2013 cags?
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Burning Brakes
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From: KNZY
2013 cags?
new to the C6....
I'm looking for a CAGS solution that turns off the light
and disables the 1-4 forced selection.
my understanding is that the pigtail solution doesn't work for 2013?
does any of the fuse solutions solve the light illumination?
I'm looking for a CAGS solution that turns off the light
and disables the 1-4 forced selection.
my understanding is that the pigtail solution doesn't work for 2013?
does any of the fuse solutions solve the light illumination?
Racer
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From: Willis TX
I tried the eliminator plug for my '13 first as that worked for my '99 & '07 w/o problems. When the eliminator plug failed with two different versions I tried the blown fuse with 2.2K resistor. Works. Done. Next mod.
For what it's worth, the resistor fix is much easier - no lifting the backend and crawling underneath, just make sure you are pulling the correct fuse as I was told it was fuse #10 on my 427 vert - wrong. Look up the fuse for the transmission on the fuse cover.
For what it's worth, the resistor fix is much easier - no lifting the backend and crawling underneath, just make sure you are pulling the correct fuse as I was told it was fuse #10 on my 427 vert - wrong. Look up the fuse for the transmission on the fuse cover.
Race Director
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Just give it more throttle and you wont have any problems. After getting use to the car, I almost never notice the cags kicking in.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
The only way to remove the 1X4 shift light is through a tune and you don't want to jeopardize your warranty by using an aftermarket tune. The two most popular methods of disabling the CAGS is the 2.2K resistor to replace the solenoid in the circuit or the blown 'smart' fuse. Both work but you still have the dash light(which is no big deal, to me)
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06-'08-'10-'11-'12-'13 '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
I tried the eliminator plug for my '13 first as that worked for my '99 & '07 w/o problems. When the eliminator plug failed with two different versions I tried the blown fuse with 2.2K resistor. Works. Done. Next mod.
For what it's worth, the resistor fix is much easier - no lifting the backend and crawling underneath, just make sure you are pulling the correct fuse as I was told it was fuse #10 on my 427 vert - wrong. Look up the fuse for the transmission on the fuse cover.
For what it's worth, the resistor fix is much easier - no lifting the backend and crawling underneath, just make sure you are pulling the correct fuse as I was told it was fuse #10 on my 427 vert - wrong. Look up the fuse for the transmission on the fuse cover.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
I tried the eliminator plug for my '13 first as that worked for my '99 & '07 w/o problems. When the eliminator plug failed with two different versions I tried the blown fuse with 2.2K resistor. Works. Done. Next mod.
For what it's worth, the resistor fix is much easier - no lifting the backend and crawling underneath, just make sure you are pulling the correct fuse as I was told it was fuse #10 on my 427 vert - wrong. Look up the fuse for the transmission on the fuse cover.
For what it's worth, the resistor fix is much easier - no lifting the backend and crawling underneath, just make sure you are pulling the correct fuse as I was told it was fuse #10 on my 427 vert - wrong. Look up the fuse for the transmission on the fuse cover.
Last edited by JoesC5; Aug 10, 2012 at 10:19 AM.
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From: Stuart, Fl
JoesC5,
Could you please expand on the "smart" blown fuse method. Just insert a blown fuse on the #10 slot, or is there more to it?
Thanks,
John
BTW, I plan to stay 91ZR1, but I should be 13' 427. Love my new Vert!
Could you please expand on the "smart" blown fuse method. Just insert a blown fuse on the #10 slot, or is there more to it?
Thanks,
John
BTW, I plan to stay 91ZR1, but I should be 13' 427. Love my new Vert!
Last edited by 91ZR1; Aug 10, 2012 at 02:05 PM. Reason: Added comment
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
One-to-Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)
This light will come on when:
• The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C),
• the vehicle is going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
• the vehicle 21 percent throttle or less.
(Manual Transmission)
This light will come on when:
• The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C),
• the vehicle is going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
• the vehicle 21 percent throttle or less.
Instructor
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From: Stuart, Fl
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW TX
I would like to know more about the "blown" fuse method as well. I am taking delivery of my '13 Grand Sport this weekend. I have a brand new CAGS eliminator waiting to install as that is what I used on my '07 coupe but if it doesn't work on the '13 then I will need to do the "blown" fuse method. CAGS is annoying as all hell to me.
Racer
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From: Willis TX
The blown fuse method:
I went the cheap way - used one of the spares in the engine compartment. Took a dremel tool and drilled out the center part where the loop is. Took a small 2.2K surface mount resister and soldered it across the two leads of the fuse inside the drilled out cavity.
The other method is to get one of the smart fuses (with the LED) and connect it across the POS & NEG legs of the batter. Dead short = blown fuse.
Install mod'ed fuse in the place for the manual transmission. Your done, no more 1-4 shifting.
I went the cheap way - used one of the spares in the engine compartment. Took a dremel tool and drilled out the center part where the loop is. Took a small 2.2K surface mount resister and soldered it across the two leads of the fuse inside the drilled out cavity.
The other method is to get one of the smart fuses (with the LED) and connect it across the POS & NEG legs of the batter. Dead short = blown fuse.
Install mod'ed fuse in the place for the manual transmission. Your done, no more 1-4 shifting.
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW TX
The blown fuse method:
I went the cheap way - used one of the spares in the engine compartment. Took a dremel tool and drilled out the center part where the loop is. Took a small 2.2K surface mount resister and soldered it across the two leads of the fuse inside the drilled out cavity.
The other method is to get one of the smart fuses (with the LED) and connect it across the POS & NEG legs of the batter. Dead short = blown fuse.
Install mod'ed fuse in the place for the manual transmission. Your done, no more 1-4 shifting.
I went the cheap way - used one of the spares in the engine compartment. Took a dremel tool and drilled out the center part where the loop is. Took a small 2.2K surface mount resister and soldered it across the two leads of the fuse inside the drilled out cavity.
The other method is to get one of the smart fuses (with the LED) and connect it across the POS & NEG legs of the batter. Dead short = blown fuse.
Install mod'ed fuse in the place for the manual transmission. Your done, no more 1-4 shifting.
Instructor
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From: Stuart, Fl
Skip Shift
"The other method is to get one of the smart fuses (with the LED) and connect it across the POS & NEG legs of the batter. Dead short = blown fuse."
OK! ...I'm an electrical idiot. Where do I get this, and what is the "batter"
Thanks!
John
OK! ...I'm an electrical idiot. Where do I get this, and what is the "batter"
Thanks!
John
Le Mans Master
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From: AZ
St. Jude Donor '06-'08-'10-'11-'12-'13 '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
Get the smart fuse at most any auto parts stores. The "batter" is shorthand for battery. Just make sure you get a SMART fuse. The packaging will indicate that the fuse will glow (that's the led in the fuse) when it is blown. Of course it has to be in the fuse box and powered for it to glow. Good luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: One of the Edema Ruh
What's CAGS? Can't afford gas syndrome? JK I know what it stands for.
Push that gas peddle a little more and don't worry about it. Mine has the cags eliminator but even if it didn't I'd never need it
Push that gas peddle a little more and don't worry about it. Mine has the cags eliminator but even if it didn't I'd never need it
