Tigger

I don't know if my truck is equipped with it or not, but how can I find out if my truck has the heater on it that I can plug in this winter when it gets cold. If it does have one, does anyone have any ideas where Dodge hides it, you know for easy access?

I expect the weather to get down around 10 F and figure I will need to plug it in to keep it warm.

I looked around the engine compartment this weekend but had no luck finding anything. I traced just about every wire I saw that could be it.

Thanks for your help.

Mark Hodowanec

All the engines have a heater. Some may not have the cord attached to the heater. Someone else needs to chime in where the heater is located (I think it's by the oil filter but not 100% sure). At 10F you don't have to plug in, but it does save on wear & tear a little. I've started my truck at -10F w/o it being plugged in w/ zero problems.

Tigger

Mark, Thanks for the help, I will take a look at it tonight. If stops raining.

Snowdog

The connection is to the left of the oil filter on the block.It will have a cap that unscrews that you need to take off to expose the connection.The cords are not cheap if you buy them from a dealer.I paid $13 and change at a Cummins shop.You can get them online also.

Snopczynski

I put mine on Saturday, had it on the timer this morning, hopped in and the heater was already luke warm. Its easy to get the plug on, just a pain to route it. Its a rounder cad finish deal with a black plastic threaded cap on it.

wreedCTD

Can someone post a pic?

Truckman0097

There's a pic on the first page of this post.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...ock+heater+pic

texasram2500

Its easy to install. Not sure about the cord Cummins gives you but the high dollar one I bought from the dealer has rubber stops on it that line up with holes in the frame. Routed it up to front with no prob. I then brought it up through the tow hook on passenger side and flex tied it there. Hated having to open the hood to unplug in the morning.

I should have read more on this site last year and I would have saved myself some $$$.

Snopczynski

I got my cord from napa, so it was just a cord that I had to zipty to some stuff.

hitower

Snop,

Do you have a NAPA part #?
How much did it run you?

Thanks

Snopczynski

My cost on it was $38.00, but my uncle owns the store and I get it for 10% over cost.

Balkamp #605-9710

Texan

When I got my 06 the salesman told me it did not have a heater cord. While washing it guess what I found? If you look just to the left of center near the bumper bracket you may find it tucked away. It is black like the frame so a bit hard to find. Check B4 you spend.

kris55

ok, so this is a stupid question, but was it also plugged in to the block or just hanging on the bumper bracket?

Mark Hodowanec

Good point - same thing happend to me!