Replacing block heater cord, what type or cord is needed to replace and how to get to the location of plug-in

Not working or not wanted? If its not working or not needed, just cut the cord off as close to the engine block as possible. Is it leaking? If it is leaking, Drain coolant and locate the heater on the engine block. There is a nut or bolt in the center of the heater that may be able to be tightened to stop the leaking. If you have to remove it, then loosen the nut or bolt and pull the heater out and replace with a "quick freeze plug" that will look similar without the element and cord, clean the opening and put in ant tighten. Some are in line with the lower radiator hose. If it is, Drain coolant and replace lower radiator hose. Some mechanics may want to tell you that a "freeze plug" has to be put in and may be costly depending on the location of the block heater. Don't forget to put coolant back in.

There aren't many places to fit a cooling system heater in a stock engine, the classic method of fitting an aftermarket heater for cold climates is in a modified bottom radiator hose.

If your car has a cord, you will see it in one of the front plugs or you will find it wounded up behind the bumper or top of the fuse compartment.

most are installed in a freeze plug location on the side of the engine block with the heater power cord attached to heater in block

It is on the side of the block you will need to jack the car up and look for the freeze plug that has the block heated connected to it.

One end of the power cord you found has a common plug that gets plugged into an extension cord to normal house power. You need to trace the other end back to the engine. The block heater is installed in one of the freeze plug holes in the side of the block. If you find the end of the wire goes nowhere and don't see a heater installed, likely at some point the one that was there failed and was replaced with a normal freeze plug. You'd then need to install a new one (may be tricky if the water in the block is frozen though) Do not attempt to start a frozen engine as any water in the water pump can damage the pump impeller if you try to turn it. Your best bet at thawing it out is either to tow it somewhere that is warm or build a tent over it with a large tarp and use electric room heaters to warm it. (keep heaters away from tarp and make sure there are no fuel leaks) It takes several hours to warm it so be patient.
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There is no specific spot for a block heater. A block heater can be in any location the block currently has a freeze plug in. You'll need to look over the block carefully - you will see several round "ports" on the block and one of them will have a wire coming out of it. A freeze plug looks kind of like a small dish in the block, whereas a block heater will look more like a flat plug with a wire. It could be on the side or back of your motor - rarely is there room for a block heater on the front of a motor. Look in the front grill or in the general area of the radiator and you should see one end of a male electric cord( like the end of a lamp cord you stick in the wall ) . Follow this wire to the engine and it will lead you to the location of the block heater. You will probably need an inspection mirror and a flashlight to find the other end ( in the block).
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Hello
If you have a frost plug type heater the cord does unplug from the unit.
if its a in line hose type heater chances are you wont be able to replace just the cord.
Most auto parts stores cary replacement parts
RD

The block heater is already installed in your 6.0. The cord may not be there as it is an option in some states and standard equipment in others. The best way to see if your cord is there is to crawl under and look up by the # 4 cyl and you will either see 2 prongs sticking out for the cord or you will see the cord. The cord should end in the front bumper behind where the front tag would be. If you dont have the cord Id suggest getting it off ebay as it should be cheaper than the dealer. Hope this helps.

Look at the passenger side of the block. The rear freeze plug should have a block heater instead of a freeze plug. It'll be the rear freeze plug. If all you see is a 3 prong plug, the cord somehow got lost. I replaced on a truck very similar to yours. I got the entire assembly from NAPA. It comes with the piece that goes into the side of the block and has the cord with it so you can plug it into an AC outlet.