Is there a 'black box' to record top speed to void warranty? - Page 4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jamnutz · 09-18-2009, 01:13 AM

The 4th gens that came with Z rated tires also had a 155 speed limit, 5 minutes with HP tuners and the limit is whatever you want it to be.

Speedfreak · 09-18-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnInSoCal

it seems guys are really worried about warranties on this site. The engine in the camaro is solid and tested. If something goes out on this thing I would more likely be things like window motors, wiper motors, etc. and they won't be voiding that stuff even if you do race or put on after market parts. I'm a little concerned over the auto transmission, not sure if thats been in service much but I am going to slap a supercharger on my camaro when I get it.

If you keep your camaro stock you have nothing to worry about with the warranty as far as how you drive it.

Its becuse of GM's history of voiding warranties.

I wonder if that data recorder can be programmed out......

mmbarberoilman · 09-18-2009, 05:07 PM

If speed voided your warranty, then simply put the limiter at the factory controlled speed limit. Simple. Speed can not void it, if they build it to go that fast and have the controls to limit it if they want to. Use a little logic.

canadian ss · 09-18-2009, 06:39 PM

OMFG! The black box is the SDM. Sensing diagnostic module. It is used in the restraints system to deploy airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, brake lamp on-off, speed, 2 stage airbag deployment (if needed),etc. There is NO NEED for a tech to access this and use it against you for warranty work. It is AGAINST PRIVACY LAWS> I'm a GM tech and know this 100%!
Reading this thread and watching some of you respond scared of your warranty being void is hillarious. YOU CAN NOT BE DENIED! If you were in an accident and under cicumstances the police investigating took your black box, YOU possibly did something wrong or the car malfunctioned. This box is used for lawfull purposes or diagnosis of the system.
If an airbag deployed because YOU hit something and you said it deployed for NO REASON< then YES - it can be looked at for voiding warranty because of FRAUD!
As long as your not being an idiot on the road and causing accidents, or excessively speeding and getting caught, YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT!
If a tech tells you info on what you did in your car for his kicks to scare you- tell him that unless he had damn good reason to be in that diagnostic, he just violated your privacy and you can make a BIG stink about it to GM.

09-18-2009, 01:13 AM	#43
jamnutz Drives: 02 Formula/2010SS/many others Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay St. Louis, Ms Posts: 127 View My Garage	The 4th gens that came with Z rated tires also had a 155 speed limit, 5 minutes with HP tuners and the limit is whatever you want it to be. __________________ 2010 CGM 1SS/RS Kinda Modded?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEetM7I-vv8. 2002 Firebird Formula Built motor, sprayed like a cat in heat. 1987 Buick Turbo-T 72MM Bumper Scrapin Black Beast! 1991 GMC Syclone Built motor, big turbo, meth 99 Z28, Futral built stock CI LS1, TFS 215 heads, Fast 102/NW102, NX fogger, full suspension including anti roll bar, custom Rossler 4L60 with hybrid Auto/Manual VB, AC, just your every day 9 second street car.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4A141oh_jo New Project 90 Fox Body, LS1 Swap X-275 Race car. Shootin for the 4's.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
ls3 V8 Top Speed	Kelton00912	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	167	12-05-2009 01:41 PM
Top Speed	Prospect20	Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	70	11-13-2009 03:42 PM
Void Warranty?	Breastman	Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	15	09-02-2009 11:39 AM
Camaro Top Speed	carsismeZ06	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	67	10-19-2008 02:05 AM
Top Speed for the V6 is.......	ihc95	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	78	10-11-2008 08:08 PM

09-18-2009, 05:07 PM	#45
mmbarberoilman Drives: 2SS, 48 Plymouth, 77 Coup Deville Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warren Michigan Posts: 218	If speed voided your warranty, then simply put the limiter at the factory controlled speed limit. Simple. Speed can not void it, if they build it to go that fast and have the controls to limit it if they want to. Use a little logic.

09-18-2009, 06:39 PM	#46
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	OMFG! The black box is the SDM. Sensing diagnostic module. It is used in the restraints system to deploy airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, brake lamp on-off, speed, 2 stage airbag deployment (if needed),etc. There is NO NEED for a tech to access this and use it against you for warranty work. It is AGAINST PRIVACY LAWS> I'm a GM tech and know this 100%! Reading this thread and watching some of you respond scared of your warranty being void is hillarious. YOU CAN NOT BE DENIED! If you were in an accident and under cicumstances the police investigating took your black box, YOU possibly did something wrong or the car malfunctioned. This box is used for lawfull purposes or diagnosis of the system. If an airbag deployed because YOU hit something and you said it deployed for NO REASON< then YES - it can be looked at for voiding warranty because of FRAUD! As long as your not being an idiot on the road and causing accidents, or excessively speeding and getting caught, YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT! If a tech tells you info on what you did in your car for his kicks to scare you- tell him that unless he had damn good reason to be in that diagnostic, he just violated your privacy and you can make a BIG stink about it to GM.