Plug cords from engine block?

JKsix

New member

• Feb 2, 2013

• #1

I have a stupid question but I noticed on my 98 TJ and now my 08 JK both have plug in cords coming from what I can only assume is the engine block. I know diesels come with block heaters to help them start when it's cold but I'm not sure why a gas V6 wrangler would have one? Can anyone explain the purpose of this plug cord on my jeep?

 

Skid_Kid

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• Feb 2, 2013

• #2

Could be an aftermarket one that was installed. :thinking:

 

DasBuxxx

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• Feb 2, 2013

• #3

I know that it is an option for an engine block heater in the 12 and 13 model

 

mgmavant

Member

• Feb 2, 2013

• #4

I've got an 08 as well and it came with a plug-in block heater. I never have never used it. My old Dodge Ram with the Cummins had one as well, and I kept that thing plugged in just about every night during the winter.

 

JKsix

New member

• Feb 2, 2013

• #5

mgmavant said:

I've got an 08 as well and it came with a plug-in block heater. I never have never used it. My old Dodge Ram with the Cummins had one as well, and I kept that thing plugged in just about every night during the winter.

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That's what I assume it is (a block heater) but that just seems weird to me to have on a gas engine.

 

10frank9

Web Wheeler

• Feb 2, 2013

• #6

SIXROCK said:

That's what I assume it is (a block heater) but that just seems weird to me to have on a gas engine.

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Are you able to post photos of said wires/plugs?

 

JKsix

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• Feb 2, 2013

• #7

10frank9 said:

Are you able to post photos of said wires/plugs?

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I will tomorrow frank.

 

10frank9

Web Wheeler

• Feb 2, 2013

• #8

Cool. Btw your new rig looks bad ass buddy! Congrats.

 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Feb 2, 2013

• #9

I am guessing it depends on where its destination was intended on being. A lot of colder climates have block heaters just to help them start in the winter, diesel or not. I know of a few buddies who had them growing up in upstate NY.

 

Hightower

Member

• Feb 2, 2013

• #10

You have an electric JK lol. It's standard in cold climates to run block heaters on gas as well as diesel vehicle.

 

StrizzyChris

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• Feb 2, 2013

• #11

I ordered mine with a block heater :yup:
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JKsix

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• Feb 2, 2013

• #12

10frank9 said:

Cool. Btw your new rig looks bad ass buddy! Congrats.

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Thanks frank! And here are some pictures of the cords. There not the best but neither is the camera on my phone.

 

13JKUR

New member

• Feb 2, 2013

• #13

I ordered mine with a block heater also. Makes for easy starts on extremely cold days

 

Holeshot

Banned

• Feb 2, 2013

• #14

wonder why? look at these temps... it was last week... Needless to say that you HAVE to plug your bloc heater if you don't want to stay stock.

 

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kb3ejw

Member

• Feb 3, 2013

• #15

OverlanderJK said:

I am guessing it depends on where its destination was intended on being. A lot of colder climates have block heaters just to help them start in the winter, diesel or not. I know of a few buddies who had them growing up in upstate NY.

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it is an option for cold weather climates.if your jeep was headed for that neck of the woods.it would have it.

 

JKsix

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• Feb 3, 2013

• #16

kb3ejw said:

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it is an option for cold weather climates.if your jeep was headed for that neck of the woods.it would have it.

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That makes sense. I live in CO. Haha