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i have a 1992 toyota camry it is an automatic and near the gear shift there is a button that says ECT when pressed in it says POWER ON what is it? and what does it do?!?!?! i do not have the manuals for the car so i am completely clueless thanks!

ECT is the electronically controlled transmission. My guess is the button activates the power mode which gives you a little more responsiveness at the cost of some fuel usage.

Dave is right - ECT button is there to alter shift strategy. Maximize performance by altering when the transaxle will shift. I have it on my 1996 Camry as well - basically raises the shift points higher in the RPM range. Not a huge difference, but helpful if you plan on towing or something that will load the car down a bit more. Around town and highway driving - I couldnt really tell the difference between the two modes.

Agreed. If you drive aggressively you may like it better but it'll hurt gas mileage ever so slightly. Thanks for the confirmation.