How to Disable Skip-Shift for 7 bucks.

[Taglane]

I'm sure most people here know how to do it, but just for the select few (like me) who have no clue, there is a way to remove GM's annoying Skip-Shift feature in an half-hour for only 7 bucks.:eek:
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This will remove the so called 1st to 4th shift.

You can purchase a prewired module from Stealth V Engineering for a few bucks that is just a snap in module (no tape, no soldering required). Go to http://www.stealthv.com/index.htm for details.

Or you can take the manly way and follow the guide below.:lol:

Instructions to do this without the Kit

I wrote these instructions and took the pictures myself after following the "raw" instructions worked for a while, and then the resistor fell out when the weather got hot. This is a very easy and very elegant way to remove the CAGS without paying 30-40 bucks. Its cheap ($7), it will work on your car, and if you are in anyway handy, you can do this with NO PROBLEM.

What you will need
"Conduct tite" brand Part number 85307 (I got this at my local pep boys- $2.99)-Weatherpack Housing Connector (male)
"Conduct tite" brand Part number 85317 (I got this at my local pep boys- $2.99)-Weather pack Inserts
2.2K ohm 1/2 watt resistors- Radio Shack part number 271-1121 (Price = 99 cents)
Method to get under your car (I recommend rhino ramps or a jack)
Soldering Iron (optional)
Duct tape or electrical tape
Plyers

1. Take the male pin connectors (P/N 85307) and insert the resistor into one pin from the pack
2. Using the plyers collapse the portions of the pin around the wire of the resistor
3. Add solder if you like to make the connection extra strong
4. Do the same to the other side of the resistor using another pin from the pack
More at the Link (http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/cags/index.html)

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[fleegle41]

how tried and true is this method?

[Taglane]

i guess tried and true enough to be featured on Jalopnik.

[el ess X]

I guess if they're using the same setup in the 5th gen as the 4th gen it should work. I think those prices may be old, so it could be 8 or 9 bucks now. Either way, I liked the idea of spending 20 bucks better by getting a part designed to do what it was supposed to. I got the Hurst eliminaor kit and after getting under the car, it was 15 seconds and I was out of there. Plus it keeps both plugs clean and no tape goo to deal with if you ever want to put it back to original.

If you own a car like this, you're probably willing to spend some good money on nice accessories. Why cheap out for about the price of a couple of gallons of gas? It's not like you have to do this often.