does the ECT button do anything?

ETRNL · 01-21-2007, 10:24 PM

i have an '01 4Runner LTD it has an ECT button that i push when i wanna "get on it" but is it doing anything or is my foot doing the "power boost"???

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drguitarum2005 · 01-21-2007, 10:28 PM

if i recall, it alters the shift points in your tranny so that they shift at higher RPMs, meaning youre in the power band of your gears for a little longer. that combined with a more lead foot will mean you get a little bit more power.
little fun fact, it stands for "electronic(ally) controlled transmission"

CJM · 01-21-2007, 10:30 PM

While we are on the subject-does it only come on certain models/tranmissions?

SteveD0603 · 01-21-2007, 10:32 PM

Not sure of exactly what it's doing in technical terms, but mine has it too and it tightens up your shift points. In other words, it extends the shift points of the transmission so that the engine winds out more between shifts, or in even simpler terms, it waits to shift at higher speeds than it does when the ECT is switched off. Sort of does what you would do when driving aggressively with a manual transmission.

ETRNL · 01-21-2007, 11:20 PM

someone told me that it tells my ecu that my engine is still cold and it dumps more fuel in to it..

humanoid · 01-21-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ETRNL

someone told me that it tells my engine that it is still cold and it dumps for fuel in to it..

Uh.... no. drguitarum2005 is correct. It just makes your tranny shift later so you'll have more pull while racing that Ferrari!

marko3xl3 · 01-21-2007, 11:42 PM

^ Ditto ^

And what's up with calling it the ECT button? The truck has an ECT. But the ECT PWR button puts the ECT into ECT PWR mode

ETRNL · 01-21-2007, 11:45 PM

ok but what is this???
ECT MOD

drguitarum2005 · 01-22-2007, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ETRNL

ok but what is this???
ECT MOD

completely different ECT. that stands for "engine coolant temperature" and is a way of tricking the computer into thinking the engine is cooler, delivering more fuel. that mod and the ECT mentioned in this thread are unrelated.

Elton · 01-22-2007, 07:36 AM

it changes the shift points also its been talked about

04 Rocko Taco · 01-22-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by drguitarum2005

completely different ECT. that stands for "engine coolant temperature" and is a way of tricking the engine into thinking the engine is cooler, delivering more fuel. that mod and the ECT mentioned in this thread are unrelated.

Once agian he is on the money. (its all those school classes. lol)

Elton · 01-22-2007, 07:44 AM

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...+is+a+blessing

ETRNL · 01-22-2007, 12:07 PM

ok so the ECTPWR has nothing to do with a/f mixture...
dose any one still have an active link to the ECT mod???

HUTCHSTACO · 01-22-2007, 03:31 PM

i think its pretty much mental

JacobHum · 02-13-2008, 04:29 PM

I realize this is a really old topic BUT... i also wonderd this and used the Search Button but if this is to help it shift in a higher RPM what is O/D For?? Doesnt O/D do that also? So if i used both the effect would be?

drguitarum2005 · 02-13-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JacobHum

I realize this is a really old topic BUT... i also wonderd this and used the Search Button but if this is to help it shift in a higher RPM what is O/D For?? Doesnt O/D do that also? So if i used both the effect would be?

O/D is just an extra gear (your 4th gear on the common toyota auto) to lower rpms for high-speed cruisin like on the freeway. it has nothing to do with when your transmission shifts. ECT makes your transmission shift at higher RPMs, thereby letting your engine spend more time in the "performance band" of RPMs, giving you a little improved response and speed.

Dare44 · 02-13-2008, 04:41 PM

o/d is basically taking a gear away from your tranny, the ect just shifts at higher rpms to give u a better acceleration in all the gears

Dare44 · 02-13-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by drguitarum2005

O/D is just an extra gear (your 4th gear on the common toyota auto) to lower rpms for high-speed cruisin like on the freeway. it has nothing to do with when your transmission shifts. ECT makes your transmission shift at higher RPMs, thereby letting your engine spend more time in the "performance band" of RPMs, giving you a little improved response and speed.

u beat me

JacobHum · 02-13-2008, 04:41 PM

Ok sweet thanks. So if i plan on racing something should i use it?? And according to some topics it increases MPG or Stays the same! So ill just use it all the time. O would it also be Dumb/Smart or normal to use O/D and ECT at the same time?

Dare44 · 02-13-2008, 04:43 PM

i wouldnt use o/d at higher speeds, but i always have my ect on and the mpg are only affected noticably if ur on the skinny pedal, as opposed to being on it without the ect

JacobHum · 02-13-2008, 04:46 PM

Alright thanks for the Input!

Robert m · 02-13-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JacobHum

Ok sweet thanks. So if i plan on racing something should i use it??

why would you even try to race something in your 4runner?

