For those of you that use the block heater, where do you access your plug? I pull the plug through the bottom opening in the passenger side finder liner. Then I pull it back through and tuck it between the passenger side battery and finder when I'm not using it. Is there a better place to put it without having to go through all this hassle? I have seen most Dodges and Fords where theirs is pulled through an opening in the front bumper but I would think the plug ends would get corroded there. Let me know where you guys have yours. Thanks!
Block Heater Plug
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I keep mine lying along the inside of the passenger fender just below where the hood closes. Basically same level as the top of the coolant tank and AFE filter housing. When I plug my truck in I keep the plugs under the hood and fully close it so just the cord hangs out right between the headlight, grill and hood.
02's are different, I'm not sure where a good place is on those. You could just get one of those plug caps to put on when its not in use.
02's are different, I'm not sure where a good place is on those. You could just get one of those plug caps to put on when its not in use.
True. However, I only have a three mile commute to work so if I don't plug it in, I won't have any heat (I know, I'm a wuss). I realize I could start the truck and let it run for a while before I leave, but I figure it's cheaper to plug it in than burn the diesel. I don't plug it in unless the nighttime temp will be below 30*.
Right now the cord just hangs out down by the passenger side tow hook. Tomorrow I'm going to install one of these for a cleaner look.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...=true&storeNum=5002&subdeptNum=9&classNum=311
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...=true&storeNum=5002&subdeptNum=9&classNum=311
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Right now the cord just hangs out down by the passenger side tow hook. Tomorrow I'm going to install one of these for a cleaner look.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...=true&storeNum=5002&subdeptNum=9&classNum=311
This is a great idea. Would you mind taking some pics during and after the install and posting them? I would appreciate it.
It would be easier to get to but how do you keep the plug end from getting corroded? My factory cap is a piece of junk and won't stay on the end very well. I like what Will suggested too.
I have my plug hanging out between the pass. side headlight and the hood right by the grill. I had to cut some of the wire loom that it was wrapped in so I could stretch it over there.
My friend has a LMM that he bought from Phoenix and he cant find the heater cord. Can it be that it didnt come with one??? I kinda some what looked the other day but i couldnt see it but it was because i didnt want to lean on his truck because i didnt want to scratch his black paint 
Yeah in my LB7 i wanna say it was by the passenger battery and on my LLY it is by the passenger side battery so that is were i was looking on my friends LMM but i really didnt look that much. Because correct me if im wrong but shouldnt it be wrapped up in the wire loom that is conected to the inner fender?
I got an appliance cord and made about a 2ft. extension for mine so it would reach far enough to stick out between the bumper and grill
So did you just cut the factory plug off and solder the extension on to the factory wire?
Easiest way I've found to tell people that say they don't have a cord is "grab the negative battery cable and slide your hand along it till you hit the big ball of crap all taped and zip tied together. When you find that, you found the plug."
Easiest way I've found to tell people that say they don't have a cord is "grab the negative battery cable and slide your hand along it till you hit the big ball of crap all taped and zip tied together. When you find that, you found the plug."
Lol Yeah im gunna have to try that but i just need to find a stool or something so i can actually reach over his fender because his front stance seems to be higher then mine.