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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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So since I bought my truck 3 years ago I noticed a plug hanging about 6 inches from the front bumper on the driver side. I've crawled under there but can't find where it plugs in. I don't have a block heater and its not for the fog lights because those are already plugged in. I'll get a pic in the morning.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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What kind of plug?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Here's a pic of it, I parked next to a wall so it's the only picture I can get freight now

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7d223a6e.jpg
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Fog lights perhaps?

Dodge used pretty much the same wire harness on all the trucks, including all the accessory plugs, whether the vehicle had those options or not.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Are the connections for the windshield washer fluid connected?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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I have the same plug that just dangles there and still cant figure out what its for. Fog lights work, wiper fluid plug is plugged in, etc. For the life of me I cant find anywhere on the front end where it could possibly be plugged into something. I'm thinking that it may be for some optional accessory that we don't have.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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Maybe the ambient temp sensor for the overhead console?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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That plug is for the Turbo Encabulator

 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Fog lights perhaps?
Dodge used pretty much the same wire harness on all the trucks, including all the accessory plugs, whether the vehicle had those options or not.
Both fog lights are plugged in and working.

Originally Posted by stewie01
Are the connections for the windshield washer fluid connected?
Yup, connected and works.

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I have the same plug that just dangles there and still cant figure out what its for. Fog lights work, wiper fluid plug is plugged in, etc. For the life of me I cant find anywhere on the front end where it could possibly be plugged into something. I'm thinking that it may be for some optional accessory that we don't have.
That's what I'm thinking.

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Maybe the ambient temp sensor for the overhead console?
No digital display or display at all in my overhead console.

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That plug is for the Turbo Encabulator

http://youtu.be/MXW0bx_Ooq4
Lol It might be for this. How could I have overlooked it?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 97ramrod1500
Both fog lights are plugged in and working.



Yup, connected and works.



That's what I'm thinking.



No digital display or display at all in my overhead console.



Lol It might be for this. How could I have overlooked it?

Exactly.
 
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