DwDrummer

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Bought a new car today 99 SS 28K miles and noticed that sometimes I could shift into 2nd sometime not. Is this a skip shift issue. Car is 100% stock. I did see the skip shift light come on at times but sometimes not....was in a lot of traffic so trying to keep my eyes on the road. Could this feature still lock me out of 2nd and the skip shift light not come on?

One time I tried 2nd and went to 3rd and no luck. Really hoping it's a simple skip shift eliminator fix!

Thanks,
DW

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

The light is easy to miss. If you are even a little aggressive with the throttle, CAGS will step in.

DwDrummer

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Thanks for the reply so do you think a skip shift eliminator would fix the problem?

dojob

correct. cheap and easy. enjoy

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

It's not really a "problem", but an emissions compliance feature. If you don't like it and want to defeat it - you will need to put in a CAGS eliminator.

It is easy - it just snaps in between the skip shift solenoid and the wire that connects to it from the PCM. Not all eliminators are the same, so you'll want to check out the pictures for what you are buying and make sure you get one that's nicely weather-sealed.

DwDrummer

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Thanks for the help seen some in eBay for under $10 shipped is that a good brand? Didn't know if I was supposed to post eBay links or not on the forum.

dojob

i have this
https://www.google.com/#safe=off&tbm...slp+skip+shift

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

I'm sure no one sells crap stuff on eBay.


Yea, that's generally not allowed. Always find the manufacturer and post links from the manufacturer's website - not retailers.


^ I go the SLP eliminator, as well. I've had it on my car for over 17 years and no issues, yet.

DwDrummer

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Very true lol!

Darth_V8r

iTrader: (4)

100 ohm resistor and electrical tape. Jumper out the two pins and tape the resistor in place. Leave connector disconnected. Done

DwDrummer

iTrader: (31)

Skip shift eliminator fixed my problem! Thanks everybody!