1-4 Manual Shift Lock Out
 

This 1-4 First to Fourth Lock Out is kind of a pain. Does any one know how to shut this function off?

My solution: more right foot.

Other than that do a search for CAGS

When you do search, look at the fuse (blown) method. Simple, cheap, and works like a charm!

Option 1 works for me :D. Hit it maybe once a month in heavy traffic.

You can buy some hardware to by pass it (search on "CAGS eliminator") or you can put more foot into the throttle.

If you ever have your car tuned, you can have the tuner turn it off. Other than that, just drive around it.

skip shift
 

Get a CAGS eliminator from Mid America Corvette.. Easy installation (on a hoist) and works perfectly.

CAGS, pulling the fuse, or a tune. With a tune, like HP Tuners, you can turn it off and forget it. Oh and the right foot method works too. You just have to use it all the time. :lol:

As others have said search on "CAGS eliminator" or "smart fuse"

I did the 1/4 watt 220 ohm resistor at the trans connector.

I can't remember the last time the 1-4 skip shift kicked in on me. It never is a problem. Don't you just want to wind out first gear and bypass skip shift?, especially if you have NPP.

Yep!

At the top of the thread list is the "C6 FAQ's". There are several threads discussing how to bypass the CAGS (Computer Assisted Gear Selection) or "skip shift":

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tions-new.html

If you are handy with the soldering iron, you can do it for about 3 bucks. A blown fuse, a resistor, and some heat shrink tube.

I got my CAGS eliminator from here:

http://www.pfyc.com/pc/VT6001/CMOTHE...?a_aid=froogle

Installs in 5 minutes. Works great, no error codes, and worth every penny. The dash will still light up "1-4" when the conditions are right for it, but it goes right into 2nd gear.

Not Always Trouble-Free
 

I got the CAGS Eliminator blown smare-fuse version $19.95 found on this forum and it worked for awhile. It ended up getting thrown out by the dealer and I replaced it with a $3.50 (for 2) smart fuse which I blew myself.

That worked for a month or so, then it started causing the check engine light to come on. It happened several times. I have a OBD2 scanner so I knew what the problem was. I replaced the blown smart fuse with a regular fuse, cleared the code, and no problems since.

Just so you know, the blown smart-fuse route may end up causing the check-engine light to come on, it has happened to others as well.
On some cars, it seems to work fine with no problems. Just thought you should know. I know I get a little nervous when my check engine light comes on and I don't want to get used to seeing it on.

TomZ

Any of the major Forum vendors sell CAGS Eliminators for $20 bucks.....easy DIY install & they work like a charm. I've had one in my '05 since new & never had a problem. Do a search on "CAGS Eliminator".

another vote for the rpm fix. After driving the car for awhile I realized the engine likes more rpm, and so do I. Now it never triggers the skip anymore.

:iagree: I've lived it for seven years and two Corvettes. Didn't take long to learn to drive without worrying about it. All you have to hit is 2k RPM. Okay. Few occasions, mostly left turn lanes, I miss the beat. Overall, I don't remember it as an issue!

Drive it like you stole it!

:cheers:

:iagree:Or ramps!

"CAGS eliminator" and a jack with stands :) and call it a day!!