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    I would like to know if it is possible to locate the block heater on my 04 grand prix 3800 in either side of the block?
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    If you have one its on the bumper side of the engine. You will have to remove the starter.

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    I have a 2007 GP 3.8 with block heater. Can I replace the power cord without removing starter? I suspect I have built in thermostat that won't turn on til -18C? and, since in my garage it won't work.
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    unless the cord is damaged its the heater that burnt out. its changeable. and yeah the starters coming of. its two bolts. easy.

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    If the end of the cord looks like this, it won't turn on untill 0ยบ F or -18c I think.

    You can remove that cap and take out the sensor inside there, then just solder the two metal tabs together and it will work at any temp.


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    That's it exactly. Will give it a go and then tackle the same one on my mothers Impala. Thanks 5finger
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    I'd do it the garage or somewhere that you can set the plug in on a good surface, it's kinda hard to get the wire to stay flat so you can solder it across.

    My first attempt only lasted like 3 days, bumps and stuff broke the solder so I had to redo it. Second time I used gobs of solder wire to make sure it worked lol.

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