EcoDiesel Block Heater Plug

[the_visiting_fireman]

Hello friends,
Finally picked up my first jeep a week ago (woooo!), And I went to go install the Mopar Block Heater cord. Followed several videos and pictures to find where the plug on the block is and when I get there, all I see is a brass colored hole. No plug.(pic below) I have the Cold Weather package, and based on several posts here, did not specifically order the "Engine Block Heater" because it would come standard on the EcoDiesel, I just needed the cord.

Well, I cannot seem to locate the plug, though I believe I'm in the right place. My question is, if I'd like to have the block heater on here (Wisconsin Winters), how do I go about getting it on?

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[Mr._Bill]

If you can't find the connection spot, you will have to contact a Dealer. @AllMoparParts.com is a forum sponsor, and should be able to get you a heater to install, if necessary.

They may have stopped installing the heaters. Since you ordered it, the Block heater option should have been specified to be included.

 

[FutureOdin]

What's it say on your window sticker?

 

[the_visiting_fireman]

@FutureOdin Block Heater is not listed on my Window Sticker. When I ordered, I had done some research here on the forums about needing to specifically order the block heater, and many users pointed out that though they didn't order it, it came with the EcoDiesel and they just needed a cord.

@Mr._Bill It appears I would need the Heater element. It looks like I'm looking at the port where the element itself would sit. I'll talk with either Mopar parts here or a local dealer.

Thanks!

 

[Mr._Bill]

It may not be too difficult to install the heater, from looking at the picture. For the 3.6 gas engine, it costs about $100 for the heater and cord from Mopar, and it goes in a hole behind the A/C compressor.

 

[Gladiator_92]

I didnt not order the engine block heater and it is not on my sticker but i have the plug.. orange cap on it...

 

[Mr._Bill]

Since the OP has a brand new Jeep, I'm guessing the assembly line is now better organized, and the block heater is only being installed if it is ordered. It could also be that it is damaged. Either way, it requires a new heater, that will have to be paid for since it's not on the build sheet.

 

[iadslgladiator]

The block heater is installed by the engine manufacturer on every ecodiesel motor. The cord is the only thing you need. There is a couple threads on here that will help you locate it. Auto parts stores sell the cords for about 20 bucks.

 

[the_visiting_fireman]

@iadslgladiator I'll attach a different picture below. I bought the cord, but this is what I see at the location that @Gladiator_92 has in their picture. Same port, no red plug. At this point I'm going to be contacting a dealer to try and get the heater put in.

As noted above, the build line may have had a re-org to not automatically include a block heater if not strictly ordered that way. Or they just missed mine for whatever reason. I just figured I'd ask here to see if I'm missing something. Thanks for the help!

 

[FutureOdin]

https://parts.allmoparparts.com/v-2021-jeep-gladiator--willys--3-0l-v6-diesel/engine--cylinder-block

So, it does look like you have the engine block heater, just missing the plug, like other folks are mentioning. I think if you had Engine Block Heater on your window sticker, you'd already have the plug.

https://parts.allmoparparts.com/oem...5PTIwMjEmdD13aWxseXMmZT0zLTBsLXY2LWRpZXNlbA==

This should be the part you need.

 

[FutureOdin]

@iadslgladiator I'll attach a different picture below. I bought the cord, but this is what I see at the location that @Gladiator_92 has in their picture. Same port, no red plug. At this point I'm going to be contacting a dealer to try and get the heater put in.

As noted above, the build line may have had a re-org to not automatically include a block heater if not strictly ordered that way. Or they just missed mine for whatever reason. I just figured I'd ask here to see if I'm missing something. Thanks for the help!

Sorry, posted just after you posted this--see my post above. That is the engine block heater, from what I can tell from the pictures:

EDIT: Actually, nope--they don't look the same. So you'll probably need to buy this piece above + the cord. It looks like the engine block heater threads into that you have on your engine now?

 

[the_visiting_fireman]

@FutureOdin Yep, that's what I'm seeing. I just need the female part the Cord plugs into.

 

[WXman]

From what I understand, starting with August 2021 builds and moving forward the EcoDiesel engines will not get the engine block heater as standard equipment. You'll have to order the Cold Weather package in order to get the heater included on the Rams, or order the heater as a standalone option where available on the Jeeps.

In the past all of these engines had the heater and we simply needed the cord. That's apparently no longer the case.

 

[22EcoDs]

From what I understand, starting with August 2021 builds and moving forward the EcoDiesel engines will not get the engine block heater as standard equipment. You'll have to order the Cold Weather package in order to get the heater included on the Rams, or order the heater as a standalone option where available on the Jeeps.

In the past all of these engines had the heater and we simply needed the cord. That's apparently no longer the case.

Well thats unfortunate for us 22 orders who were gambling...

 

[WXman]

Yeah I checked my truck today, built this summer, Cold Weather package, no block heater. Very stupid in my opinion. I think the Cold Weather pack is like $1k or so and they can't even give you a block heater? On a diesel? C'mon man....

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