GEN III Engine Block Heater Installation

Jensent · 08-08-2009, 05:30 PM

Can someone with experience provide information on the EBH for my 2010. Can it be done with a minimum of part removal or better yet none?
The posts I have seen all seem to be for the Gen II.
Im located 80 mi+/_ SW of the chicago Loop so maybe the Fire Engineer can give me a shout.
Thanks
Tom

dschur · 08-08-2009, 09:37 PM

I also sent FireEngineer a shout (PM) looking for the same help on a 2010. I'm in Naperville (about 30 mi SW). Are you interested in meeting maybe at my place or FireEngineers if he up for showing us?

JRitt · 08-08-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jensent

Can someone with experience provide information on the EBH for my 2010. Can it be done with a minimum of part removal or better yet none?
The posts I have seen all seem to be for the Gen II.
Im located 80 mi+/_ SW of the chicago Loop so maybe the Fire Engineer can give me a shout.
Thanks
Tom

FireEngineer will prob come over and do it for you. I think he has that offer out there/

FireEngineer · 08-08-2009, 10:31 PM

Hey, calm down guys.

The heater install on the Gen III is a mixed bag. It is easier to get to from below, except a wire harness retainer must be unbolted to be able to move the harness to position the heater horizontal to insert. Other than that, the cord must be kept away from the exhaust manifold and then routed up front. Though it won't be the 10 minute job of a Gen II, it should be maybe 30 minutes tops with a little more practice.

And yes if you PM me, I'll generally be more than willing to come to you within 7 hours of Chicago. Any longer and I'll have to arrange a road trip.

Wayne

kawita · 08-09-2009, 02:34 PM

My engine block heater should be shipping this week, I could meet in Naperville.

spiderman · 08-10-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FireEngineer

And yes if you PM me, I'll generally be more than willing to come to you within 7 hours of Chicago. Any longer and I'll have to arrange a road trip.

Wayne

Wayne, any chance you can make it to Alaska?

Just kidding. Just curious, do you recommend a cheap source for the heater or does PC have the best price going?

Peter

OZ132 · 08-11-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireEngineer

Hey, calm down guys.

The heater install on the Gen III is a mixed bag. It is easier to get to from below, except a wire harness retainer must be unbolted to be able to move the harness to position the heater horizontal to insert. Other than that, the cord must be kept away from the exhaust manifold and then routed up front. Though it won't be the 10 minute job of a Gen II, it should be maybe 30 minutes tops with a little more practice.

And yes if you PM me, I'll generally be more than willing to come to you within 7 hours of Chicago. Any longer and I'll have to arrange a road trip.

Wayne

Wayne, I used the Link to go to the Chicago Prius Group and find it interesting. I can, however, not find anything on the website about how to join? I live in Northern Indiana, between La Porte and Michigan City.
-Oz

FireEngineer · 08-11-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OZ132

Wayne, I used the Link to go to the Chicago Prius Group and find it interesting. I can, however, not find anything on the website about how to join? I live in Northern Indiana, between La Porte and Michigan City.
-Oz

There is a contact us link on the web site. Or just email us at chicagopriusgroup, at, sbcglobal.com. Just shoot us an email and we'll put you on the member roles.

Wayne

FireEngineer · 08-11-2009, 01:56 PM

And with all the Chicago area Prius looking for an install, it looks like it's time for a ChicagoPriusGroup group block heater install party.

Wayne

Jensent · 08-11-2009, 02:51 PM

I will order the heater today. The offer from dschur to meet in Naperville would be great for me. We all need to get our heater and agree on time and place. Naperville is only 45 min. and it keeps me out of most city traffic.
Thanks
Tom

08-08-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
Jensent Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N Illinois Posts: 14 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	GEN III Engine Block Heater Installation Can someone with experience provide information on the EBH for my 2010. Can it be done with a minimum of part removal or better yet none? The posts I have seen all seem to be for the Gen II. Im located 80 mi+/_ SW of the chicago Loop so maybe the Fire Engineer can give me a shout. Thanks Tom

08-08-2009, 09:37 PM	#2
dschur Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: No Package Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	Re: GEN III Engine Block Heater Installation I also sent FireEngineer a shout (PM) looking for the same help on a 2010. I'm in Naperville (about 30 mi SW). Are you interested in meeting maybe at my place or FireEngineers if he up for showing us?

08-08-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
FireEngineer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW-Side of Chicago, IL Posts: 1,156 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 1 Thanked 51 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 12	Re: GEN III Engine Block Heater Installation Hey, calm down guys. The heater install on the Gen III is a mixed bag. It is easier to get to from below, except a wire harness retainer must be unbolted to be able to move the harness to position the heater horizontal to insert. Other than that, the cord must be kept away from the exhaust manifold and then routed up front. Though it won't be the 10 minute job of a Gen II, it should be maybe 30 minutes tops with a little more practice. And yes if you PM me, I'll generally be more than willing to come to you within 7 hours of Chicago. Any longer and I'll have to arrange a road trip. Wayne __________________ 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Prius IV w/Sunroof-Solar-Navigation 2005 Salsa Red Package 6 (BC)-Retired 6/12/2009 w/89,989 miles Average MPG 54.5, Best tank MPG 80.1/932 miles 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette "Final 500" mini-van Free engine block heater install, just ask. 165 warmer Prius done to date. Including one very special 2010 Prius. Come join us at the ChicagoPriusGroup.

08-09-2009, 02:34 PM	#5
kawita Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Batavia, IL Posts: 76 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 22 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Re: GEN III Engine Block Heater Installation My engine block heater should be shipping this week, I could meet in Naperville.

08-11-2009, 01:56 PM	#9
FireEngineer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW-Side of Chicago, IL Posts: 1,156 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 1 Thanked 51 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 12	Re: GEN III Engine Block Heater Installation And with all the Chicago area Prius looking for an install, it looks like it's time for a ChicagoPriusGroup group block heater install party. Wayne

08-11-2009, 02:51 PM	#10
Jensent Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N Illinois Posts: 14 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: GEN III Engine Block Heater Installation I will order the heater today. The offer from dschur to meet in Naperville would be great for me. We all need to get our heater and agree on time and place. Naperville is only 45 min. and it keeps me out of most city traffic. Thanks Tom

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