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wlvrine · 11-16-2009, 06:43 PM

I bought a skip shift eliminator, and the instruction say that i have remove the neg battery cable, is it necessary??
Why?

zebra · 11-16-2009, 06:53 PM

so it ain't like the world's gonna asplode if you don't, but it's always a good idea when working on any of the electrical components in your car so as to not accidentally arc any hot leads or short sensors or some random 1:1000 chance problem

CWI · 11-16-2009, 07:07 PM

I didn't disconnect anything. Wonder if that's why it don't work 10% of the time. I accelerate aggressively 90% of the time anyway. so it doesn't matter much.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 11-16-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

I didn't disconnect anything. Wonder if that's why it don't work 10% of the time. I accelerate aggressively 90% of the time anyway. so it doesn't matter much.

Don't you have to disconnect something to plug the skip shift eliminator in??? Maybe thats why it doesn't work... no good in the glove box...

Just asking

I like your life quote by the way...

wlvrine · 11-16-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

so it ain't like the world's gonna asplode if you don't, but it's always a good idea when working on any of the electrical components in your car so as to not accidentally arc any hot leads or short sensors or some random 1:1000 chance problem

I can understand that, just wondering there was something else.
Thanks for the info, everyone.

GNVenom · 11-16-2009, 07:26 PM

You don't need to disconnect the power. The connector for the skip shift solenoid is not live with the ignition off.

Keep the battery connected but BE SURE the car isn't running when you pull the connector. Now that should be in the instructions instead of the "disconnect the negative battery cable" line.

IROCanSS · 11-16-2009, 07:56 PM

ummm its not a good idea to lay under a running car anyhow... maybe that goes without saying so thats why its not in the instructions.

I didnt disconnect anything.

Blue Demon · 11-16-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

I didn't disconnect anything. Wonder if that's why it don't work 10% of the time. I accelerate aggressively 90% of the time anyway. so it doesn't matter much.

If yours doesn't work 100% of the time you definitely did something wrong.

GNVenom · 11-16-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

ummm its not a good idea to lay under a running car anyhow... maybe that goes without saying so thats why its not in the instructions.

Well, it goes without saying for you and me, but there are people out there that NEED to be told...just ask any product liability expert. It is mind-boggling when you see what is legally necessary in a simple set of instructions for the most mundane product.

CWI · 11-16-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Don't you have to disconnect something to plug the skip shift eliminator in??? Maybe thats why it doesn't work... no good in the glove box...
Just asking

I like your life quote by the way...

Damn, didn't think about that. Is it supposed to go under the car?

Alfieboy · 11-16-2009, 10:36 PM

I didnt disconnect battery on mine..works perfectly....................

detroitboy · 11-16-2009, 10:59 PM

One simple word...."lawyers"...

Alfieboy · 11-17-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by detroitboy

One simple word...."lawyers"...

for ?

THUMPER20X · 11-17-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIweldace

I didn't disconnect anything. Wonder if that's why it don't work 10% of the time. I accelerate aggressively 90% of the time anyway. so it doesn't matter much.

Plugged into the reverse lockout? Instead?

CWI · 11-17-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by THUMPER20X

Plugged into the reverse lockout? Instead?

Nope. It works most of the time

GNVenom · 11-17-2009, 10:06 AM

If the skip shift eliminator is functioning, it will work ALL of the time. You will never be able to miss 2nd. gear. Get the car to 18 MPH and try to shift. If it skips to fourth, it's not working.

You might have a defective part.

Michael_Js · 11-17-2009, 10:09 AM

My 1st one had worked, then didn't, then threw a code. Seems there was a pin bent on it. I removed it & ordered another one. Now works great! I didn't remove any battery cables as it's not necessary. Maybe yours is faulty also and you should return it for another. If you're able to go into reverse, it's in the right place

11-16-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
wlvrine Drives: 2013 HW Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 298 View My Garage	skip shift eliminator I bought a skip shift eliminator, and the instruction say that i have remove the neg battery cable, is it necessary?? Why?

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zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 11,321 View My Garage	so it ain't like the world's gonna asplode if you don't, but it's always a good idea when working on any of the electrical components in your car so as to not accidentally arc any hot leads or short sensors or some random 1:1000 chance problem __________________

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CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nationwide Posts: 3,576 View My Garage	I didn't disconnect anything. Wonder if that's why it don't work 10% of the time. I accelerate aggressively 90% of the time anyway. so it doesn't matter much. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

11-16-2009, 07:26 PM	#6
GNVenom Turbos. Turbos. Turbos. Drives: 2010 SS Yellow/Black Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 177	You don't need to disconnect the power. The connector for the skip shift solenoid is not live with the ignition off. Keep the battery connected but BE SURE the car isn't running when you pull the connector. Now that should be in the instructions instead of the "disconnect the negative battery cable" line. __________________ John Spina Caspers Electronics Inc. 1965 AC Cobra Replica FFR Spyder GT 2010 2SS/RS Yellow/Black > http://www.bummlbe.com

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detroitboy Pinholic Drives: 11 Silverado, 08 Shelby GT500 Conv. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Macomb, Mi Posts: 698	One simple word...."lawyers"... __________________ Almost had a 2SS/RS, IOM, orange accent interior, 6 speed manual, sunroof & polished wheels ordered 01/19/07 3000 - 2/27/09 3400 - 3/27/09 3800 - 4/17/09 (built and lost in the vortex) ship date ??????? (I gave up and got a GT500) 5/11/09 - order cancelled 5/27/09 - vehicle arrived at dealership for whoever bought it after me

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IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,521 View My Garage	ummm its not a good idea to lay under a running car anyhow... maybe that goes without saying so thats why its not in the instructions. I didnt disconnect anything.

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Alfieboy Madman Drives: Black 2010 2SS 6sp man w/IOM stripe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	I didnt disconnect battery on mine..works perfectly....................

11-17-2009, 10:06 AM	#16
GNVenom Turbos. Turbos. Turbos. Drives: 2010 SS Yellow/Black Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 177	If the skip shift eliminator is functioning, it will work ALL of the time. You will never be able to miss 2nd. gear. Get the car to 18 MPH and try to shift. If it skips to fourth, it's not working. You might have a defective part. __________________ John Spina Caspers Electronics Inc. 1965 AC Cobra Replica FFR Spyder GT 2010 2SS/RS Yellow/Black > http://www.bummlbe.com

11-17-2009, 10:09 AM	#17
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,329 View My Garage	My 1st one had worked, then didn't, then threw a code. Seems there was a pin bent on it. I removed it & ordered another one. Now works great! I didn't remove any battery cables as it's not necessary. Maybe yours is faulty also and you should return it for another. If you're able to go into reverse, it's in the right place Attached Images __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; Subthump; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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