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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 01:47 AM
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What exactly does this Button do?

Hello I have an ECT Button on my dash.. it says when its pressed it has power.. Ive tried driving with it on and off. and really cant tell a difference.. can anyone explain to me how this is used.. and how I can tell its enganged?
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 02:39 AM
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it holds the tranmission in gear longer before shifting in to the next gear for better performance. :pig:
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 03:58 AM
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Yup, raises the shift points.
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 04:07 AM
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..i thought it activated the flux capacitor.. ...yeah, what they said!
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 05:44 AM
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When its pressed, there should be a light on the dash that says ECT. I believe its green, just like the search button.
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 06:30 AM
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ECT = Electro Convulsive Therapy

heated seats in other words
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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ECT stands for electronicly controlled transmission. normally the tranny is controlled by valves and oil preasure and stuff, but when ETC is enabled, the comptuer has full control of it.

its basic functions are: holds the gear longer and keeps the torque converter unlocked for a longer time, meaning the engine doesnt have to work as hard to accelerate, but your gas milage will drop a tad
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 09:59 AM
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nothing, it does nothing.
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 10:04 AM
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nothing, it does nothing.
ya, you would thnk that with our 3.slows
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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I notice a big difference with my auto 3.slow.
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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i bet the 5spd's really notice a difference lol
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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ECT - Execute C*nt Terrorists

In other words, it shoots a missile
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 06:33 PM
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Originally posted by mertztr
When its pressed, there should be a light on the dash that says ECT. I believe its green, just like the search button.
Subtle
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