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Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · Mar 20, 2017

On Thursday I had the Borla ATAK exhaust installed. (Sounds amazing!)

However, after driving about 10-15 miles my MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) came on. I called & spoke with Steve in Tech support and he said this is not an uncommon occurrence with Mopar. He said that the shop needs to unhook the simulator sensors and wait for 30 seconds, then plug them back in, then hit the run/start button and let that go for 2 minutes before cranking the car up. He said that the computer has to learn the new exhaust.

The shop did that, and again no MIL until after 15 miles or so, then it came back on. Steve had said this may happen, and if it did it would take 20-25 more starts & driving for it to go away.

Can anyone confirm that it will go away, I've started it & driven it at least 10 times now, each time 5-10 miles. The light is constantly on, but not flashing. I just don't want this light on for the duration and am looking for any suggestions.

I do not have a code clearer, should I get one & be clearing the code after each drive?

Any support on this issue would be welcomed.

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JeffL

· #21 · Mar 29, 2017

Thunderball said:
What brand other than Borla comes with valves?

stainless works

Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #22 · Apr 4, 2017

Well I had them swapped out today, didn't have a chance to put a bunch of miles on it, only about 8-10, but so far no code...Knock on wood!

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Thunderball

· #23 · Apr 5, 2017

Keep on driving and keep us updated

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Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #24 · Apr 5, 2017

Thunderball said:
Keep on driving and keep us updated

Put another 25 miles on her tonight, no code...i think we've got it!

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X-ricer

· #25 · Apr 5, 2017

Cockeyed said:
Put another 25 miles on her tonight, no code...i think we've got it!

great news! i'm still waiting for Borla to send the updated ones out to me. So what do i need to have the installer do with the actuators? reset them or something during the install?

Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #26 · Apr 5, 2017

X-ricer said:
great news! i'm still waiting for Borla to send the updated ones out to me. So what do i need to have the installer do with the actuators? reset them or something during the install?

I spoke with Steve at Borla, he sent me a set directly from the R&D department in CA., not the manufacturer in TN. I don't know if that had anything to do with it or not, but they are also reimbursing me for the re-install (I had the dealer do it this time) to be sure it was done right. I know the dealer knows how to properly seat the spring, aside from that the original instructions said that after you hook up the mid-pipes, plug in the actuators, wait at least 30 seconds, then push run, wait at least 2 minutes for the computer to learn the new parts, then start her up. They followed those procedures yesterday per my instructions based on Borla, not saying they made a difference, but so far so good!

X-ricer

· #27 · Apr 10, 2017

Cockeyed said:
I spoke with Steve at Borla, he sent me a set directly from the R&D department in CA., not the manufacturer in TN. I don't know if that had anything to do with it or not, but they are also reimbursing me for the re-install (I had the dealer do it this time) to be sure it was done right. I know the dealer knows how to properly seat the spring, aside from that the original instructions said that after you hook up the mid-pipes, plug in the actuators, wait at least 30 seconds, then push run, wait at least 2 minutes for the computer to learn the new parts, then start her up. They followed those procedures yesterday per my instructions based on Borla, not saying they made a difference, but so far so good!

Hey Cockeyed!

Any updates? CEL still off?

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Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #28 · Apr 10, 2017 (Edited)

X-ricer said:
Hey Cockeyed!

Any updates? CEL still off?

Still good, I've got 4-5 starts off of it and over 75 miles (not much), but after just the 2nd start after having the dealership do the proper reset per Borla specs the light came on, this was after the initial install. With the new mid-pipes they sent out since then, I think we are all good now! Going in the morning to put the new Exhaust Tips on, I'll post up a pic!

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X-ricer

· #29 · Apr 10, 2017

so the light came on and went away again?

Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #30 · Apr 10, 2017

X-ricer said:
so the light came on and went away again?

No, I've not had the light come back on since they swapped out the mid-pipes with the new ones.

I see how that read & edited the post appropriately!!!

X-ricer

· #31 · Apr 10, 2017

great news!

Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #32 · Apr 11, 2017

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X-ricer said:
Hey Cockeyed!

Any updates? CEL still off?

Code is still off, Tips are on!

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Thunderball

· #33 · Apr 11, 2017

Do you get any drone? If so, what RPM range or conditions? Is it raspy like stock? Does it have a deeper rumble than stock?

X-ricer

· #34 · Apr 11, 2017

Cockeyed said:
Code is still off, Tips are on!
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looking good!!!!

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Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #35 · Apr 11, 2017

Thunderball said:
Do you get any drone? If so, what RPM range or conditions? Is it raspy like stock? Does it have a deeper rumble than stock?

I haven't noticed any Drone, as for the sound, it's a much deeper rumble, I absolutely love it.

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Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #36 · Apr 17, 2017

Still no code, and already received my refund for having the dealer swap the mid-pipes, I've got to give Borla Customer Service serious props, they expedited everything!

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X-ricer

· #37 · Apr 17, 2017

Cockeyed said:
Still no code, and already received my refund for having the dealer swap the mid-pipes, I've got to give Borla Customer Service serious props, they expedited everything!

my updated unit is shipping out today and should be at my exhaust shop by wed. Hopefully i'll have the same results as you!

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Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #38 · Apr 17, 2017

X-ricer said:
my updated unit is shipping out today and should be at my exhaust shop by wed. Hopefully i'll have the same results as you!

I hope so too!

TMAC

· #39 · Apr 22, 2017

OK. I gotta have those tips. No if's, and's or but's. Are those part of the Borla exhaust kit? Or a separate part?

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Cockeyed

Discussion Starter · #40 · Apr 22, 2017

TMAC said:
OK. I gotta have those tips. No if's, and's or but's. Are those part of the Borla exhaust kit? Or a separate part?

Nope, just go on EBay and type in Dodge Hellcat Exhaust Tips, lots of variety. When I got them they were huge, I was worried they might not fit, but no issues and look really good! You will have to cut about an inch (measure) off the Borla Exhaust ends to make them fit right.

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