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jeffandjess4806 01-27-2011 11:17 AM

GRID HEATER QUESTION
 
Is is normal for the grid heater to kick on and off wile warming the truck up? I just noticed my heater clicks on and off wile i let the truck warm up. I just got the truck a few weeks ago and never noticed this, but i also have been pluging it it until today and it's 9degrees out right now

kieron_kohlmann 01-27-2011 11:19 AM

not normal. once it starts they should shut off. Mine did the same thing and it was the computer. not saying thats your problem, but there is problem.

jeffandjess4806 01-27-2011 11:50 AM

Well after searching I found this

"The grid heater is triggered by an air temp sensor in the intake manifold. It only comes on when the air temp is below a set point. In colder temps it comes on before starting, and will sometimes (really cold) continue to cycle for a short time after starting."



So if this is true then I am ok due it being so cold out right now Wind chill is 8 degrees outside :humm:

BC847 01-27-2011 12:07 PM

It is very normal for the grid-heaters to cycle on and off during the initial warm-up of our trucks.

Pending the intake air temperature, the PCM may cycle one, or both elements as needed.

jeffandjess4806 01-27-2011 12:11 PM

Thanks it stoped after a few times but just thought I would ask


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Jeff

white93 01-27-2011 01:26 PM

Totally normal. Mine used to do it until the grid heater grew legs and went MIA.:w2:


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