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Positive Temperature Coefficient

Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) devices are being used for circuit protection. These PTC's act like a solid state fuse. They are located in the junction block, and are used to protect such items as: power door lock motors, power windows, and various engine solenoids.

Positive Temperature Coefficient Symbol:




A special symbol is used to identify these in the wiring diagrams.