The temp was down below 30 last night so I thought that tonight I would plug my truck in so that it would be easier to warm up in the morning. Much to my surprise I found out that my truck didnt come with a cord. I thought all diesel trucks had em. The two Duramax I had previously both had one. So I did a search here and read a few posts and wound up buying the OEM one on EBay with shipping for around 40.00. This place is a great resource!

 

Dodge quit putting them on around 05 at least on the ones delivered in the southern states. It became an option.

 

It's an option when the truck was bought. Been that way since 03' or maybe even earlier.

 

I love Geno's, only $16 http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....EATER_CABLE_FL

 

Yeah I looked at the cheaper ones. I'd rather have OEM.

 

They really hide the factory cord, it took me quite awhile to find mine. It has a cover on the end of it and is tied just behind the passenger side tow hook. Have a real close look there before buying one.

 

Thanks, I located the plug in the block and there definitely is not a cord attached. Lol

 

I strongly recommend the factory Dodge OEM part#. I bought it, even though it was a little more costly, and it fit flawlessly to the factory holes in the frame. There are black clips already manufactured to the cord and once you screw it onto the block the cable routes itself flawlessly in pre-placed holes via plastic clips. It is better, IMO, than ziptying to other locations. The OEM cable is weather wrapped and very sturdy. I would not recommend an alternate option unless you are doing it to solely save money. The one from Geno's works as described and has made many people happy. I will admit, at 30% the cost of an OEM part, it is well worth it to go aftermarket.

Hope this helps.

 

I bought the one from Geno's and have been very happy, works great. Can't imagine there is any real difference.

Marc

 

My cord from Geno's lasted the 329,000 miles that I had on my 03 3500. Now that I have this 11 6.7 I expect the Geno's cord to outlast the truck..

 

Assuming the 6.7 uses the same heater as the 5.9(I would guess it does by its location) The cord is only 14-16 bucks straight from cummins. I would guess that is where Geno's gets theirs.