Unplug CAGS?
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Racer
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Unplug CAGS?
It seems that you could disable the CAGS just by simply unplugging the wires to the switch on the side of the transmission and securing them with a wire-tie. Why is it necessary to spend $30-$60 on the "kit"? What exactly does the kit do?
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You can simply unplug it, but you will have to put up with the "check engine" light constantly lit on the dash resulting from the P0803 code caused by the PCM detecting the inoperative solenoid.
The bypass kit serves 2 functions. It gives the proper resistance value so that the PCM thinks the solenoid is connected and working properly. It also weatherproofs the connector while disconnected.
If you want to bypass CAGS without buying this, you can also pick up a simple 50 cent 1.8k ohm resistor at Radio Shack and plug it into the wiring harness connector and tape it up very well. This will serve to mirror the resistance of the tranny solenoid and fool the PCM as the bypass kit does.
Or, you could also go even cheaper yet, and just learn to not shift before 2000rpm.
The bypass kit serves 2 functions. It gives the proper resistance value so that the PCM thinks the solenoid is connected and working properly. It also weatherproofs the connector while disconnected.
If you want to bypass CAGS without buying this, you can also pick up a simple 50 cent 1.8k ohm resistor at Radio Shack and plug it into the wiring harness connector and tape it up very well. This will serve to mirror the resistance of the tranny solenoid and fool the PCM as the bypass kit does.
Or, you could also go even cheaper yet, and just learn to not shift before 2000rpm.
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Originally Posted by wreakhavoc
It seems that you could disable the CAGS just by simply unplugging the wires to the switch on the side of the transmission and securing them with a wire-tie. Why is it necessary to spend $30-$60 on the "kit"? What exactly does the kit do?
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Racer
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Originally Posted by 90 droptop
The kits are not $30-60, more like $20 if that.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...29&prmenbr=361
http://www.lmperformance.com/3916/43.html
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/skipshifelki.html
The $59 rip-off is here, can't see any difference from the $29:
http://www.lgmotorsports.com/OCLS1_F...ansmission.htm
Y2Kvert4me's Radio Shack idea looks like the best bet to me.
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Racer
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I used about 3" of bicycle inner tubing (thin tire) placed it over the unplugged plug (after inserting the resistor) and then folded it over securing everything with a zip tie. It is a lot neater than electrical tape and doesn't come loose. The I zip tied the flopping pieces to a non moving frame member.
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Originally Posted by wreakhavoc
Why is it necessary to spend $30-$60 on the "kit"?
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Racer
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Any additional info on this method?
Originally Posted by mdhmi
Installing a CAGS bypass kit is not the only way of bypassing CAGS. You can ( and I have ) disabled CAGS via a small update to the PCM. Much cleaner this way..
Cheers,
Mark
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
Installing a CAGS bypass kit is not the only way of bypassing CAGS. You can ( and I have ) disabled CAGS via a small update to the PCM. Much cleaner this way..
Cheers,
Mark
Cheers,
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Originally Posted by JAY KOCH
Nope, you still get the light but it doesn't force you into 4th gear. 
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Originally Posted by WWK888
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