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Are you looking to take your
Audi
to the next step in ultimate performance?
ModBargains has your
answer with the newly released AEM Methanol Injection Kit.
This simple and affordable performance modification will give you the edge over all the competition. AEM's Injection Kit has comparable horsepower
and torque gains to that of Nitrous Oxide; with a fraction of
the price and guaranteed safe on any vehicle,
no matter if it is highly modified or completely stock. Methanol
Injection is the new tuner mod for all forced induction gas BMW's
because of its safety, versatility,
affordability and unheard
performance gains. AEM has perfected this kit to work
with your engine in unison, allowing to maximize its efficiency and
giving you from 20 up to 60 wheel horsepower! This kit is perfect
for all the horsepower freaks out there looking to take their
Audi to the next step in performance modification, as well as the daily driver looking for an
affordable way to blow your competition out of the water.
What is
the Benefit of Buying a Methanol Injection Kit?
AEM's Methanol Kit is the new must have performance mod!
It is affordable, easy to use, and very safe. It is
designed to create nothing but pure horsepower and torque
throughout the entire rpm range. It does this by injecting a
steady mist of methanol into your intercooler line, not only cooling the air
but also increasing its combustibility; giving your Audi that extra edge
over everybody else. This kit
was designed with safety in mind with several sensors and cut off
switches to put you at ease that nothing will happen to your Audi.
Where can I get Methanol?
A huge advantage to methanol
injection over others like nitrous oxide, are not only is this kit a
fraction to the cost of NOS and is completely safe but Methanol is cheap and easy to get.
VP Racing Fuels offers several different types
of methanol to suite your needs (M1, M3, & M5). VP
gives you a range of different kinds and amount to suite your
application from 5 gallon to huge 54 gallon
drums. Click
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How often do I have to fill up the Methanol Tank?
AEM's Methanol Kit is very conservative and affordable to maintain.
It is recommended to mix your methanol in a 50/50 mix with water.
This does not only helps to save money but also helps to
cleans the carbon build up from inside your
engine. With a 5 gallon drum of methanol it
will last up to 3 to 4 months, and
with the methanol being very affordable this methanol kit will be easily
still the cheapest mod that will give you this kind of
horsepower.
PLEASE NOTE: In CA AEM's Methanol
Injection Kit is NOT legal for street use. This kit was designed
only for off-road or track use.
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Water / Methanol Injection Kits
AEM Water/Methanol Injection Kits reduce air inlet temperatures
which allows users to increase boost pressure (and advance
timing on forced induction gas applications) to create more power by utilizing the cooling effects of the
system under heavy load. The kit is offered in 2 configurations:
a 1-Gallon kit for racecar applications, and a 5- Gallon HD kit for
Diesel applications or racecars requiring extended range. Both kits
include all the elements necessary to do water/methanol injection right,
including a standard fluid level sensor for the tank,
recirculation-style pump, feature-loaded controller, and complete
hardware for installation on practically any
diesel or gas application. For users who intend to use a
custom or existing reservoir, AEM also offers a
“tankless” pump and jet kit. There are no hidden costs or
additional components required.
How it Works
Once the AEM Water/Methanol Kit is installed,
a boost-dependent, variable-flow progressive controller allows the
user to determine the amount of water/methanol mixture (up to
50%) to feed into the inlet stream from the fluid reservoir. The
controller commands a high-pressure, recirculation-style 150-PSI pump
that delivers the mixture. Overall flow adjustments at the inlet are
made via one of three different-sized jets (included) that are
designed to match most engine power
requirements.
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RECIRCULATION-STYLE PUMP
AEM's recirculation-style pump offers improved performance,
reliability and a much smoother, quieter operation when compared to
older switched-style pumps. With the use of a
new internal bypass design, AEM's
upgraded pump eliminates erratic on and off
switching/pulsing and ensures consistent fluid delivery for
optimum performance. With durability and reliability in mind, AEM has
designed the pump with a Santoprene diaphragm
and EPDM seals to withstand the harshest of alcohol mixes.
Why Should I Choose AEM's Methanol Kit Over Others?
Unlike other comparable Methanol
Kits, AEM has spent years in research and
development making sure every aspect of this kit was
addressed. This Meth Kit is not only designed to work perfectly
with any forced induction vehicle, but one if its largest benefits is
its versatility. It is much
smaller and compact then other kits on the market. The
one gallon kit can be mounted on the side of your trunk, only using a
small amount of room. It can also be mounted anywhere in your BMW
where there is room for a one gallon tank. The kit comes with
plenty of hose length to fit any style of application.
Video: Water/Methanol Injection Kit - New Recirculation-Style Pump
BOOST SAFE!
All AEM Water/Methanol controllers include a
Boost Safe feature. This feature allows users to reduce
timing or reduce boost via a ground output if the system runs out of
fluid or detects a controller error, ensuring
fail-safe operation of the engine whether the system is
engaged or not. Critical safety features are
integrated into the system to virtually eliminate any chance
of failure, including an integral fluid level
sensor in the reservoir, internal controller diagnostics and
an LED dash light to warn of low fluid level or error codes (including
short circuits.)
KEY
FEATURES
- Universal kit includes everything
you need for installation
- Boost Safe” feature lets you retard
the timing or reduce boost via a low side output if the system runs
out of fluid or detects a system error
- One- and five-gallon
tanks with integral fluid level sensors available
- Recirculation-Style,
controller-driven 150-PSI pump provides boost-dependent variable
flow
- LED dash light included for system
status and low fluid warning
- Methanol compatible (up to 50% in
solution with water)
- Includes three different-sized jets
to match your power requirement
Kit Options

