[Steelslinger]

So, according to the info sheet I got from the Dodge dealership (not the dealership I got my mag from), I should have an engine block heater installed on my mag.

But I cannot find the plug. Anyone know where it is?

 

[joseph]

I never knew it came with it as an option.

 

[Steelslinger]

Yep. It does.

And I just found mine.

Its under the hood, next to the Integrated Power Module or something like that. Passenger side on the top of the fender.

Now I just need to find another long extension cord.

 

[Invader]

:TTIWWP:

opcorn:

 

[Invader]

I found something about it in the 2005 LX service manual on pg 7-37 through 7-38.

It's a dry type inserted into a recess near #2 cylinder. Heats the block and coolant.

 

[Invader]

I just looked under my hood, and saw a tab with a 1/2" hole in it right behind the passenger headlamp housing. Is that where it's supposed to mount (plug)? I didn't see anything else that could house a plug.

 

[higshemi]

Mine was hiddine behind my airbox attached to the fenderwall. Haven't used it yet, infact never used one period. DO I leave it plugged in all night or just a few hours before I want to use the car? Is it safe to start the car with it plugged in?

 

[Invader]

Service manual doesn't mention operation. Just mode of operation, removal, installation, torque.. would love to know same^^

opcorn:

 

[pigpen]

So where is this

 

[Invader]

From service manual, the entire chapter

The engine block heater(1) is mounted in the cylinder
block (2), near the right rear corner. The block heater
is a dry cylinder type design and is powered by 110
volt AC. The power cord must be secured in its
retainer clips, and not positioned so it could contact
linkages or exhaust manifolds and become
damaged.
OPERATION
When power is applied (110 volt AC) to the block heater, the heating element transfers heat through the aluminum
engine block and into the coolant without directly penetrating the cooling system.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
If unit does not operate, trouble can be in either the power cord or the heater element. Test power cord for continuity
with a 110-volt voltmeter or 110-volt test light; test heater element continuity with an ohmmeter or 12-volt test
light.
LX ENGINE 7 - 37
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Detach power cord plug from block heater (1).
3. Remove block heater attaching screw located
below heater terminals.
4. Remove block heater from cylinder block (2).
INSTALLATION
1. Thoroughly clean cylinder block heater cavity.
2. Insert heater assembly (1) into block (2) with
mounting hole is located below heater terminals.
3. Install mounting screw and tighten to 12 N·m (105
in. lbs.).
4. Attach power cord to heater.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, the power cord
must be secured in its retainer clips, and not positioned
so it could contact linkages or exhaust
manifolds.
5. Lower vehicle.

 

[timdebjake]

Being up here in fairbanks, i use mine alot. dont really need it above 20 degrees but normally all winter. they say you dont need it on but for a couple hours before you are going to drive. this week we had our -40's. i do plug it in all night though. some people use timers but living on base dont have an electric bill, soooooo...

 

[Invader]

Can you snap a pic of your harness?

 

[Steelslinger]

I'll snap a picture of mine tomorrow after work and post it.

In the vehicles I've had before that had one, I'd leave it plugged in all night (not really a big power consumption). You can start it with it plugged in, just unplug before you drive away, heh.

 

[satfrat]

Mine was hiddine behind my airbox attached to the fenderwall. Haven't used it yet, infact never used one period. DO I leave it plugged in all night or just a few hours before I want to use the car? Is it safe to start the car with it plugged in?

My AC plug is also located under(& beside) the K&N air induction filter. Leaving it on 1-2 hours before starting the car is all that's needed to warm the oil. Definitely a lot less lifter noise going down on them cold days.

Robin

 

[aries4life]

Mine's a black power cord with a rubber cap that fits over the end and it also ends around the airbox/coolant overflow area. I leave mine on all night when it's freezing outside. It also helps keep the lower part of the windshield defrosted. I've been thinking of getting a blanket to throw over the hood and windshield to insulate it so the windshield is fully defrosted in the morning. It doesn't freeze around here all the time but it's nice to have when it does.

 

[pigpen]

So is a option or a feature? any you guys have SE with the block heater location

 

[Nightshade]

So is a option or a feature? any you guys have SE with the block heater location

Wonder if I can just get a replacement power cord.. the end of mine was let unsecured and got cut in half..

 

[Cdn_Magnum]

So is a option or a feature? any you guys have SE with the block heater location

Looking back at the 2005 Magnum brochure it states....
"Every Dodge Magnum Includes...
.....<edit>.....

Cold Weather Group - Includes engine block heater

.....<edit>....."

 

[pigpen]

Hmm So I might have to snoop around my engine bay since I haven't really notice anything before!

 

[Cdn_Magnum]

Mine was tie wrapped up by my fuse box ... it had a plastic cap over the end wher the plug is.

Hope that helps