Gibson Performance Exhaust - Customer Service Experience
12-07-2016, 11:23 AM
#22
Mike
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You bet...
Here's copy/paste from the email I got from them.
Ford has this system in place called adaptive driving. Basically the vehicle learns how you drive and adjust performance accordingly to help with fuel economy. This system has to be reset when you install an exhaust. Since the vehicle is now performing better the vehicle doesn’t quite know what to do with that extra power. Below are the some general instructions to reset the pcm on most fords. You may want to consult your service manual to see if there may be different procedures for your specific vehicle. Usually this procedure does work from past experiences and should resolve the issue. If you still have problems please let me know and we can move on to other steps.
PCM Reset Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery
2. Turn on your trucks headlights to drain any reserve power.
3. Allow the vehicle to cool down. (the best results are achieved when the vehicle is coldest. So possibly leaving over night is the best solution)
4 Reconnect the battery, ensure that the AC and any other accessories are off as to not put additional load on to the engine and ensure the front wheel are pointed straight.
5 Turn the key to the on position but do not start the vehicle, wait at least 30 seconds before moving on to the next step.
6 Start the vehicle and allow it to come up to operating temperature. During this time do not pump the breaks, rev the throttle, or move the steering wheel.
7 Once the vehicle is at operating temperature drive the vehicle for 10 to 15 miles (more is perfectly fine) at varying speeds under normal/Light acceleration to allow the vehicle to relearn the shift points.
8 Once this is done and you have gone back home or a place where you can safely stop allow the vehicle to idle for a few more minutes before shutting off the vehicle.
9 You’re done.
quick note - if yours has push button start like mine just hit the start button without hitting the brake to turn it on without starting.
Mike
Here's copy/paste from the email I got from them.
Ford has this system in place called adaptive driving. Basically the vehicle learns how you drive and adjust performance accordingly to help with fuel economy. This system has to be reset when you install an exhaust. Since the vehicle is now performing better the vehicle doesn’t quite know what to do with that extra power. Below are the some general instructions to reset the pcm on most fords. You may want to consult your service manual to see if there may be different procedures for your specific vehicle. Usually this procedure does work from past experiences and should resolve the issue. If you still have problems please let me know and we can move on to other steps.
PCM Reset Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery
2. Turn on your trucks headlights to drain any reserve power.
3. Allow the vehicle to cool down. (the best results are achieved when the vehicle is coldest. So possibly leaving over night is the best solution)
4 Reconnect the battery, ensure that the AC and any other accessories are off as to not put additional load on to the engine and ensure the front wheel are pointed straight.
5 Turn the key to the on position but do not start the vehicle, wait at least 30 seconds before moving on to the next step.
6 Start the vehicle and allow it to come up to operating temperature. During this time do not pump the breaks, rev the throttle, or move the steering wheel.
7 Once the vehicle is at operating temperature drive the vehicle for 10 to 15 miles (more is perfectly fine) at varying speeds under normal/Light acceleration to allow the vehicle to relearn the shift points.
8 Once this is done and you have gone back home or a place where you can safely stop allow the vehicle to idle for a few more minutes before shutting off the vehicle.
9 You’re done.
quick note - if yours has push button start like mine just hit the start button without hitting the brake to turn it on without starting.
Mike
12-07-2016, 11:27 AM
#23
Mike
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I think it's nice they offer both kits. If I lived where it doesn't snow or rain too much I would buy the aluminized kit too. Honestly 5 or 6 years is pretty good for a mild steel exhaust. Anyone remember when cars came with mild steel and there were more exhaust shops than tire shops.
I honestly like this thread. I liked my 2 Gibson kits and always wondered why you don't hear about them very much.
I honestly like this thread. I liked my 2 Gibson kits and always wondered why you don't hear about them very much.
If I was going to keep my truck forever I would for sure have shelled out the extra $100 for the stainless. Cost wasn't the issue for me just need. I'm admittedly one to overkill things but in this instance I just couldn't justify it.
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12-07-2016, 12:55 PM
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Thanks for the steps. I also put in a dual exhaust Gibson on my 2015. I added a resonator because it was still a little loud for my taste but I feel like it isn't shifting right like you said in your post. I will definitely try these steps.
Thanks again.
Rob G
Thanks again.
Rob G
12-07-2016, 01:32 PM
#26
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Glad it all worked out in the end, Mike!
12-07-2016, 03:04 PM
#27
Mike
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Adding the resonator was on my list of possible fixes if redoing the shift points hadn't worked for me.
12-07-2016, 03:04 PM
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