I would first like to say hello, as this is my first post on this forum.

I have a 2007 g35s with Bose. My car has 65k miles, and I have an aftermarket warranty that covers the electrical system, drivetrain, etc. up to 100k. The infiniti dealership said that any modification to the electrical system will void the electric portion of this warranty when I briefly asked them. They mentioned they have seen botched remote start jobs screw up everything, so this was their main concern. Running a power wire for the audio system has less interaction with all of the other electrical systems of the car. I bought the warranty to cover things such as the car's computer frying, the heated seats circuit not working, etc. so I don't want this stuff to not be covered just because I ran a power wire.

The local car audio store says if they install it, it will not void any part of the warranty except the factory audio system due to some bill passed a while back?

I am an avid car audio installer, I used to do it professionally and I'm an electrical engineer, so it kills me to pay somebody to do the install, but if it will in some way save the warranty, I will pay them.

Does anyone have experience with the warranty and how it relates to the audio system????

Here is what I want to install:

Audio Processor (already ordered):

http://www.audiocontrol.com/t34/1761...l----LC2i.html

- 1 12" kicker cvr
- 400-600 watt amp (undecided, but I have a GPV1000.1 that I can use for now which is 500 watts rms)
- 4ga. amp kit

I chose this power range because I think it is a low enough draw on the alternator not to stress the windings and it hopefully won't be loud enough to start breaking the gas gauge and stuff like that.

I will be trolling around this site for examples of stereos simililar to the one I have proposed, but if anyone wants to shoot me a link, it would be greatly appreciated

I've run a high level input and and drawing considerable aps to my JL-w1 12's. I have taken her in under factory and non factory warranty multiple times for electrical system problems and never had any issues with it. I can only speak from experience BUT I will tell you this. If it's stated and they do not want to cover it, they won't. Just kiss your service mans butt a little bit and I'm sure it won't be a problem

magness moss act requires manufacturers to prove the modifcation was the cause of the problem in order to void a particular part of your warranty.

Thanks for the response. I realize a lot of this has to do with your relationship with the dealership or service shop. Did you install it or pay someone to do it? Are any of your electrical problems related to the install?

Awesome! This is what I was looking for! Being and electrical engineer, I can break down any electrical problem down to physics and prove what caused it.

For Reference:

What is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act?

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal law that protects consumer�s warranty rights. A portion of the law addresses warranty rights regarding the use and installation of aftermarket (non-OEM) equipment.

In plain English, what is the law�s intention?

The law basically states that a consumer has the right to use aftermarket, non-OEM parts on his/her car and still retain the factory warranty. Obviously if there is a failure and the manufacturer can prove that the failure was caused by the aftermarket part, warranty coverage on that failure may be denied.

Why did my dealer tell me that if I install aftermarket equipment, my warranty would be void?

Reason 1: The person at the dealership does not understand that there is a law in effect specifically prohibiting such a statement.

Reason 2: Many dealers do not like warranty work because it pays less than normal repair work. By promoting the myth that aftermarket equipment automatically voids warranties, dealers are able to avoid the lower paying warranty work. Instead, some dealers attempt to charge customers the prime service rate for work which should be rightfully done under warranty and at no charge.

What should I do if my dealer is claiming they will void or have voided my warranty due to the installation of aftermarket products?

A dealer must first prove, not just say, that aftermarket equipment caused the need for repairs before he can deny warranty coverage on that basis.

It is recommended to first bring to the dealer�s attention that such a law exists and that they are probably in violation of such a law. The complete law can be found on the Federal Trade Commission�s website at www.ftc.gov.

Additionally, if you are being unfairly denied warranty coverage, there is recourse. The Federal Trade Commission, which administers the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, monitors compliance with warranty issues. Direct complaints to the FTC can be made at (202) 326-3128.


Now I need to decide if there is any advantage to pay someone to do the install. I havn't reviewed the install threads yet, but I have noticed that the battery is on the passenger side. Does anyone know if the firewall location is easy to get to, or if you need to take out the glove box, etc...?

I did the install myself, as I installed car audio for years. The high level output seemed to me to be the best and easiest way to get that additional sub bass. I wanted to keep the steering wheel controls, and to be honest the BOSE interiors sound fantastic. The trunk lid already has sound dampening material in it so there isn't much rattle at all! I drop the center console in the back seat and took the cubby door off to properly vent the subs into the cabin. It rocks my world!

Yep, you're and EE.

Don't worry, I are one too.

Us engineres am not too good with words.



I was going to do a small bass system when i got the car, but its on hold right now. I had the amp and 3Sixty.2 processor, just needed the sub, but decided to sell everything. I am hoping the bose system will hold me over for a while.

Good luck on your system though.