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 ECT Button
#598182
04/30/05 04:03 AM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 426
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Mudrunner
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I just picked up a 2000 Taco last night and it didn't come with an owners manual. I noticed a button to the left side of the steering wheel that says ECT. When you press the button, the instrument cluster lights up the letters ECT. Can somebody fill me in on what this little gadget's supposed to do? Been driving my '85 for nearly 21 years now and it ain't gut any fancy stuff like this. I sat my son-in-law in the seat and told him to push the button (just in case it was an abreviation for "eject" or something.
2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock 'cept a little bling.
2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock.
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Re: ECT Button
[Re: GeriatricToy]
#598183
04/30/05 04:54 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 274
Mudrunner
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Electronic Controlled Transmission, normal mode is just that, normal. Power mode changes the shift points it will downshift with less throttle and hold each gear alot longer. Meant for towing or mountain driving, I find it more useful for driving in the city too or traffic. Plus I think my 4runner with the 2.7 gets better mpg with the tranny in pwr all the time.
04' Ford Ranger XLT 4.0l (Mr. sensible)
There are 10 kinds of people in this world that understand binary, ones that do, and ones that don't.
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Re: ECT Button
[Re: GeriatricToy]
#598184
04/30/05 05:57 AM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 142
Wheeler
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that ECT button is good for towing... since it changes the auto tranny shift points, you get a lil more pulling power when starting from a stop while pulling... never tried it in any other time so dont know what impact it has on normal street driving other than assuming you will burn up gas like there's no tomorrow... on a sidenote, im getting tired of fueling up every 3 days...
01 Taco Double Cab V6 Prerunner 
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Re: ECT Button
[Re: MikesDoubleCab]
#598185
04/30/05 12:08 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 426
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Mudrunner
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Thanks guys, much appreciated. I really like the truck so far. Can't give up my '85 though. Family thinks they'll have to bury me in the bed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />
2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock 'cept a little bling.
2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock.
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Re: ECT Button
[Re: GeriatricToy]
#598186
05/02/05 12:27 AM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 10
Need a Spot
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If they dig you up in 50 yrs., you'll be bones but the bed will still be there.....with a little more rust! LOL <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: ECT Button
[Re: GeriatricToy]
#598187
05/02/05 04:01 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,748
Toyota Moderator
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I sat my son-in-law in the seat and told him to push the button (just in case it was an abreviation for "eject" or something. I like the "eject" name for the ECT button.. Tell him you bought and installed some new seats from Martin-Baker, the most highly respected name for these type of seats for over 50 years. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.martin-baker.com/images/eject_mk10l_sm.jpg) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
2000 4Runner,V6,Auto,31's, Sliders, Skids, On-Board Air, Air Shocks Related Interests: Welding, Ham Radio, Road Tripping (Blue Highways), High End Video/Audio Systems
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Re: ECT Button
[Re: Dandeman]
#598188
05/02/05 06:41 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 426
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Mudrunner
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I sat my son-in-law in the seat and told him to push the button (just in case it was an abreviation for "eject" or something. I like the "eject" name for the ECT button.. Tell him you bought and installed some new seats from Martin-Baker, the most highly respected name for these type of seats for over 50 years. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I'll forward this to him. He'll get a kick out of it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I'm lovin' this truck....Jist have to learn how it works.
2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock 'cept a little bling.
2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock.
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