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I have an 86 camry with a 2.0 fuel injected gas motor and a 4 speed automatic trans. Anybody know the model or the number of my trans or how can I find out?
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I have an 86 camry with a 2.0 fuel injected gas motor and a 4 speed automatic trans. Anybody know the model or the number of my trans or how can I find out?
It is either the A140L or A140E. If you have the "ECT PWR" button or similar, it is the electronically controlled A140E, otherwise you have the A140L.
-Charlie
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I also got a "Release for emergency exit" lever right next to the parking brake, and a large rectangular red light behind the EXT PWR button that says press here to release or something.
I also got a "Release for emergency exit" lever right next to the parking brake, and a large rectangular red light behind the EXT PWR button that says press here to release or something.
As do all the US market gen2 Camrys... It releases the tension on the shoulder belts in case of an accident (ie stuck upside down and seatbelt is holding you up).
-Charlie
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2003 Impreza WRX Wagon 5spd - 2.2L stroker + other goodies
1989 Camry Alltrac LE 3S-GTE 5spd - SV25/ST205 hybrid
1990 Camry 3S-GTE 5spd - parted out / junked
1990 Camry DX 3S-FE 5spd - The original white90dx; gone but not forgotten
Yea what does the ECT PWR button do. I never got a manual with my car.
Also does anyone know how i can get a owners manual for my 90 Camry?
Like does Toyota have them?
There was a video that explain the NORM and PWR settings. I think a guy with a GEN3 did it.
For example, if your running in NORM mode and you floor it at 40MPH, it would normally downshift to only second (if you were in third or forth). If you have it in PWR mode, it would downshift to first and go up to redline to around 45MPH and shift into second. Basically, if you keep it in PWR mode, it would downshift at a higher rev and keep it in a gear until red line.
Ok, I am sSick and tired of people responding to threads with misleading and incorrect info. SO READ!!!! So next time a New Member askes a question on it, simply refer them here, so
they get the correct info!
O/D Dont’s:
1: O/D off during acceleration is retarded, end of story.
2: O/D off during cruising, or just normal driving, IS STUPID, period.
O/D Do’s:
1: O/D off should be used with the anticipation of passing at highway speed. It gives you that split second more power (Not needing to downshift) for the pass.
2: O/D off should be used if going up a steep hill at highway speeds where you start to loose speed.
ECT Don’t’s:
1: Normal Acceleration with PWR on. If your accelerating normal, why in hell would you have PWR on? Dumb.
2: Normal Driving. Read above.
3: WOT with PWR. See video’s below. NO DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!
ECT Do’s:
1: Heavy Acceleration but not at WOT. PWR will have it shift at a higher RPM for a smoother and faster acceleration.
2: Heavy traffic. I.E., New York City highways. PWR causes the tranny to downshift to a lower gear, at a higher RPM, for a MUCH faster acceleration. See video's below.
ECT PWR and O/D OFF
1: Ok, just see video below and look at RPM's and maybe you'll see why your MPG is so bad.
REV Limiter Discussed:
1Q: Will hitting the Rev limiter cause my engine to explode?
1A: No, it will not. The Rev Limiter (6750 RPM’s on the 1MZ Gen 3) is there to PREVENT damage. If it would cause damage, the limiter would be set lower.
2Q: What does the Rev Limiter sound like?
2A: See video below.
3Q: Since hitting the Rev Limiter is not going to kill the engine, can I do it all the time to look cool?
3A: Yeah, but enjoy looking like a Tool when you end up doing it so many times, you DO kill the engine. Redline is there for a reason ya know! It’s normally ok once in a while* but not all the time.
* Disclaimer, If you blow the engine, TN nor any members are responsible for your stupidity. In no way is it good to hit the Rev Limiter, or recommended in any way. Under most circumstances, it does not hurt, but still should not be done.
You can go to the link above for the video explanation
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Trans model?
That's from an actual picture of my Alltrac Camry. Hehehe...
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