05 engine block heater
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2005F250,
What did you do differently in the cab compared to using your remote starter? If the remote is set up properly it should still go through the glow plug warm up cycle. It's too bad you didn't get the plug in originally; but i'm not sure why the remote would'nt start it but you could start it with the key (or am I missing something in your original post)? With the truck plugged in the remote has worked at -35C; no problem.
What did you do differently in the cab compared to using your remote starter? If the remote is set up properly it should still go through the glow plug warm up cycle. It's too bad you didn't get the plug in originally; but i'm not sure why the remote would'nt start it but you could start it with the key (or am I missing something in your original post)? With the truck plugged in the remote has worked at -35C; no problem.
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From: Other side of the sunrise
Originally Posted by stratdaddy
I'm very suprised to hear all the trucks out there without block heater cords installed from F.M.C. I have owned 4 p.s.d's in south Fla. and all have had cords attached. I think every truck with the diesel engine I've looked at had a cord what gives? I have only used mine a few times (thirties are rare in south fla), but it sure made it nice for the engine starting up. I would tell your dealer every truck in fla has the cord, give it up!
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the reason it wasnt starting in the cold with the remote start was because the installer didnt set the cranking time long enough, i believe he had it set at .6 sec, which as we all know def. isnt long enough on a diesel. thanks guys for the replies, i bit the bullet and got the cord at the dealership for $40. thanks again
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You can get a diagram from your dealer showing how to install the block heater cord correctly. Us macho guys think putting on a simple cord should be simple but after you look at all the fasteners, etc it isn't so easy to get it right. I hate to admit it but I asked for the diagram and that made it easy.
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From: Frisco, TX
Does anyone have the International Part number for the cord? Seems like a much cheaper route. Are they the same between the 7.3 and 6.0?
I need to get ready for the 110 degree heat this summer!
One of those good summer projects to get ready for next winter.
Thanks,
Chris
I need to get ready for the 110 degree heat this summer!
One of those good summer projects to get ready for next winter.Thanks,
Chris
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From: Happy Valley, Oregon
Chris,
If you just go into an International Dealership just tell them what you need. That is all I did. Mine didn't come with any fasteners or anything, just a cord. I put a piece of black split loom around it and taped it good at both ens so the loom wouldn't slide and routed it along the frame and out next to a tow hook. Start from the engine and you will see which way it fits best. I just zip tied it anywhere I could to hold it top the frame also.
If you just go into an International Dealership just tell them what you need. That is all I did. Mine didn't come with any fasteners or anything, just a cord. I put a piece of black split loom around it and taped it good at both ens so the loom wouldn't slide and routed it along the frame and out next to a tow hook. Start from the engine and you will see which way it fits best. I just zip tied it anywhere I could to hold it top the frame also.
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From: southern swamps
Originally Posted by 2005F250
i just got my 05 250 a few weeks ago. do all thge 6.0l have engine block heaters?
Last edited by Labgal; Jun 1, 2005 at 11:54 PM.
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From: Cedar Park, TX
I have a question about my 2003. I just got it a week ago and it had the original window sticker in it. It was ordered with an engine block heater but I cannot find the cord anywhere on the front. Am I missing something here? Where should it be? It shows it as a $35 option on the sticker.
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From: southern swamps
Gromer,
It is not particularly easy to find until you find it...if that makes sense. It is a black, heavy duty cord with a cap on it. If you have fog lamps look in that area and find the cord from the fog lamp on the passenger side. Then look behind the housing around your tow hook and you will find the cord. OH -- if you have a gasoline engine it will be in about the same corresponding area but on the driver's side. Hope this helps.
It is not particularly easy to find until you find it...if that makes sense. It is a black, heavy duty cord with a cap on it. If you have fog lamps look in that area and find the cord from the fog lamp on the passenger side. Then look behind the housing around your tow hook and you will find the cord. OH -- if you have a gasoline engine it will be in about the same corresponding area but on the driver's side. Hope this helps.
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Ford dealer tryed to charge me over $50 for cord. Went to International Dealer 5 miles away... $18.72 with tax. I love my pickup, but I hate dealers. Well, maybe not the IH dealer, but they don't sell a light pickup
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From: Northern Utah
Originally Posted by thebiga
How do I know for certain if my truck has a block heater?
The block heater is there... You just need to install the cord.
Look here . . .
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