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jgray1978 · 12-01-2013, 08:03 PM

I have had this 1-4 shift show up on my display between gauges a few times but am not locked out of shifting into 2nd like I have read others have experienced. Is this normal for a 2012 2SS?

jas81363 · 12-01-2013, 08:10 PM

Did you buy car new or used, if used maybe the previous owner installed a skip shift eliminator.

jgray1978 · 12-01-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jas81363

Did you buy car new or used, if used maybe the previous owner installed a skip shift eliminator.

I bought it used. The previous owner upgraded the exhaust and suspension so it is entirely possible that a skip shift eliminator was installed. Is there a way that I can tell or is it merely a programming change?

13FastBlkSS · 12-01-2013, 09:49 PM

The previous owner probably had the car tuned (due to the exhaust upgrade), thus tuning out the 1-4 shift lock out..

You can look at the tranny (under the car) to see if the eliminator is installed

See this thread..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205520

SSMickey · 12-01-2013, 10:25 PM

If the message shows up but your not locked out, car is probably not tuned. When you tune out skip shift, the message will not show up. Unless a car has long tube headers, a tune is not required for an exhaust change. I can't see someone tuning a car and not tune out skip shift but run a skip shift eliminator harness.

Apex Motorsports · 12-02-2013, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SSMickey

If the message shows up but your not locked out, car is probably not tuned. When you tune out skip shift, the message will not show up. Unless a car has long tube headers, a tune is not required for an exhaust change. I can't see someone tuning a car and not tune out skip shift but run a skip shift eliminator harness.

This. If you get the message on your dash but the lockout doesn't occur, you have a skip shift eliminator.

jgray1978 · 12-03-2013, 10:27 PM

I spoke too soon. Twice today it gave me the 1-4 message and I could not get into second. When I shifted into 4th, 4th started out at 600RPMs. Taking off in 4th at 600RPMs? Really??? Was someone drunk at GM?

Apex Motorsports · 12-04-2013, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jgray1978

I spoke too soon. Twice today it gave me the 1-4 message and I could not get into second. When I shifted into 4th, 4th started out at 600RPMs. Taking off in 4th at 600RPMs? Really??? Was someone drunk at GM?

GM did that to help you avoid the gas guzzler tax. It sucks but a $20 skip shift eliminator fixes it and saves you $2000. Blame Uncle Sam.

jgray1978 · 12-04-2013, 08:09 AM

I read that installing a 2.2K ohm 1/2 watt resistor between the pins on the connector worked as well. Can anyone concur?

jgray1978 · 12-04-2013, 01:01 PM

I'm guessing that the skip shift eliminator is just a resister with plugs to protect the connectors. I might still go that route just to retain a clean appearance.

SSMickey · 12-04-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jgray1978

I'm guessing that the skip shift eliminator is just a resister with plugs to protect the connectors. I might still go that route just to retain a clean appearance.

This is your best route. The Skip Shift Harness is inexpensive, plug and play and everything is already though out for you. If you ask around or keep an eye out in the pay it forward thread, you could probably pick one up for the price of shipping. Lots started with the harness and no longer need it when they get a tune and have them laying around.

2012-2SS · 12-04-2013, 07:03 PM

I have a band new skip shift kit in my garage if you're interested. Send me a PM

Green Machine · 12-04-2013, 07:37 PM

No need for a skip shift eliminator! You can do it for free, that little skinny pedal on the right... hit it harder from now on lol

Sent from the road.

GVA 45TH 2SS · 12-04-2013, 07:52 PM

Hit Chase and Apex up for their eliminator, it works great and is plug and play.

Until you get the SSE just keep the car in first till you hit 20 MPH then shift like normal.
You don't have to mash the gas or drive faster, just shift a little later.
But without the eliminator the 1-4 will still show up when you least expect it.( like driving block to block with traffic lights. )

12-01-2013, 08:03 PM	#1
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	1-4 Shift I have had this 1-4 shift show up on my display between gauges a few times but am not locked out of shifting into 2nd like I have read others have experienced. Is this normal for a 2012 2SS?

12-01-2013, 09:49 PM	#4
13FastBlkSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,048	The previous owner probably had the car tuned (due to the exhaust upgrade), thus tuning out the 1-4 shift lock out.. You can look at the tranny (under the car) to see if the eliminator is installed See this thread.. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205520 __________________ 2013 Black / Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 w/Magnuson TVS2300, ZL1 Fuelpump / ADM FPCM, NPP Exhaust, Cold Air Inductions CAI w/ Scoop, Elite Engineering Catch Can, VMAX Ported TB, OEM 1LE Front Splitter, AAC Ghosted Side Markers, Dropped on BMR Split Drop Springs Build#24869

12-01-2013, 10:25 PM	#5
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	If the message shows up but your not locked out, car is probably not tuned. When you tune out skip shift, the message will not show up. Unless a car has long tube headers, a tune is not required for an exhaust change. I can't see someone tuning a car and not tune out skip shift but run a skip shift eliminator harness. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

12-04-2013, 08:09 AM	#9
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	I read that installing a 2.2K ohm 1/2 watt resistor between the pins on the connector worked as well. Can anyone concur? Last edited by jgray1978; 12-04-2013 at 08:19 AM.

12-04-2013, 07:03 PM	#12
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	I have a band new skip shift kit in my garage if you're interested. Send me a PM __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

12-01-2013, 08:10 PM	#2
jas81363 Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Blue Ray Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 48	Did you buy car new or used, if used maybe the previous owner installed a skip shift eliminator.

12-03-2013, 10:27 PM	#7
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	I spoke too soon. Twice today it gave me the 1-4 message and I could not get into second. When I shifted into 4th, 4th started out at 600RPMs. Taking off in 4th at 600RPMs? Really??? Was someone drunk at GM?

12-04-2013, 01:01 PM	#10
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	I'm guessing that the skip shift eliminator is just a resister with plugs to protect the connectors. I might still go that route just to retain a clean appearance.

12-04-2013, 07:37 PM	#13
Green Machine Always Workin Drives: 2021 Mazda MX-5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,362	No need for a skip shift eliminator! You can do it for free, that little skinny pedal on the right... hit it harder from now on lol Sent from the road. __________________ 2023 Vivid Orange 1SS 1LE 6MT Arrived 8/31 Purchased 9/3 2018 1SS 1LE, HyperBlue Metallic (Sold) 2014 1SS 1LE, Black, Twin Turbo (Sold)

12-04-2013, 07:52 PM	#14
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Hit Chase and Apex up for their eliminator, it works great and is plug and play. Until you get the SSE just keep the car in first till you hit 20 MPH then shift like normal. You don't have to mash the gas or drive faster, just shift a little later. But without the eliminator the 1-4 will still show up when you least expect it.( like driving block to block with traffic lights. )