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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 07:50 AM
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Default Orange cord.
Does anyone know what this cord is for? I found it just hanging not connected to anything. 18 XLT 3.5 maxtow.

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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 07:52 AM
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Part of a hookup for a plow?
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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 07:55 AM
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I bought the truck new. Never had a plow on it.
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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 07:59 AM
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Only other thing I can think of is an engine block heater.
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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 08:22 AM
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Only other thing I can think of is an engine block heater.
I have a block heater on mine... the wiring is all black.
Not sure what that one is for.
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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 08:54 AM
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The color and shape resemble the related thread below.
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Float charger connector?
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We could speculate forever on what this cord is for. It does not appear to be OE. I'm sure what you need to do is put on some coveralls, climb under the truck, and trace the cord to the other end.
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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 05:18 PM
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Orange typically indicates high voltage but I’ve never seen a connector like that.
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I have seen orange block heater connectors before. Other possibility is a "forgotten" diagnostic cable of some type?
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