2011 Delete problem, Dealer detection & Warrantee
I picked up my 2011.5 3500 CC DRW this week from a dealer 300+ miles from me. I got into a long conversation about doing deletes, pros and cons. These are the Service Manager's cons:
1. The new computer system can detect the attachment of a tuner and knows how many ignition starts since it's removal. 2. The dealer's computer diagnostic system is live with dodge thus warrantee void. 3. If the dealer does a favor for the customer and doesn't hook up said system then later another dealer does, dodge will back charge first dealer for warrantee work. 4. Only the drivetrain warrantee would be voided. Can anyone confirm or deny this? No speculation please. I wouldn't want to delete then undelete for warrantee coverage only to find I've been punked. It's better to know exactly what we're losing with deletes. |
If you delete. Expect to pay for everything. Your warranty will be gone. It's just the way it is.
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Does MADS have a Smarty for the new trucks yet? I'm wondering if it's still as undetectable as it's supposed to be on the third-gens.
Rob |
Yes, they do have a 4th Gen Smarty but, it is detectable. They have said it many times.
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What a shame. This is enough to keep me from ever buying one. And here I was looking forward to a new 2012 this fall.
I'm fine with leaving it stock, power-wise... but the DPF would have to go. And there's simply NO excuse for them to void the powertrain warranty over that. So F 'em. They can keep their trucks. My '05 still has a LOT of life left in it. Rob |
Originally Posted by RobG
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What a shame. This is enough to keep me from ever buying one. And here I was looking forward to a new 2012 this fall.
I'm fine with leaving it stock, power-wise... but the DPF would have to go. And there's simply NO excuse for them to void the powertrain warranty over that. So F 'em. They can keep their trucks. My '05 still has a LOT of life left in it. Rob There are plenty of excuses for voiding the warranty whether you like it or not. Keep it 100% stock or risk being your own warranty shop. Or just keep that old 05 turd [laugh] |
Put a few thousand miles on it stock, if nothing major breaks then I wouldn't worry too much with the drivetrain warranty.
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Most failures on the 6.7 are related to emissions or contaminated fuel. If you get fuel contamination most times covered by auto insurance policy. Putting gasolene in your tank is another story that can cost $$$ if you drive it away from the pump.
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Originally Posted by Rednecktastic
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Put a few thousand miles on it stock, if nothing major breaks then I wouldn't worry too much with the drivetrain warranty.
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i was thinking of a new dodge cummins, i'll keep my 03 thanks and spend $$$$o on it.
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I love my 2011, and would not want to go back to a 3 gen again, so much more truck then the 3rd gens ever were.
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Originally Posted by ARTL
(Post 2998674)
I love my 2011, and would not want to go back to a 3 gen again, so much more truck then the 3rd gens ever were.
I hate to agree... but I agree with this statement! |
Originally Posted by J BODY
(Post 2999074)
I hate to agree... but I agree with this statement!
[coffee][coffee][coffee] |
Originally Posted by xp8103
(Post 2999390)
Try going from a 2nd gen to a 4th and you'll REALLY see (and feel) the difference)
[coffee][coffee][coffee] Still has the 2nd though. Never have too many Cummins. |
Originally Posted by J BODY
(Post 2999074)
I hate to agree... but I agree with this statement!
I have to say I think the Gen 2 trucks were nicer than the Gen 3's. |
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