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So I installed a block heater on my 1500 (the type that you remove the cold plug from under the block and stick it in its place) this summer. I plugged it in for the first time this morning to try her out (it was 35 or so outside). It was only on for maybe half an hour (I know they need longer but I was just checking it out). Anyway, I get about two miles down the road and my temperature gauge pegs and I get the "check your gauges" light come on the dash.
Now there is no way it was that hot and it probably wasn't even up to regular operating temp. at that point. I pulled over, turned off the truck, turned it back on and everything was hunky-dory.
Any ideas? Maybe just a hot pocket going through the system? I am a little scared to use it if I have to deal with this every time.
Now there is no way it was that hot and it probably wasn't even up to regular operating temp. at that point. I pulled over, turned off the truck, turned it back on and everything was hunky-dory.
Any ideas? Maybe just a hot pocket going through the system? I am a little scared to use it if I have to deal with this every time.