I'm trying to find where my engine coolant heater electrical cord would be? I just bought this vehicle

sounds like a fuse to me

The most common reason is the coolant is low.
Check coolant level when vehicle is cool.
If coolant is low start vehicle and fill radiator with coolant.
if coolant was needed high probability there is a leak
look at all cooling system hoses, thermostat housing, all over the engine to try and find leak and repair.

if coolant isnt low, make sure its not really dirty...reddish mud colored. If it is the radiator is probably clogged and needs to be flushed thoroughly..then refilled with coolant.

there will be two heater hoses coming out of firewall..they are connected to the heater core and one hose directs flow of coolant to the heater core, other hose directs flow away from heater core..start vehicle and run until engine is warm then feel each heater hose as close to the firewall as possible..if one hose is hot and other is cool..the heater core is clogged and will probably require replacement. also look in passenger floorboard if coolant is leaking there..heater core requires replacement.

if you check these things and find none of the issues, let me know, and I will tell you what to check next.
Good Luck with it and if you have any.question let me know

It sounds like a heater cord problem .The heater cord is basiclly a small radiator on the inside of the cabin .On older vehicles sediment tends to fill it up so less coolant can flow through it their for less heat can transfer from the engine witch is the source of the heat into the cabin .Some vehicles also have a gate valve or ball valve that turns and shuts off the coolant flow the from the water pump witch drives the coolant every ware it needs to be in the entire system your control inside the cabin opens and closes this valve to let coolant into the heater core if you even have this valve .The best way to tell if the heater core is flowing is to warn the vehicle up to operating temp look for the 5/8 heater hoses going to the left side of the fire wall there will be 2 of them 1 is in 1 is out .One side should be much cooler with the heat on full if not its the core or the valve if you have one .

If the engine is heating properly you most likeliy have a clogged heating coil or regulator (opens to allow hot water to flow thru the heater core. No hot water to the heater cord, not heat in the vehicle. Good luck

ok... the engine compartment is the entire opening under the hood...the coolant surge tank is located at the front, it is usually white plastic with a plastic cap with a warning not to open when hot. hope this helps.

You may have a radiator leak. Or your coolant level is low. Using the heater is not a solution to an overheating vehicle. You can usually smell coolant and see the leak. Often times a gasket can leak mixing engine oil and coolant, decreasing effectiveness of both sytems. Check color of fluids make sure the cooloant is viscus and not sludgy.

Also check coolant fan electric connections and fuses. The fan really cools down the engine moreso than coolant. It should kick on when your engine reaches a certain temp. If it does not the vehicle will overheat.

utility models
Be sure to consult the laws in your area before servicing the air conditioning system. In most areas, it is illegal to perform repairs involving refrigerant unless the work is done by a certified technician. Also, it is quite likely that you will not be able to purchase refrigerant without proof of certification.
Discharging, evacuating and charging the air conditioning system must be performed by a properly trained and certified mechanic in a facility equipped with refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment that meets SAE standards for the type of system to be serviced. If you don't have access to the necessary equipment, we recommend that you take your vehicle to a reputable service station to have the work done. If you still wish to perform repairs on the vehicle, have them discharge the system, then take your vehicle home and perform the necessary work. When you are finished, return the vehicle to the station for evacuation and charging. Just be sure to cap ALL A/C system fittings immediately after opening them and keep them protected until the system is recharged.

1. Have the A/C system evacuated by a certified technician using approved equipment.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to of this repair guide for this procedure.
4. Remove the cowls, unplug the washer lines from the hood.
5. Unplug the underhood lamp electrical, if equipped, then remove the hood.
6. Remove the antenna and the PCM.

CAUTION Never open, service or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot; serious burns can occur from the steam and hot coolant. Also, when draining engine coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted to ethylene glycol antifreeze and could drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantities. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old.

1. Drain the coolant into a suitable container and remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
2. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the heater core at the firewall in the engine compartment.
3. Remove the right headlamp assembly. Tag and unplug all necessary electrical connections.
4. Remove right side fender.
5. Remove the battery, battery tray, and the wheel house panel.
6. Disconnect the A/C lines from the evaporator.
7. Unfasten the heater box shield retainers and remove the shield.
8. Unfasten the heater core mounting bolts from the engine compartment and remove the heater core fasteners from inside the vehicle.
9. With the aid of an assistant inside the vehicle, gently pry back on the heater box while removing the evaporator housing assembly to ensure clearance of the stud.
10. Remove the heater case, core and the seals.

To install:

1. Install the seals, core and case.
2. With the aid of an assistant inside the vehicle, pull forward on the heater box to make sure the evaporator core is in the correct position.
3. Install the heater case fasteners. Tighten the bolt/screw to 40 inch lbs. (4.5 Nm) and the stud to 40 inch lbs. (4.5 Nm).
4. Install the evaporator housing mounting bolts and tighten the bolt/screw to 40 inch lbs. (4.5 Nm).
5. Install the heater box shield and tighten the retainers to 19 inch lbs. (2.2 Nm).
6. Attach the A/C lines to the evaporator.
7. Install the wheel house panel, the battery tray and the battery. Do not connect the battery cables just yet.
8. Install the outer fender and attach all electrical connections that were disconnected.
9. Install the right headlamp assembly.
10. Attach the heater hoses to the heater core and install the coolant recovery reservoir.
11. Fill the cooling system.
12. Install the PCM and the antenna.
13. Install the hood, attach the hood lamp electrical connection and the washer lines. Install the cowls.
14. Install the instrument panel.
15. Connect the batter cables, start the vehicle and check for leaks.

If this vehicle came with a block heater, it would be either on the side of the engine block lower down(you should see an three core electrical cord coming out of the connection.)Or it could be located on the lower radiator coolant hose.
But be aware,that not all vehicles came with block heaters. you may have to have one installed.

Unless your vehicle is diesel powered you probably don't have a coolant heater.

the heating element is in 1 or 2 engine core plugs in the side of the engine block , kinda hard to see from on top but just follow the wire coming from it to the end of the cord , thats if your vehicle has the option of block heaters.