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Resistance Test

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the PTC heater connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and PTC ON (+) of PTC heater and ground line.

    Resistance  : 0.3 - 1.2Ω

    Fig 1: PTC Heater Connector
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  4. If the measured resistance is not within specification, replace the PTC heater with a new one.