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Apr 19, 2002 | 10:04 AM

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CAGS question?

When I bought my car, the cags seemed to force me into 4th gear as it should. For about the last month or so, even when the 1 to 4 light comes on, it will still let me go into 2nd gear. I also have noticed that after driving for a while, getting into second gear requires more effort than normal. Do you think these are related. I wasn't going to get the CAGS eliminator because it would always let me into 2nd gear anyway. I just figure the CAGS solonoid was not working. But now I think it may be intermittently causing problems. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance. Anyone going to Spring Carlisle this weekend?
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Apr 19, 2002 | 12:41 PM

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TTT :)

Apr 19, 2002 | 12:48 PM

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Re: CAGS question? (HTRK-1)

Sounds like a problem with the CAGS solenoid or related. Why not just disconnect the CAGS wire at the trans and see what happens.

Apr 19, 2002 | 04:10 PM

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Re: CAGS question? (HTRK-1)

I'm no expert on the tranny but the CAGS disconnect is like a two minute project... and free! You'll know soon enough if that is you problem.

Apr 19, 2002 | 06:17 PM

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Re: CAGS question? (Grumpy Fred)

CAGS bothered me and my tranny was acting crappy. I sometimes couldnt get it into or out of first (even when light was off). Unplugged it and everything cleared up. Worked better than when i bought it. Can't hurt. By the way i just left the connector hanging.

Apr 19, 2002 | 06:43 PM

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Re: CAGS question? (HTRK-1)

Disconnect it..you'll be much happier!! :yesnod:

Apr 19, 2002 | 08:40 PM

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Re: CAGS question? (Paul T)

Thanks guys. I'm going to disconnect the thing. I bought a 6 speed so I could decide what gear I wanted. I was hoping you would say it was probably the CAGS and not a syncro or something. :cheers: