No specific place, just wherever it is convenient. Through the grill is a good idea.
Testimonial: "Thanks for your reply! I wish I could get the cord down to where the grill is, but I can't. Typically, on some cars, the grill is a good option, but not the case here. It seems that the only option I have is between the hood and body, which doesn't seem to be the greatest. I might check in with our Lincoln dealer, because the cord is being squished (technical term) coming out between the hood and body. Thanks though; you confirmed my thought that there wasn't a specific place for this. Best regards.,"
Gett a haynesmanual in partstor or library has techbooks
SOURCE: engine block heater
it is an aftermarket add on or dealer add on.. normally not included ....check your build sheet or contact dealer for location if factory installed
SOURCE: 97 Ford F250 diesel block heater shorts out when I plug it in
A block heater is just a simple heating element. There are no fuses b/c you run house voltage (120V) out to it, and those are on breakers, so no need for 12V truck fuses.
Block heaters can range from 500 watts on up to 1500 watts. U know those heaters in Wal Mart that only go up to 1500 watts? That's as much as heaters (including block heaters) are allowed to pull off house current. Remember, use a heavy gauge extension cord, not that 100' long skinny thing. That's not good.
OK, to check the block heater, all you need is a simple voltmeter. Switch it to Ohms (resistance). That's the one with the Omega sign. Put one lead on one flat terminal on the plug of your block heater, and put the other lead on the other flat terminal. Leave the ground (round) terminal alone.
If it reads infinity, or open, then your block heater is bad. It's an open circuit.
If it reads resistance, then it should be good. I don't know what readings for a Powerstroke they should have, b/c often resistance changes with how hot/cold it is outside.
If you plug it in to your house and you hear arcing/sparking, then don't use it until you figure out what's doing that. The block heater is usually on the passenger side, although on Powerstrokes it could be different. However if you follow your plug, you're gonna find where that heater goes. Chances are some idiot has pinched the wire.
If you plan on replacing it, soak it down good with penetrate oil. It's gonna be a bear. And remember to drain your antifreeze down.
Block heaters are great b/c it reduces wear on your glow plugs, plus you get hot heat almost instantly after you start.
Plugging it in any long than two hours before you crank it is a waste of time. It can only get the block so warm, and it does it really quick.
SOURCE: Where do I look for block heater Cord?
take the vin number down - call the local dealer and ask of the vehicle even came with one - block heaters are expensive and usually very easy to spot on the front of the engine as this is where you must hook it up.
Remember if you do use a block heater you only need to make it work for a couple of hours before you leave - so put it on a cord with a timer and set it as needed.
Testimonial: "Thanks, for replying. Just have to travel in alberta for a week and thought the newer beetles had a block heater for canadian cars. Bought mine in Van"
SOURCE: Where does the block heater
It is almost on the top of the engine at the back when standing against the front bumper. Use a small mirror and run it across the back of the engine, you will see a small brass rectangular piece with 2 prongs inside it. That is where you plug your cord into
SOURCE: where is the block heater location on a 2005 Lincoln LS ?
It is on the side of the block you will need to jack the car up and look for the freeze plug that has the block heated connected to it.
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