Push the button on the left side of the dash.
You push the ECT PWR button (located left to the radio) to the "Off" position.
press the button that says ECT PWR ON/OFF !! It's on the centre console (close to the gearstick)
where is the ect pwr button located on a 1997 avalon? the light came on and my husband assumed he must have pushed a button by mistake.
malfunction in transmission.
The PWR ECT changes the electronic shift points of the vehicle auto transmission/gearbox provide more power/torque and less economy. How it does is to hold each gear to a higher RPM. For example when you drive normally with PWR ECT turn off the vehicle auto transmission/gearbox would change/shift the gears from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd at 3000 RPM. When you drive with PWR ECT turn on it will change/shift the gears at 4500RPM.
This indicates that the ECT button (next to the gear shift) is depressed, which prevents the transmission from going into 5th gear while climbing a grade. Pushing the ECT button will return the transmission to normal function and the PWR light will no longer be displayed.
electronic controlled transmission- changes the shift point when towing
Sirs I own an 2000 Toyota RAB4 and my ECT PWR light just came on, what do I need to do? is it ok to keep on driving it? or? Thanks Carlo Bello
I'm not sure if this is what you're asking, but on the 1996 model, when you puch the ECT (electronically controlled transmission) button, the light comes on and your gear shifting ratio changes to a more "high-performance" mode (if that's what you call it!). Does that help?
extra gas.....thus more power.....like four wheel drive without the four wheels....suppose to feel it in the exceration....
The ECT PWR, is a so called Extra Power feature. When in fact the car does not produce more HP, but rather changes the shift timing. In fact when ECT PWR is on, the shift is delayed allowing more power to be put to the wheels before the car shifts to its next gear. This is more of a sport function, which in turn i find makes the car more enjoyable to drive, however fuel consumption is increased, and if you are really stomping on the accelerator, your transmission may endure more abuse and wear from this. However i personally drive with the ECT PWR function on. Hope this answers your question! Josh
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