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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.
extra gas.....thus more power.....like four wheel drive without the four wheels....suppose to feel it in the exceration....
According to the Toyota's owners manual, 'the etc. power button is used for powerful acceleration. Whereby the transmission is shifted up and down at a higher vehicle speed than when in the normal switch position. It is used when the overdrive switch is on.'
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.
electronic controlled transmission- changes the shift point when towing
It means you have pressed the ECT button which changes the transmission shift pattern. Press it again to turn it off.
AnswerYes, 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. 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.
You push the ECT PWR button (located left to the radio) to the "Off" position.
mine is a button on middle council, by emergency brake. says ect