Warranty and aftermarket radios?

Dave_F · 07-15-2003, 12:01 AM

Does the installation of a custom aftermarket radio affect the STi's warranty? I saw mention of Subaru dealers being required to do the installation if you want to retain the full warranty. Is this true?

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ANZAC_1915 · 07-15-2003, 12:18 AM

Providing you don't melt the wiring harness, an aftermarket deck will not affect the warranty on the rest of the car.

Hondaslayer · 07-15-2003, 12:24 AM

Correct,
If the non factory part causes a failure then warranty coverage is denied (not voided,denied there is a difference)

I:E the radio is not properly grounded and it back feeds into the harness and causes a failure then it is not covered,have a reputable shop do the install and everything will be fine (hopefully) or buy a used WRX headunit and plug it in with some speakers.

07-15-2003, 12:01 AM	#1
Dave_F Scooby Newbie Member#: 39407 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston Vehicle: 2008 STI WRB	Warranty and aftermarket radios? Does the installation of a custom aftermarket radio affect the STi's warranty? I saw mention of Subaru dealers being required to do the installation if you want to retain the full warranty. Is this true? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-15-2003, 12:18 AM	#2
ANZAC_1915 Moderator Member#: 456 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Redmond, WA, USA Vehicle: 2008 Forester XT Steel Gray Metallic	Providing you don't melt the wiring harness, an aftermarket deck will not affect the warranty on the rest of the car.

07-15-2003, 12:24 AM	#3
Hondaslayer Brain Stew Moderator Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 1998 Forester,lifted 1975 VW Westfalia tin top	Correct, If the non factory part causes a failure then warranty coverage is denied (not voided,denied there is a difference) I:E the radio is not properly grounded and it back feeds into the harness and causes a failure then it is not covered,have a reputable shop do the install and everything will be fine (hopefully) or buy a used WRX headunit and plug it in with some speakers.