RebelThunder Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 hi everyone! I was wondering if someone could help me and post pics of their block heater. I have 2009 SXT and for the life of me I cannot find it. please and thank you. RT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have a 2012 R/T and mine is under the hood on the drivers side right next to the large flat power fuse box. don't know about the 2009.........Caper........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelThunder Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) hi caper thanks for the reply. it seems like there is not a lot of 2009 sxt owners here.lol. I will try to check again once this -40 crap goes away.lol Edited January 17, 2012 by RebelThunder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellyscarborough Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 has anyone tried to use their block heater? Mine does not seem to heat up very much, i drive about 6 to 8 km's before any heat comes out. I had it checked at the dealer last night and they said it is working. I used to have a chevy malibu and that block heater was awesome, i barely had to warm my car up on cold days. any comments?? Thanks Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) How long did you have it plugged in before you started driving? The block heater is not used for you to have heat right away when driving, it is there to keep the engine block from freezing and keeping the antifreeze luke warm. there are also may different type of elements with different wattage ratings. Dodgecares may know the watts on the journey elements. Also most block heaters now have a thermostat built right into the wire now to prevent the element from comming on until say for example -17 deg C.hope that helps a bit. Remember the older block heaters drew lots of amps when plugged in they even needed a separte circuit so the current draw was around 10-12 amps easy. The Brass plant I work in make some thread- in block heaters for the high end models/makes but we do not put the elements in just forge and CNC machine the brass. .....Caper... Edited January 28, 2012 by caperinmuskoka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUGS Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I have a 2009 SXT. Blocker heater power cord is folded and tied with a twist tie and tucked into the driver's side front corner either above headlamp or next to fuse box. P!nknBrown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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