block heater not working? (brand new)
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Wyreth
Certifiable Noob
new does not, unfortunately, mean good. Did you test the heater before installation?
Hydro-idi
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Sounds like you answered your own question. The block heater sounds like it kicked the bucket a bit early lol. Did you check the cord that plugs into the block heater? Sometimes they can get corrosion on them and not contact properly. BTW, did you get your jasper all straightened out??
ok stupid question...did you fill it back up with coolant?
79jasper
Chickenhawk
Pretty funny but also a good question. Also if he did put coolant back in, could there be an air bubble around the heater?
Blind Driver2
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NO if he put coolant in and it's topped up there shouldn't be an air bubble there....
it's simple pull the cord test it with a multi meter if ok...that leaves the heat element or no coolant...rofl...
bout only two things can be really...rofl
it's simple pull the cord test it with a multi meter if ok...that leaves the heat element or no coolant...rofl...
bout only two things can be really...rofl
79jasper
Chickenhawk
Especially if the engine hasn't been started yet
Lol I wasn't sure. Just thought I'd throw it in there.
i'll update on the jasper when I get a chance, but i DO have the truck back. A bit early is right, first time it was ever plugged in. It better not have corrosion, I bought it from the store last week lol.
there's always a wise guy in the crowd
I don't know anything about them to be honest. I went to the parts store, bought it and dropped it off at the shop that already had my truck. I didn't think they were too complicated...perhaps the knuckle head didn't plug it in at the engine? I tried to trace the cord back, but it was getting dark so I came in. Is there a way to multi meter test it from the plug end (end hanging out the grille), if so, what reading should I be looking at?
Blind Driver2
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Test the plug end. Infinite ohms is bad.
thank you sir. Gonna see if i can find my multimeter now.
edit: crammed the truck in my garage, found my multimeter, had no idea which ohm setting to use. Checked to make sure it was plugged in at the block, it is. hmph
edit: crammed the truck in my garage, found my multimeter, had no idea which ohm setting to use. Checked to make sure it was plugged in at the block, it is. hmph
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f-two-fiddy
Registered User
Just check it for continuity. If it's open, there's a problem
Check cotinuity at actual heater. If it tests okay, then test the cord from the heater to the grill. Mine wasn't working and I had to repair my cord that goes to the heater. From what I have read, this is a pretty common issue.
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