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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts

Part Number: KH11814
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On freezing mornings, a warmer engine block makes starting easier. This 400W cartridge heater fits a dry opening in select Chrysler engines, so you can preheat the block without draining coolant for installation. Great Prices for the best vehicle heaters from Kats Heaters. Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts part number KH11814 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Kats Heaters Vehicle Heaters - KH11814

  • Engine Block Heater
  • Cartridge Style
  • 400 Watts
  • Kats Heaters

On freezing mornings, a warmer engine block makes starting easier. This 400W cartridge heater fits a dry opening in select Chrysler engines, so you can preheat the block without draining coolant for installation.


Features:

  • Ensures smoother start-ups and faster heating and defrosting of your cab
    • Installs in a designated dry cavity in the engine block without removing a freeze plug or draining coolant
  • Transfers heat directly to the engine block to make cold-weather starts easier
    • Prevents fluid from thickening and protects against damage in cold weather
  • Pre-heats engine to reduce condensation in the engine block
    • Emits less pollution and fewer gas emissions
  • Includes removable power cord
    • Route through your grille and plug into standard 120-volt AC outlet
  • Durable cast-aluminum heating element
  • Custom fit for your vehicle
  • CSA approved
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Cord length: 5'
  • Wattage: 400 watts
  • Amperage: 3.3 amps
  • 1-Year limited warranty


Notes:

  • Do not use this heater with a 100-percent antifreeze solution.
  • Do not start your engine with the heater plugged in.

Benefits of a Heated Engine

Start your engine easier and warm your cab faster in cold weather with this cartridge-style engine block heater. Heating your engine coolant keeps it from thickening and freezing, resulting in more reliable start-ups and smoother operation altogether. It also lessens the workload and extends the life of your vehicle's battery. And because starting your engine when it's warm creates less condensation in the engine block than starting it when it's cold, your engine will get better initial fuel vaporization, which causes fewer emissions and less pollution.


Cartridge-Style Heater

This cartridge-style heater simply clips into the cavity of your engine block. There is no need to remove the core frost plug. The power cord on the heater is removable so that you won't need to buy a whole new heater if the cord gets damaged. The cord can be routed through your grille for easy access to a 120-volt outlet or extension cord. Make sure the heating element is fully submerged in the coolant before plugging it in.



11814 Kat's Heaters Custom-Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge - Removable Power Cord - 120 Volts - 400 Watts



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Ratings & Reviews

4.2

199 reviews
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3 Stars
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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
Great communications, fast shipping, AWESOME!
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Easy to install using the instructions on the eTrailer site, and they kept the vans rolling at -29 degrees F this winter.
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Gwendolyn Y.

2/26/2025

-29 sounds a true test of durability, that's insanely cold! We recently had a few days below zero but nothing like what you get it sounds like. Stay warm Paul!

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2018 Chrysler Pacifica
Shipped fast affordable, lowest price i found fits perfectly
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Chevrolet SS
Installation was easy, however, it did not come with a mounting screw. I had to buy a 6mm SS machine screw at Lowes. Waiting for a cold morning to see how well it works.
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2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Never got a chance to use it. And the installation was a pain in the butt.
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I am very satisfied with this product!
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Reiner

4/15/2022

The heater works very well in our Dodge Journey! We have no problem with that.

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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
I was assured by customer service prior to purchase that this was an exact fit for my vehicle - even though it is designed differently from the Mopar version. As it turns out, the design difference is a crucial one. With the cord coming straight out of this cartridge as opposed to 90-degrees like the Mopar version, this heater will not fit properly. The alternator is pushed up against the rubber and the cord and will wear through and cause a short sooner than later. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!
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Pontiac Montana
The block heater and battery warmer worked excellent last winter! Looking forward to having them for the upcoming Montana winter:-)
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Shipped twice without the clip attachment. You’d think after the first return somebody would check the product before shipping.
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The install was so easy it almost installs itself.
Find the hole on the back of the block, plug in the heater, snake the cord up and zip it in place.

