MAYBE

I've answered this twice in the last week or so, check a few pages back on this forum and look for responses I've posted to this question, things are a little hectic at work right now and it's pretty long, or I'd type it again for you. If you can't find it, email me and I'll get you the info. tonight.

Regards,
Rodney

'99 A4 1.8tqms

By law any modifications (including chip) you make to your car does not void your warranty, unless the dealer can prove that the modification caused the problem. And even then the dealer can only deny you warranty on that specific failed component, not your entire warranty.

Have fun telling your dealer,
-Kuthair

A frequently asked question that has no clear answer. To find a greater comfort level, first read your factory warranty in its entirety. Next, learn more about the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Here's a web site that gives a layman's explanation:

www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/warranty/undermag.htm

Sorry, I never learned to make those neat hyperlinks so you'll have to break out a pen and copy that address.

For those of you with a short amount of time, the Cliff Notes version goes like this:
If your dealer is already giving you a hard time about aftermarket parts, it might be time to find a new dealer. When the dealer decides that they are not going to honor your warranty, this decision is often made independently of Audi N.A. You can either spend a lot of time fighting with them over vague legal terms that they may not be educated on, or move on to another dealer. However, if a representative of Audi N.A. (usually a District Service Manager) comes to inspect your car and also concurs that your warranty doesn't cover XYZ condition because you have a chip, now you have a legal issue that may ultimately have to be solved in arbitration or by suit, depending on the laws of your state.

Hope this helps a little...

Hope this works...<ul><li><a href="http://www.ftc.gov.bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/warranty/undermag.htm">http://www.ftc.gov.bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/warranty/undermag.htm</a</li></ul>