Sapper 157 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 When my dad first acquired what is now my soobie, he had a tune up done on it, and a block heater put in. its REALLY nice to be able to start it so easily in sub zero idaho temps. But when I went to start it this afternoon (outside temp was about 8 degrees fahrenheit) I had the ROUGHEST cold start I have EVER experienced with this car! the temp gauge confirmed that although I had it plugged in, the car did not heat up the way it normally does when I have it plugged in all night. Something went haywire, and im lost as to what it could be. I plugged it in again today when the engine was cold, and normally you can hear a very audible "hiiisssssssss" when the block heater is working but I heard nothing. Any ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Either the cord is bad or you need a new block heater I would say. You should be able to test it with an ohm meter. Happy (COLD) New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Either the cord is bad or you need a new block heater I would say. You should be able to test it with an ohm meter. Happy (COLD) New Year! Crap. I was hoping you wouldnt say that. I'll try the ohm meter like you suggested. haha thanks for the happy new year and same to you. its a balmy 9 degrees now . so its going to definitely fall into the negatives tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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