REASONABLE heater cord source

[JStrasser]

Yes I know that I own a new CTD that cost $30k.



But I can't get past the fact that I would have to fork over $48 for the block heater cord at my local dealer when they get the expected delivery of TWO late today. (So I am supposed to feel grateful that I am one of the lucky two that can even buy one. ) This is nuts. This is not a high tech part, it is basically an extension cord with a different female end. I guess my attitude took a hit a few weeks ago when their parts dept clipped me $38 for my first (and the last with them) oil filter.



I understand overhead. I own my business and have one employee. But I can look a customer in the eye when they ask about my fees. I guess the dealership has no on-site responsibility for parts prices- just a take it or leave it attitude. It really bothers me when I feel like I'm being gouged.



BTW, I have no local Cummins facility, no GOOD local auto parts stores.



I don't see one on Geno's site (maybe I'm becoming blind with age, or is it RAGE)



The Mopar site has one for mid-thirties $$, but with shipping it is right back up there.



Sorry for the rant. Maybe it will be therapeutic.



John

 

[RRees]

I understand your frustration. However, I went and bought the dealer cord anyway.

It does have all the factory clips on it. So once I got over the fact that I paid too much for the cord, all is well. I look at it this way. At least I didn't have to pay anybody to install the block heater or do it myself.



Life is to short to sweat the small stuff.

 

[staarma]

Most guy have had better luck at the local Cummins parts on these cords for about $11.

 

[RMalone]

Another DC Bullcrap cost cutting measure, If the truck is sold north of the Mason-Dixon line it should come stock with the cord, period. DC is a garabage company and when they lose or ditch Cummins they will be a non-factor in the heavy duty pickup market. I sure hope another, more reputable, company picks up Cummins before I want a new truck.

 

[Prairie Dog]

Just call the closest cummins repair place, use your credit card to pay and they'll mail the part to you.

 

[dpuckett]

Got a part number handy? Any chance it is the same cord as on my 92?



Daniel

 

[bmoeller]

Daniel-



Does your heater have 2 pins and collar that threads onto the end of the heater? If it is, it is a Zero Start heater. Can get the cord at most any big truck dealer. I got one from my local Mack dealer for $9. Longer than stock.

 

[JStrasser]

Done. The new OEM heater cord will be here by USPS by the week's end for... ... ... ... ... ... . $29. including shipping.



End of thread.



John