1 Gallon Methanol Injection Kit
Part Number: 30-3000
AEM is proud to
release its Water / Methanol Injection Kit for high-performance,
forced-induction vehicles. The Water / Methanol Injection Kit is
universal by design and adapts to virtually any forced induction
vehicle via multiple jets to suit your car’s power requirements.
NOTE: FOR OPTIMUM RESULTS, ALL
WATER METHANOL SYSTEMS AND GAUGES SHOULD BE RUN WITH AN INLINE
FILTER (AEM part#
30-3003) |

5 Gallon Methanol Injection Kit
Part Number: 30-3001
AEM is proud to
release its Water / Methanol Injection Kit for high-performance,
forced-induction vehicles. The Water / Methanol Injection Kit is
universal by design and adapts to virtually any forced induction
vehicle via multiple jets to suit your car’s power requirements.
NOTE: FOR OPTIMUM RESULTS, ALL
WATER METHANOL SYSTEMS AND GAUGES SHOULD BE RUN WITH AN INLINE
FILTER (AEM part#
30-3003) |
What does the 1
gallon Methanol kit include? |
What does the 5
gallon Methanol kit include? |
- 1 gallon methanol tank
- Standard fluid level sensor
for the tank
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Water Injector Nozzle Kit
- All hoses needed to run
methanol lines
- Complete hardware for
installation
- Recirculation-style pump
- Feature-loaded controller
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- 5 gallon methanol tank
- Standard fluid level sensor
for the tank
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Water Injector Nozzle Kit
- All hoses needed to run
methanol lines
- Complete hardware for
installation
- Recirculation-style pump
- Feature-loaded controller
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What is the
Difference in Tank Sizes?
AEM's Methanol Injection comes
in two different tank sizes, a 1 gallon kit and a 5 gallon kit
in order to meet your needs. The 1 gallon
kit is perfect for the daily driver or someone who hits the
track on the weekends. The 5 gallon kit
is more designed for racing applications in which they are on
it hard for long periods of time with puts a lot more methanol into your
engine.
VIDEO'S
AEM Water / Methanol Injection Kit for turbocharged imports
AEM Water/Methanol Injection Kit Demonstration
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*Optional Water/Methanol Injection Filter
What it Does

