As always... Thanks in advance!
"One to Four" ?????
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
i would recommend defeating CAGS. its one of the easiest and best mods for a stock vette. its utterly annoying in everyday, in-town driving. $14 and about 20 mins. of your time should do it 
here's one source for a CAGS plug (for the clean, non-Sanford & Son approach): http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.721
here's one source for a CAGS plug (for the clean, non-Sanford & Son approach): http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.721
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,156
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From: Pittsburgh Pirates PA
i hate it too.... it can be annoying. i just don't have the time, tools, or ability to remove it from happening. i just i'll just get used to it. passengers in my car think i don't know how to shift!!!
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: St. Louis, Mo......... 1993 Torch Red w/White Interior...2006-07 Bloomington Gold 2005-ZR1/C4 Gathering, 2001-2012 Funfest
If you are trying to shift before from 1st to 2nd before 1200 rpms and between speed of 12-19 mph the CAGS locks out 2nd and 3rd gear. If you don't unplug this at the transmittion, you could either hold the clutch in for about 2 seconds and you can actually go to second gear. Or, rev 1st gear alittle more before shifting. It is definitely a very annoying feature.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2004
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From: Stamping Ground KY
Originally Posted by lpguthrie
Thanks Brad... I just ordered one of those parts, looks like an easy mod!
I only say this because people ususally post "Why the hell is my car locking me out of 2nd gear!???"
CAGS forces you into 4th gear from 1st when your speed and throttle position (and engine temperature) are below certain preset specifications (if you accelerate slowly the light turns on, if you gun it, it doesn't).
If you're not sure if CAGS is disabled, accelerate slowly from a stop in 1st gear, at about 15 mph shift into 2nd, if you can't get the car into 2nd, CAGS is alive and well (try this trick a few times, sometimes the ZF6 can get stuck on a tooth). If you can you should cancel your order (CAGS can be bypassed in the chip or physically via a plug on the bottom of the transmission).
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Belton Tx
I'm not really sure what the part does other than maybe keep the connection clean and free of grit??? but it was only $20 with shipping and appears to be an easy install with the only problem as always... getting under the car! Thanks again everybody for all the info!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Portland OR
Since you already sent in your money to the poor catalog folks... I'm hesitant to give you this little freebie.
And btw, it's not WOT that deactivates the CAGS, it's more like 1500 rpm.
Of course all of this applies to 95 and older Vettes, newer ones do require a resister in the plug to fool the OBD II.
And btw, it's not WOT that deactivates the CAGS, it's more like 1500 rpm.
Of course all of this applies to 95 and older Vettes, newer ones do require a resister in the plug to fool the OBD II.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 44
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From: Orland Park area IL
Originally Posted by JCD
If the 1-4 shift light is coming on and you're shifting into 2nd or 3rd anyway, CAGS has already been disabled on your car. It is a very common mod.
