ECT button

[CamryDX]

Do you guys drive with or without the ECT button on?? and What exactly does it do..i have herd different things so i'm just trying to clear up what i've herd it does thanks

[NOTSOFAST]

I drive with ECT (Electronically Controlled Transmition i think ) off, unless u get stuck in a pile of snow like it happened to me today thanks to the frickin' weather here in Canada, then if u turn it on it's gonna give u a hand getting out of it hopefully !

[Phi]

Electronic Camry Turbo






J/K...Electronically Controlled Transmission. I'm not exactly sure how/if it works, but it's supposed to be used during those times you need that extra umpff to over-take and pass ppl on the hwy. They might as well have called it Turbo :p I've used it on occasion.

[NOTSOFAST]

Originally posted by Phi
Electronic Camry Turbo






J/K...Electronically Controlled Transmission. I'm not exactly sure how/if it works, but it's supposed to be used during those times you need that extra umpff to over-take and pass ppl on the hwy. They might as well have called it Turbo :p I've used it on occasion.

Really !!!!!!!!! I've never used it that way, but now that I heard this I'm gonna try it and see if it really gives some boost !

[vkeks05]

Dude, don't be stupid, it's not a "Turbo" and doesn't give you a "boost".
The computer just selects when it's best to downshift, thus putting your engine into a sweeter rpm range.

[rpj1984]

Shifts at higher RPM's, ohh yeah and worse gas mileage.

[NOTSOFAST]

When I said "boost" I didn't mean the turbo-like boost. But what the hell man, with the wimpy I4 that I have I should use everything that I can to get more power right !???

[Warped]

Originally posted by rpj1984
Shifts at higher RPM's, ohh yeah and worse gas mileage.

Yep.

[Dawgz]

i lOVE ECT! i always use it when i need a faster acceleration, faster top speed, and just like whenever i wanna go faster...but i refrain from using it when my gas is at a quarter or lower, cause it really eats up a shit load of gas...cause off all that engine stress and RPms and shit..lol i still love it

[skperformance]

it holds a sweet spot but if you need more power just drop the pedal the tranny will shift
no use to waste gas
it is really a waste of time one more reason they don't offer it anymore
i would much rather have had traction control or second gear start for winter and sport mode

[CamryDX]

Thanks for all the feedback! I thought it was something like that, but i was not sure...Now I know DRIVE WITH IT ON haha....

[DrtySthV6SE]

i usually only use it when i am driving other ppl around and need the RPMs to get up to speed.

[warlock]

i thought i was one of those $100 buttoms that dont do much if anything

[NOTSOFAST]

Just tried it ! It did make a slight difference . Next time I'll try those ACME rockets, maybe they'll make my I4 go faster !!!!!!

[RedruM]

it's kinda like a sports mode for your tranny

economic - off
sporty - on

do the 5spd's come with ect??