Upshift Solenoid unpluged Why? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Eric870 · 07-07-2009

So this is the first time i have been under my Z sence i've owned it. I see that someone have unpluged the upshift solenoid and taped it to the side of the transsmission. Any idea why thay would do this?

GOLDCYLON · 07-07-2009

To defeat CAGS ?

tccrab · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

To defeat CAGS ?

Absolutely.

CAGS=SUCKS

TomC
"Crabs"

-=Jeff=- · 07-07-2009

C - Completely
A - Annoying
G - Gear
S - Selection

Eric870 · 07-07-2009

So is this normal to unplug? I did see the 1-4 light one time....

GOLDCYLON · 07-07-2009

Yes most members have defeated the "option" So yes its fairly common. If you want to see the shift 1-4 lift light again plug it back in. Im surprised you saw it once with the unit unplugged. GC

-=Jeff=- · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Yes most members have defeated the "option" So yes its fairly common. If you want to see the shift 1-4 lift light again plug it back in. Im surprised you saw it once with the unit unplugged. GC

I would think the ECm will still fire the light with the connector unplugged

The ECM would not know the CAGS is unplugged

GOLDCYLON · 07-08-2009

True Jeff I wonder however if the ECM/CCM learns? I know most of us have CAGS deleted at the PROM level as well.

tccrab · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

True Jeff I wonder however if the ECM/CCM learns? I know most of us have CAGS deleted at the PROM level as well.

ECM/CCM don't know if the plug is plugged or unplugged and does not care.
If the solenoid is unplugged at the transmission, idiot light will come on if CAGS conditions are met.

CAGS deleted from PROM also removes "Shift" light that normally comes on around 6800 RPMS (at least on my '90, later years maybe not).
I kind of miss that.

But to be honest, when the RPMs are up there around eleventy million you've got many other things to be doing other than looking at the dash for some stupid idiot light.

TomC
"Crabs"

Z51JEFF · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Eric870

So is this normal to unplug? I did see the 1-4 light one time....

Plug it in and drive the car for 15 minutes and you will know why it was unplugged.Ive got the CAGS Eliminater plug I bought and never used it.This is a dead plug that will go between the 2 ends but still be plugged together.$20 shipped.

07-07-2009	#1
Eric870 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 173	Upshift Solenoid unpluged Why? So this is the first time i have been under my Z sence i've owned it. I see that someone have unpluged the upshift solenoid and taped it to the side of the transsmission. Any idea why thay would do this?

07-07-2009	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Upshift Solenoid unpluged Why? To defeat CAGS ? __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

07-07-2009	#4
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Upshift Solenoid unpluged Why? C - Completely A - Annoying G - Gear S - Selection __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

07-07-2009	#5
Eric870 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 173	Re: Upshift Solenoid unpluged Why? So is this normal to unplug? I did see the 1-4 light one time....

07-07-2009	#6
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Upshift Solenoid unpluged Why? Yes most members have defeated the "option" So yes its fairly common. If you want to see the shift 1-4 lift light again plug it back in. Im surprised you saw it once with the unit unplugged. GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

07-08-2009	#8
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Upshift Solenoid unpluged Why? True Jeff I wonder however if the ECM/CCM learns? I know most of us have CAGS deleted at the PROM level as well. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V