ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CORD

[Cynthia2963]

Just had an engine block heater installed at the dealership on my 2017 EL. They told me I needed a cord to plug it in. Will a regular outdoor extension cord work?

 

[Robert Smith]

Just had an engine block heater installed at the dealership on my 2017 EL. They told me I needed a cord to plug it in. Will a regular outdoor extension cord work?

It should. Drag a cord out there and compared the plug to the end of the cord.


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[mrbadwrench]

Some extension cords are designed to remain flexible in cold weather. You also probably need a 14 AWG cord or possibly a 12 AWG cord depending on length.

 

[Jamo]

I wouldn't go less than 12 AWG, and keep the length as short as possible. On my old work bus, I had the 7.3 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel w/factory block heater. Two hours was all it took to fire that baby. I made up about a 10' ext. and it would be warm. Not sure of my old or your new wattage though...

 

[Dale Zorthian]

Hi there, where can I find the block heater cord? It’s not by the tow hooks

 

[grdsman]

Hi there, where can I find the block heater cord? It’s not by the tow hooks

If it’s not at the front of the engine, you probably don’t have one.


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[Jamo]

On my Diesel E-Superduty, it was rolled up and zip tied in (behind) the front bumper. Mine was factory installed.
I was going to say that Idon't have one on my EL LTD, but you have me thinking, so now I'll check. Never knew I had one on the van either until I read it somewhere...