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Brad1313
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Jun 19, 2021, 3:00 PM

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Hi,

Mates just sent me picture of this wire other Silverado 97' ,I told her to follow it back, anyone know what it is?

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Hammer Time
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Jun 19, 2021, 3:35 PM

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Looks like it may be something aftermarket. It's a 3 terminal electrical wire and plug but it doesn't look factory. See if there are any lights or anything not working in the front now.

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Brad1313
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Jun 19, 2021, 5:21 PM

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Thanks very much, was an after market block heater we think.

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Hammer Time
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Jun 19, 2021, 5:25 PM

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Yes, that would make sense. It's heavy wire.

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Tom Greenleaf
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Jun 19, 2021, 9:05 PM

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Looks like what was guessed, a block heater. Some OE you did have a cord to plug into land power did use that type wire follow it to side of engine.
Just remove it but make sure it doesn't make a coolant leak were put in a side "freeze" plug might see it thru wheel well and get rid of it,

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