how does the ect work on the 4 wheel drive

Asked by fish Jan 20, 2007 at 03:01 PM about the 1994 Toyota 4Runner 4 Dr SR5 V6 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i don't understand the use of the ect power button

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bovan answered 17 years ago

Dear fish-- The ECT on your Toyota 4Runner stands for Electonically Controlled Transmission. It changes the shift points on your transmission from the standard rpm. setting to a higher rpm. setting. You will get a sportier feel starting off and you might also feel a little more power when going up a hill. Remember, however, that the higher setting will decrease your gas mileage and increase wear on your engine and transmission. Good luck from Bovan.

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Guru52YY6 answered 6 years ago

Real cool to actually get all tese answers i was looking for ty

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Guru1DTZM answered 4 years ago

Is it ok to put into ECT PWR mode while driving OR do I put it on when stopped? It scares me a little as I’ve never used it but will soon be driving through WY, UT, NV & CA, over some steep grades!

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