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Old 11-04-2010, 06:53 PM
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The wire on my engine air warmed shorted out tonight what do i need to do to fix it? The wire to it was soo hot it was glowing.
 
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Old 11-04-2010, 07:40 PM
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Where or what shorted? The short will need to be fixed first, then replace the wire with the same size.
 
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Old 11-04-2010, 07:47 PM
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the wire that shorted was the one on the heater that is grounded to the inlet on the top of the motor.
 
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Old 11-04-2010, 07:59 PM
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I think you are talking about the grid heater. You may have a stuck relay. I would look there first.
 
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Yea sry Yes im talking bout the grid heater. What relay you is it?
 
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Yea sry Yes im talking bout the grid heater. What relay you is it?
You can find some good info here:
Ram Diesel Manifold Heater Repair
 
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Old 11-10-2010, 08:13 PM
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I did some looking at my wiring tonight it is all fine other than the jumper wire on the grid heater. I have a bigger intake manifold that is made out of plastic or some composite material. Could that be my problem?
 
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