Changing lights inside the car. Does this void the Warranty?

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Old 06-07-2005 | 10:05 PM
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Changing lights inside the car. Does this void the Warranty?

I want ot replace the bulbs in the lights under the doors. I want it to be blue when you open the door. Does changing lights in the car like that void the warrenty?
Old 06-07-2005 | 10:10 PM
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It shouldnt. But if you have to take off the door panel, and they can proove you did so, they could bring up an argument. As long as its plug and play it shouldnt. Even if it does it would most likely just be on the Courtesy lights. The rest of your car will still be covered even if you take off the doors.
Old 06-07-2005 | 10:11 PM
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Has anyone here actually done it? I think it would be amazing to have a blue light inside.
Old 06-07-2005 | 10:14 PM
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Yah. There was a pic of that and the lighted doorsills. It looks really nice. Ill see if I can find it, if I do, Ill post.
Old 06-07-2005 | 10:16 PM
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Yeah I have all LED lights in my car, avery easy install, and it looks tight at night, no that wont do anything to your warranty, its just bulbs, so you should go for it.
Old 06-07-2005 | 10:25 PM
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How much did it cost for all the bulbs. Did you replace the inside lights in the backseat too? SO when you open the doors its all blue?
Old 06-07-2005 | 10:29 PM
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Yeah i bought the complete kit on ebay, it cost me about $30 or so, its nice, and bright, actually better then the stock lights, I am very pleased, there are a few frauds on ebay, so I suggest you go witht he seller tec_toys

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW


check out the link, its what you are looking for
Old 06-07-2005 | 10:32 PM
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even if you had a problem, just change out the LEDs and put in the OEM lights before you go to the dealer. i have LEDs in my doors, front overhead interior, and rear overhead interior for a total of 6 LED bulbs. cost me around $30 for 6 9LED bulbs.
Old 06-07-2005 | 10:36 PM
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Thanks. I will buy them soon. Hope it looks good even though i doint have the black interior.
Old 06-08-2005 | 07:03 AM
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I want ot replace the bulbs in the lights under the doors. I want it to be blue when you open the door. Does changing lights in the car like that void the warrenty?

simple replacement. door panel removal is NOT necessary. the door lamp lenses come off allowing access.
regarding your warranty: don't expect the dealer to replace your blue bulbs if one fails. if something unrelated fails (an engine seal oil leak for example) the dealer must PROVE that your blue lites were responsible for the failure before they can decline your warranty.
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