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Old 02-17-2011, 07:42 PM   #8
moonrider_99
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2009 WRX stg2-SOLD
2012 MS3

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Originally Posted by Cobb Tuning View Post
Reflashing the ECU does not "void" your power train warranty. They can deny specific claims if they have reasonable argument that a modification contributed to the failure.
That's in theory, in reality, the dealer will give the COBB user hell for any drivetrain warranty work. And unless COBB wants to contact the dealership and argue about technical details the end result is that the owner is going to be on his/her own versus the dealer and SOA and will most likely loose. Dealer will just have to say that the car was flashed, therefore it was operating outside of factory specs and probably raced/abused. Good luck getting any repairs done!

This is not my first tuning experience and the moment there's anything aftermarket on a car, trouble starts.

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Originally Posted by Cobb Tuning View Post
Also, once the AccessPORT is uninstalled, the dealer cannot tell in any way, shape or form that the ECU has previously been tuned The ECU is returned to stock exactly as it left the dealership.
That's something outside of my field of expertise so I can't really argue with you but my service advisor (subaru dealership, always has been honest with me and does have some "tuning" experience) did warn me that they can find out about reflashed ECMs using their tools. I personally flashed a lot of electronic devices (motherboards, small electronics, etc.) and most of them retained a trace of the re-flash: date or a unique numerical integer, etc... I doubt subaru ecm is any different.

I think the OP has all the best intentions in the world but should really think twice before doing anything, these cars are not cheap. Sounds like he's a young guy with the tuning bug. ;-) With all respect (I love cobb products), I understand that COBB wants to push their products but I do not think this is the best advice for him.
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Last edited by moonrider_99; 02-17-2011 at 08:01 PM.
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