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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Hey guys, I'm new to the forums and I have a slight problem. There is a Racoon that is lodged underneath my car. I tried getting the thing out with a pipe but had no luck. Any suggestions?
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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well pt have you tried cleaning out your throttle body?
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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well pt have you tried cleaning out your throttle body?
DUH!! that was the first of my diagnosis and it didn't help at all either. I think I may need to drive around down and just bottom out everywhere until it hops out.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Might have to go to a dealer to get a new one, or check ebay!
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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Might have to go to a dealer to get a new one, or check ebay!
yeah good thinking
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Hey guys, I'm new to the forums and I have a slight problem.

You've got one thing right!
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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I know it's not good, but when I read the problem was "raccoon that is lodged underneath my car," I couldn't help but laugh :P

Stupid raccoons...I hit one a few months ago and it tore my front bumper on the right side, to the point where it spiderwebbed an insane amount and the only way to fix it is to buy a whole new bumper. Cheapest estimate? $700.

All because I just had to go driving aimlessly...
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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um..where is it lodged?
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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....is it ALIVE? if so, i suggest a small amount of gasoline followed by a lighter. OR you can spray it with compressed air.

if it's dead, get on a lift and get yourself a nice big spatula.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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Just charge it rent. It will help pay for mods and repairs...
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Why would you want to get rid of the raccoon? It's like + 50 HP!
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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If theat racoon is still alive, call animal control IMMEDIATELY!!! The last thing you want to do is get into a scrap with a racoon. When cornered, injured, or feel threatened these animals can become VERY AGGRESSIVE and WILL ATTACK. Their claws are VERY SHARP and they can carry all sorts of diseases, rabies, etc. Do not handle this yourslef unless you really enjoy getting bit.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Mugen_1
I know it's not good, but when I read the problem was "raccoon that is lodged underneath my car," I couldn't help but laugh :P

Stupid raccoons...I hit one a few months ago and it tore my front bumper on the right side, to the point where it spiderwebbed an insane amount and the only way to fix it is to buy a whole new bumper. Cheapest estimate? $700.

All because I just had to go driving aimlessly...

A comprehensive claim wouldn't hurt you Sir (depending on your deductible)


That's what insurance is for!
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jcrome04
You've got one thing right!
ha ha very funny!
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mugen_1
I know it's not good, but when I read the problem was "raccoon that is lodged underneath my car," I couldn't help but laugh :P

Stupid raccoons...I hit one a few months ago and it tore my front bumper on the right side, to the point where it spiderwebbed an insane amount and the only way to fix it is to buy a whole new bumper. Cheapest estimate? $700.

All because I just had to go driving aimlessly...
dang that sucks!
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