Skip Shift Eliminator!
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Skip Shift Eliminator!
I was checking out the CAGS Eliminator on PFYC and it mentioned that while the 1 to 4 shift no longer would happen, the shift light would still come on in the dash.....
I'm just curious as to why the shift light would still come on if the CAGS system is being bypassed......but supposing that the skip shifter is working correctly and the light is just still coming on, how do i turn off the light. Is there a way to go about it without having to tear apart the dash to get behind it?
Thanx
I'm just curious as to why the shift light would still come on if the CAGS system is being bypassed......but supposing that the skip shifter is working correctly and the light is just still coming on, how do i turn off the light. Is there a way to go about it without having to tear apart the dash to get behind it?
Thanx
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Basically theres a solenoid in the transmission that physically prevents you from shifting the tranny. The skip shift eliminator is basically just a resistor inserted to fool the computer in thinking its working right.
You can probbly disable the light by pulling the bulb behind the DIC.
You can probbly disable the light by pulling the bulb behind the DIC.
Drifting
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From: Southern NH
Originally Posted by eRiCdWoNg
Basically theres a solenoid in the transmission that physically prevents you from shifting the tranny. The skip shift eliminator is basically just a resistor inserted to fool the computer in thinking its working right.
You can probbly disable the light by pulling the bulb behind the DIC.
You can probbly disable the light by pulling the bulb behind the DIC.
The light is indicating that the CAGS algorithm has been engaged and power is being applied to the solenoid, or in this case the bypass resistor. Since the solenoid is disconnected, the tranny doesn't know and doesn't care about the CAGS signal and allows you to shift the way YOU want.
It's not worth tearing the dash apart - the light eventually becomes just a reminder that you beat GM and their stupid CAGS.
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Originally Posted by Patches
I had my CAGS light eliminated with LS1 Edit. The light no longer comes on and the skip shift is a distant memory. 
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Originally Posted by RandyC5
Sweet thanx for the info.......i'll just install the Eliminator and hook up the HP Tuner to delete the light.
Appreciate the posts
Appreciate the posts
Drifting
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From: Southern NH
Originally Posted by JetVette01
does anyone know why GM put in the skipshift? I never really found out why.
With CAGS disabled, that's another story
