-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1111

How so? Either you have aftermarket or you don't. How can a car give "the impression" of mods?

My cosmetic modifications gives the impression that I have a lot of engine mods.

takashin · 05-07-2010, 12:26 PM

JB3 is undetectable when removed and shadow codes erased.

TriniJots · 05-07-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphamarquis

JB3 is undetectable when removed and shadow codes erased.

Even by a BMW of North America representative that has higher technology than the dealership technicians?

MusclezMarinara · 05-07-2010, 12:53 PM

The car holds the last 14 runs in your car so yes u deleted the codes BMW system can still c it, but if ur dealers cool they dont care as long as the motor doesnt blow

Brunotheboxer · 05-07-2010, 12:55 PM

You're phucked.

TriniJots · 05-07-2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335xi-blk

The car holds the last 14 runs in your car so yes u deleted the codes BMW system can still c it, but if ur dealers cool they dont care as long as the motor doesnt blow

What exactly do you mean by the last 14 runs? The last 14 times I started up my car and drove?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 05-07-2010, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriniJots

I had a JB3 in for a total of 3 days 4 weeks ago. I also own a BT and erased all codes and shadow codes. If my car needs to go in to the dealership for any reason, I'm wondering when the dealership calls in a rep from BMWNA to approve what work needs to be done, would the rep be able to pull up and see that I had a tune and void my warranty? I know this is highly unlikely, but my car gives the impression that I have a shitload of aftermarket parts on it and I believe the rep would try hard to screw me out of my warranty for any reason

Remove mods, scrub ECU with BT, and you're good to go.

Mike

OpenFlash · 05-07-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Remove mods, scrub ECU with BT, and you're good to go.

Mike

Untrue. More info next week

Clap135 · 05-07-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Untrue. More info next week

Great, off to get a used zo6 or new 5.0. This is getting depressing.

gerardm · 05-07-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Untrue. More info next week

why wait till next week u should fill us in on what you know specially something along these lines

OpenFlash · 05-07-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clap135

Great, off the get a used zo6. This is getting depressing.

Lol no, there is a very elegant solution. For some tunes at least

TriniJots · 05-07-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Lol no, there is a very elegant solution. For some tunes at least

Please tell me one of those tunes is a JB3?

gerardm · 05-07-2010, 01:55 PM

phhh id doubt it

05-07-2010, 10:06 AM	#1
TriniJots Driver 102 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	Is it possible for BMWNA to find out? I had a JB3 in for a total of 3 days 4 weeks ago. I also own a BT and erased all codes and shadow codes. If my car needs to go in to the dealership for any reason, I'm wondering when the dealership calls in a rep from BMWNA to approve what work needs to be done, would the rep be able to pull up and see that I had a tune and void my warranty? I know this is highly unlikely, but my car gives the impression that I have a shitload of aftermarket parts on it and I believe the rep would try hard to screw me out of my warranty for any reason
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-07-2010, 10:36 AM	#2
SocalMike Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 330 6spd/spts pbx/af scooped Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Juan Capistrano CA iTrader: (1)	just because you have no reason to be paranoid doesn't mean you shouldn't be get a good SA they are they gatekeeper to the system. mine got tickets to a Lakers game amazing the service i get
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 10:36 AM	#3
Verbiage Dismembered Member 3613 Rep 9,213 Posts Drives: F80 ZCP 6MT, R55 Clubman S 6MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (6)	Don't know about that man. But I thought the tune was easily removable and undetectable? Either way, this is why I don't bother tampering with my engine. The most I would get done is maybe an aftermarket exhaust. __________________ My delivery experience and beach photoshoot here.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 10:54 AM	#4
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Clearing codes shouldn't matter, as soon as you drive it the codes should pop up again. Also the SA doesn't matter he/she is a paper pusher, if the mechanic spots it you are screwed.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 10:56 AM	#5
RoundelM3 Major General 1844 Rep 6,993 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clayton, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [9.83] 2015 BMW M3 [6.50]	BMW performance package or Dinan tune eliminates this kind of worry. $1.5-$2K now is good insurance against $10K later. 3rd-party tunes are like walking a tightrope between 2 tall buildings. Pretty spectacular and exciting, but when you fall, you fall big time. __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 10:57 AM	#6
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Also read this. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66970 which is stickied to the top of this page.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 11:22 AM	#8
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	I agree. ^ I actually seen a post complaining about leaky lifters and it appeared to be caused by his mod and then he wanted to lemon it!!!! People with mods shouldn't complain about engine/electric problems. Their mods might be causing it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 12:26 PM	#11
takashin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 293 Posts Drives: '17 YMB F82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	JB3 is undetectable when removed and shadow codes erased.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 12:53 PM	#13
MusclezMarinara Banned 263 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	The car holds the last 14 runs in your car so yes u deleted the codes BMW system can still c it, but if ur dealers cool they dont care as long as the motor doesnt blow
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 12:55 PM	#14
Brunotheboxer Colonel 373 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	You're phucked. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 01:55 PM	#22
gerardm Captain 29 Rep 703 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rocky Point, NY iTrader: (5)	phhh id doubt it
	Appreciate 0 Quote