Block heater working ???
This winter it does not seem that my block heater is working properly. It seems like even if it is plugged in the "wait to start" engine light stay on just as long as if it was not plugged in. I took it to the dealer for another problem (throttle sensor) and asked them to test it they said it was okay and charged me $33.00. Has anyone had the same issue and what did you do.....?<br><br>Thanks.
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Re:Block heater working ???
Your grid heater sences outside air temp...not your block temp...should have saved your $33.00...both heaters work in comb to make starting ezer on these diesels...I have not plugged my block heater in this year it was 5* this morning I just cycle my grid heater a few times and she pops right off ;D
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There must be a problem 'cuz when I plug-in the WTS light goes out in about 3-5 seconds, unless it's REAL cold, then it's maybe 15 seconds.
Not plugged in (like this AM at 5* outside) WTS light took about a minute. |
Re:Block heater working ???
Plugged mine in last night and when I left for work at 0700 this morning, it was 8*. WTS light stayed on only a few seconds, so I know mine is working fine. ;D
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I plugged mine in last night and it only went to 29 deg or so. Popped the hood this morning and I could hear it working. It works so well I could hardly keep my hand on the block above the exhaust manifold.<br><br>Mike
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Forgot to plug mine in again, 2 degrees this am but it still started, barely. :( :(
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I thought my block heater was not working this morning. Made sure the extension cord was pluged into the outlet. it was but found out I had no power from the outlet. I just reset it the outlet. I hope i does not happen again. I drives me crazy to start it when it has not been pluged in and when the temp. was as cold as it was. -Anthony
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I was going to say check the power supply first.<br>You should be able to hear it sizzling about 5 to 10 seconds after you plug it in. It was about 9 here this morning and my light went out about as soon as I turned the key and had heat before the end of town.
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[quote author=RATTLINRAM link=board=5;threadid=9797;start=0#93624 date=1042937657]<br>Plugged mine in last night and when I left for work at 0700 this morning, it was 8*. WTS light stayed on only a few seconds, so I know mine is working fine. ;D<br>[/quote]<br><br>Your temp was about the same as mine, and my WTS light was only on for a second or two. Will stay on for 30 or so seconds if the truck isn't plugged in.
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Being anally retentive..<br><br>I bought one of those extension cords with the glowing end when it has power..<br>My old cord always seemed to come unplugged on me. <br>Mostly when I forgot to unplug [eyecrazy]<br>now the light catches my eye at 4am...<br><br>Just my .02
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Even with it this cold when my truck is plugged in the wait for starting light only stays on for a second or two. <br><br>I also use a extension cord with a lighted female end and a timer so my truck heater doesn't run all night!<br><br>KC
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Alright, this may sound stupid, but it's probably the best way to tell if the blockheater's workin' or not ;D.<br><br>I live in Eastern Canada, and we know what cold is all about.<br><br>After you've plugged in your blockheater, follow the wire down to where the actual heater meets the block, and feel it. It'll be hot alright ! Just don't wait too long to feel it, cuz it gets pretty **** hot to touch ;).<br><br>Let me know if it works.<br><br><br><br>
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mine muct not work at all. The engine is never hot when I feel down the sides of it. Not evern warm. Truck starts the same with or without it pluged in.<br>DM01
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Off hand, what is the wattage of the block heater?
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[quote author=Ruralmedic link=board=5;threadid=9797;start=0#94031 date=1043044837]
Off hand, what is the wattage of the block heater? [/quote] Approximately 750 watts. To the original poster; How long are you plugging in for? It is possible that your "On" time isn't enough. 3 hours works for me down to 10[sup]o[/sup]F, and 4 hours is good to as low as I've seen this winter, -10[sup]o[/sup]F. |
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