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| 2007.5 + (GMT 900) Non Powertrain--New Body Style-- Discussion 07.5 + Topics Not related to the Powertrain, interior, suspensions, body, wheels, tires, ect. |
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10-31-2007, 08:56 PM
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| LMM block heater
I park outside in Ohio. Do I need a block heater even with the remote starter? What kind do I ned if any? | 
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11-02-2007, 07:57 PM
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| your truck should have already came with the block heater. I know with the newer trucks it will trip a CEL if you plug it in and it is not 0 or colder (can't remember the exact temp though).
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11-02-2007, 09:53 PM
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| new cords have a temp switch built into them so they only turn on if it is below 0 deg ferinhieght unless you have an aftermarket cord and/or heater
if this is your first winter with a dmax you will be supriesed at how well they start in the cold
(with good batteries) not like a cummins or the mother of all hard starts the 6.0l ps those things sound like there going to throw a rod through the block when its below 30
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11-03-2007, 01:14 AM
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| Good to know. Guess GM got tired of people coming into the dealerships with the CEL on.
__________________ 2004 GMC 2500HD D/A CC Carbon Metallic w/ LB7
4" turbo back MBRP exhaust
TST Powermax Programmer, Diablosport Predator
285/75-16 BFG T/A KOs, Eagle Alloys Series 187
Clifford 2 way remote start, High Idle, Bilsteins
Extang Classic Platinum Tonneau Cover
AFE Magnum Force Stage 2 Proguard 7 intake Kennedy Diesel Merchant Automotive My Photos | |
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11-03-2007, 04:06 PM
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| It is only a option with thr 7.5 2500hd and I do not have it. Should I get one if so what should I get? | |
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11-03-2007, 08:29 PM
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| you will be ok. If you plug it in when it isn't cold enought the CEL will be on, but IIRC you won't have any driveability issues. You could always just have a timer.
__________________ 2004 GMC 2500HD D/A CC Carbon Metallic w/ LB7
4" turbo back MBRP exhaust
TST Powermax Programmer, Diablosport Predator
285/75-16 BFG T/A KOs, Eagle Alloys Series 187
Clifford 2 way remote start, High Idle, Bilsteins
Extang Classic Platinum Tonneau Cover
AFE Magnum Force Stage 2 Proguard 7 intake Kennedy Diesel Merchant Automotive My Photos | |
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11-04-2007, 04:25 AM
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| I guess what I am saying is that I do not have a block heater. Should I get one? | |
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11-04-2007, 04:28 AM
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| I am betting you do have one. You have to specifically order a DMAX without it. Look for your plug here: Dmax block heater cord
I would think that it would have been ordered with it since you live in Ohio.
I would hate for someone to take advantage of you and charge you for somthing that is already there.
__________________ 2004 GMC 2500HD D/A CC Carbon Metallic w/ LB7
4" turbo back MBRP exhaust
TST Powermax Programmer, Diablosport Predator
285/75-16 BFG T/A KOs, Eagle Alloys Series 187
Clifford 2 way remote start, High Idle, Bilsteins
Extang Classic Platinum Tonneau Cover
AFE Magnum Force Stage 2 Proguard 7 intake Kennedy Diesel Merchant Automotive My Photos | |
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11-04-2007, 02:39 PM
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| I finally found it. Do I need a special cord? When should I use the heater? | |
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11-04-2007, 04:47 PM
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| should already have the thermal limited cord will only turn on at 0 or below good way to check is plug it in and see if you can hear the heater if not it has the updated cord.
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