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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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bad block heater?
Every once and a while the block heater on the truck will blow the breaker. So I was wondering if there is something wrong with the block heater or just step up ot a higher breaker if possible.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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Replace the $16 cord. PN # 251919 at any Cummins shop. It is pretty rare the heaters themselves fail.

If you need it fixed tonight replace the male plug.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Most times after a breaker has tripped several times the amperage where it trips gets lower.
Replace the breaker, even the same size breaker will often cure the problem.
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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Mine trips the RFI outlet constantly. Usually I have to go out and make sure the contacts are dry, any trace of water, and the RFI will pop.
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