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Old 05-06-2011, 01:27 AM   #11 (permalink)
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I'm about to install a relay that when 120v is on block heater the car won't start....
Now there's a good idea. Be sure and post the "how to" when your done.

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Old 05-06-2011, 01:32 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Really nice idea, I'll probably do it to my ford focus due to my gf always forgetting to unplug the car before leaving (it happened 3 or 4 times this winter only).
Ha Ha,

I've done that a few times myself. I started to loop the extension cord over the drivers side mirror as a reminder. Of course, that could lead to a missing side mirror.

Another thing I used to do was put a bright orange spray can lid on the shifter when I plugged in the block heater.

Sometimes the nut behind the wheel is low on RAM.

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