Hi,I did the following:
Q&A: Does installing a car audio affect my manufacturers warranty?
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I want to install (not by myself, but have it installed professionally) a new car audio system in my new (used) car with Manufacturer warranty. I have heard in the past that this could be a nightmare if the installer messes up something. I have also heard that it can also affect the other electric components of the car if it is not done properly. My question does this affect my Manufacturer’s warranty??

Q&A:

Answer by bic
yes it will.

Answer by backrow
everythin affects it, its the way they get out of it being their fault !

Answer by Adam A
Read the warranty. It shouldn’t affect a powertrain warranty, because the stereo has nothing to do with the powertrain. Also, I recommend getting in writing from the installer that they will take responsibility for anything that goes wrong due to the work they perform.

Answer by KaeZoo
Under federal warranty law, it is illegal in the US for a manufacturer to void a warranty because you’ve added an after-market component, or replaced an OEM component with an after-market.

Factory components that fail because of improper installation of after-market components will not be covered under your manufacturer’s warranty; but if a part fails that’s covered under the warranty and it can’t be shown that the failure was caused by the after-market component or installation, then the manufacturer can’t legally refuse warranty service.

Be sure to pick an after-market installer who offers a warranty on their own parts and worksmanship.

Answer by night_train_to_memphis
If you’re very worried, you might want to take the audio system to the car dealer and let their technicians install it. Be sure to get anything you think you might need for legal proceedings in writing from them, though.

20+ years ago I heard a car salesman say that they could install a better stereo in a new vehicle, but that they also, at least part of the time, just took the car to a car audio shop down the street or had one or more of its employees come to the dealership to do the work. I don’t know if any of the laws have changed, though, or if it’s a matter of local, state, or federal law.

Good luck.

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