Block heater plug in
The plug is an option you have to buy. 
The socket for the plug is located just above the starter. I need to get one to.
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10-07-2010, 02:47 PM
Here is a Cord part number at International: Z3500043
You can also do a search on e-bay for them.
Check the link Cowboy65 gave, it will show you where to look to see if you have on in the block heater already. Then, like me, look again by the passenger side fog light. It was a bear to see in there.
Oh, I went to the tech folder for the link in there, but it isn't working for me. (the link to the engine block heater cord)
You can also do a search on e-bay for them.
Check the link Cowboy65 gave, it will show you where to look to see if you have on in the block heater already. Then, like me, look again by the passenger side fog light. It was a bear to see in there.
Oh, I went to the tech folder for the link in there, but it isn't working for me. (the link to the engine block heater cord)
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10-08-2010, 08:17 AM
my 02, 03, and 05 in texas all had/have the cord.. I'd say look again.... you missed it maybe 
it's a black triangular plug, with a black cover, on a black cord, in a dark spot....
real ez to miss since it's like a 3 prong FEMALE extension cord.....
but given that, have never used mine even down to 10 degrees....
(course I DO use the remote start with the seat heater on ! )
I can punch the button leaving the ex and it comes on with the starter.... wife loves it
it's a black triangular plug, with a black cover, on a black cord, in a dark spot....
real ez to miss since it's like a 3 prong FEMALE extension cord.....
but given that, have never used mine even down to 10 degrees....
(course I DO use the remote start with the seat heater on ! )
I can punch the button leaving the ex and it comes on with the starter.... wife loves it
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10-08-2010, 12:40 PM
Does anyone know how much electricity the factory-installed 2005 6.0L block heater is rated to use/draw? 
I'm thinking the block heater may use somewhere in the 700-950 watts / 15-20 amp range.
If so, then I'd suspect it should be plugged into a fairly short (like 25ft or less), and a higher-than-most gauge wire, (like a 12-3 wire) three-prong, extension cord. I'll make sure the recepticle plug is properly grounded and that there isn't too much else on the same circuit.
My plan is to use a timer so it doesn't run all night long. I'd set the timer so it turns the block heater power on, say, 3 to 4 hours before I plan to start the 6.0L diesel on those less than 25*F mornings.
This looks to be a decent timer - if I can determine if it's capacity will be adequate:
Intermatic 24 Hour Plug-In Landscape Electromechanical 1200W 15A Outdoor Timer
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I'm thinking the block heater may use somewhere in the 700-950 watts / 15-20 amp range.
If so, then I'd suspect it should be plugged into a fairly short (like 25ft or less), and a higher-than-most gauge wire, (like a 12-3 wire) three-prong, extension cord. I'll make sure the recepticle plug is properly grounded and that there isn't too much else on the same circuit.
My plan is to use a timer so it doesn't run all night long. I'd set the timer so it turns the block heater power on, say, 3 to 4 hours before I plan to start the 6.0L diesel on those less than 25*F mornings.
This looks to be a decent timer - if I can determine if it's capacity will be adequate:
Intermatic 24 Hour Plug-In Landscape Electromechanical 1200W 15A Outdoor Timer
BarnieTrk
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