Anyone actually have a warranty issue after coding?

JamesMA · 08-21-2018, 08:52 AM

I am seriously considering doing GTS/CS coding on my incoming M3. I am not getting the DCT so a flash is not an option. I understand that even though the tech is in there in the car, coding the steering, rear diff. etc. to GTS or CS may technically be a warranty violation. So, the $64k question is, has anyone actually had a warranty issue after coding?

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 08-21-2018, 08:59 AM

Coding-No
Tuning-Yes

Thescout13 · 08-21-2018, 09:31 PM

I haven't heard of anything. Recently had an issue where my car was drifting to the right. Took it to the dealer for alignment. They said it was still pulling. Had issues updating my software on my car, asked if I coded it (had GTS coding recently before) I said no, they said ok, and force coded the car back to stock. No warranty issues or flags. Drove the car back to my tuner shop, and they recoded GTS back on, car drives fine now.

BzsBimmer · 08-25-2018, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

I haven't heard of anything. Recently had an issue where my car was drifting to the right. Took it to the dealer for alignment. They said it was still pulling. Had issues updating my software on my car, asked if I coded it (had GTS coding recently before) I said no, they said ok, and force coded the car back to stock. No warranty issues or flags. Drove the car back to my tuner shop, and they recoded GTS back on, car drives fine now.

So updated software fixed the pulling issue or did I read that incorrectly

Thescout13 · 08-25-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

I haven't heard of anything. Recently had an issue where my car was drifting to the right. Took it to the dealer for alignment. They said it was still pulling. Had issues updating my software on my car, asked if I coded it (had GTS coding recently before) I said no, they said ok, and force coded the car back to stock. No warranty issues or flags. Drove the car back to my tuner shop, and they recoded GTS back on, car drives fine now.

So updated software fixed the pulling issue or did I read that incorrectly

Apparently. Although after the alignment I didn't really feel it pulling but the tech did, and he updated the software which fixed the issue. Went back to my shop and had them code GTS back in and no issues since.

JamesMA · 08-25-2018, 03:04 PM

Good to know thank you for responding, I think I am going to go this once I have had the car for a little while.

unfoundnemo · 08-28-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

Apparently. Although after the alignment I didn't really feel it pulling but the tech did, and he updated the software which fixed the issue.

I would have loved to have this conversation with my regular tech, he's definitely more on the old school side of things, so road tests with him in the car to go over an issue are always amusing. My first experience with him in the F80 was getting told to turn up my music to reduce the effect of the rattle in the door (somewhat being sarcastic, but only somewhat). He practically dailies an E28 M5, though, so I just bow down and apologize.

heckyeahbro69 · 08-29-2018, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

So updated software fixed the pulling issue or did I read that incorrectly

There is a conversion within ista-p to fix a pulling issue.

cwhands · 09-10-2018, 08:37 AM

In rare cases coding that requires a VO change can raise issues at service departments.

Had a buddy in an X4 who had 6NS added and he needed a new head unit - coverage was denied initially because VO was mismatched.

Otherwise no. (at least not AFAIK)

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Thescout13 Brigadier General 4947 Rep 4,976 Posts Drives: '20 F80 M3CS, %E2%80%9818 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I haven't heard of anything. Recently had an issue where my car was drifting to the right. Took it to the dealer for alignment. They said it was still pulling. Had issues updating my software on my car, asked if I coded it (had GTS coding recently before) I said no, they said ok, and force coded the car back to stock. No warranty issues or flags. Drove the car back to my tuner shop, and they recoded GTS back on, car drives fine now. __________________ Wife's Car: 2020 X4M Competition, Alpine White on Black Alcantara and Biege Current Car: 2018 F80 M3CS, SMB, DCT, ZEC, MPE Recently Departed: 2020 F87 M2C, LBB, ZEC, 6MT (Euro Delivery Aug. 29, 2019, totaled by an idiot in a Camry who then ran from the scene) Wife's Prior Car: 2018 F80 M3, Yas Marina Blue, DCT, Black 19s, Carbon Structure Anthracite Cloth/Leather Combination, Driving Assistance Package (Euro Delivery Oct. 9, 2017)
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JamesMA Lieutenant 81 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Good to know thank you for responding, I think I am going to go this once I have had the car for a little while. __________________ 2023 G80 ///M3x Comp. BSM on Black M Brakes Gone: 2018 F80 ///M3 ZCP 6 MT, 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport
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cwhands Captain 640 Rep 718 Posts Drives: F80 M3 SS/CSAT 6MT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	In rare cases coding that requires a VO change can raise issues at service departments. Had a buddy in an X4 who had 6NS added and he needed a new head unit - coverage was denied initially because VO was mismatched. Otherwise no. (at least not AFAIK)
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