Block Heater - Dumb question

[Warlock]

Hey ya'll,

This is my first diesel so I'm gonna ask lotsa dumb questions...lol. Here's the first one: I have a factory block heater in my truck (maybe I'm missing it but I can't find anything in the owner's manual) and I am wondering if I can start the truck with it plugged in? I don't mean running it for a warm up period or anything. Just like, since I walk past the ****pit on the way to the extension cord, can I stop and start the truck then pull the cord?

Thanks,
Bill

[anniejrt]

sorry, I can't answer your question directly/soecifically but I'd unplug it beforehand just so you don't forget you're plugged in and ya start driving off!

[fishingjred73]

you can start it before unplugging just don't forget to unplug

[alabamafrog]

When I pull in at work I plug it up while she is idling and the turbo cooling, then I turn it off. When I leave 13 hours later I hit my remote start and sometimes let it run for several minutes before I go out to unplug it and leave. I mounted my plug under the driver’s running board so I can’t forget to unplug before leaving without tripping over it.

[nic0084]

My manual says unplug the cord BEFORE starting the truck.

...maybe its to ensure you dont drive off with it plugged in, but not sure.

[HorseMover]

Like Alabamafrog I start mine while plugged in all the time with my remote starter. No problems so far