Block Heater Cord Installation, Help!! Pics

06ramsprt · 12-16-2009, 06:48 PM

I have an 06 ram 2500, and went ahead and got the block heater cord cause mine did not come with one. I, an idiot when it comes to diesels(since this is my first one) can not find the location to plug it in to the truck. I need some help finding the location. Please help, Pics would be all so great, to see how you guys routed it. Thanks in advance.

Airsick · 12-16-2009, 07:26 PM

In the picture right behind the oil filter housing you will see an orange rubber boot, that is the block heater cable. I think there is a little plastic cap over the plug in but I don't remember as I did mine quite some time ago. Sorry it's not the best picture of what you are asking but it is the only one I could find that had it in the picture. Hope that helps.

Camsmell · 12-16-2009, 07:26 PM

the cord plugs in underneathe your exhaust manifold and next to the oil filter it has a black screw on cap you need to remove for the plug to go in

dieselingwithnomoney · 12-16-2009, 10:50 PM

Holy Fricken Crap Batman!!!!! Somebody Has Stolen Your Exhaust!!!!!!!

06ramsprt · 12-17-2009, 06:40 AM

Found it!! Thanks guys!

06ramsprt · 12-18-2009, 07:07 AM

Ok, located block heater cord.....next question...how in the world do I get to it?? I ordered a kn air intake and am installing it today. Does that help me get to it? Or is there more disassembly needed. Thanks.

Implse1 · 12-18-2009, 07:32 AM

I just did this the other day when my AFE came in. It is much easier to get to with the stock intake removed otherwise it takes some work to get you hand in there. Is you KN just a filter or is it a full cold air system? If it is a full system then when you take out the stock intake install the cord prior to installing the KN system. This allows you to look at where you want to run the wire much easier.

tryNto · 12-18-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 06ramsprt

Ok, located block heater cord.....next question...how in the world do I get to it?? I ordered a kn air intake and am installing it today. Does that help me get to it? Or is there more disassembly needed. Thanks.

crawl under the truck and install from there...

TrueValue Truck · 12-18-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06ramsprt

Ok, located block heater cord.....next question...how in the world do I get to it?? I ordered a kn air intake and am installing it today. Does that help me get to it? Or is there more disassembly needed. Thanks.

No picture....but it's on the bottom of the block....just behind the oil filter. It's just as easy to lay on your back and reach it from underneath....if there has never been a cord on it , there will be a black plastic cap threaded on the plug location.....just unscrew the cap and screw the block heater cord nut on....route the wire up front and your done.

davewright92 · 12-19-2009, 08:48 PM

True Vaule Truck described the location very well. I did mine from underneath and it took a little wiggling to get the plug in then the lock nut on, but it only took a few minutes.

Dave

***D45*** · 12-19-2009, 08:58 PM

MattH · 01-02-2010, 04:18 PM

Thanks for the info. My cord should be hear soon

12-16-2009, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
06ramsprt Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 44 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews 06ramsprt's Truck Pics	Block Heater Cord Installation, Help!! Pics I have an 06 ram 2500, and went ahead and got the block heater cord cause mine did not come with one. I, an idiot when it comes to diesels(since this is my first one) can not find the location to plug it in to the truck. I need some help finding the location. Please help, Pics would be all so great, to see how you guys routed it. Thanks in advance.

12-16-2009, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Airsick Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sumner, WA Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Airsick's Truck Pics	In the picture right behind the oil filter housing you will see an orange rubber boot, that is the block heater cable. I think there is a little plastic cap over the plug in but I don't remember as I did mine quite some time ago. Sorry it's not the best picture of what you are asking but it is the only one I could find that had it in the picture. Hope that helps. __________________ 2007 QuadCab 2500 4x4, 6Speed, Inferno Red. 1996 Ext. Cab 3500 4x4, Auto

12-16-2009, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Camsmell Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harlowton MT Posts: 85 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Camsmell's Truck Pics	the cord plugs in underneathe your exhaust manifold and next to the oil filter it has a black screw on cap you need to remove for the plug to go in __________________ 07 5.9 mega cab fabtec lift XD rims with 35's s&b intake power puck ts shiftmaster 5" TBE Autometer Boost, pyro, Trans 2nd gen intake

12-16-2009, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
dieselingwithnomoney Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kiel, Wisconsin Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews dieselingwithnomoney's Truck Pics	Holy Fricken Crap Batman!!!!! Somebody Has Stolen Your Exhaust!!!!!!! __________________ 06 2500 QC, Edge JWA HOT, DDP 90's, 2nd gen manifold w/ Jacobs exhaust brake, SPS 62, 5" FBD exhaust Str8, Banks High Ram Intake, BAHF, leveled, Firestone Ride-Rite system, Goerend tranny with billet goodies , Devil's own.

12-18-2009, 07:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Implse1 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews Implse1's Truck Pics	I just did this the other day when my AFE came in. It is much easier to get to with the stock intake removed otherwise it takes some work to get you hand in there. Is you KN just a filter or is it a full cold air system? If it is a full system then when you take out the stock intake install the cord prior to installing the KN system. This allows you to look at where you want to run the wire much easier. __________________ 2006 2500 MCSB: 8" lift, 37" Toyo M/T, 22" XD, 5" TBE Straight Pipe, AFE Stg 2, Silencer Ring M.I.A

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12-17-2009, 06:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
06ramsprt Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 44 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews 06ramsprt's Truck Pics	Found it!! Thanks guys!

12-18-2009, 07:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
06ramsprt Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 44 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews 06ramsprt's Truck Pics	Ok, located block heater cord.....next question...how in the world do I get to it?? I ordered a kn air intake and am installing it today. Does that help me get to it? Or is there more disassembly needed. Thanks.

12-19-2009, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
davewright92 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 147 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews davewright92's Truck Pics	True Vaule Truck described the location very well. I did mine from underneath and it took a little wiggling to get the plug in then the lock nut on, but it only took a few minutes. Dave __________________ 2006 2500 Laramie 4x4 - K&N Filter, Edge Juice w/Attitude, Aero Turbine 4040, AirDog II, Pusher, Load Lifter 5000, Daystar.

12-19-2009, 08:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
*D45* Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: INDIANA Posts: 2,395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 36 Times in 34 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews D45's Truck Pics	__________________ 04 QC/LB, 4WD, 305/555 HO CTD, 37x12.50/H2s, Fabtech 4.5" Lift, Radflo Steering Stab, PSC Steering Brace, MBRP 5" Straight Pipe, CFM+, IceBox Intake, Air Dog 150, ATS Pulse Flow Manifold, BD Super B Single Turbo, SMARTY SR POD, ARP Studs, Built 48RE Trans

01-02-2010, 04:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
MattH Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nokesville (Northern) Virginia Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews MattH's Truck Pics	Thanks for the info. My cord should be hear soon __________________ --- 2005 QCLB 3/4T Laramie ---

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