05-13-2009, 03:12 PM | #1 |
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DIY: How-To Disable Skip Shift
The guys at CadillacFAQ hacked together a replacement quick-disconnect plug which replaces a part of the same with one loaded up with a resistor as jumper to fake the system into thinking the servo is still in the circuit. All it takes is a replacement plug bought from the local parts store (here a "Conduct Tite" male end connector part number 85307 - $2.99) the pins to load into that connector ( "Conduct Tite" inserts, part number 85317 - $2.99), a 2.2K ohm 0.5 watt resistor from Radio Shack which costs about $1, some solder, electrical tape and time. The hacksters here soldered both ends of the resistor into the pin inserts after crimping them on, then bent the resistor for insertion into the plug housing.
Here they just leave it bare and insert it into the connector leading to the transmission, leaving the servo unpowered, then they tape it all together with duct tape and call it good. We'd probably get a vacuum cap and stick it over the end, then seal it further with heat shrink wrap, but that's just us. In any case, for seven bucks you no longer have the annoyance of your transmission wrestling some amount of control from you. Now perhaps Krewson will grant the Pontiac G8 GXP that final star in the transmission department. [CadillacFAQ] http://jalopnik.com/5252686/how-to-d...or-seven-bucks
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Will this VOID the warranty?
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Warranty void?
Edit: Wow I'm Slow.
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If you're going to the dealer for tranny service, remove this first, and restore to stock, as they can void the waranty if the dealer or manufacturer wants a way out.
CAGS Skip Shift Eliminator - $15.99 http://www.pfyc.com/p/VT6001/
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If you want this level of control why not just go manual
*edit* this isn't me trying to step on anyones feet just a question.
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oh i thought this was something for the auto tranny tap shift to let you have better control over shifts.
So the manual won't let you skip gears if you want to?
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05-13-2009, 03:37 PM | #9 |
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Anyone know if a 4th gen Skip-shift (CAGS) eliminator will work in a 5th gen? the connectors look very similar
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CAGS stands for Computer Assisted Gear Selection and is on 1994 and on cars with 6 speed transmissions. It's purpose is to improve gas mileage and avoid the "gas-guzzler" new car tax. CAGS comes into play under the following conditions: * you're in 1st gear (of course) * you're at 35% throttle or less * you're between 15 and 21 mph * engine coolant temperature is greater than 171 F (77 C) This will energize the skip-shift solenoid and force a 1st to 4th shift. What happens is you'll be moving happily along when suddenly the "Skip Shift" light goes on in the dash. At this point you will be locked out of 2nd and 3rd. You simply cannot shift into them.
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05-13-2009, 03:39 PM | #12 |
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Sure, you can skip gears with the manual if you want. The skip-shift "feature" (ahem) forces you to go from 1st to 4th in low-throttle conditions to help fuel economy. Give it more gas and you can go from 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 without interference.
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If you drive with gusto, it allows you to take advantage of all the gears.
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05-13-2009, 03:40 PM | #14 |
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Ha ha...Did you get the answer BlackRaptor? (in triplicate+1).
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