1st to 4th Question
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Racer
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1st to 4th Question
I have yet to experience the automatic 1st to 4th that’s part of a stock C6. Could it be the previous owner disabled it? Also, how exactly does that (useless) feature work?
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It's easily disabled with a small module that plugs into the transmission underneath the car. Sounds like the previous owner did that. It's one of the first mods I did when I owned a C6. Or was it on the C5 I owned? Seems like I remember plugging in a blown fuse with a resistor on one of the cars -- the resistor would eliminate a CEL if you just pulled the fuse.
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A solenoid in the gearbox activates a mechanism that blocks the second gear gate. When you attempt to move the gear lever down into second, a little ramp steers guides the lever over to fourth.
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Racer
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CAGS/Skip Shift can be disabled easily, though you should still see the 1->4 indicator lamp under the right circumstances. Once the car is warmed up, accelerate slowly in 1st gear and it should illuminate around 15 MPH.
A solenoid in the gearbox activates a mechanism that blocks the second gear gate. When you attempt to move the gear lever down into second, a little ramp steers guides the lever over to fourth.
A solenoid in the gearbox activates a mechanism that blocks the second gear gate. When you attempt to move the gear lever down into second, a little ramp steers guides the lever over to fourth.
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It only activates within certain rare circamstances so, maybe your driving style doesn't activate it.
But, I would think that 99% of these have been bypassed. Easy to do, with no drawbacks.
But, I would think that 99% of these have been bypassed. Easy to do, with no drawbacks.
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Racer
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As I recall the 1 to 4 skip shift depends on throttle position and speed. If you are always aggressive with the throttle, it won't skip shift.
It's easily disabled with a small module that plugs into the transmission underneath the car. Sounds like the previous owner did that. It's one of the first mods I did when I owned a C6. Or was it on the C5 I owned? Seems like I remember plugging in a blown fuse with a resistor on one of the cars -- the resistor would eliminate a CEL if you just pulled the fuse.
It's easily disabled with a small module that plugs into the transmission underneath the car. Sounds like the previous owner did that. It's one of the first mods I did when I owned a C6. Or was it on the C5 I owned? Seems like I remember plugging in a blown fuse with a resistor on one of the cars -- the resistor would eliminate a CEL if you just pulled the fuse.
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Racer
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From: Plymouth, Ma
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Racer
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Posts: 340
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From: Plymouth, Ma
As I recall the 1 to 4 skip shift depends on throttle position and speed. If you are always aggressive with the throttle, it won't skip shift.
It's easily disabled with a small module that plugs into the transmission underneath the car. Sounds like the previous owner did that. It's one of the first mods I did when I owned a C6. Or was it on the C5 I owned? Seems like I remember plugging in a blown fuse with a resistor on one of the cars -- the resistor would eliminate a CEL if you just pulled the fuse.
It's easily disabled with a small module that plugs into the transmission underneath the car. Sounds like the previous owner did that. It's one of the first mods I did when I owned a C6. Or was it on the C5 I owned? Seems like I remember plugging in a blown fuse with a resistor on one of the cars -- the resistor would eliminate a CEL if you just pulled the fuse.
