93 camry-problem with high RPMs at high speeds

[jk37]

Hey guys, I just recently purchased a A/T 93 toyota camry V6 XLE with 135K miles on it. Most everything seems to function well except when I am driving at high speeds ie 60+. I have noticed when I get to 80mph the RPMs are at 4000. It sems high to me, however I have never owned a camry before with a 4spd engine. If this is not normal what might I do to fix the problem? Thanks, Joel

[RonR]

Don't have a V6 so can't tell you, but it does sound high.

You have a 4ECT Automatic transmission

Can you feel it shift from 3rd to 4th(OD)?
From a stop watch the tach and see how many times it drops, i.e. shifts to a higher gear.

I think the 1993 had a button on the shifter to turn OD on/off, OD is 4th gear, overdrive

Google: Electronic Control Transmission (ECT)

The autoshop101 site has Toyota workshop reprints, PDF, not large downloads.
Good info on how to test these electronic shift transmissions

[jk37]

Thanks Ronr for the info, I googled the info and read through the pdf file. After reading it I felt stupid because I realized my O/D button was in the off position. Which would explain the high RPMs when driving 80mph. Thanks again for the help, Joel

[RonR]

Hope and glad you fixed the problem.

There should also be an ECT button or "power" button near the shifter.
With this on the transmission will go to a higher RPM to shift, so it will give you quicker acceleration but less MPG.