GM Kit Not Recommended for Self Install
01-05-2009, 09:11 AM
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GM Kit Not Recommended for Self Install
The GM Turbo Performance upgrade kit is not recommended for a self install. If you self install then you need to have the vehicle trailered to the dealer for the calibration download. If you install the sensors and attempt to drive the car to the dealer you will set MAP and TMAP and Baro codes. These codes would need to be cleared before the new calbration is down loaded.
IT IS MY OPINION that it won't be too long before GM puts out a bulletin that says they won't pay for the code clear under warranty and will cost more for the self installer to get the codes cleared and the calibration downloaded than if they had the entire kit installed at the dealer.
IT IS MY OPINION that it won't be too long before GM puts out a bulletin that says they won't pay for the code clear under warranty and will cost more for the self installer to get the codes cleared and the calibration downloaded than if they had the entire kit installed at the dealer.
01-05-2009, 09:42 AM
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So why the big deal with code clearing....
Code clearing now days is such a simple thing to do.
Anyone can go to there local Advance Auto & sign-out a code reader/clearer, drive to the GM dealer for the download, & clear any codes before handing the keys over.
Or you can do the same if you have HPTuner, ect....
Code clearing now days is such a simple thing to do.
Anyone can go to there local Advance Auto & sign-out a code reader/clearer, drive to the GM dealer for the download, & clear any codes before handing the keys over.
Or you can do the same if you have HPTuner, ect....
01-05-2009, 11:12 AM
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So why the big deal with code clearing....
Code clearing now days is such a simple thing to do.
Anyone can go to there local Advance Auto & sign-out a code reader/clearer, drive to the GM dealer for the download, & clear any codes before handing the keys over.
Or you can do the same if you have HPTuner, ect....
Code clearing now days is such a simple thing to do.
Anyone can go to there local Advance Auto & sign-out a code reader/clearer, drive to the GM dealer for the download, & clear any codes before handing the keys over.
Or you can do the same if you have HPTuner, ect....
01-05-2009, 11:32 AM
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I can see dealers charging for this....
It really is only an hour install (now that the bugs are out), and the kit is covered under warranty assuming the dealer installed it. Really worth the $100 as long as dealers don't overcharge for the installs.
It really is only an hour install (now that the bugs are out), and the kit is covered under warranty assuming the dealer installed it. Really worth the $100 as long as dealers don't overcharge for the installs.
01-05-2009, 02:54 PM
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The GM Turbo Performance upgrade kit is not recommended for a self install. If you self install then you need to have the vehicle trailered to the dealer for the calibration download. If you install the sensors and attempt to drive the car to the dealer you will set MAP and TMAP and Baro codes. These codes would need to be cleared before the new calbration is down loaded.
IT IS MY OPINION that it won't be too long before GM puts out a bulletin that says they won't pay for the code clear under warranty and will cost more for the self installer to get the codes cleared and the calibration downloaded than if they had the entire kit installed at the dealer.
IT IS MY OPINION that it won't be too long before GM puts out a bulletin that says they won't pay for the code clear under warranty and will cost more for the self installer to get the codes cleared and the calibration downloaded than if they had the entire kit installed at the dealer.
01-05-2009, 07:33 PM
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It's a business, trying to standardize how they do things. While each dealer will handle things a little differently, they shouldn't be under any obligation to clear "your" codes that you caused when you did your own work. You probably wouldn't expect them to finish up a DIY oil change. So why this?
Now... IMO, if they're decent people, they shouldn't give you any flack and just take care of you. However, I have yet to find such a dealer in this hellhole I'm currently located in. *sigh*
Now... IMO, if they're decent people, they shouldn't give you any flack and just take care of you. However, I have yet to find such a dealer in this hellhole I'm currently located in. *sigh*