Common questions

Where is my block heater cord?

Where is my block heater cord?

Most block heater cords can be found along the right or left sides of your vehicles engine bay, often with a brightly coloured piece of tape wrapped around it, to help it stand out against the other cords and wires under your hood.

Where is the engine block heater cord on a Ram 1500?

Look through the passenger side wheel well, near the front of the engine. There will be a reddish/orange plug that will just pull out. You can buy the $90 cord from the dealer or the one from Kat’s #28500 from Geno’s or others online for about $17.

Where is the plug in the block heater?

Look through the passenger wheel well, here is a picture of mine. It’s the reddish-orange connector. I covered the cord with high temperature split looms similar to the factory cord. If you don’t have the cord, there is the same color plug in the block heater. I believe that is the passenger side headlight. The pictures are vertical.

Where is the engine block heater on an EDS?

Someone stated “all EDs come from the factory with the heater already installed and the cord is an aftermarket item. Any help will be appreciated. The engine block heater is in the block from the factory. It is in the lower portion of the block about midway back on the passenger side.

Where is the heater on a Dodge Ram?

Heater element is found just behind the oil filter and comes with a small, black rubber cap slipped over it. Having very skinny arms and wrists, I did not have to remove anything to access the heater element.

Where is the plug in a ram block heater?

Look through the passenger wheel well, here is a picture of mine. It’s the reddish-orange connector. I covered the cord with high temperature split looms similar to the factory cord. If you don’t have the cord, there is the same color plug in the block heater.

Is there a cord for an engine block heater?

2020 2500 with CTD comes with engine block heater element installed but no cord installed. I installed THIS non-OEM cord off Amazon for $22. Cord is rated for 1800 watts but draws 720 watts when plugged in to 120 volt service when measured using voltmeter.

Heater element is found just behind the oil filter and comes with a small, black rubber cap slipped over it. Having very skinny arms and wrists, I did not have to remove anything to access the heater element.

How much does it cost to install a block heater?

Options for the install are in the plastic cover where the tow hooks would be or the front air damm. They are only $11.60 on amazon. Get yourself an AC Port Plug.

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Ruth Doyle