RE: Chip removal for dealer?

[Thi VanAusdal <tvanausdal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The concern is that dealers have in the past done EEPROM updates
unbeknownst to the car owner and wiped out the aftermarket chip.
Thanks, a-hole.  Anyway, these programs were done per BMW NA or 
BMW GmbH instructions to deal with emissions, reliability, or 
tractability problems.  

For alignment work, you're prolly safe.  Specifically mention
that NO work is to be done without your consent - you have the
choice on these updates, I believe.

Some dealers may parlay the knowledge that you have a chip into
a reason to deny warranty coverage down the line.  Be prudent.
But they cannot deny a claim that was not caused BY THE AFTERMARKET
PART.

 - thi v.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Boucher [mailto:boucher@domain.elided]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 4:42 PM
> To: BMW Digest Submit
> Subject: Chip removal for dealer?
> 
> 
> Many people on this DG have mentioned that it is necessary to
> take out their "chip" before going to the dealer. Why is this?
> Is it a warranty issue? Should I take mine out even if I am 
> just going there to have some alignment work done? 
> 
> Rob Boucher
> CCA Windy City Chapter
> 

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