EP6C/EP3 (1.6/1.4 VTi) Oil Breather Re-Heat Resistor Location

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The EP6C and EP3 engine found in the A51 with the 1.6 VTi and 1.4 VTi (16v) engine is fitted with an Oil Breather Re-Heat Resistor (1273)

The oil heater is accessed from under the car as the picture shows.



Oil Breather Re-Heat Resistor Location on the car
Oil Breather Re-Heat Resistor Location on the car
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The simple circuit diagram shows the heater (1273) is controlled by the engine ECU (1320)
Oil Breather Re-Heat Resistor circuit diagram
Oil Breather Re-Heat Resistor circuit diagram
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