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SupraTTturbo2jz 03-27-2015 03:11 AM
what is this cord connecting from my engine?
 
http://i61.tinypic.com/34yv47r.jpg

Took off my bumper, saw this cord that was not in use just wrapped along the radiator. Why is there a three pronged plug in a car?:suspicious:

multicartual 03-27-2015 03:15 AM
Block heater!

Jaffray 03-27-2015 03:23 AM
What Multicartual said!

Something along the lines of keeping engine warm in extreme winter conditions while you (driver) is away.

SupraTTturbo2jz 03-27-2015 03:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaffray (Post 8615830)
What Multicartual said!

Something along the lines of keeping engine warm in extreme winter conditions while you (driver) is away.
that's nuts lol.. So what is the correct way to use this? In all my years of driving and owning cars, I never ever seen or heard of this thing. I really tripped out when I saw it.

silva95teg 03-27-2015 04:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SupraTTturbo2jz (Post 8615832)
that's nuts lol.. So what is the correct way to use this? In all my years of driving and owning cars, I never ever seen or heard of this thing. I really tripped out when I saw it.
When it is super cold outside you plug it in. Not much use in the lml but if you were from the interior or places like Edmonton/Calgary it would be pretty common to see.

yray 03-27-2015 06:36 AM
It's a hybrid charger. Lets you park in the hybrid spots.

Ohkun 03-27-2015 07:42 AM
not useful unless it's -20 and you park outside.

BoostedBB6 03-27-2015 07:45 AM
Thats where you plug in the VTEC.

The_AK 03-27-2015 08:06 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoostedBB6 (Post 8615886)
Thats where you plug in the VTEC.
Noooo this is your charging cable for the iVtec

hud 91gt 03-27-2015 10:03 AM
My old 3 series didn't start at -10 when getting cold soaked for a few days without plugging in. Haha. Vancouverites are so sheltered sometimes. It just means you live in an amazing place and no need to leave haha.

swfk 03-27-2015 11:33 AM
Spoiled by BC weather, confused by block heater lol

!Tigger 03-27-2015 11:53 AM
did you buy your car new? i know cars in alberta come with them usually mandatory when new

Berzerker 03-27-2015 01:22 PM
Not only do I have a block heater but also battery heater and oil pan warmer. When it's -40 its tough on your vehicle. Especially if you have a Diesel.

Berz out.

radioman 03-27-2015 01:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by The_AK (Post 8615894)
Noooo this is your charging cable for the iVtec
The "i" stands for electric!


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