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Burned out block heater element
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Snowboard season cometh..
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
Burned out block heater element
So, I think I might have somehow toasted my block heater element. It's been super cold here the past week or so, and one night I got home late. Engine was fully up to temp when I got home, and I plugged her in right away and went to bed. Next morning she's stone cold. I looked at most of the length of the cord and don't see any shorts, but I will reinspect this weekend. Other than a toasted element or a short in the cord, is there any thing else I need to check? A fuse or some such?
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
Nope ..no fuses.
Check the cord thats the most common problem.
Elements usually last pretty good.
Check where you plug in , I once thought mine was bad and it was the plugin on the wall that was not working.
Check the cord thats the most common problem.
Elements usually last pretty good.
Check where you plug in , I once thought mine was bad and it was the plugin on the wall that was not working.
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
The outlet is good. I use cords that have lighted ends, and the light's working fine.
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From: Payson, AZ
The resistance of the element should be about 14.5 to 15 ohms. Make sure the cord is tight at the heater element.
Edit: You can pull the cord from the element and check them both independently.
Edit: You can pull the cord from the element and check them both independently.
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
AH!! Great info! I'll do that!
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Ya i had the same plug, But I had a bad corroded plug that goes to element ! I replaced the plug and she works again!
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Be wary of the lighted cords. The light is on the hot side of the cord. If you lose the neutral on the cord the light will still light.
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