Block heater continuity

[HOBrian]

My blocker heater no longer works. I unscrewed the cord from the block heater itself and checked for continuity of the heating element and found that to be okay! I then checked for continuity of the cord, One terminal for the cord had continuity and the other had none. I want to make sure that I am right in thinking that the cord should have continuity for both prongs.

Thanks!

Brian

 

[BDaugherty]

It sounds to me like you have a broken cord. I think Geno's sells them.

 

[steved]

All three wires on the plug should have continuity... your cord is likely damaged, a common issue. Geno's or the dealership, or even Napa should have them in stock.

 

[NIsaacs]

If the cord is bad, you might just cut off the end and check again. If it works then just wire a new end on.



Nick

 

[JHumphries]

That would work, but the original poster is in New Jersey.
In about a week, the plug would be corroded and he would be right back were he started.
The best solution is a new sealed cord.

 

[HOBrian]

Thanks guys for all the responses!!! I have been waiting for a reason to order from Geno's anyway!!!

All three wires on the plug should have continuity... your cord is likely damaged, a common issue. Geno's or the dealership, or even Napa should have them in stock.

Come to think of it the ground had no continuity either!! I'm glad to hear its a common problem.

 

[SWithrow]

Block Heater Plug Replacement

Thanks guys for all the responses!!! I have been waiting for a reason to order from Geno's anyway!!!




Come to think of it the ground had no continuity either!! I'm glad to hear its a common problem.

I replaced the plug on mine and the heat is working fine now...
https://www.turbodieselregister.com...2007/227576-fyi-block-heater-not-working.html

 

[Simplysmn]

Yes geno's bumper plug work's awesome mount's good to boot

 

[EricBu12]

FYI to all.

Dont run your engine with the block heater plugged in. . it causes a static around the element and it shorts out. . . . lesson learned on last truck.

 

[HOBrian]

FYI to all.



Dont run your engine with the block heater plugged in. . it causes a static around the element and it shorts out. . . . lesson learned on last truck.

Thanks Eric! I always wondered what if anything would happen if you did that.

 

[rbattelle]

Dont run your engine with the block heater plugged in. . it causes a static around the element and it shorts out. . . . lesson learned on last truck.

The owners manual says not to run the engine with the heater plugged in. But I know I've done it several times either by accident or out of laziness.



So far, no damage.



-Ryan

 

[rscurtis]

It's also a good idea to run your block heater on a GFI circuit so if something is wrong you don't get the shock of your life when you touch the truck. If the GFI trips prematurely, it would indicate a fault with the block heater or cord.