Questions about P3 V.I.D.I.

[KevinM.]

I'm looking at getting the P3 gauge for my S3. I like the features it offers, and would be a cool addition to the car.

Is there any chance of it throwing any code and possibly voiding some part of the warranty?
Should I remove it before I bring the car to my local Audi dealer to be serviced?
What tools should I get to assist the removing of the original air vent?


Any help would appreciated.
Thank you,
Kevin M.

[tateltot]

Hey, Kevin.

Some searching would help you with this, as would understanding around how the gauge works. Aside from its ability to clear error codes, the P3 doesn't alter your car. While a dealer could be a jerk, there really aren't any grounds for warranty denial for you connecting what's essentially a diagnostic tool to your car. It could, however, draw attention to other modifications which do potentially invalidate a part of your warranty.

You can easily turn the gauge display off. And you can quickly disconnect it from your OBD port. I might suggest that for dealer visits.

Get a cheap trim removal tool set from Amazon. It's what I used to carefully remove the gauge and access panel. Hope this helps.