The AEM Water/Methanol Injection Filter is
an in-line filter that uses a micronic mesh screen to filter
particulates as small as 40 microns. This allows a cleaner flow of
water/methanol to be passed into the engine, not only protecting the
internals of the engine itself, but also the working parts of the
water/methanol pump, too. Run the AEM Water/Methanol Injection Filter
in-line before the pump to protect both pump and engine.
Why Do You Want One?
If you are using a
Water/Methanol Injection System it may greatly increase pump life to use
a water/methanol filter. The AEM Water/Methanol Injection Filter
prevents foreign particles as small as 40 microns from clogging or
damaging pumps, injection nozzles check valves or flow sensors. The AEM
Water/Methanol Injection Filter uses fittings for use with 1/4" OD nylon
tubing, so it fits most Water/Methanol injection kits on the
market today!
Part #: 30-300
Features
- Simple to install, takes less than a
minute.
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Fits virtually every Water/Methanol system on the market.
- Polypropylene housing - rugged
material that is compatible with high concentrations of methanol.
- Completely Serviceable Assembly -
can be disassembled, cleaned and reused for a long service life.
- Stainless Steel mesh strainer - AEMs
custom mesh strainer filters down to 40 microns - MUCH smaller than
similar filters.
- Large Filtering Area assure long
service life and does not significantly reduce flow.
- Micronic Mesh Screen out-performs
sintered filters in both filtering and serviceability.
*Optional AEM
Water/Methanol Flow Gauge
What it Does
If you are using a Water/Methanol
Injection System and want to know exactly how much fluid you are
actually injecting into your engine, the AEM Water/Methanol Flow Gauge
is a must. It replaces the "dummy light" with actual data displayed on a
smooth moving needle-type gauge that allows you to accurately monitor
the status of your injection system in real time. The gauge kit includes
a precision flow sensor and fittings for use with 1/4" OD nylon tubing,
so the AEM Water/Methanol Flow Gauge fits most Water/Methanol
injection kits on the market today.
For best results the 0-500CC Flow Gauge (AEM
part# 30-5141) should be used on Water/Methanol kits injecting up at
least 200 cc/min and is ideal for those with the AEM Water/Methanol kit
using the medium sized nozzle (315 cc/min). If you are using the largest
(550 cc/min) or multiple AEM nozzles, we suggest the 0-1000CC Flow Gauge
(AEM part#
30-5142).
Features
- The first and only analog
Water/Methanol Flow Gauge on the market today!
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Fits virtually every Water/Methanol system on the market
- Warning lights for overflow
condition (injection line pops off)
- 320 degree viewing are for
unsurpassed resolution
- 0-5v analog output included for use
with data loggers and virtually any engine management system
- Seven backlight colors and two bezel
colors (silver or black) gives you a wide range of color options to
best match your interior
- Perfectly matches other AEM Analog
Gauges for clean, uniform look

Water/Methanol
Flow Gauge 0-500CC with Black Analog Face
Part# 30-5141B |

Water/Methanol
Flow Gauge 0-500CC with White Analog Face
Part# 30-5141W |

Water/Methanol
Flow Gauge 0-1000CC with Black Analog Face
Part# 30-5142B |

Water/Methanol
Flow Gauge 0-1000CC with White Analog Face
Part# 30-5142W |
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Dyno
readings shows a 31 horsepower and 26 LB FT of torque gain at 14 lbs of boost
and a increase of 48
horsepower and 47 LB FT of torque gain at 16 lbs of boost.
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Installation Pictures











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NOTE: AEM and ModBargain.com
holds no responsibility for any engine damage
that results from the misuse of this product!
This product is legal in California for racing vehicles
only and should never be used on public highways.
Specifications
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Boost-Safe output
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1 Gallon reservoir
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Fluid level sensor
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Progressive pump controller
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20-amp pump driver with over-current, over-voltage
and under-voltage protection.
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Error protection output with over-current,
over-voltage and over-temperature protection.
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Cockpit status LED for errors and low fluid.
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Pump open and short detection and indication. Works
even if the pump is off.
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“Test” function that includes manual pump
triggering.
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Two dial pump speed control.
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Battery voltage compensation.
Parts List:
Quantity |
Description
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20 ft |
High Pressure ¼” Nylon Hose
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1 |
1 Gallon Tank With Fluid
Level Sensor |
1 |
150 PSI Pump With Hose
Adapter |
1 |
Progressive Injection Module
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Mechanical Kit:
Quantity |
Description
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60 in |
Vacuum Hose (7/64")
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36 in |
1/4" High Temp Wire Wrap
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1 |
3/16" Tee Fitting
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10 |
6” Zip Tie
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8 |
Screw, Pan Head #8 x 1.0"
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4 |
Screw, Pan Head #6 x 0.5"
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4 |
Washer, #8 x 3/4"
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4 |
Washer, #8 x 7/16"
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1 |
5mm Cockpit LED
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2 |
Butt Connector, 14-16 AWG
(blue) |
9 |
Butt Connector, 18-22 AWG
(red) |
1 |
1/4" Hose Routing Strip
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Injector Nozzle Kit:
Quantity |
Description
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1 |
Stainless Injector Assy with
Small (155ml/min) Jet |
1 |
Stainless Jet, Medium
(315ml/min) |
1 |
Stainless Jet, Large
(630ml/min) |
2 |
Nylon Washer
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System Diagram
Pump and Tank Install
Find a suitable location to mount the tank and pump. The
pump should be mounted so the top of the tank is lower
than the final injection location. The pump should be
mounted at or below the level of the tank. Use 4 of the
8 supplied #8 sheet metal screws along with the 4 large
washers to mount the tank.
On the pump, note the directional arrows indicating
fluid flow direction. Use the other 4 #8 sheet metal
screws along with the 4 small washers to mount the pump.
The orientation of the pump is not important, it will
work regardless of position. Measure the distance
between the fluid outlet on the bottom of the tank and
the fluid inlet on the pump. Make sure there are no
sharp bends in the hose. Cut the hose to length with a
clean perpendicular slice, making sure the ends are
clean and flush. Push in the hose at the tank and pump
to install. Make sure they are pushed in all the way and
check with a light tug on the hose. Secure the hose to
the chassis using sections of the supplied hose routing
strip or with zip-ties.
Controller Install
Find a convenient location for the controller. The
adjustment settings should remain in an accessible
location but still be protected from possible water
incursion. If you need to extend the wires to mount the
controller use at least 14 AWG wire for the pump and
controller ground circuits and 18 AWG for the remainder.
Use the 2 supplied #6 screws to mount the controller.
LED Install
Find a suitable location in the drivers line of sight to
mount the status LED. Mount the LED and run the wires to
the controller. The LED indicates the operation of the
controller. If the pump is off and there are no errors
the LED will be off. If there are no errors and the pump
is on the LED’s intensity will vary with the pump speed.
If there are any errors they will be indicated by
flashing the LED.
Nozzle Selection and Assembly
Three jets are supplied with the kit. This ensures that
regardless of your desired horsepower you will not need
to purchase additional jet sizes.
-1 (Small, 155 cc/min) is recommended for 150-250 HP
-2 (Med, 315 cc/min) is recommended for 250-400 HP
-3 (Large, 630 cc/min) is recommended for 400-650 HP

