[Z06] Skip Shift Leaking trans oil
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Skip Shift Leaking trans oil
Well I saw that my Skip Shift solenoid is leaking. The leak seems to be coming from the last portion of the assembly (where the metal meets the plastic and then the wire harness).
I read that an o-ring can be replaced. Does anyone know where the o-ring goes (in relation to the assembly), what size it is, and where to get one???
If not, where can I get a new skip shift solenoid for less than the $170 the dealer wants?
Thanks
I read that an o-ring can be replaced. Does anyone know where the o-ring goes (in relation to the assembly), what size it is, and where to get one???
If not, where can I get a new skip shift solenoid for less than the $170 the dealer wants?
Thanks
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That's not a bad idea if I can find the exact same size of something to put in it's place. Any ideas on how to get that?
Also, if I plug it, what happess to the wiring if it's not connected to anything? (It's currently bi-passed already. CAGS installed but not active)
Also, if I plug it, what happess to the wiring if it's not connected to anything? (It's currently bi-passed already. CAGS installed but not active)
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That's not a bad idea if I can find the exact same size of something to put in it's place. Any ideas on how to get that?
Also, if I plug it, what happess to the wiring if it's not connected to anything? (It's currently bi-passed already. CAGS installed but not active)
Also, if I plug it, what happess to the wiring if it's not connected to anything? (It's currently bi-passed already. CAGS installed but not active)
If so, I would just go to a plumbing supply house that sell brass pipe fittings and match the size to the solenoid.
Most people have a CAGS bypass kit installed to make the computer see the same resistance as the solenoid.
http://www.thunderracing.com/shop-by..._113.html#P306
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Apr 9, 2012 at 11:30 PM.
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Yes it's already bypassed. I'm gonna squeeze my happy *** under the car...again, and check it ONE MORE TIME to be sure before I do that.
Again, what am I gonna do with the wires resistor when I take it out? Just unplug it and tie the wires up somewhere?
Thanks
Again, what am I gonna do with the wires resistor when I take it out? Just unplug it and tie the wires up somewhere?
Thanks
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I installed one of the bypass resistors like at this website and just wire tied it to the bracket next to the solenoid.
http://www.thunderracing.com/shop-by..._113.html#P306
Pictures
http://content.mamotorworks.com/pdf/603703.pdf
http://www.thunderracing.com/shop-by..._113.html#P306
Pictures
http://content.mamotorworks.com/pdf/603703.pdf
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Apr 9, 2012 at 11:40 PM.
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If you already have the bypass installed, then there should not be any wires going to the solenoid.
When you bypass the solenoid, you disconnect the wiring harness connector, and connect it to the solenoid simulator resistor.
The kits also have a cap to put on the solenoid just so dirt and water do not get into the connection, but there are no wires going to it..
Have you bypassed the solenoid by reprogramming, or some other method than disconnecting the solenoid and connecting a resistor to the harness?
When you bypass the solenoid, you disconnect the wiring harness connector, and connect it to the solenoid simulator resistor.
The kits also have a cap to put on the solenoid just so dirt and water do not get into the connection, but there are no wires going to it..
Have you bypassed the solenoid by reprogramming, or some other method than disconnecting the solenoid and connecting a resistor to the harness?
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Apr 10, 2012 at 11:29 AM.
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Well if I recall, I saw wires still connected but my CAGS never comes on. Bare in mind the car is built (by former owner) and I assume their is a bypass somehow. But ok, I think I have a good idea of what to do now.
Thanks!
Thanks!
