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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 07:59 AM
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How do I get rid of that annoying forced first to fourth shift on my '94 six speed? Please Help!
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 08:03 AM
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Rev higher.

There are bypass kits at any of the parts websites too.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by MrHappy
How do I get rid of that annoying forced first to fourth shift on my '94 six speed? Please Help!
unplug it
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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I've heard that you can simply unplug it, but where? I assume a plug somewhere on the trans?
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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The 1 to 4 shift was designed to increase fuel economy. It prevents you from shifting into 2nd or 3rd gear at low speeds. You can unplug the connector at the trans, or just nail the gas.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Unplug it at the trans. it is the middle wire on the drivers side.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Get one of these:

CAGS eliminator
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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drive through it, it cuts off over 2x mph, just accel to redline and powershift into 2nd, it's mandatory anyway (this coming from the guy with no 2nd gear synchronizer).
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Third option: Pull the fuse. It's #26, IIRC.



NOTE: The BEST option is the CAGS eliminator. It's quick, simple, cheap, clean, neat, and doesn't throw a code or affect anything else.

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