So far it's held up to regular country road driving conditions and regular use.
Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that, even on a 65ºF day it still takes 2.5 hours to get my block close to operating temp. Even factoring the thermal mass of the engine, still I have plug-in appliances that pull 4x the wattage; I wonder if they could've goosed it a little so I don't have to turn it on ~3 hours earlier.
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2013 Toyota Camry
Works very well on my 2013 Toyota Camry.
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Toyota Tundra
I installed this engine block heater on a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The installation was fairly straight-forward as far as installing the actual heating element into the engine block. The challenging part was routing the electrical cord to the front of the truck. Mind you I had the truck elevated by tire ramps during the time of installation.
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2018 Toyota RAV4
Top service and peoples with high class I recommend this company
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Installed this on my 2019 Toyota Tacoma. Haven’t really tested it out yet as I installed it before it got seriously cold. Installation was easy. Just follow etrailers super helpful video. I did have to file a slight flat on the heater to clear the bell housing overhang. Not a manufacturer issue on the heaters part. Just normal variance on Toyota’s end.
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2014 Dodge Ram Pickup
2014 Dodge Ram 5.7L uses Kat’s 11816 cartridge heater. Perfect fit. Must remove the two starter bolts and slide it out of the way. Don’t disconnect starter wires. Just slide starter out of the way. Easily done with truck on ramps. Clean out hole. Find a correct size retaining screw. Not sure what size or If hole is threaded. Too much rust. Just be able to jam some screw in there to retain the cartridge, until silicone dries. Smear about an inch wide layer of high temp silicone around the base of the cartridge. Insert cartridge, twist back and forth to spread silicone, and hold in place with retaining screw. Route wire straight forward. I used 1 1/8” spade bit to drill a hole in black plastic in bumper, but my bumper was already messed up, so I didn’t care much. Plug hangs out grill about 3”. Use zip ties to secure cord to square tubing frame post inside bumper.
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The product itself seems fine, but in spite of my communications with etrailer and, through them, Kat's, the item did not fit as promised. The installation attempt cost me $[XX].
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Quick delivery and part fit my vehicle perfectly.
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2019 Lexus RX 350
This engine block heater is an affordable option to the OEM block heater. Easily installed on a 2019 Lexus RX350. I have this paired with a battery trickle charger for the very cold northern Canadian winters. I've had no issues after 1 year of ownership using this product. Recommended to anyone needing a cartridge style block heater.
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2018 Toyota Tacoma
Arrived fast to Canada. Couldn’t find anywhere else! Will be installing in spring when not to gross underneath since we are through the cold now. 5 stars for delivery and communication will update once installed!
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Gwendolyn Y.

2/26/2025

Hey Matt. Let us know how the install goes once it warms up!

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Matt

2/25/2026

Install was super easy, product works great exactly as expected. Since installing we have not had the same temps that I ordered it for but sure does allow the engine to crank effortlessly.

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Has advertised and packing was great
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Toyota Tacoma
helps alot with the winter months engine turns over easier Considering Toyota said that it wouldnt work on my 2022 4 Runner which I knew it would having a Tacoma before with the same engine 4.0 every little bit helps at -15
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William

5/13/2025

great toyota said the engine doesnt have a well for this heater THEY ARE WRONG the heater helps out good gets cold in the NW it definetly helps out

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Etrailer Expert

Kate F.

5/19/2025

@William Glad we had the right fit for you William! The Toyota guys probably just wanted you to buy a new car, why buy new when you can make what you have better =)
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Catastrophique!

La prise de connexion n'est PAS en silicone.
Résultat : elle a fondu en 5 minutes : C'est scandaleux. Produit de mauvaise qualité et DANGEREUX car j'aurais pu mettre le feu à ma voiture.

Je demande un remboursement ou un nouveau produit.
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2018 Toyota RAV4
Quality block heater. Cord length was more than enough and shipping to Canada was pretty quick. The block heater worked well over the winter and helped make starting our 2018 Rav4 much easier.
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2015 Hyundai Sonata
2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.4 install. Have to remove air intake, very tight to get it in just enough space. Had to trim a little bit to make it fit but nothing ever fits perfect. Picture say it all.
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