DIY: How-To Disable Skip Shift - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TheMadHatter99 · 05-13-2009, 03:12 PM

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

theshadow1234 · 05-13-2009, 03:14 PM

Will this VOID the warranty?

Nezacant · 05-13-2009, 03:20 PM

Warranty void?

Edit: Wow I'm Slow.

camaro5 · 05-13-2009, 03:21 PM

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/

BlackRaptor · 05-13-2009, 03:27 PM

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.

Phenix · 05-13-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRaptor

If you want this level of control why not just go manual

It IS the manual that has CAGS

trudawg660 · 05-13-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRaptor

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.

The skip shift is with a Manual.

BlackRaptor · 05-13-2009, 03:33 PM

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?

Camar0wn3d · 05-13-2009, 03:37 PM

Anyone know if a 4th gen Skip-shift (CAGS) eliminator will work in a 5th gen? the connectors look very similar

LabRat · 05-13-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRaptor

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?

That's the point!

It MAKES you skip gears!

GOOGLE SKIP SHIFT

LabRat

Danno · 05-13-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRaptor

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?

Shamelessly copy/pasted from www.bfranker.badz28.com/96ss/skipshift.htm

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.

rolnslo · 05-13-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRaptor

...So the manual won't let you skip gears if you want to?

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.

Camaro509 · 05-13-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRaptor

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?

No, the manual 6-speed transmission, in low RPM situations prevents you from shifting from 1st to 2d or 3rd gear, instead forces you to go from 1st to 4th gear.

If you drive with gusto, it allows you to take advantage of all the gears.

rolnslo · 05-13-2009, 03:40 PM

Ha ha...Did you get the answer BlackRaptor? (in triplicate+1).

05-13-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
TheMadHatter99 Kept the Faith Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 721 View My Garage	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 __________________

05-13-2009, 03:14 PM	#2
theshadow1234 Drives: Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 215	Will this VOID the warranty? __________________ 09 Shelby GT500 (Stock)

05-13-2009, 03:20 PM	#3
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05-13-2009, 03:21 PM	#4
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	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/ __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

05-13-2009, 03:27 PM	#5
BlackRaptor Drives: 08 GMC Sierra, 07 G6 GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 60	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. __________________

05-13-2009, 03:33 PM	#8
BlackRaptor Drives: 08 GMC Sierra, 07 G6 GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 60	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? __________________

05-13-2009, 03:37 PM	#9
Camar0wn3d formerly "wh0rsep0wer" Drives: 2016 1SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 489	Anyone know if a 4th gen Skip-shift (CAGS) eliminator will work in a 5th gen? the connectors look very similar __________________ 2010 1SS/RS - CGM/Gray Interior - M6 (SOLD) Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Solo Mach-X, Vararam. 2012 2LS - Black A6 (SOLD) 2016 1SS Summit White A8

05-13-2009, 03:40 PM	#14
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	Ha ha...Did you get the answer BlackRaptor? (in triplicate+1). __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

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