Where is the heater core located on a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta?
Replacing a Volkswagen Jetta’s heater core is simpler than most other cars. Since the core is located underneath the driver side footwell, it is easier to access than those located behind the dashboard.
Do VW have block heaters?
Hi Dana, Not all cars come equipped with a standard engine block heater. You can have it installed and there are many options on what kind of heater you can buy. There is the kind that heats the coolant in the radiator, and then there is the block heater.
How much electricity does a diesel block heater use?
The block heater costs about 7¢ per hour to run at the national average electrical rate of 10¢ per kWh. Of course rates vary, look for the rate on your power bill and multiply by 0.7 to find how much your heater costs per hour. Also correct, 750 Watts = ¾ kiloWatt/hour.
Is there a block heater for a TDI?
TDI engines don’t have frost plugs so there’s no engine block heater available. The VW OE engine coolant pre-heater is only available option in Canada. So, you can do a DIY using a zerostart heater + 1 or 2 hoses & hose clamps, from the local auto part stores.
Can a VW engine have a block heater?
VW engines have not had frostplugs for several generations, so you can’t install a traditional block heater. You have to install a coolant heater, as others have mentioned.
Where is the block heater cord on a Volkswagen Golf?
1 people found this helpful. well from wpg mb just got 03 jetta 1.8t cord broken (drive away pull out) sounds like oil pan heater no block heater. there is stick on heaters from can tire quoted $120 ? look tomorrow where cord go to on engine hope to just replace cord 1 people found this helpful.
Why is my Volkswagen Jetta heater not working?
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