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Anything directly connected to the electrical system that is added on aftermarket will void the warranty (the electrical sytem warranty at least and most likely the hybrid battery system since it is intimately associated with the electrical system) This information comes directly from the hybrid tech support. What you said is partially true. According to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer may not void a warranty unless they can prove the aftermarket part caused the problem. Please see http://www.granatellimotorsports.com/magnusonmoss.htm for a brief description. So, if anything has been added and Lexus determines it caused damage to the vehicle you have no warranty no matter who added it. Best advice, try to get a warranty from whoever sells you the aftermarket part especially if it is connected to the electrical system. I believe the hybrid/electrical system is warrantied for 8 years. This is absolutely incorrect and illegal from some act that I can't remember from a few years ago. The warranty can only be voided for something directly affected by the aftermarket part. So if you install new wheels, it doesn't void your paint warranty or interior warranty, but it could void your brakes and bearing warranties. ←

well i spoke with lexus hybrid tech support and if it is a plug in lighter adapter type it would be ok but anthing that is aftermarket installed to the electrical system will VOID the warranty...so much for "pimping" the ride! I've had one dealership offer to install their 2 screen DVD system (goes into the headrests) for $2000. I would assume if the dealer installs it, then it would not impact the Lexus warranty, but I didn't not press him on that point since I was not interested. From what little I've read about these units, they are pretty much stand alone so compatbliity with the electical system should not be an issue since it does not integrate like the factory DVD unit. It comes with its own built in speakers and wireless headphones and probably uses a 12V power outlet. ←

Perhaps they did not include either XM or Sirius because they have not tested it with the complex electrical system. I spoke with the Lexus hybrid tech support concerning aftermarket dvd headrest options and satellite radio and got this: "ANYTHING added on that does NOT come from the factory will Unequivocally void your factory warranty" This is quite concerning, since a dealership that i dealt with was more than happy to install the headrest dvd and satellite radio as aftermarket options.

Hi, I am getting a 400h and am debating between the factory drop down single rear lcd monitor and the headrest monitors. One dealership says they are not compatible and may void the warranty while the other says they are warrantied for 4 years. I am worried about the compatibility of these monitors with the 400h electrical system. Does anyone have these with their 400h? Thanks for any input

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upgraded. I do not have the factory rear dvd system. I opted for the audiovox units in the headrests since the factory center drop down unit seemed to block my view and others said it hurt their necks to always have to look at the center. ← Hi intensifi, i was wondering where you got the audiovox units installed? did the dealer do that for you and if you dont mind...what was the cost? thanks much...just trying to decide whether or not to get the factory RSES.

I would like to get the neptune blue mica with a rear entertainment system. My dealer says he has never seen one. Can anyone confirm that they actually make a rx400h in neptune blue mica WITH a rear entertainment package as an option? thanks much