what is this nasty looking plug?

[H311RA151N]

Intresting. I found it on Honda Automotive Parts. So it can be added relatively easily i assume. But how exactly does it work? And when does it work? I would also assume only when the car is off but this is new to me.

[evil_demon_01]

I think we were both wrong on this one, found this on accident:

Interesting, I'll have to check that part number at work next week and see if anything comes up.
I doubt it though, because I sure Japan never received block heaters.

[H311RA151N]

Nevermind. I think i found what i needed.

http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/foru...-heater-22958/

Id like to have one on both my Accords for this winter.

[dj_ender]

Interesting, I'll have to check that part number at work next week and see if anything comes up.
I doubt it though, because I sure Japan never received block heaters.

This was from Majestic Honda, and it doesn't show it as discontinued, but some of the other parts on the list are discontinued.

[H311RA151N]

This was from Majestic Honda, and it doesn't show it as discontinued, but some of the other parts on the list are discontinued.

Thats where i found it and i already bought one. Shipping and all it was $73.09

[RustyBucket]

Intresting. I found it on Honda Automotive Parts. So it can be added relatively easily i assume. But how exactly does it work? And when does it work? I would also assume only when the car is off but this is new to me.

It's a 110V heater that keeps your engine block and thus also your coolant and oil warmer while the car is parked. If you have a block heater, there should be a standard 3-prong household electrical cord somewhere around your front bumper. In the dead of winter, when it gets below -20C (-4F), you get an extension cord and plug your car into an electrical outlet when you park it for more than a few hours.

You don't see them in use on Canadian cars except for the parts where it gets REALLY cold in the winter. It helps the car start easier in those temperatures and also dramatically reduces the warm-up time.

[Accord problems]

since i live in cali would this be some thing worth haveing ? my cb hates the cold weather even though its not cold out here.

[H311RA151N]

Here it gets about 0-10*F at night for around a month to 2 months most winters. Its not extremely cold but the oil gets thick. If you have ever added oil from a quart left in your trunk when its that cold youll know what i mean.

Your valves will tick louder until its warmed up when its that cold aswell.

I didnt know a factory block heater existed for our cars until now or i would have been using them long ago.

[H311RA151N]

My Block Heater kit came in today.

[evil_demon_01]

My Block Heater kit came in today.

And it LOOKS OEM to, The OP one looks aftermarket.

Nice find

[H311RA151N]

^^^ Thank you!

Im going to order another one for my 93LX in a day or two.

[Accord problems]

i wont one . what did you pay for it?

[dj_ender]

i wont one . what did you pay for it?

Thats where i found it and i already bought one. Shipping and all it was $73.09

[H311RA151N]

A heads up on the block heater. It dosent fit. Not even close.

Im trying to work out a deal with Majestic Honda so i can return it. Its a special order and an electrical part. It says on my parts invoice they do not return either of those.

I will post up the results.

[evil_demon_01]

A heads up on the block heater. It dosent fit. Not even close.

Im trying to work out a deal with Majestic Honda so i can return it. Its a special order and an electrical part. It says on my parts invoice they do not return either of those.

I will post up the results.

So what honda was it designed for . . . ?