2024 Macan Android Auto Dongle
Today, 03:27 PM
#16
The issue per the OP and mine above is warranty. There are no guarantees once you go flipping code switches in the PCM if something happens to it. If your car is older or near/out of the 4-year warranty then no risk. I have no doubts from users and seeing the process that it is legit.
There is anecdotal evidence if you go in for say a wheel hub issue, and they scan the car, they won't find it. A few users from a few dealerships, which the policy/scan software can change over time if Porsche want to be d*cks about it. And could vary how cool the dealership is.
Just not willing to take that high a price gamble, to get 1/3 more of the screen. If denied warranty on the PCM for some failure (and I'd guess electronics are the most warrantied item), the PCM part alone is over 2 grand, so double that or more with labor. Now do I realistically think that is likely, no (maybe 5%) but that's a hug $ gamble based on trust me bro.
There is anecdotal evidence if you go in for say a wheel hub issue, and they scan the car, they won't find it. A few users from a few dealerships, which the policy/scan software can change over time if Porsche want to be d*cks about it. And could vary how cool the dealership is.
Just not willing to take that high a price gamble, to get 1/3 more of the screen. If denied warranty on the PCM for some failure (and I'd guess electronics are the most warrantied item), the PCM part alone is over 2 grand, so double that or more with labor. Now do I realistically think that is likely, no (maybe 5%) but that's a hug $ gamble based on trust me bro.
At the end of the day I get the concern and folks need to do what they are comfortable with, but this is one mod I was not at all concerned about interacting with the warranty.