The nozzle will come pre-assembled with the smallest
jet. Regardless of your eventual horsepower settings it
is recommended that you start with this jet for your
initial testing. The nozzles are interchangeable and you
can disassemble them for cleaning. If you find excessive
debris in the screen check your tank for contamination.
When installing the screen it is only necessary to be
slightly tighter than finger tight. Do not over-tighten.
The nylon washer included is reusable but a spare is
included for future servicing.
Select the location where the nozzle will be installed.
It must be
before
(upstream of) the throttle plate. If a MAF sensor is
present, it must be placed between the MAF sensor and
the throttle plate. For the maximum cooling effect mount
the nozzle toward the filter or turbo discharge. Either
weld on a 1/8” NPT bung or drill and tap a hole for the
nozzle mounting. Measure the length for the hose and
cut. Before installing the nozzle for the final time
proceed to the “Pump/System Check” stage to confirm
proper operation.
Boost Pressure Hose
Find a location after the throttle plate to tap into
your manifold pressure (boost). DO NOT hook it up to the
pressure at the turbocharger or at your boost
controller. It must be after (downstream of) the
throttle plate. Use the supplied hose and “tee” if
needed.
Variable Controller Installation
Fluid Level Switch
(The switch has 2 black wires, the polarity is
unimportant)
Black wire connects to Controller - Brown wire
Black wire connects to Controller - White wire
LED
Red wire connects to Battery Positive
Black wire connects to Controller - Gray Wire
Pump
Black wire connects to Controller - Orange wire.
Red wire connects to Battery Positive
Variable Pump Controller
Black wire connects to Battery Ground
Red wire connects to Battery Positive
Yellow wire connects to Arm switch (+12V = System On,
Connect to Ign Sw for always on)
Green wire, Boost-Safe output for timing retard or boost
dump solenoid. 1.7a Max
Blue wire (opt) 0-5vdc pressure signal. (.328v = 0psig,
5vdc = 38psig)
Pump/System Check
The “TEST” push button on the controller module can be
used to test the system. Press and hold the button to
activate the pump. The pump speed will gradually
increase from zero to full speed over 6 seconds and then
stop. When the button is released the controller will
return to normal operation.
After all wires are hooked up, add water to the tank and
with the nozzle pointed into a container, press and hold
the test button. The flow will start gradually and
increase to a steady amount. If this happens then your
system is connected properly. Check and repair any
leaks. Drain the water out of the tank and install the
nozzle.
System Error Checking
Whenever a system error is encountered, the Boost-Safe
output is enabled. All errors are indicated by a
flashing sequence of the status LED which can be
determined by counting flashes. Only one error can be
counted with the higher priority at the top of this
list:
Pump Driver Shorted
Trigger Condition: Current exceeding 15A on the driver
output. The status LED will flash a count of three and
repeat. The pump driver will turn off to protect itself
and automatically retry every second. If the short is
removed the controller will function normally. Fluid
flow is lost in this condition.
Pump Driver Open
Trigger Condition: Open circuit between pump drive and
battery voltage. The status LED will flash a count of
two and repeat. The pump driver will continue to drive
the pump. If the open is repaired the controller will
function normally. Fluid flow may be lost in this
condition.
Battery Voltage Out Of Range
Trigger Condition: Battery voltage is below 8.5V or
above 16V. The status LED will flash a count of four and
repeat. The pump driver will turn off to protect itself
and automatically restart when the voltage returns to
the normal range. Fluid flow is lost in this condition.
Controller Tuning
The controller will monitor the manifold pressure,
battery voltage, potentiometer settings, push button and
error conditions. Two potentiometers are used to set the
pump PWM rate. The “Start PSI” dial has a range from
.5PSIg (full counterclockwise rotation) to 11PSIg(full
clockwise rotation). This is the pressure that the pump
will start to operate. The “Full PSI” dial has a range
of 6PSIg (full counterclockwise rotation) to 38PSIg
(full clockwise rotation). This is the pressure that the
pump will be running at full speed. Additionally, the
controller will automatically correct for battery
voltage variations to give the same flow.
Adjust the “Start PSI” value by setting the dial to
approx 25% of the vehicles maximum boost. Adjust the
