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2000 SR5 has no ECT power button is this normal?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by wedgemel, Feb 14, 2023.

  1. Feb 14, 2023 at 7:06 PM
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    wedgemel

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    My 2000 SR5 has no ECT power button is this normal?
     
  2. Feb 14, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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    Tacospike

    Tacospike Semi-Unknown Custodial Member

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    Was it always offered since first gen?
     
  3. Feb 14, 2023 at 7:19 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Yup, only 2nd gens didnt get it.

    I think its only the v6's that have ECT.
     
  4. Feb 14, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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    wedgemel

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    I looked it up and there are 1st Gens that have them guess it’s just V6?
     
  5. Feb 14, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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    nzbrock

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    I have a 1999 3RZ with ECT
     
  6. Feb 15, 2023 at 11:08 AM
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    Rastopher

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    The way I understand it is that ECT means electronically controlled transmission, and using it adjusts shift points. This only applies to trucks with automatic transmissions. So by my logic if you have a manual transmission you wouldn’t have an ECT button.
     
  7. Mar 11, 2023 at 6:19 PM
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    herrindude

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    Where is the button located?
     

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