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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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What is the dynamic behind the power switch? Is it more than higher rev shifts?
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i believe it also remaps the throttle and holds gear longer
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What is the dynamic behind the power switch? Is it more than higher rev shifts?
ECT PWR swtich changes the electronically controlled transmission's shift pattern to a more agressive shift pattern (more responsive, holds gear longer and etc).
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My power switch is not functioning anymore. At first I thought just the light bulb underneath went out, but I noticed it doesn't even appear on the dash board when switched in the POWER position. So, what could be the problem? Maybe a lose connection under the switch? Fuse? I checked the fuse in the side kicker panel and didn't know which one controls the ETC power switch.

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take it to the dealer and have them fix it? I dont think you should be responsible for something like that on a brand new car
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My power switch is not functioning anymore. At first I thought just the light bulb underneath went out, but I noticed it doesn't even appear on the dash board when switched in the POWER position. So, what could be the problem? Maybe a lose connection under the switch? Fuse? I checked the fuse in the side kicker panel and didn't know which one controls the ETC power switch.

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Could be a burnt out indicator bulb. Take it back to your Lexus Dealer as soon as you can.
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quick question about the switch...how much does it affect MPG?
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I'm sure alot. It revs up alot higher and quicker, so in stop and go traffic this will be a nightmare on your MPG. I guess someone has to do a test where they drive it with it on for a few days on the same routes and compare it without.
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quick question about the switch...how much does it affect MPG?
A little but not by much. But it really epends on how inclined you are to keep the hammer to the floor and for what duration.
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