Does a GMC Acadia have a block heater?
Disclaimer out of the way, assuming Your Acadia actually has a block heater (which oddly isn’t included in the Winter Driving package), You’ll find the cord right below the washer fluid fill spout. That’s going to be right near where the transmission fluid fill cap is, if You need to get Your bearings.
When to turn on a GMC Acadia block heater?
The cord varies for different years. Install is as easy as a few clips. Keep in mind, the cord thermostat only turns the heater on when temp is below 0F or ~-18C. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
What should I know about my GMC block heater?
– Davis GMC Buick Ltd. 5 Things to Know about your Block Heater… Over the last couple of weeks, I have had calls from customers and staff asking about Engine Block Heaters, and if they are safe to use for extended periods of time , remote starting your vehicle while it is still plugged in, what exactly do they do, etc…? So!
Who is the mechanic for GMC Acadia V6?
Answered in 5 minutes by: 1/18/2012 GMC Mechanic: Randall, ASE Certified Technician replied 9 years ago Randall, ASE Certified Technician Category: GMC Satisfied Customers:15,315 Experience: ASE Master Tech, 32 Years Diagnostic and repair,Electrical specialist
Can a block heater be installed without a PCM?
If you install an aftermarket block heater without this circuitry, the PCM will see warm coolant, but a cold engine and cold air coming into it. Remember, it’s the PCM’s job to determine the correct air/fuel mixture.
The cord varies for different years. Install is as easy as a few clips. Keep in mind, the cord thermostat only turns the heater on when temp is below 0F or ~-18C. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
– Davis GMC Buick Ltd. 5 Things to Know about your Block Heater… Over the last couple of weeks, I have had calls from customers and staff asking about Engine Block Heaters, and if they are safe to use for extended periods of time , remote starting your vehicle while it is still plugged in, what exactly do they do, etc…? So!
How does a cold engine block heater work?
A cold engine block and cylinder head act as a fire extinguisher when you first start up the engine. So the computer commands a very rich mixture. How does it know what temperature the engine is? It used to look at only the coolant temperature. But now it looks at both coolant temp and the temp of the metal itself.
Answered in 5 minutes by: 1/18/2012 GMC Mechanic: Randall, ASE Certified Technician replied 9 years ago Randall, ASE Certified Technician Category: GMC Satisfied Customers:15,315 Experience: ASE Master Tech, 32 Years Diagnostic and repair,Electrical specialist