Does the Power Up Kit void the warranty?

[OlderHuskyRider]

Everything I have read here and other places is in contradiction: 1/2 say it voids the warranty, 1/2 say it doesn't.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...=1R2RNWO_enUS400&aq=f&aqi=&aql=f&oq=&gs_rfai=

Some posts say that their dealer installed their PUK, I talked to a dealer who said it was illegal for a dealer to install a PUK.

I need to know whether or not I can take my 2010 TE450 in for a bad fuel pump with the PUK already installed by a previous owner.

Texas, USA

Thanks

QUICK ANSWER for those researching their own problem:
In the USA, the addition of the PU kit, as evidenced by the O2 sensor removal writing to the ECU, reduces the dual sport 6 month warranty to a race bike 30 day warranty.

 

[glangston]

My dealer says yes if you're talking engine. Some other faulty items might get coverage without consulting the ECU readout.

ETA they may be able to fix your pump if it's just loose in the housing.

 

[OlderHuskyRider]

My dealer says yes if you're talking engine. Some other faulty items might get coverage without consulting the ECU readout.

ETA they may be able to fix your pump if it's just loose in the housing.

I zip tied my fuel pump already. It had slipped up and I ran out of gas with .7 gallons remaining.

Well, the fuel pump is not really a part of the engine, so I think you might be saying that a faulty fuel pump is still covered.

1 reply for "fuel pump is covered with PUK installed".

 

[OlderHuskyRider]

Posts from the Thumpertalk archives:

deluxe68 04-09-2009, 07:33 PM
I just talked to my dealer. The mechanic talked to the regional Husky rep who said installing the power up kit on the TE-610 will NOT void the warranty. He said the kit includes a slip on muffler (Arrow, he thinks). Has anyone here bought a full kit ($800) for the TE610?

glangston 04-05-2009, 07:33 PM
The power up kit is part of the 09 setup. The OP was talking about an 08 and I'm pretty sure the kits were separate for them.


BMWAtlanta 04-10-2009, 07:56 AM
The aftermarket warranty should not be affected by the powerup kit as it is an "OEM" piece in their mind. Only in HSQ's mind does the PUKit pose a potential issue for a mere 6 months

youngOG4130 04-11-2009, 12:20 PM
I just bought the te510 and Dan at motoxotica told me that the power upkit DOESN'T void the warrenty.

 

[glangston]

A good dealer should help you out on a faulty pump.

Probably more what you wanted to hear.

 

[AndrewS]

I seem to remember Scott saying that the PUK wouldn't void the warranty as long as you adhered to the more rigorous maintenance schedule.

Yes, it was in this thread: http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14518

 

[OlderHuskyRider]

I seem to remember Scott saying that the PUK wouldn't void the warranty as long as you adhered to the more rigorous maintenance schedule.
Yes, it was in this thread: http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14518

Since the the fuel pump has been failing since 22 miles to 100 miles on the odometer, I'd say my maintenance is OK!

Looks like that was a Canadian situation, I cant really use thast on a USA dealer.

 

[HUSKYnXJnWI]

Yes different countries have different warrentees.
Different dealers follow the warrentees differently too- some go above and beyond- some follow it too the letter. From my understanding- in the US if you hook up the Power up Plug in place of the O2 sensor- the ECU records this- which is now an indicator to the dealer that your warrantee is voided- there is supposed to be a form you sign if the dealer did the PU kit for you that confirms you "know" your warrantee is now voided- its just an extra safeguard for the dealer and ensures you as the buyer are aware of this. This is why some dealers choose to do everything in the PU kit for you but then tell you the PU plug won't make a difference (even though it does).
In the end if your bike is fully powered up'ed your warrentee is done/ short of a dealer going beyond- and acting in good faith for the brand as a whole. But I wouln't expect that... you can't- and that doesn't make the difference between a good or bad dealer necessarily.

 

[firebolter]

I have had situations where things were repaired under warranty even though it may not be technically covered. Alot of how you are treated is based on who your dealer is. Some dealers have more lee-way with corpo than others and can get things covered due to their rep with corpo, especially if you are a long time valued customer.

Like all things in life, some are better than others! I was told the Power up kit does not void the warranty, especially if you have the dealer do it. Since I had all of my power up done by the dealer and used a Husky ECU rather than a PC V or other mapping alternative, that lessens the odds of a kick back claim if it were fueling/mapping related.

I know we are talking about the Fuel Pump, but if you used a after market device to modify the fueling AND you had some issue that could be tied to fueling, you might be in a bad way from a warranty perspective.

 

[AndrewS]

I would have thought both Canadian and US warranties were handled by Husky North America?

 

[OlderHuskyRider]

.....there is supposed to be a form you sign if the dealer did the PU kit for you that confirms you "know" your warrantee is now voided- its just an extra safeguard for the dealer and ensures you as the buyer are aware of this. This is why some dealers choose to do everything in the PU kit for you but then tell you the PU plug won't make a difference (even though it does).

The dealer that I bought this bike used from, said he, the dealer, did not install the PU kit, that it was illegal for him to do so, that the owner installed it and then the dealer "tuned it up".

Looks like I'm gonna contact the original owner and have a conversation with him.....

 

[HUSKYnXJnWI]

The dealer that I bought this bike used from, said he, the dealer, did not install the PU kit, that it was illegal for him to do so, that the owner installed it and then the dealer "tuned it up".

Looks like I'm gonna contact the original owner and have a conversation with him.....

Illegal? maybe in a "green state" or something this may even be more complecated.... OR the dealer is confused, lazy, or misinterprets things to meet their needs.

Guess the thing to do is expect variation of interpretation and expectations of your warrantee... pursue a solution in "good faith" that it will be covered I guess...

 

[organ donor]

Berlin, Germany ... `asked my dealer BEFORE installing the pu kit and he asked the import agency (Zupin). They told him that the pu kit is the standard setup and that they expected new owners to install it as the delivery mode is too lean and only necessary to conform with E3 environmental regulations. Installation of the pu kit does NOT make the warranty invalid.

Can´t imagine that H´varna would be more rigid in the US.

 

[Coffee]

I would have thought both Canadian and US warranties were handled by Husky North America?

Husqvarna NA should really be called Husqvarna USA. Both Canada & Mexico have their own importers.


I do not think it will be written down anywhere what will, and will not, be covered & under what circumstances. Those typically come down to a judgment call by someone, either the dealer, or whoever approves warranty work which is higher up the food chain.... and those people are not the same as they were even 6 months ago, so I seriously doubt what was typed by people earlier will apply.

Historically things come down to what is logical though e.g. a pump really has nothing to do with the power up kit.

 

[waserman]

I would take it to the dealer.I think that even under the most extreme conditions that Husqvarna intended the fuel pump to last for more than 22 miles before it would need to be replaced.The number of these that are failing and being replaced you would think that it would have been a recall since it could very well be a saftey issue,as far as the Federal Safety Adminstration is concerned.