Dare44 · 02-13-2008, 05:26 PM

hey i can beat my friends 3.slow lol, and my friends f150 with the 302 but he has some issues lol

drguitarum2005 · 02-13-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacobHum

Ok sweet thanks. So if i plan on racing something should i use it?? And according to some topics it increases MPG or Stays the same! So ill just use it all the time. O would it also be Dumb/Smart or normal to use O/D and ECT at the same time?

if youre going to be heavy on the accelerator i would use it, yes. it shouldnt raise gas mileage but i cant argue with the results that some people get so try it out on your own. O/D and ECT have nothing to do with each other. your 4runner has O/D ON normally meaning your transmission can shift into 4th gear. when you press the O/D button, you essentially lock out your 4th gear. ECT just changes the shift points. you can use neither, one, or both at the same time, it doesn't matter.

Tacoclimber · 02-14-2008, 07:39 AM

And this whole time I thought it was a stock NOS system on my truck!

I beat four Bugatti Veyrons the other day...

Fo shizzle.

01-21-2007, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
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01-21-2007, 11:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
ETRNL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Priarieville LA Posts: 377	someone told me that it tells my ecu that my engine is still cold and it dumps more fuel in to it.. Last edited by ETRNL; 01-21-2007 at 11:37 PM.

01-21-2007, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	^ Ditto ^ And what's up with calling it the ECT button? The truck has an ECT. But the ECT PWR button puts the ECT into ECT PWR mode __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

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Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 11,177	it changes the shift points also its been talked about __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

01-21-2007, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
SteveD0603 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 61	Not sure of exactly what it's doing in technical terms, but mine has it too and it tightens up your shift points. In other words, it extends the shift points of the transmission so that the engine winds out more between shifts, or in even simpler terms, it waits to shift at higher speeds than it does when the ECT is switched off. Sort of does what you would do when driving aggressively with a manual transmission.

01-21-2007, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
ETRNL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Priarieville LA Posts: 377	ok but what is this??? ECT MOD

01-22-2007, 07:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 11,177	http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...+is+a+blessing __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

01-22-2007, 12:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
ETRNL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Priarieville LA Posts: 377	ok so the ECTPWR has nothing to do with a/f mixture... dose any one still have an active link to the ECT mod???

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HUTCHSTACO Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 1,045	i think its pretty much mental __________________ 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport with 20's and 285 Goodyear Furtura's and 2 inch cornfed lift 2002 Tacoma Extra Cab V6 (SOLD)

02-13-2008, 04:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
JacobHum Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 9	I realize this is a really old topic BUT... i also wonderd this and used the Search Button but if this is to help it shift in a higher RPM what is O/D For?? Doesnt O/D do that also? So if i used both the effect would be? __________________ Stock- 1999 4Runner SR5 4WD V6 Stock- 2008 Yamaha YFZ 450 SE

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Dare44 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 920	o/d is basically taking a gear away from your tranny, the ect just shifts at higher rpms to give u a better acceleration in all the gears __________________ 1997 Toyota 4x4 SR5 4runner 3.4 auto Front Range Off Road SAS Front: Waggy 44, Chromoly, 4.88, WFO hysteer, Warn Hubs Rear: Taco 8.4, Welded, 4.88 Tube front bumper, TG Rocksliders, 33" BFG All Terrians, Bilstens All around.

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JacobHum Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 9	Ok sweet thanks. So if i plan on racing something should i use it?? And according to some topics it increases MPG or Stays the same! So ill just use it all the time. O would it also be Dumb/Smart or normal to use O/D and ECT at the same time? __________________ Stock- 1999 4Runner SR5 4WD V6 Stock- 2008 Yamaha YFZ 450 SE

02-13-2008, 04:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dare44 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 920	i wouldnt use o/d at higher speeds, but i always have my ect on and the mpg are only affected noticably if ur on the skinny pedal, as opposed to being on it without the ect __________________ 1997 Toyota 4x4 SR5 4runner 3.4 auto Front Range Off Road SAS Front: Waggy 44, Chromoly, 4.88, WFO hysteer, Warn Hubs Rear: Taco 8.4, Welded, 4.88 Tube front bumper, TG Rocksliders, 33" BFG All Terrians, Bilstens All around.

02-13-2008, 04:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
JacobHum Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 9	Alright thanks for the Input! __________________ Stock- 1999 4Runner SR5 4WD V6 Stock- 2008 Yamaha YFZ 450 SE

02-13-2008, 05:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
Dare44 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 920	hey i can beat my friends 3.slow lol, and my friends f150 with the 302 but he has some issues lol __________________ 1997 Toyota 4x4 SR5 4runner 3.4 auto Front Range Off Road SAS Front: Waggy 44, Chromoly, 4.88, WFO hysteer, Warn Hubs Rear: Taco 8.4, Welded, 4.88 Tube front bumper, TG Rocksliders, 33" BFG All Terrians, Bilstens All around.

02-14-2008, 07:39 AM	#25 (permalink)
Tacoclimber Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ Posts: 3,713	And this whole time I thought it was a stock NOS system on my truck! I beat four Bugatti Veyrons the other day... Fo shizzle. __________________ CJ ...<>< 03 DC TRD Tacoma 4wd with a bunch of junk. SOLD 1964 Chevy Biscayne, 230 I6, lowered, satin black, old-school legit. Just wheel the stupid thing!!! But do it responsibly, ok? My band: Road Worn Saints

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