Mods vs Manufacturer Warranty

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Mods vs Manufacturer Warranty

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I'm thinking of installing a dual battery system in Bomber the next time I'm home. My question for the forum experts is how would this installation influence the Manufacturers warranty on the vehicle incase of electrical issues after the installation?
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I don't think you will be covered. All the more reason to get it done by a professional outfit. I've seen some sloppy work by the 4x4 shops done a few years ago. Things like unfused outlets etc. Perhaps they have improved? If you are in Centurion/Pretoria, try PBEnterprises.

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subok wrote:I don't think you will be covered. All the more reason to get it done by a professional outfit. I've seen some sloppy work by the 4x4 shops done a few years ago. Things like unfused outlets etc. Perhaps they have proved? The capies can give you more advice on a good installer.

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Kobus, dankie vir raad. Gaan nog bietjie rond kyk.
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Louis DIT is maar n probleem met ons sport.


Koop iets ouer as drie kaar en jy kan doen wat jy wil - EN budget vir "repairs" ..... Koop nuut en jy sit met die waarborg dilema .....



My Hilux het EEN honderd kilometer opgehad toe ek die die yskas se bedrading gedoen het !!


my raad - gaan vir iets soos die Ctek 250S Dual unit - koppel dit aan die battery terminale ... MAKLIK om los te bout en te verwyder AS dit sou nodig raak.......
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Chris, dankie ek sal bietjie gaan oplees oor sit.
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Hier is so bietjie inligting oor wat ek al aan ELDERS gedoen het ...... al daai elektrics kan losgeskroef word .... NERENS "ingesny" in die looms nie..
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Chris, dankie vir die link. Het somer nou vir my 'n hele paar idees gegee vir my volgende dae af.
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Ek het gister so paar mods laat doen op Bommer.

"I wish" Hahahaha!!!!


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Louis nice mods :taunt: :taunt:
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Ek wens




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Ek sal geld betaal om te sien hoe klim die eienaar van daai bakkie in hom in...veral as hy van Thailand afkomstig is, hulle is mos nie die langste mense in die wereld nie..
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Ek dink hy bly sommer in die bakkie


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