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The dashboard was illuminated like a Christmas tree.
F
How many wires could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wires?
N
So far, I’ve found 6 wires, and a vacuum line.
F
Merry Christmas?
P
And a happy new year??
C
You filthy animal!
I
That sounds like less than I would expect. Until you wake up tomorrow and the day is the same. You have to do it all again.
N
It won’t be the same groundhog. I was trying to trap it, (live trap), but my dog got ahold of it yesterday. Snapped it’s neck or skull immediately. Left it in the yard overnight, and it was gone in the morning. Coyote probably grabbed it. There’s lots of other groundhogs around, but in 30yrs living here, none of the other ones ever got into a vehicle and chewed.
S
I guess with that example maybe no more will… did you leave it on a stake in the yard, or just laying there? 🤣 the groundhogs are going to call you Vlad
I
You are Bill Murray and the groundhog is immortal.
L
A few months ago, my AC vent was not working well and turns out there was like 100 or so acorns stored in there, probably from mice. It’s a constant problem in my area, ongoing damage from rodents even though I drive the vehicle every day.
M
A woodchuck can chew through so many wires you have to get your car towed in for repairs. Shut the hood. Honk the horn. Bang on the hood. When he runs off you can begin to assess the damage. Probably need to live trap and relocate him.
G
If the horn hasn’t been chewed through.
O
One of those little turds ko’d a car of mine earlier this year. Call your insurance company.
N
It didn’t get a ton. So far I’ve found 6 wires, and a vacuum line. Still have one code I can’t get to clear. It could’ve been a lot worse.
B
My battle with red squirrels has cost $3k so far, and my wife’s car doesn’t have working air conditioning after several attempts at repair.
N
I got lucky. I had to replace a connector/pigtail, and splice a few wires back together. And I just temporarily taped up the vacuum line til I get a piece of hose. All codes are now clear!!!
Y
600 bucks for me vs Rats! Little buggers chew up wires like crazy. Thank goodness for electrical tape and/or reasonably priced replacement harnesses.
B
Protip: “Ratattack” or similar products that are basically hotsauce coatings for your engine bay. I kicked out 3 nests before they took out some wiring, havent seen anything in years since getting it applied
S
I’m on my way to pick up my car from repairs, they said looks like an animal chewed through a hose. Is there a way to prevent this from happening again?
B
If you can convince whatever animal is causing the damage to go away you can prevent it, otherwise the damage will continue. Eventually we removed all the squirrel food sources near our house and the red squirrels have moved on.
G
Looks like this sub blocks links without notice. Here’s what I said, without the links: >If you can, get a rodent repeller from Amazon. I was having constant problems in my truck and have had zero issues since I started using one of those. > This (TERMX Rat Repellent) is the first one we got (it’s a generic one that is sold under at least a dozen brands). It worked great, but isn’t waterproof. If you can keep it dry, they are a great option. After a huge hailstorm, it stopped working briefly, so I upgraded to this one (MouseBlocker 360 Outdoor Rodent Deterrent) because it’s the only 120v outdoor rated one I could find (other than others from the same company). There are tons of solar powered ones that work, but die far too quickly.
B
They sell ‘hotsauce’ treatments like rat attack that professionals spray all over your engine. Highly recommend it.
T
I once pulled out of the driveway to go to work and a few miles later, smelled a horrible smell from the air vents. Pulled over and opened the hood and there was a terrified and slightly singed rabbit sitting on top of the engine amidst a bunch of terror poops. He stares at me for a few seconds and then bolted away.
B
Bobr kurwa
A
Just fill your engine bay with snakes.
G
Well now I have snakes in my car……..
B
Snakes don’t chew wires though
G
They chew human though
B
Not if your quick enough
P
At least they aren’t on the plane anymore.
K
Dealership told me some of the sustainable plastics used for insulation are now made out of a soy based material that rodents seem to like, get some peppermint oil put a few drops in a water spray bottle and spritz your engine every now and then, keeps it minty fresh and animal free
D
It could have been signaling for help. Did you check the rest of the bay for a wounded friend or spouse in labor?
P
OK, spouse in labor got me
D
I mean I don’t think OP is a certified midwife, but, some warm towels and reassurance will do in a pinch.
P
Valid reason to call in late to work. OP could be starting their hero arc…
M
Been there, done that. Honda V6, and rodent built a nest between the heads that overheated the knock sensors ruining them. After removing the intake manifold discovered the the wiring harness was chewed-on everywhere since the insulation was cellulose. No car for several weeks while more parts being shipped. 🙁
B
Honda had a lawsuit thrown out over lack of evidence but their soy based wiring somehow keeps attracting rodents. I’m surprised there hasn’t been a recall at this point with the amount of Honda owners I know that have had the issue. Though I admit that most of the people around me drive Hondas, so chances are I’d hear about it more even if it’s all cars.
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If Honda put out a recall everyone would have to. Cellulose based wires isn’t just a Honda thing.
H
Honda actually makes “Rodent Tape” for this issue, part number 4019-2317. I had rats chewing on stuff in my engine bay and now everything is wrapped up in it. It has some spicy stuff built-in that rats don’t like to chew.
M
My new OEM Honda engine wiring harness has small images of a rodent inside of a red circle with a slash, i.e., rodent proof.
T
Look at me. I’m the engine now.
S
I had a squirrel do this shit to me. I know your pain.
A
Phil is prognosticating another 6 weeks of car troubles.
F
Welcome to AutoZone, what’s going on today? It sounds like a squirrel in my engine. Probably a loose belt. No, it sounds like a squirrel is in my engine.
G
I once sat on my porch and watched a squirrel with a nut crawl up into my car through where the intercooler is, and exit moments later without the nut. The nut is probably still in there somewhere.
I
“Hello, mfer!”
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The problem is you got yerself a daggon, verifiable, dyed in the wool soy boy in yer engine bay. Once they get a taste for that sustainable wiring it’s hard to ween em’ off it.
V
Check animal light was on?
B
That’s no Woodchuck, its a rat!(jokes, that is definitely a ground hog)
F
Looks more like an Engine Hog
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