Have you ever had these issues

So I jumped into my 2016 tundra sr5 5.7 this morning tried to crank and nothing I checked all the fuses to make sure all was in operating correctly with no luck .I took it to the dealer they said rodents chewed threw the wires leading to the starter as their made of soy yes soy has anyone heard of this? . They charged me a grand to fix wires and said if I want the wiring replace would coast 8700k any advice out their and why would Toyota use soy in the main wiring harness for their trucks thanks any info would help

 

Yes, rodents get into vehicles and do chew wires and other items. It happens, as you now know.

 

Sorry this happened - unfortunately it seems to be a fairly common issue with all manufacturers these days including Toyota. I believe moving away from oil based insulation was an EPA thing. I just killed a big rat this morning that was trying to make a home in our engine compartments.

Hopefully their fix will hold and you can take care of your rodent problem. Traps or a cat?? You could buy a lot of new Tundras for $8.7M.

Check your cabin filter - they like to build nests in there.

 

Stray cats are your friends.

 

I double backed taped a sticky trap with a couple pieces of cat food to the top of my air filter, caught one so far.

-Jason

 

Very common, many newer vehicles have soy based insulation nowadays. My buddy manages a dealership and says he sees it in new vehicles on the lot often. Nothing like jumping into a new truck with a potential buyer only to have it not start. Hopefully they get you wrapped up quickly and properly!

 

Yeah its a common issue. I found a ton of mice droppings and had a start issue as well. they had just barely started to damage wiring. Spray diluted peppermint oil in the engine bay and wheel wells. I also put a dryer sheet in the fuse box. Keeps them far away. I reapply it every few months.

 

Call your insurance. This is probably covered under comprehensive.

 

It's a little late, but this will help in the future.

 

Thanks will try

 

I also use this. I've been hit 3 times by the damn things.

 

Where are you located? PM me and we can talk.

 

Actually, check out "Exterminators Choice Vehicle Defense Rodent Repellent Spray" on Amazon.......and be done with it. Made specifically for your issue. We recently have rabbit's in our back yard. Ordered some today. We had some spider issues that got taken care of yesterday. I asked the "Terminator" what is best to keep various vermin from chewing my wires...he was honest. Said cheaper to buy it on Amazon. F'ing rabbit seemed to like hanging out by my tunny.....

 

if you google "rid-a-rat" you can get a blinking LED. not sure how well it works but i was desperate enough to try it after a rat chewed through a knock sensor wire, then an abs, speed sensor, and vsa wire on another car of mine

 

I have used Tom Cat for years, recommended by my Pest control people. Works great, b/4 , peppermint oil, hot sauce no go. 34ford

 

Tunny Bunny...lol

 

Do you guys all live out in the country or on large lots with lots of cover?

 

Heavy wooded lot, across from lake. Squirrels mice etc.