Engine Block Heater (If Equipped) Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reference: ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Check continuity between terminal "a" and "c". If there is no continuity, replace it.
Check that there is no continuity between terminal "a" or "b" and "c". If there is continuity, replace it.
Check continuity between terminal "c" and engine block heater body. If there is no continuity, replace it.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Block Heater Terminals
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