gtvdad

Hi Guys... Love the site! Somehow, I have lost the trailer light connector that took it from the 8-pin(?) 2-rows of 4 pins rectangular connector that transitioned the wiring to the round 7-pin (?) connector for my trailer connection. The various part stores don't seem to have it. Where can I get this other than a Dodge dealer who will charge an arm and a leg? r is this an aftermarket connector I need to get at a trailer place? My preference is on-line... (Cheaper???) Thanks in advance!

Sorry for the delay in replying... Thank you all - Alternator appears to heva been the problem - knew it was getting close to a change out... It went out 10 days ago. Replaced it and all is fine now.. including warmer weather... yeay!! BUT.... Grid heaters????? No Glow Plugs??? Alll my knowledge of diesels just went out the window... ARGH. Please help me out on this one. Thank you in advance...

Mike thank you for all you do. You have helped me by phone twice and am now joining your forum - and yes I need some help!!! 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Diesel Dually. Can't get it started in the morning - even jumping it (especially in this colder 20 degree weather) takes a while. On first startup (at night it shows well) the headlights will dim greatly for a few seconds and brighten (and repeat). I assume this is the alternator kicking on and off. After awhile this affect goes away. Running for awhileit will charge up well and restart as needed. If we take short stops and starts will notice it progressively harder to start up again. Assumed the batteries (3 year old Walmart- MAXX 9 year batteries) and they tested out very well (huh?????) Do I have a voltage draw down some where? What of the ASD (Cummins forum has few answers here). I don't have access to codes computer. If it sits out all night (especially cold nights, I have to jump it) Was going to try disconnecting battery overnight and reconnecting to see if it will start up. have heard about plugging it in for the glow plugs/oil pan heater.. I don't know that I have this option? Does the alternator jneed replacing? I am at wits end with a newbie experience. Thanks in advance for all of your input... GTVDAD