engine block heater
Post Fiend
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From: Manitoba
Big Native.... check the info below....
First make sure the BH red power plug is in the BH, then do a continuity test with a meter on the main plug wires at the grill. If there is no continuity check the wires for breaks just behind the 120V plug. Pull on the wires and you can see the break as the shielding gets smaller, cut off the end. If the 2 power wires now have continuity through the BH just replace the 3 prong plug.
First make sure the BH red power plug is in the BH, then do a continuity test with a meter on the main plug wires at the grill. If there is no continuity check the wires for breaks just behind the 120V plug. Pull on the wires and you can see the break as the shielding gets smaller, cut off the end. If the 2 power wires now have continuity through the BH just replace the 3 prong plug.
Post Fiend
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
In northern areas I think it was something like a standard option.
I think it was also part of the heavy duty heating and cooling package.
Why yes, that is an option, but if you get this package, that comes with the package.
Most auto companies like to use packages instead of giving you exactly what you want.
I think it was also part of the heavy duty heating and cooling package.
Why yes, that is an option, but if you get this package, that comes with the package.
Most auto companies like to use packages instead of giving you exactly what you want.
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2003
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From: Joliet, Illinois
Originally Posted by deanzawistowski
is the plug for it on the passanger side of the truck, kinda under the headlight and by the bumper?
I was wondering what that thing was
so with the stock block heater how long can i leave it plugged in?
I was wondering what that thing was
so with the stock block heater how long can i leave it plugged in?
Post Fiend
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
You can leave it plugged in 24/7 if you like.
But do be aware that block heaters are available from 650 watts to 1500 watts at most parts places.
If you happened to have a 1500 watt heater plugged in for 7 days, you might have to morgage the house to pay the electric bill.
Also if you have snow or ice on the ground and notice it is melting away from the extension cord you are plugged into, the cord is not big enough as far as conductor size goes.
But do be aware that block heaters are available from 650 watts to 1500 watts at most parts places.
If you happened to have a 1500 watt heater plugged in for 7 days, you might have to morgage the house to pay the electric bill.
Also if you have snow or ice on the ground and notice it is melting away from the extension cord you are plugged into, the cord is not big enough as far as conductor size goes.
