1-4 Skip Shift Elimination..

[jbs45]

Under the "How-to" section, this shows how to disable this annoying feature on a 1994 Viper. I have a 2002. Is the procedure still the same?

 

[LETHAL GTS]

YUP!

 

[jbs45]

So when the yellow light shows up on the dash, it normally forces you into 4th gear, correct? This seems like the speed is too low to go into 4th...

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

I believe it was put in to meet federal fuel regulations. It's not that big of deal. You're just putzin' around in a parking lot, it really doesn't matter what gear you're in. If you want with a little practice you can trick it and go into second.

 

[kcobean]

Under what conditions does the skip shift mechanism turn off? i.e. at what RPM or speed does 2nd gear become available?

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Under what conditions does the skip shift mechanism turn off? i.e. at what RPM or speed does 2nd gear become available?

Im not sure of the exact #'s, but it doesnt take a whole lot more pressure on the gas to get 2nd available. I've had my car for over a year and never had to do the 1-4 shift. I just give it a *little* more gas and 2nd opens up

 

[Donuts4me9]

is there any way to stop that light from comming on?

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

is there any way to stop that light from comming on?

Yes. Do a search on here. Its been discussed many times. Its a few ways (varying cost from .50-$50) to disable it

 

[Midwest Muscle]

I've had several skip shift GM cars, and I always do the mod ... But I've noticed with the Viper, I never actually see the light or get forced to go 1-4. Not like I'm hot rodding it, but I can only remember once (in a parking lot) having it kick me from 1st to 4th.

Mike M

 

[jbs45]

Speaking of shifting, does anyone have a Cognac shift knob that isn't worn? Mine is showing signs of wear...

 

[Saint_Spinner]

Man, for reason, when my shiftlight comes on, it locks out 2nd gear, but when I try shift it into ANY gear, it just makes a nasty grinding sound. anyone have this problem?