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11-26-2012, 11:51 AM
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Block heater tripping GFCI
I had the truck plugged in all night last night for the first time this year. I came out in the morning and it had tripped the GFCI on the outlet. Any one else had this problem? Any good fix?
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11-28-2012, 01:38 PM
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happened to me....the way I had the cord ran allowed it to rub through in one spot and ground out on the metal causing it to trip my breaker
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11-28-2012, 06:33 PM
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i had the same problem with my 05 but never got it fixed before trading it. could be as simple as getting a new cord. my fear was needing a new element as it looks like a PITA to replace
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11-28-2012, 06:36 PM
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i just cut the end off an extension cord and used that, works good now and the cord is longer
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11-28-2012, 06:37 PM
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Most likely a short as stated...
What amperage is the breaker rated for on the GFCI circuit?
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11-29-2012, 07:26 PM
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I inspected the cord carefully, I can't see any place where it would have shorted. Is there a way to test it with a multi-meter?
I tried a different outlet, it tripped too. I tried plugging the cord into my miter saw to see if it was the cord. It worked fine. I really hope I don't have to replace the element, that looks like a PITA to get to.
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11-29-2012, 07:28 PM
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Probably the element has failed internally if it's repeatable across multiple receptacles. Hate to be the bearer of bad news.
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11-29-2012, 07:31 PM
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my cord looked fine too. but like someone said above try cutting the end off and replace it with another end
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11-29-2012, 07:34 PM
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Yes, I would absolutely positive try a new cord before rushing to replace the element. I should have mentioned that.
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