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2016 Hellcat Supercharger Bearings

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@taderater my 2016 was a late build sometime in late August.
My blower was replaced in 2019.
It started sounding like a bad Ford steering pump. I could hear it in the car with the windows up.
Do you have an extended warranty?
I know you haven't had it long but did the original owner have one?
Hi Moparjim. Thank you. The blower is the original and yes, I have the extended warranty. It sounds loud but I don't have a mechanics ear to tell if the bearing(s) are in bad shape. Also, I don't trust the local dealer to diagnose it since they didn't even know about draining the oil in the cooler. Ended in an argument. Did you or who replaced yours? I'll call FCA and ask if they can advise on a dealer with this issue and have changed blowers.
Once again, thank you.
 


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you'll find your build date and hour on a tag on the drivers side door, VIN has no relationship to the build date, just the model year
example:
View attachment 40805
top center is the date of manufacture {when completed, not when started], in this case finished in Jan 2015
below the barcode, you'll find an MDH [month, day, hour], in this case Jan 12 1400hrs

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this one began life with an AA, replaced at 17k, if I remember correctly with an AE or AF [don't feel like digging up the paperwork], and that one was replaced at 40-somethingK with an AM. extended warranty turned out to be a wise decision
Thank you. Much appreciated. I learned something today. cheers.
 


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Hi Moparjim. Thank you. The blower is the original and yes, I have the extended warranty. It sounds loud but I don't have a mechanics ear to tell if the bearing(s) are in bad shape. Also, I don't trust the local dealer to diagnose it since they didn't even know about draining the oil in the cooler. Ended in an argument. Did you or who replaced yours? I'll call FCA and ask if they can advise on a dealer with this issue and have changed blowers.
Once again, thank you.
I had mine done at DesSources Chrysler.
A friend of mine is a mechanic there. I spoke to him before hand and he did some homework. Which probably helped with the issue. The advisor came out with a mechanic and my friend also. I started the car and the four of us listened. The new blower was ordered before we got back in.
I would talk to Jimmy as far as service advisors go.
I am bringing mine in on the 14th. I can talk to him about it then if you like.
 


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I had mine done at DesSources Chrysler.
A friend of mine is a mechanic there. I spoke to him before hand and he did some homework. Which probably helped with the issue. The advisor came out with a mechanic and my friend also. I started the car and the four of us listened. The new blower was ordered before we got back in.
I would talk to Jimmy as far as service advisors go.
I am bringing mine in on the 14th. I can talk to him about it then if you like.
WOW. that was fast. You are so helpful. Thank you. It would be great if you would speak to him. How long did it take them to replace the SC?
 


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WOW. that was fast. You are so helpful. Thank you. It would be great if you would speak to him. How long did it take them to replace the SC?
It took a couple of days to get in. Ordered on Thursday, received on Tuesday and installed on Thursday. So it took a week.
I will talk to Jimmy about it when I go in. He is not the advisor that I dealt with. Who is no longer there. Jimmy is aware and I will let him know Johnny is aware of the issue.
This may help you cut through some of the usual bs the advisors follow.
When I brought in my 300 I was told the noise I was hearing was normal. I agreed to pay for diagnosis if he was right. I ended up with a new motor.
 


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It took a couple of days to get in. Ordered on Thursday, received on Tuesday and installed on Thursday. So it took a week.
I will talk to Jimmy about it when I go in. He is not the advisor that I dealt with. Who is no longer there. Jimmy is aware and I will let him know Johnny is aware of the issue.
This may help you cut through some of the usual bs the advisors follow.
When I brought in my 300 I was told the noise I was hearing was normal. I agreed to pay for diagnosis if he was right. I ended up with a new motor.
Many thanks. Cheers.
 


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Many thanks. Cheers.
I will text you after I talk to them. I still have your #
 


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I will text you after I talk to them. I still have your #
Did you have a chance to speak with Jimmy at Des Sources Chrysler?
 


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Did you have a chance to speak with Jimmy at Des Sources Chrysler?
I did mention you would be calling. I left another message with him this morning mentioning it again. Last week he seamed more occupied with my issue at the moment.
He looked to be the only advisor working last week and they were working over time in the shop.
 


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I did mention you would be calling. I left another message with him this morning mentioning it again. Last week he seamed more occupied with my issue at the moment.
He looked to be the only advisor working last week and they were working over time in the shop.
I just spoke with Jimmy and i have an appointment for May 11. thank you.
 


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I just spoke with Jimmy and i have an appointment for May 11. thank you.
Good to hear.
Too bad you aren't going sooner as they were looking for another car to compare mine with for the noise mine makes.
 


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Good to hear.
Too bad you aren't going sooner as they were looking for another car to compare mine with for the noise mine makes.
When is your appointment time. Perhaps I could be there too if they do the diagnostic at the same time.
 


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When is your appointment time. Perhaps I could be there too if they do the diagnostic at the same time.
My car has been there since Wednesday.🤬
 


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I just spoke with Jimmy and i have an appointment for May 11. thank you.
I guess I may see you there. I have an appointment to take care of recalls on my charger on the 11th.
 


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I guess I may see you there. I have an appointment to take care of recalls on my charger on the 11th.
Call me since you have my phone number.
 


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I guess I may see you there. I have an appointment to take care of recalls on my charger on the 11th.
Well my SC is making more noise now. I took it to Des Sources Chrysler last week, thanks to Jimmy, and a tech listened to it. I have an appointment 20 June for replacement. I have a recording on my phone and will compare with the new SC. Cheers.
 


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Well my SC is making more noise now. I took it to Des Sources Chrysler last week, thanks to Jimmy, and a tech listened to it. I have an appointment 20 June for replacement. I have a recording on my phone and will compare with the new SC. Cheers.
I am guessing you meant July 20th.
Glad to hear they fixed you up.
I will maybe see you there if it is the 20th of July. I will for sure be there as I work on the 19th and that is the day my engine is expected. Yes I'm still waiting.😥
 


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Yes, July. Being retired I often forget what month it is. Looking forward to seeing you.
 


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Update. Just had the SC diagnosed and it looks like the aft bearings are in trouble. Price for new SC is $8700.00 CD. Thank goodness for the extended warranty. Diagnoses results sent to Dodge for warranty action.
 


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Update. Just had the SC diagnosed and it looks like the aft bearings are in trouble. Price for new SC is $8700.00 CD. Thank goodness for the extended warranty. Diagnoses results sent to Dodge for warranty action.
Were you there this morning? If so I guess I missed you. I stopped by trying to find a resolution for my engine that keeps getting pushed back. At this rate I might get the car back in time to store it.
 




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