ECT and overdrive

[Rincewind]

I know it is hot but is there anybody out there who can answer my question, need to know before I buy one!

Is ECT standard on Generation 3 surfs or was only on Gen 2's? and do they all come with overdrive or is this just the same as a four speed auto?

Thanks

Keith

[marky]

I know it is hot but is there anybody out there who can answer my question, need to know before I buy one!

Is ECT standard on Generation 3 surfs or was only on Gen 2's? and do they all come with overdrive or is this just the same as a four speed auto?

Thanks

Keith

All 2nd Gen SURFS have overdrive & ECT on auto models. Any 3rd gen guys want to comment ?
Overdrive is like the 4th gear mainly used at higher speeds if you like but mine is on all the time.

[da SLUG man]

yeah... all the ones i've seen have OD and ECT...

look at howstuffworks.com for auto boxes and how thwy work

[Rincewind]

OK. So if it is a generation 3 it should still have ECT, it is just that I didn't notice the button (wasn't actually looking for it so if anyone can tell me where it is that would be useful) so wasn't sure, judging by the posts it is well worth having but I don't know if it was an optional extra or came as standard.

[Newboy]

My 3rd gen surf has both, not sure if they are standard across the board.

[da SLUG man]

can be anywhere... on the centre console or to the right of the steering wheel... mine doesn't make any difference

[bell end billy]

OK. So if it is a generation 3 it should still have ECT, it is just that I didn't notice the button (wasn't actually looking for it so if anyone can tell me where it is that would be useful) so wasn't sure, judging by the posts it is well worth having but I don't know if it was an optional extra or came as standard.

Centre console, bottom right. Mine works fine

[Rincewind]

Thanks guys, i will be looking for it.

[SeanH]

Mines a '96 KZN185 (don't know what gen it is) it has ECT next to the hand brake, and o/d on the gear selector.

O/d is on all the time unless I want more power. It basically makes a "fifth gear"

[Morr]

Mines a '96 KZN185 (don't know what gen it is) it has ECT next to the hand brake, and o/d on the gear selector.

O/d is on all the time unless I want more power. It basically makes a "fifth gear"

A KZN185 is a 3rd Gen

The O/D effectively gives you a 4th Gear, what you may feel as a 5th Gear is actually the torque convertor locking up at at around 52mph

[Newboy]

My 95 3rd gen Surf has its ECT next to the hand brake. There is a small red button just above P on the auto gear stick, has writing on it something about 'stop/switch off'?! Anyone has any idea what it is?

[andy]

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