Mice ate my wires. $3100 in damage.
11-25-20, 10:20 AM
#1
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Mice ate my wires. $3100 in damage.
The mice decided to chow down on my 2015 LS 460l wires, causing it to die in the middle of Main Street at rush hour. The dealership just called, and indicated that it was $3100 to replace the chewed wiring harness.
The car is housed in a garage, separate from the house.
Is there anything that I can do to rodent proof the wires?
Not a happy camper.
The car is housed in a garage, separate from the house.
Is there anything that I can do to rodent proof the wires?
Not a happy camper.
11-25-20, 11:22 AM
#2
I've read somewhere that toyota uses a formula that seems to very appetizing for rodents, and you're definitely not the only one that's had it happen. Heck there was a class action suit even
https://www.autonews.com/article/201...y-based-wiring
https://www.autobodynews.com/index.p...surrected.html
It looks like Honda has a spicy tape mentioned in a TSB, yes I'm serious
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...-from-rodents/
Otherwise, the solution is likely the one that isn't going to be easy, and that's to keep the rodents out of the garage, and also the car. I'd say breathing in the rodent waste might not be the healthiest thing either.
You also might want to speak with corporate, and see if they might provide a more appealing remedy, they don't have to, but the fact that it seems to be common might get you some relief.
https://www.autonews.com/article/201...y-based-wiring
https://www.autobodynews.com/index.p...surrected.html
It looks like Honda has a spicy tape mentioned in a TSB, yes I'm serious
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...-from-rodents/
Otherwise, the solution is likely the one that isn't going to be easy, and that's to keep the rodents out of the garage, and also the car. I'd say breathing in the rodent waste might not be the healthiest thing either.
You also might want to speak with corporate, and see if they might provide a more appealing remedy, they don't have to, but the fact that it seems to be common might get you some relief.
11-25-20, 01:42 PM
#3
Lexus Champion
I've had great success with these traps
Out of the 8 times I set them got 6 mice, still have 2 set I think I got them all for now. Bait with peanut or almond butter.
Out of the 8 times I set them got 6 mice, still have 2 set I think I got them all for now. Bait with peanut or almond butter.
11-27-20, 10:17 AM
#4
Lexus Fanatic
You should talk to your homeowners insurance, they should cover that damage
11-28-20, 12:20 PM
#5
Otherwise, the solution is likely the one that isn't going to be easy, and that's to keep the rodents out of the garage, and also the car. I'd say breathing in the rodent waste might not be the healthiest thing either.
You also might want to speak with corporate, and see if they might provide a more appealing remedy, they don't have to, but the fact that it seems to be common might get you some relief.
You also might want to speak with corporate, and see if they might provide a more appealing remedy, they don't have to, but the fact that it seems to be common might get you some relief.
11-30-20, 12:00 PM
#7
Lexus Champion
I had that issue at my old house. I tried everything - peppermint oil, the Honda tape, and all kinds of traps. Ultimately, it didn't end until I found where he was getting into the garage. Then I placed a peanut butter baited electrocution trap near the opening and got him. Then I quickly closed up the gap where he was coming in, and that was the end of it.
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