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Structure and inner electrical connection

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Resistors with a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) are designated as PTC resistors. The warmer the PTC becomes, the higher its resistance. With a PTC, high current flows at switch on, for example. With increasing heating, this level of current falls. Metals are PTC conductors. Their resistance increases with rising temperature.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Ventilation Heating
G09908418Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Index Explanation
1 Heating element for engine ventilation heating

The engine ventilation heating is supplied by the junction box with terminal 15N. The Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) activate the engine ventilation heating on the ground side.

PIN REFERENCE

Pin Explanation
Kl. 15N Voltage supply, terminal 15N
Kl. 31E Activation (ground), engine ventilation heating