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Old 04-12-2010, 08:13 PM
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what exactly is the electrical plug on the PTC for?
 
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Old 04-12-2010, 08:39 PM
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its a useless heater designed by volvo to heat up the oil vapors coming through the tube from the oil trap.
This is what I believe it to be, I may be wrong. However your car will run perfectly fine without it. But if it is in your car still, then make sure it is clean
 
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