"1-4 Shift" - WHAT? WHY? HOW?

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Mar 21, 2005 | 03:43 PM

#21

blacksedan87

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DJD Z06

That seems like a pretty low RPM to shift into 4th. I'm a new owner of a 2003 Z06. There doesn't seem to be a lot of torque in 4th after the forced shift. It doesn't stall, but I can definitely hear the rattle of the drive shaft/transmission. OK, so it saves gas (theoretically), but does it harm the engine transmission? (I know, another newbie question). Thanks for your patience - I've learned a lot from the board already.

I understand your concerns, but really - the car came from the factory with CAGS, and I'd like to think that they wouldn't force you to do something that is detrimental. Especially since if it was - GM would have to repair the car under warranty. The LS1/LS6 is one tough mother!

Mar 21, 2005 | 04:01 PM

#22

Trocness

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Install the CAGS and forget about it.

Mar 21, 2005 | 04:03 PM

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dbirdhouse1

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GAS GUZZLING,GAS GUZZLING,GAS GUZZLING

Mar 21, 2005 | 04:10 PM

#24

FixedRoof

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One of 2 things.. install the bypass and live with the light. It will still light up but not do anything anymore.

OR

Tune it out like I did.... You can have it tuned out of the PCM on any year C5. This way the light doesn't light up anymore.

I installed thr CAGS eliminator first, then tuned it out later on...

Steve

Mar 21, 2005 | 04:12 PM

#25

Corvette Tommy

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Just shift second when the light goes out.

Mar 21, 2005 | 04:13 PM

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Tigger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oneldybug

OK, I'm SO frustrated!

I get this small goofy light that flashes for a nano-second and I'm supposed to shift from 1st to 4th (w/o stalling the car) or I will mess up my transmission??!?!

And there appears to be no rhyme or reason to WHEN this light will appear. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. And, no bells or beeps to warn me, in case I miss the sudden flash. Now, how, exactly, am I supposed to manage this??? I'm guessing that I must be missing something? PLEASE HELP!!!

I think you all missed it folks!! He doesn't say that he is forced to shift to 4th gear......he is concerned with what the light is telling him to do. I think he already has a CAGS eliminator.

Ignore the light!!

Mar 21, 2005 | 04:23 PM

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Shylor

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The owners manual and video are great sources of information about the Corvette. Something I have always done is learn about the car (from the Internet), I intend on purchasing ahead of time. Then I am not surprised and know more about the car than the salesperson/seller.

Mar 21, 2005 | 05:03 PM

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blacksedan87

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Seems the original poster of this question has disappeared from C5Gen and posted this same question over in C6 Gen 25 minutes later....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1043958

Don't ya just love answering a question and the person bails never to return? Sorry for the rant.......

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Mar 21, 2005 | 05:33 PM

#29

lvvette777

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksedan87

Lame!!!!

The fact is it isn't that big of a deal, just hold first a little longer and you will never get the cags.

Mar 22, 2005 | 11:12 AM

#30

Lusky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigger

I think you all missed it folks!! He doesn't say that he is forced to shift to 4th gear......he is concerned with what the light is telling him to do. I think he already has a CAGS eliminator.

Ignore the light!!

Mar 22, 2005 | 11:23 AM

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ericdwong

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It is a pain in the *** definately. Do what I did, use a resister (I forgot the value) and it is less then $1. Mines been like this for over 2 years and 35K miles. The previous owner did not modify the car whatsoever, didnt even put in a CAGS delete

Mar 22, 2005 | 11:33 AM

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Put in 4.10s, the little light will go away.

Or you can just buy the eliminator I'm sure everyone has already talked about. Takes about 5 secs. to put in once you have the back of the car jacked up.