Chevrolet COGS

[crouse]

Does anyone know what COGS are on a Chevrolet? A co-worker of mine has a new Monte Carlo SS with the 5.3 V8 and he's thinking about getting a Diablo tuner. The forums he's read talks about the tuner getting rid of the COGS.

[Raudermaster]

Constant Oval Gear Shaft? :dunno: BTW, how does he like that FWD? :rofl:

[J-MAN]

Jeez guys! There those wooden shoes that the Dutch wear. It is well known that they are used as an excuse by Chevrolet owners as to why they lose races. Haven't you heard the expression "my cogs slipped". Not only that their uncomfortable and are a breeding ground for termites. After they lose they say "ya' bug me".:rolleyes:

[JMan]

Does anyone know what COGS are on a Chevrolet? A co-worker of mine has a new Monte Carlo SS with the 5.3 V8 and he's thinking about getting a Diablo tuner. The forums he's read talks about the tuner getting rid of the COGS.

NFC (No Clue)!

J

[CRC]

Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS)
Computer aided gear selection (CAGS)
(This only applies to six speed std. trans)
Computer aided gear selection (CAGS) is a hack that was invented to avoid the gas guzzler tax. A solenoid is used to lock out second and third gears when the following conditions are met:
Engine coolant is 170° F or higher
Speed between 15 and 20 MPH
Throttle between 0 and 25%
During the lockout, a dashboard light that says "SKIP SHIFT" is illuminated and you are supposed to shift from 1st directly to 4th. There is apparently no timeout; that is, the lockout continues as long as the above conditions persist.

The good news is that it's easy to defeat CAGS. Prior to 1996 when OBD-II went into effect, one could simply unplug the CAGS solenoid connector. However, OBD-II is required to detect failures that impact emissions, so disconnecting the CAGS solenoid on a 1996 or newer T56 transmission car will cause a service emissions system (SES) warning light. A number of companies (including Chevrolet) sell !CAGS kits. The kit consists of a connector with a 24 ohm resistor potted in it that simulates the electrical load of the solenoid.

[offroadkarter]

Computer aided gear selection (CAGS)
(This only applies to six speed std. trans)
Computer aided gear selection (CAGS) is a hack that was invented to avoid the gas guzzler tax. A solenoid is used to lock out second and third gears when the following conditions are met:
Engine coolant is 170° F or higher
Speed between 15 and 20 MPH
Throttle between 0 and 25%
During the lockout, a dashboard light that says "SKIP SHIFT" is illuminated and you are supposed to shift from 1st directly to 4th. There is apparently no timeout; that is, the lockout continues as long as the above conditions persist.

The good news is that it's easy to defeat CAGS. Prior to 1996 when OBD-II went into effect, one could simply unplug the CAGS solenoid connector. However, OBD-II is required to detect failures that impact emissions, so disconnecting the CAGS solenoid on a 1996 or newer T56 transmission car will cause a service emissions system (SES) warning light. A number of companies (including Chevrolet) sell !CAGS kits. The kit consists of a connector with a 24 ohm resistor potted in it that simulates the electrical load of the solenoid.

+1 thats it alright :)

[Raudermaster]

Too bad the new Monte's aren't available in a Manual trans so that wouldn't be it.:shake: He said COGS, not CAGS.