full-in value to your maximum boost (up to 38 PSIg of
boost).
Error LED
The controller has an “ERROR” LED. This will mimic the
operation of the cockpit LED. It will flash out error
codes as well as illuminate with varying intensity as a
function of flow.
Short circuit testing
There are two modes of pump-driver short circuit
protection available. One can detect a short at any time
but produces a slight buzzing in the pump. This should
not be noticeable under most conditions, but can be
turned off if it is objectionable. If the less
functional mode is chosen, then a short can only be
detected when the pump is running. Pressing and holding
the “Test” button while applying power toggles the mode.
The change is acknowledged by a fast flashing (6 flashes
and then repeats) of the status LED output and the
on-board status LED. Once the button is released the
controller will continue to function normally. You can
also tell what mode has been selected by listening for
the buzzing sound in the pump. Repeating this operation
will toggle between the two modes.
Boost-Safe Output
The progressive controller includes a Boost-Safe output
(grounded when active) that activates whenever the
system is armed and runs out of fluid or an error code
is flashing. The green wire on the controller is the 1.7
amp switched ground. This wire can be hooked up to a
solenoid that will vent waste gate pressure when
activated. Apply 12v to the other side of the solenoid (AEM
P/N 30-2400 or equivalent). This output can also be used
to trigger a timing retard function in a stand alone ECU
or a CDI whenever the system runs out of fluid, thus
protecting your engine.
Engine Tuning
A Water/Methanol mix will increase the charge density of
your mixture. A significant amount of the power gain
available when using a water/methanol injection system
is due to the fact that the ignition timing may be
increased due to the reduction in the tendency to knock.
If the timing is not advanced to take advantage of this
benefit then the power gains available will be
substantially reduced. As always when tuning ignition
advance, use small increments.
Maintenance
The injector nozzle should be cleaned periodically.
Disassemble the nozzle and clean it with a suitable
cleaner until all debris is removed. If excessive
contamination is found check the rest of the system for
the source.
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AEM Electronics Warranty
Advanced Engine Management Inc. warrants to the consumer that all AEM
High Performance products will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of the original
purchase. Products that fail within this 12-month warranty period will
be repaired or replaced at AEM’s option, when determined by AEM that the
product failed due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty
is limited to the repair or replacement of the AEM part. In no event
shall this warranty exceed the original purchase price of the AEM part
nor shall AEM be responsible for special, incidental or consequential
damages or cost incurred due to the failure of this product. Warranty
claims to AEM must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated
proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser
of product and is non-transferable. All implied warranties shall be
limited in duration to the said 12-month warranty period. Improper use
or installation, accident, abuse, unauthorized repairs or alterations
voids this warranty. AEM disclaims any liability for consequential
damages due to breach of any written or implied warranty on all products
manufactured by AEM. Warranty returns will only be accepted by AEM when
accompanied by a valid Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA number.
Product must be received by AEM within 30 days of the date the RMA is
issued.
Please note that before AEM can issue an RMA for any electronic product,
it is first necessary for the installer or end user to contact the EMS
tech line at 1-800-423-0046 to discuss the problem. Most issues can be
resolved over the phone. Under no circumstances should a system be
returned or a RMA requested before the above process transpires.
AEM will not be responsible for electronic products that are installed
incorrectly, installed in a non approved application, misused, or
tampered with.
Any AEM electronics product can be returned for repair if it is out of
the warranty period. There is a minimum charge of $50.00 for inspection
and diagnosis of AEM electronic parts. Parts used in the repair of AEM
electronic components will be extra. AEM will provide an estimate of
repairs and receive written or electronic authorization before repairs
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