According to my Tacoma 2003 Owners Manual, the function of the "ECT PWR" switch / button is located in chapter 'Operations of Instruments and Controls' under the Automatic Transmission section and is quoted as follows:
"(i) Driving in "POWER" mode (four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner)
In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is shifted up and down at a higher vehicle speed than in the " NORMAL" mode and a more powerful acceleration is achieved. To set the "POWER" mode, push in the driving patter selector button. The POWER mode indicator light comes on.
For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to improve fuel economy."
It would appear that the power mode would be used when towing something or on a difficult incline.
Below the left Air Conditioner vent on a 2004 Tacoma.
Its near the gear....a button with ECT written on it...
holds first and second gear longer for more acceleration with button on, if you floor it then you've already defeated it's purpose.
No, it is less fuel efficient.
It means you have pressed the ECT button which changes the transmission shift pattern. Press it again to turn it off.
ECT button allow you to switch between Power and Normal mode. Normal mode is more fuel efficient but not as responsive. In Power mode cars become more responsive but consume more fuel.
The ECT or the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor is a switch. This switch is located on the bottom of the radiator in the 1996 Camry.
The ECT stands for Electronically Controlled Transmission. In the Normal mode you get better efficency and greater mileage. In the Power Mode the transmission shift points are change to allow for more power, at the expense of mileage. Only use the ECT when you are hauling a heavy load or going up an incline.
YES you need 2 tamas (same version) and press the connect button ect.
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.
The ect power button lengthens gear ratio and gives a bit of extra power
malfunction in transmission.