Rodent in Engine Bay!!!

yungkani · 01-23-2017, 11:23 PM

The power outlets in my car suddenly stopped working and after replacing, what I presumed to be blown/kicked out fuses, the outlets still did not work. After taking my car to the dealership to have them check out the issue, I was told that little footprints and droppings were found in my engine bay! They told me that the little rats apparently chewed through wiring, causing my outlets to not work at the very least. (And of course, warranty doesn't cover this and I had to pay out of pocket for their "diagnosis.")
Unfortunately, I go to school in San Diego and had my car checked out in Los Angeles so after filing a claim w/ insurance, I now have to get my car repaired at a shop out in SD...
Also something that may or not be correlated with this issue is the fact that when I'd start my car, it would very weakly turn over and then immediately die in the "stalled" position. (I drive a 7AT.)

barncobob · 01-24-2017, 04:08 AM

same thinf happened to my 997, ate wire to O2 sensor, they even made nest under intake manifold....did a serious rodent exterm of my garage and put some bait in the engine compartment, havent seen since.
i noticed at same time 2 strange cats hanging around, good sign theres a problem.

JC-Nismo · 01-24-2017, 04:30 AM

MagmaRed370z · 01-24-2017, 07:58 AM

Why the hell do they like chewing on damn wires? They should go after FOOOOOOD.

B&W_Evader · 01-24-2017, 08:44 AM

Here's what I found when doing an oil change...

Oil Change Excitement

Smashley · 01-24-2017, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Here's what I found when doing an oil change...

Oil Change Excitement

Bricks would've been shat if I was on my back and that fell out on me

sunkist350z · 01-25-2017, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Here's what I found when doing an oil change...

Oil Change Excitement

eye contact

cigarclifford · 01-26-2017, 03:52 PM

2011 Nismo#91 · 01-24-2017, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schellingr

Why the hell do they like chewing on damn wires? They should go after FOOOOOOD.

New cables are food, they are soy based enviromentally friendly cables.
For example
2004 Nissan Murano Rodents Eat Soy Based Wire Insulation: 1 Complaints

madeinjapan · 01-24-2017, 09:00 AM

they get in the air filter boxes also

madeinjapan · 01-24-2017, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

they get in the air filter boxes also

jewelz · 01-24-2017, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yungkani

The power outlets in my car suddenly stopped working and after replacing, what I presumed to be blown/kicked out fuses, the outlets still did not work. After taking my car to the dealership to have them check out the issue, I was told that little footprints and droppings were found in my engine bay! They told me that the little rats apparently chewed through wiring, causing my outlets to not work at the very least. (And of course, warranty doesn't cover this and I had to pay out of pocket for their "diagnosis.")
Unfortunately, I go to school in San Diego and had my car checked out in Los Angeles so after filing a claim w/ insurance, I now have to get my car repaired at a shop out in SD...
Also something that may or not be correlated with this issue is the fact that when I'd start my car, it would very weakly turn over and then immediately die in the "stalled" position. (I drive a 7AT.)

same thing happened with me when I had my BMW Z3.. I'm like whaaat..I made them show me the parts had chew marks all over. Funny, never did it to my Ford..Lol..Sorry..Yeah I know it sucks..Little bastards

zmanelite · 01-24-2017, 09:54 AM

Funny you mention this , I also found mice/rat droppings on top of my manifold last week
I sprayed the car engine bay down with mice repellent , put Bounty dryer sheets and moth balls as they don't like the smell

I park my car outside so it's harder to keep the area clean

Spoiler · 01-25-2017, 08:30 PM

Once I had a brand new T-Bird and while driving, it began to take off full throttle. It just would not slow down. I got it stopped and turned off only to find some squirrel had piled about 50 small green pine cones on the intake manifold and they got all jammed up behind the throttle linkage.

Needless to say I had a nice war with the squirrels in the yard for about a month or so....

Wonka2581 · 01-25-2017, 09:49 PM

That sucks bro

01-23-2017, 11:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
yungkani Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7 Drives: 12 370z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 10	Rodent in Engine Bay!!! The power outlets in my car suddenly stopped working and after replacing, what I presumed to be blown/kicked out fuses, the outlets still did not work. After taking my car to the dealership to have them check out the issue, I was told that little footprints and droppings were found in my engine bay! They told me that the little rats apparently chewed through wiring, causing my outlets to not work at the very least. (And of course, warranty doesn't cover this and I had to pay out of pocket for their "diagnosis.") Unfortunately, I go to school in San Diego and had my car checked out in Los Angeles so after filing a claim w/ insurance, I now have to get my car repaired at a shop out in SD... Also something that may or not be correlated with this issue is the fact that when I'd start my car, it would very weakly turn over and then immediately die in the "stalled" position. (I drive a 7AT.)

01-24-2017, 07:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Why the hell do they like chewing on damn wires? They should go after FOOOOOOD. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

01-24-2017, 08:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	Here's what I found when doing an oil change... Oil Change Excitement sunkist350z likes this. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

01-26-2017, 03:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
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01-24-2017, 09:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Funny you mention this , I also found mice/rat droppings on top of my manifold last week I sprayed the car engine bay down with mice repellent , put Bounty dryer sheets and moth balls as they don't like the smell I park my car outside so it's harder to keep the area clean __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

01-24-2017, 04:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	same thinf happened to my 997, ate wire to O2 sensor, they even made nest under intake manifold....did a serious rodent exterm of my garage and put some bait in the engine compartment, havent seen since. i noticed at same time 2 strange cats hanging around, good sign theres a problem.

01-24-2017, 04:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13

01-24-2017, 09:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
madeinjapan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: pistolvania Posts: 1,387 Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z Rep Power: 0	they get in the air filter boxes also

01-25-2017, 08:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 65 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684380	Once I had a brand new T-Bird and while driving, it began to take off full throttle. It just would not slow down. I got it stopped and turned off only to find some squirrel had piled about 50 small green pine cones on the intake manifold and they got all jammed up behind the throttle linkage. Needless to say I had a nice war with the squirrels in the yard for about a month or so.... Wonka2581 likes this.

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	That sucks bro __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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