1-4 Manual Shift Lock Out
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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?
Last edited by FJONES96; 11-01-2009 at 05:47 PM.
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You can buy some hardware to by pass it (search on "CAGS eliminator") or you can put more foot into the throttle.
One-to-Four Shift Light
This light will come on when:
• The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C),
• you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
• you are 21 percent throttle or less.
This light will come on when:
• The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C),
• you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
• you are 21 percent throttle or less.
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If you ever have your car tuned, you can have the tuner turn it off. Other than that, just drive around it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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
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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".
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