Anyone else seem to loose performance after the recalls?

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17RamRebel

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Took my 17 Rebel in for check engine light that said misfire on #7 cylinder, and a slap noise on cold startups. They did 4 computer recalls and one was on shifting. They are replacing the camshaft to see if it fixes the knock, but after the recalls done it shifts like butter but seems to have lost some power. Anyone notice this or just in my head? Also seems like there is a slight jolt when you come to a stop now, could be pads but odd timing.
 

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Pretend that the update gave you MORE power and see if that fixes it.


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Do you have a list of the recall numbers they did?

-K
 

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The two times my (unmodified powertrain) 2015 has had post-sale software updates it's driven a little bit weird for the first few days. My assumption has been that rewriting the PCM clears any adaptations it's made for fuel, elevation, temperature, shift behavior and whatever else is subject to tuning itself. After a little normal driving either the truck adapts to me or I adapt to it and I don't notice a problem. Still goes like a Hemi when I ask it to.
 

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Took my 17 Rebel in for check engine light that said misfire on #7 cylinder, and a slap noise on cold startups. They did 4 computer recalls and one was on shifting. They are replacing the camshaft to see if it fixes the knock, but after the recalls done it shifts like butter but seems to have lost some power. Anyone notice this or just in my head? Also seems like there is a slight jolt when you come to a stop now, could be pads but odd timing.
I had the transmission recall done and now my gas mileage is ****. If I drive like an old guy it will come up to about 14.5mpg. Yes I get a jolt when coming to a stop.

does anyone know how to stop the a/c from opening the recirculation door? We bought a K&N cabin filter to help with dust, now about every 5 minutes the truck opens the door!!
 

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on mine it shifted better after trans flash
 
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