Grid Heater Delete?

[mendozuh]

I have a 2018 RAM with 20k miles.

How common is the grid heater bolt issue?

Should I be concerned?

I did the wiggle test, and there was no issue there.

Also, if I remove it, will it throw a code?

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[CrazyTrain]

Remove it and opt for the Glacier Diesel unit.

It pulls the same power as the oem.

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[Corkey]

It's a hit-and-miss on specific rigs.

In my head, I'll take the reassurance that the bolt will never drop into the cylinder and delete it.

Most tuners will automatically turn off a code to be generated if you delete it.

If you live in a really cold climate, seek out the relocation intake horns by banks.

Plus, with it deleted, you won't be pulling amps on initial startups, which your charging system will enjoy.

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[AK Bob]

I have a 2018 RAM with 20k miles.

How common is the grid heater bolt issue?

Should I be concerned?

I did the wiggle test, and there was no issue there.

Also, if I remove it, will it throw a code?

I agree with the posts above.

It’s more for peace of mind to eliminate the possibility of catastrophic engine damage.

If you live in a cold climate, install a good aftermarket grid heater like the Glacier Diesel MegaFlow.

If you live in a warm climate, you don’t need the grid heater, but you can install an intake horn with a small screw in the heater; this will satisfy the PCM logic and avoid any grid heater-related trouble codes.

The other option is to have the grid heater trouble code programmed out.

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[17_cummins]

I deleted mine a month ago, so don't let the grid heater cycle when I start it.

I live up north, but I don't drive the truck in the winter month since we didn't have much of a winter this year; I have been driving it, and I haven't got any check engine lights.

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[mendozuh]

Thanks, I'll look into the GD unit.

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[mendozuh]

I deleted mine a month ago, so don't let the grid heater cycle when I start it.

I live up north, but I don't drive the truck in the winter month since we didn't have much of a winter this year; I have been driving it, and I haven't got any check engine lights.

Did you crank it on?

No issues?

I am in California currently but will be moving to Washington State soon.

With the colder months up there, I would benefit from the grid heater.

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[mendozuh]

I agree with the posts above.

It’s more for peace of mind to eliminate the possibility of catastrophic engine damage.

If you live in a cold climate, install a good aftermarket grid heater like the Glacier Diesel MegaFlow.

If you live in a warm climate, you don’t need the grid heater, but you can install an intake horn with a small screw in the heater; this will satisfy the PCM logic and avoid any grid heater-related trouble codes.

The other option is to have the grid heater trouble code programmed out.

I am planning on moving to Washington State, and it gets pretty cold up there.

I have read several people say a grid heater is not needed even when really cold, but I can't see any negatives to having one other than less strain on the batteries.

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[17_cummins]

Did you crank it on?

No issues?

I am in California currently but will be moving to Washington State soon.

With the colder months up there, I would benefit from the grid heater.

Yeah, there are no issues here, and I just started it without cycling the grid heater.

If you let it cycle the grid heater, it will give you a check engine light when you start it.

I have a slight rough idle at first but it goes away in 10-20 seconds and I can live with that.

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[Rtetrault]

I have a 2018 RAM with 20k miles.

How common is the grid heater bolt issue?

Should I be concerned?

I did the wiggle test, and there was no issue there.

Also, if I remove it, will it throw a code?

In November, I installed the GDP Air Boss grid delete and Mega-Flow TVM Grid Heater on my 2011.

I also installed their S-2 Intake manifold since I was working on it.

All three parts were of excellent quality, with good instructions, and were installed with no issues.

The bolt wasn't loose, but I wanted to be safe and get some increased airflow.

The TVM grid heater will also be installed on the factory intake, and you won't get a code with it installed.

I'm in Montana, so I wanted a grid heater, and theirs worked great all winter. I've seen a lot of posts that guys are running without a grid heater in colder climates with no issues, but I figure it can't hurt to have one when it's below zero.

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