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Old 07-30-2010, 02:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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i know that the one on the left side of the shifter is the ECT button but what is that button near the top of the shifter?? thanks
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Old 07-30-2010, 02:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Manual should tell you.

I would guess it's so you can shift with the key not in the ignition (since I don't see anything else around there for that). Don't take my word for it though.
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Auto tranny shifter unlock
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what exactly does it do ?
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Allows you to move the shifter if it's otherwise not able to move.. such as when the key is not in the ignition (say if it's getting towed and needs to be in neutral or something).. or if a fuse goes bad that somehow makes it so you can't shift unless you pop that cover off and unlock the shifter.
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It is a cover for the manual override of the auto transmission. If the shifter is locked for whatever reason, removing this cover and inserting a screwdriver will allow you to override a locked shifter, and change gear.
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It is a cover for the manual override of the auto transmission. If the shifter is locked for whatever reason, removing this cover and inserting a screwdriver will allow you to override a locked shifter, and change gear.

My plastic cover is missing. Do I just buy the plastic cover?
Meant to say, is it just a piece of plastic that snaps in? I had a 1992 Camry for 10 years and never noticed the button.
Any pics of the piece?
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My plastic cover is missing. Do I just buy the plastic cover?
That would work.
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press it and skittles come out of the glove box!
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press it and skittles come out of the glove box!
Mine did M&M's.
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Mine did M&M's.
Those weren't really M&Ms...you didn't notice the squirrel cage underneath the dash?
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my plastic cover is missing. Do i just buy the plastic cover?
cover, shift lock release button
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It appears that these were declared a bad idea and intentionally broken/removed on most cars.
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Thanks. That is the correct part number. I just order mine, $2.46
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