The ECT PWR indicator light, commonly found in vehicles, indicates that the engine's Electronic Control Transmission (ECT) is in Power mode. When this light is illuminated, it signifies that the transmission is optimizing performance for acceleration and responsiveness, often enhancing power delivery during driving. This mode is typically used for situations requiring more power, such as overtaking or driving uphill. When the indicator is off, the vehicle may be in a more fuel-efficient or standard driving mode.
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.
Push the button on the left side of the dash.
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.
You push the ECT PWR button (located left to the radio) to the "Off" position.
electronic controlled transmission- changes the shift point when towing
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.
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
press the button that says ECT PWR ON/OFF !! It's on the centre console (close to the gearstick)
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....
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