CAGS Solenoid Delete?
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CAGS Solenoid Delete?
There might already be a forum thread on this but I wasn't able to find it. I have a 95 and I just got a rebuilt ZF-6 trans for it. Do I need to remove the CAGS solenoid and install it on my new transmission or could I just get a plug for the hole? I dont want the 1-4 shift feature but I am unsure if completely removing the solenoid will make anything else in the transmission not work properly.
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I used one of those CAGS bypass things in my 95. I think I got it from ZIP. You plug it in the harness that would be plugged into the solenoid. It comes with simple instructions. I didn't have or notice anything weird after installing.
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Since you have a '95 you can remove CAGS from your PCM for the low-low price of buying a $70 USB cable. I'd leave the solenoid and wiring and all that intact, and just disable it in software. This both stops the solenoid from working and gets rid of the annoying "ONE TO FOUR" light on the dash (which the silly bypass thing doesn't).
As an added bonus the cable also lets you datalog, which can help if and when something goes wrong with the car, or you intend to try your hand at tuning the car.
Cable: http://aldlcable.com/products/aldlobd2u.asp
If you feel like doing it this way, I'd be more than happy to walk you through the steps. It's really pretty easy to do.
As an added bonus the cable also lets you datalog, which can help if and when something goes wrong with the car, or you intend to try your hand at tuning the car.
Cable: http://aldlcable.com/products/aldlobd2u.asp
If you feel like doing it this way, I'd be more than happy to walk you through the steps. It's really pretty easy to do.
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Since you have a '95 you can remove CAGS from your PCM for the low-low price of buying a $70 USB cable. I'd leave the solenoid and wiring and all that intact, and just disable it in software. This both stops the solenoid from working and gets rid of the annoying "ONE TO FOUR" light on the dash (which the silly bypass thing doesn't).
As an added bonus the cable also lets you datalog, which can help if and when something goes wrong with the car, or you intend to try your hand at tuning the car.
Cable: http://aldlcable.com/products/aldlobd2u.asp
If you feel like doing it this way, I'd be more than happy to walk you through the steps. It's really pretty easy to do.
As an added bonus the cable also lets you datalog, which can help if and when something goes wrong with the car, or you intend to try your hand at tuning the car.
Cable: http://aldlcable.com/products/aldlobd2u.asp
If you feel like doing it this way, I'd be more than happy to walk you through the steps. It's really pretty easy to do.
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In any event, reprogramming the PCM will get rid of the "ONE TO FOUR" light on the dash if it bugs ya.
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I also misunderstood you. Sorry about that.
@Nomake Wan I also was not aware you could program the cags function out.
Next time around 
@Nomake Wan I also was not aware you could program the cags function out.
Next time around
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I also misunderstood you. Sorry about that.
@Nomake Wan I also was not aware you could program the cags function out. Next time around
@Nomake Wan I also was not aware you could program the cags function out.
Next time around 
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Since you have a '95 you can remove CAGS from your PCM for the low-low price of buying a $70 USB cable. I'd leave the solenoid and wiring and all that intact, and just disable it in software. This both stops the solenoid from working and gets rid of the annoying "ONE TO FOUR" light on the dash (which the silly bypass thing doesn't).
As an added bonus the cable also lets you datalog, which can help if and when something goes wrong with the car, or you intend to try your hand at tuning the car.
Cable: http://aldlcable.com/products/aldlobd2u.asp
If you feel like doing it this way, I'd be more than happy to walk you through the steps. It's really pretty easy to do.
As an added bonus the cable also lets you datalog, which can help if and when something goes wrong with the car, or you intend to try your hand at tuning the car.
Cable: http://aldlcable.com/products/aldlobd2u.asp
If you feel like doing it this way, I'd be more than happy to walk you through the steps. It's really pretty easy to do.
New to the forum and Corvette ownership. I just picked up a '95 last week. My heart nearly stopped when shifting from 1st as I noticed it will get "stuck" while trying to go into 2nd. I assumed the worst and thought there may be an issue with the transmission, but this seems hopeful for an easy fix. This happened a handful of times which led me to this thread. If this is solvable through this USB product, I will gladly spend the $70. I just wanted to confirm before purchasing--all I would do is plug that USB into a computer while connected to the car and I will be able to disable the CAGS solenoid from there? I'm fairly knowledgeable with computers but have no experience with car software (or much car hardware for that matter--first time learning of CAGS). Any confirmation or advice is greatly appreciated.
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Hello,
New to the forum and Corvette ownership. I just picked up a '95 last week. My heart nearly stopped when shifting from 1st as I noticed it will get "stuck" while trying to go into 2nd. I assumed the worst and thought there may be an issue with the transmission, but this seems hopeful for an easy fix. This happened a handful of times which led me to this thread. If this is solvable through this USB product, I will gladly spend the $70. I just wanted to confirm before purchasing--all I would do is plug that USB into a computer while connected to the car and I will be able to disable the CAGS solenoid from there? I'm fairly knowledgeable with computers but have no experience with car software (or much car hardware for that matter--first time learning of CAGS). Any confirmation or advice is greatly appreciated.
-Phil
New to the forum and Corvette ownership. I just picked up a '95 last week. My heart nearly stopped when shifting from 1st as I noticed it will get "stuck" while trying to go into 2nd. I assumed the worst and thought there may be an issue with the transmission, but this seems hopeful for an easy fix. This happened a handful of times which led me to this thread. If this is solvable through this USB product, I will gladly spend the $70. I just wanted to confirm before purchasing--all I would do is plug that USB into a computer while connected to the car and I will be able to disable the CAGS solenoid from there? I'm fairly knowledgeable with computers but have no experience with car software (or much car hardware for that matter--first time learning of CAGS). Any confirmation or advice is greatly appreciated.
-Phil
*** If you're unfamiliar with the connectors 10$ might get them shipping included! Search CAGS on eBay seems to populate the correct.
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For a '95 I don't believe you need to spend the 70$. For a '95 you just unplug to defeat it. Some I believe just tape off the electrical connector to keep out the weather. There's of course electrical connectors that could be used to provide a more OE appearance. Probably less than 6$ and local maybe. How annoying is the 'LIGHT'?
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A lift isn't required. Jacking up is. It's on the drivers side of the trans and quite obvious, center of the main transmission housing. I've never looked for a video but I imagine there's a hundred+.
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