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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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to eliminate the skip shift in my 02 trans am, could I basically just unplug the sensor that is in the transmission, tape it off for debris entry, and call it good? or do I need to have a special skip shift eliminator from a professional store?

either way, what does the solenoid even do that I would unplug from the trans?


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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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I would think unplugging it may trigger a check engine light. The eliminators are readily available and very easy to install. Some guys have even made their own with an inline resistor.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Yea, I can buy an eliminator, or a 2200ohm resister to fix it, but I was just curious on what the plug in did, or what happened if you just simply unplugged it?
would it eliminate the skip shift by just unplugging it?
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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Yeah the skip shift solenoid couldn't lock out 2nd gear with it unplugged, but I'm sure it would throw a code.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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so installing the part or resister... is the same as just unplugging it but with no CEL?
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by fbody4everyone
so installing the part or resister... is the same as just unplugging it but with no CEL?
Looking at a cel would bother me as much as the skip shift... I had mine tuned out when I had my car tuned, mines a m12 t56 though, but I'm sure it's the same to tune it out
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 02:09 PM
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I had mine tuned out too.
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