Remove V1 hardwire for service appointment?

kcgman · 07-12-2010, 08:17 AM

I have a hardwired radar detector in my car. I have to take the car in for service this week. Is there any reason that I would need to remove the wiring for the service appointment? I can't imagine that it would impact my BMW warranty, but I thought it safest to ask the question in advance. Anyone with experience one way or the other?

Kolyan2k · 07-12-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kcgman

I have a hardwired radar detector in my car. I have to take the car in for service this week. Is there any reason that I would need to remove the wiring for the service appointment? I can't imagine that it would impact my BMW warranty, but I thought it safest to ask the question in advance. Anyone with experience one way or the other?

99% safe, but you might find some asshole who can void your claim if you end up having some electrical problem....

CRWaaa · 07-12-2010, 09:14 PM

I service my car all the time and they never said anything negative my V1, the parts department guys normally come out and like to see all the mods I have done without questioning it anything via warranty wise. If you end up having an electrical issue with your sunroof, they may say its related issue since thats the wire tapped. As far as a service appointment, you are 100% safe.

mnm2008 · 07-14-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CRWaaa

I service my car all the time and they never said anything negative my V1, the parts department guys normally come out and like to see all the mods I have done without questioning it anything via warranty wise. If you end up having an electrical issue with your sunroof, they may say its related issue since thats the wire tapped. As far as a service appointment, you are 100% safe.

Not related, but since iam a newbie to the forum cannot send you a PM..

I have the same 2008 328I with the Interior/Exterior Combo (Aquired recently - CPO) as you have - What tint do you have if any? A couple of photos will help too.. thanks!

scooby9 · 07-15-2010, 06:15 PM

I've always gone in with my radar hardwired (have had both V1 and 9500ix) and never had an issue. Even when I had electrical issues with my side mirror and the door locks.

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CRWaaa Private First Class 10 Rep 199 Posts Drives: F34 328XI GT, F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio iTrader: (8)	I service my car all the time and they never said anything negative my V1, the parts department guys normally come out and like to see all the mods I have done without questioning it anything via warranty wise. If you end up having an electrical issue with your sunroof, they may say its related issue since thats the wire tapped. As far as a service appointment, you are 100% safe. __________________ F80 M3 /// YMB
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scooby9 Major 61 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (6)	I've always gone in with my radar hardwired (have had both V1 and 9500ix) and never had an issue. Even when I had electrical issues with my side mirror and the door locks. __________________ *2007 BMW 335xi 6MT TiAg*
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