Rapid Heat ?????
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Rapid Heat ?????
if anyone can help me out it would appreciated, where is the control for the rapid heat option located. I have the dual climate control in the dash, I know I ordered this option because its listed as 41A on the order.
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Yep, it's an automatic thing, turn on the heat and off she goes. When the engine gets to temp, it automatically shuts off.
On a cold morning, put your hand over the vent and feel the warm air.
On a cold morning, put your hand over the vent and feel the warm air.
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I second what mattebury said. I have it on mine, and it woks seamlessly automatically without input required from you. Just set your temp, and it will turn on automatically if required, and when the engine is producing enough heat, it will shut it off. On cool mornings (34 deg) it is already blowing hot air before I get to the end of the block, and I don't usually run the engine to "warm" the truck up for longer than a few minutes. Once it's cold enough to have to plug it in, I'll idle it for longer.
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Originally Posted by TrailerTrash
I second what mattebury said. I have it on mine, and it woks seamlessly automatically without input required from you. Just set your temp, and it will turn on automatically if required, and when the engine is producing enough heat, it will shut it off. On cool mornings (34 deg) it is already blowing hot air before I get to the end of the block, and I don't usually run the engine to "warm" the truck up for longer than a few minutes. Once it's cold enough to have to plug it in, I'll idle it for longer.
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Probably right aound the 0 mark F or -20 C. Wouldn't hurt to plug in sooner. if it doesn't start at those temps ????
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Originally Posted by jteller
A bit of a thread highjack... how cold do you reckon it has to be to plug it in. This is my first diesel, so no prior experience!
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Im new to this whole cold climate thing (moved to OH from AR) I hate starting my diesels up in this cold weather. What does it hurt to run a block heater when its not that cold outside by OH standards??? Ive never had to use them before, I guess I will have to get the whole thing figured out pretty soon....
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Originally Posted by DeereTech05
What does it hurt to run a block heater when its not that cold outside by OH standards???
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