CAGS bypass failure
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From: Cheshire CT
CAGS bypass failure
Found the reason for the CAGS bypass failure in my 99 coupe. The resistor was fried. Purchased from Mid America. Does anyone know the actual Ohm value of the resistor so I can replace it? Mine was burned enough to render the color bands unreadable.
[Modified by splinters, 8:21 PM 8/12/2003]
[Modified by splinters, 8:21 PM 8/12/2003]
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From: Austin Tx
Re: CAGS bypass failure (splinters)
Nevermind, that's what happens when you are busy at work and try to respond to a post. :crazy: When I saw "bypass" I thought you were referring to the "column lock bypass".
[Modified by minivette, 5:39 PM 8/12/2003]
[Modified by minivette, 5:39 PM 8/12/2003]
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From: Hot Springs AR
Re: CAGS bypass failure (splinters)
Really surprised it got that hot, I wonder, did you have the cable zip tied up out of the way, or could it have gotten close enough to the exhaust to overheat?
Or was the resistor too small size wise?
Have a good one,
Mike
Or was the resistor too small size wise?
Have a good one,
Mike
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From: Hot Springs AR
Re: CAGS bypass failure (splinters)
Hmm. With the resistor totally encapsulated, no way to radiate heat except through the wiring. Hadn't thought of that one before.
Thanks for the update, and have a good one,
Mike
Thanks for the update, and have a good one,
Mike
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From: Ex-SF Bay Area; now happily Denver area
Re: CAGS bypass failure (VetteDrmr)
You need a 2.2 ohm and can get a package of five from Radio Shack for less than $2. That's what I did and it's been working great for three years.
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