jwatso8

does the new 2010 RAM's have block heaters? if so, where's the cord. i know on my 07 cummin the heater was installed from the factory. but i had to buy the cord from the dealership. and whats up the cold weather package? (hood bra).

doorguy

My cord was tucked up by the tow hook on the right side.I do have the winter front as well.It is an expensive piece of vinyl.

BobTipton

I can't find the cord OR the location of the block heater on mine. Where is the actual block heater?

Thanks,

Bob

Bradjun1

My new 2011 does not have the cold weather package but it has a block heater minus the cord. I had to buy one from the dealer for $57. The heater is on the engine block just to the rear of the oil filter and a little lower. It's round and has a black cap on it. It was easy to put the cord on from under the truck.

DJM

2010 was an option and the cord is tucked up under the tow hook on the passenger side.

Hope this helps ya

jwatso8

SWEET mines got the cord. but it should for 52k!!!!!!

DJM

Its actually a $90.00 option on the 2010 2500 ST, part of the cold weather group that includes a cover to block cold air from entering the radiator grill.

New2Diesel

Bradjun1

I have a 2011 and looked behind my oil filter and, BAM, there is was covered with a threaded black plastic cap just as you said. Can you tell me the Part Number you got from Dodge? Also, How did you run the cord once you installed the harness?

DirtEater

I replaced mine before winter with the Mopar cord and it's great. Best to do it while changing the oil filter out.

Mopar cord - #56051181AB

Bradjun1

New2Diesel

I discarded the package so I can't give you the part # but I hear they are available on the afertmarket or from Cummins for less than you local Mopar dealer. I routed it to exit the grill by the right headlight. I just made sure there was no tension on the cord and it was away from any exhaust or heat sources. It came with enough wire ties to secure it.

ripping r

I would get it here.
http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....EATER_CABLE_FL

New2Diesel

Thanks. I actually found the MOPAR part, brand spanky new, off of ebay last night for 33 bucks with shipping and all. It looked a little better than the aftermarket ones plus it has plastic fittings that slide right into factory locations. I will update when it arrives. Thanks again

Bradjun1

looks like the right part for way less than the Mopar people.

New2Diesel

Gentlemen, here is the update to my install. First off, I purchased the MOPAR Part#1-56051181AB off of ebay for almost double what Geno's charges. I can tell you that they are almost the exact same part. I chose to get the MOPAR part for 2 reasons. #1 Warranty as an OEM part, #2 it had tabs on it that automatically routed themselves to the frame as soon as I hooked it up. INSTALL: Extemely easy. I crawled my 6'7" 255lb body under the truck, took off the black cap, plugged it in, screwed down finger tight, and routed the cable directly through the bumper to the passenger side tow hook. Then I Ziptied it facing the ground to avoid excess moisture getting into the plug cover. Also, due to the recommendations of "madhat" I bought a digital plug timer to plug it into so it kicks on 2hrs before my departure. The weather where I am gets to around 20 mostly so I installed so the truck did not eat gas while idiling. Consider it my Christmas Gift to Global Warming Reduction.