Weird ICE/EV behavior today
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Re: Weird ICE/EV behavior today
Once again BillyK provides us with excellent information to improve the FEH experience. Luckily I don't live in a zero degree climate (PNW) but we do get some cold snaps around here. Can someone post the cost (best deal?) for the block heater option? It might not be worth it for me but I'd like to do a Return On Investment analysis. My mileage drops pretty significantly as the temperature drops below 45 degrees.
I'll sell you this OEM block heater only cord for for $20 s&h included ($45 discounted OEM)
I bought the engine block heater (part number F5RZ*6A051*B HEATER ASSY-about $25-30) and cord and did it myself. See here for my journey down this road.
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Re: Weird ICE/EV behavior today
All 05-07 and a few early 08 FEH have the hybrid battery heater wiring in place. This means there is a connection from the hybrid battery-thru the DC/DC converter-to the "y" connector under the window washer fluid. All 05-07 FEH sold in the desginated northern states and those with option 41H (engine block heater) have the ability to utilize the hybrid battery heater. In your case you just need option 41H
Tip: use this with an adjustable timer. Set it to turn on 90 minutes before leaving when the temperatures are in the 30's. Increase that to just over 2 hours when the temperatures dip into the mid 20's. Longer for colder weather.
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