What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

OP...I would think with the truck having that low of miles, Toyota NEEDS to prove that it didn't happen on there dealership lot. That kind of damage doesn't happen that fast. The amount of mice needed to cause that much damage that fast would have to be a large family of mice. Just saying, I would fight that invoice. It just doesn't make sense, unless your truck was sitting at your house not moving in a field of tall grass.

 

I tend to differ on that. The damage could have happened at the factory, or sitting on the transport truck, or still at the dealership lot. Why i would check the manufactures date of vehicle when it left the factory, arrived at the dealership and then sold. Still, should be covered. Still not enough proof indicating it happened in the OP's possesion with minimal miles on the vehicle.

 

We'll just have to agree to disagree. The damage clearly happened at my place and it happened in one night. Luckily for me, the whole $5500 was bs laziness on the Tech's part. The manifold was removed today and three sensor pigtails are chewed clean off of the knock sensor sub harness there is no damage to the main harness. $800 repair vs a $5500 one. I informed the dealer about Honda's hot pepper tape to prevent the chewing and they are ordering a roll and will wrap the entire harness before installing the new one.

 

Well, glad the $$$ wasn't too bad...

 

Thanks, me too!

 

Today I slapped on the Factor 55 tow hook. I was hesitant on the color but figured WTH, wanted the front to pop a lil.

 

It should just look for it automatically every time you drive. Takes a few minutes and distance for the ECU to read the positions and values of each sensor.

 

I think it compliments the fog light lenses a bit. Looks good.

 

Thanks. Its 20 miles to work so hopefully it picks them up tomorrow finally.

 

Thank you, That is what I was hoping.

 

Whew! That hurts but a lot less!

 

Yep it stings but not as bad. The fact that they will wrap the whole harness with Honda Hot Pepper tape before installing it makes me feel a lot better as well.

Honda's Chili-Flavored Wire Wrap Could Save Your Car From a Rodent Invasion (thedrive.com)

Genuine Honda Rodent Tape - 4019-2317 (collegehillshonda.com)

 

Awesome, how are these working out so far, any issues?

 

Once the weather gets a bit better I'll snap some for you!

 

Never heard of it. How long does the tape last?

 

One thing that I've learnt after doing this a few times on my truck is that it seems to have a mind of its own how long it takes to register the TPMS IDs in the ECUs and set the new values. It does its own thing and works when you least expect it. I say once you enter it into the proper mode, just drive it and let it do its own thing.

 

The capsaicin is impregnated in the tape, it's not a smell thing it's a taste thing. I'd imagine it lasts quite a while just like the glue on the tape does. It was created as a solution to Honda's lawsuit they faced for using rodent attracting soy based wiring. At any rate, it's got to be better than nothing at all. For the record I have a can of rodent repellent (essential oils, peppermint, clove etc) that is supposed to help keep them away and I hit the engine with it all around twice in the three weeks I had it. I live in the country and there are tons of ground squirrels and rats running rampant out here. I have had neighbor's whose cars were eaten, so I have been on the lookout/rodent warpath.

 

Added some Quick Fist clamps to secure my tools to the side of the bed. Also installed blue puddle lights. They can be turned on/off manually and/or operated automatically from the footwell lighting circuit when a door is opened or the truck is unlocked with the key fob. Not sure why my phone made them look so purple; they are blue.

$20 Xprite Blue LED Truck Bed Light Kits Rock Lights with On/Off Switch, for Pickup Footwells, Running Boards, Cargo, Under Car, Tonneau Cover, Rail Lighting - 8 PCs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0180JRZCS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

$20 QUICK FIST Long Arm Clamp for mounting tools & equipment 1/2' - 4-1/2' diameter (Pack of 2) - 40010

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003TUBTSA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

$10 END OF ROAD Original Quick Fist Clamp for mounting tools & equipment 1" - 2-1/4" diameter, 2 Count (Pack of 1) - 0010

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CQPANY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

Changed the oil, topped fluids, and greased driveline zerks. Boring, but had to be done.

 

4.5 BDS w/ Fox 2.0’s

 

Just an update, they didn't care. I told them upfront and the guy doing the write-up said a few of their techs have skids on their vehicles and could remove them if needed. I took a look under it before leaving and they didn't look like they had to take them off.

 

Installed this last night! Cali raised LED lower bumper light bar

 

Sounds like you need a cat around your place!

 

They are working out great! I will be interested to see how it goes after this vortex passes us. The passenger side has about 1/2" of solid ice on it.

 

The Coyotes will eat them. Indoor cats only.

 

I have those same lights for my running boards. Love the look in person but they do photograph differently.

 

Went to work

 

I live in a rural area and the rodent issue always bothered me. That Rodent Tape is interesting. What wiring, that is easy to reach without disassembling the entire engine, should be wrapped? All of it??? Thank you.

 

I plan to wrap every pigtail I can get to JIC, I won't try to wrap 100% of the engine harness, but I will hit all exposed pigtails. The knock sensor harness requires partial engine disassembly, which is why I am having them wrap the entire knock sensor harness and also the fuel injector pigtails while the manifold is off. It seems like they only usually eat pigtails once they find a spot to hang out or build a nest. That is only based on what I have heard and experienced though. IMO, the more you can wrap the better though that tape is not cheap by any stretch, which is why I plan to focus on the exposed jacketed wires where they come out of the corrugated loom and before they insert into connectors. HTH.