fuel heater under filter, wire is loose from base

[ffginc@verizon.net]

Hello,I just change my fuel filter on my 1997 7.3, and noticed the wire was not attached to base plate. Will this cause any harm? Do I need to fix this,and if yes, how? Thanks,Ray.

[erics diesel]

It's known to short out so most people just disconnect it

[nine6stroker]

I disconnected mine in the middle of winter after it shorted and took out the PCM power fuse. No issues so far.

[kctyphoon]

unplug it, take it out, and throw it away - NOW. if that wire slips off the post, you stand a chance on shorting out alot more than a fuse. mine shorted, activated the anti theft system that can only be de-activated by reflashing the pcm.. mine was a $500 lesson.. the truck does not need it, and with the fuel running inside the head anway, that acts as a heater also.