02-14-2017, 08:05 PM | #1 |
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Will Ravelco void my warranty?
I'm planning to get a Ravelco system installed on my Camaro, but I bought it in in the end of 2015 so it's still under warranty for a while. Does anyone know if a Ravelco theft deterrent system will void the electronic portion of my warranty?
I know that a typical anti-theft device won't be a problem, but the Ravelco system connects to a lot of engine components, which, aside from the he said/she said of whether it shorted something out, it could complicate repairing one of those components as well.
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02-15-2017, 02:26 PM | #2 |
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I called the dealership that I bought my car from before having mine installed and they said it would not.
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02-15-2017, 02:46 PM | #3 |
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I wouldn't void the warranty either. Just take note that I have seen aftermarket alarms and remote starts cause all manor of weird issues even after being installed for some time. The electronics you buy aftermarket are no where near the quality of testing or materials you will find in a factory part so don't get bummed if it starts freaking out.
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02-16-2017, 01:40 AM | #4 |
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Very cool, thanks!
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The trick with Revelco is there are dummy connections, making for thousands of possible connection combinations via the cap. Some of the cap pins go to ground so if a thief randomly tries to jump across the connection block the cap plugs in to, they will likely not hit the right combo and not get power to flow through to whatever the installer is placing the "Ravelco Switch" to (or the thief will connect hot wire to ground and fail). Actually, the cap can act as up to two switches, so two items can be powered off when the cap is removed, (installers chioce). And hiding the wires in to the factory wire loom is what slows down a thief from figuring out exactly what the installer is switching off. Ron
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If the installer is top-notch will not be able to notice where he taps the wires in to.
Some want to hide the Ravelco where cap plugs in and some folks keep it out in the open. The back has a metal flex conduit that runs to the engine compartment. Each install is completely unique so if a thief knows Revelco is installed they still do not know exactly where the wires are run and what circuits are disabled. The installer also runs some decoy wires to ground which adds complexity and adds thousands of combinations if they try and use jumpers instead of the special cap. Here is a clip for folks that have not seen this device ...
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Anyway, thanks for everyone's input on this. I'm glad you advised me that this would be the right addition to my car.
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Noticed you were in Florida so posted his video, great he was doing the install.
Camaro is the number one stolen sports car and California and Florida are top two states for theft. You going to put the warning stickers on or go stealth? Ron
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Hopefully the stickers will avoid having my steering column and dash board smashed up before they notice the Ravelco cap. If not, at least it's insured.
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