Remote start voids warrantee?

Hi there, I am a little new to this forum and have what I think is a simple question.

Actually I came upon this forum while looking for info on installing a remote start on 2001 Toyota Sienna.

After looking around a little and finding some very good information. I decided to call the dealer and ask if they had a solution. Being completely informed from all areas is most important to me. I was told by them that they do not and that any installation of one would void the warrantee.

If that is the case then why would anyone want to install this remote starter??

Thanks

Correct, now go back to the dealer and have them put it in writing. Ask the dealer if they are familiar with the Magnusson-Moss warranty act. Here is a link for you to read up on. The dealer needs to pull their head out of the sand. This is a scare tactic only but as correctly pointed out by bobk above, if a installed device causes the  issue, then warranty will not cover that issue. Meaning if your remote starter stays engaged, melts the starter and the wiring, the dealer may indeed deny a warranty claim on that part of the vehicle up until the point that the damage was repaired. This is why a good install is crucial first and foremost. A good install will prevent the likelihood of issue occuring that may affect the vehicle warranty. Here is that link.

http://www.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?ID=8124

Note that the MM act in particular pertains to the US market, but it also applies in part here in Canada as our laws are somewhat similar.

Consider this. The manufacturer does not have to sell you the part. Personally I think that their way of doing business is wrong as it will no doubt piss off the people that are capable of doing such non-warranty work. I don't think that you have a leg to stand on here unfortunately. You can if you choose to have them do the work, dictate to them that you do not want the turd installed, nor the reformat. Get that in writing somewhere for sure. My suggestion would be to find a authorized repair facility for them and see if you can buy the part through them.

A nice full page ad in a newspaper that outlines their business practices would not hurt either.