Help! Birds ate my wires! (1 Viewer)

[PetreeLX]

Went out of town for a month and when I returned, birds had created a nest under the hood of my 2006 LX and ate some of my wires in the process. Does anybody know what these three wiring harnesses are called so I can order replacements? Located on the driver side, right between the fender and the brake fluid reservoir. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

 

[2000UZJ]

lol, new fear unlocked...

If I'm looking at this correctly, you may need WIRE, ENGINE ROOM, NO.2 , Part Number 82112-60552

I would 100% look at salvage yards, and try to repair this. Sadly, I'm not sure I'd want to repair something that controls the signal to your brake system, but $3,200 is steep.

 

[Jack90210]

I would de-pin the connector, wire in a section of the appropriate length to reach the remaining loom, and connect those wires to the loom via heatshrink/watertight crimp.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

I think this is literally the third or fourth post in the past few months and it's that exact same harness.

 

[Jack90210]

I think this is literally the third or fourth post in the past few months and it's that exact same harness.

That one tastes the best!

 

[Super77]

lol, new fear unlocked...

If I'm looking at this correctly, you may need WIRE, ENGINE ROOM, NO.2 , Part Number 82112-60552

I would 100% look at salvage yards, and try to repair this. Sadly, I'm not sure I'd want to repair something that controls the signal to your brake system, but $3,200 is steep.

Can’t see the link but if that’s a $3200 harness, then this is an insurance claim, assuming the OP has the right coverage.

However, if the other end of that bundle is still intact and accessible, then this is DIY repairable with a modest investment in professional crimpers, connectors, and the correct wiring. Those Delphi-type connectors are usually openable, and the pins inside can usually be replaced.

I’d take the opportunity to shield the bundle in a thick fabric wire loom, there must be something tasty in the insulation that is attracting critters.

 

[Exiled]

Two thoughts. I also think that sourcing that section of harness from a part out/junk truck might be the easiest option. Second thought. I don't think that's a bird's nest, I think it's a rodent's nest, which is what chewed the wire. Pack rat, squirrel, something along those lines.

 

[shane431]

Two thoughts. I also think that sourcing that section of harness from a part out/junk truck might be the easiest option. Second thought. I don't think that's a bird's nest, I think it's a rodent's nest, which is what chewed the wire. Pack rat, squirrel, something along those lines.

Agreed! That isn't from birds, its from mice or rats.

 

[Mike NXP]

Damn pack rats....I think there was a post just like this recently and the person fixed it all, lemme try to dig it up

 

[Zuberg]

squirrel wiring damage 🤬

Hey everyone, a squirrel decided to make a nest in my 2005 LX470, and in the process, it chewed through a bunch of my wiring. I’ve managed to fix most of it, with the exception of the ABS wiring. Some of that wiring has been chewed so close to the plugs that I can’t match the wire color...

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[Mike NXP]

squirrel wiring damage 🤬

Hey everyone, a squirrel decided to make a nest in my 2005 LX470, and in the process, it chewed through a bunch of my wiring. I’ve managed to fix most of it, with the exception of the ABS wiring. Some of that wiring has been chewed so close to the plugs that I can’t match the wire color...

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Jackpot...no idea what an 'upvote' is, but I just clicked it for your response lol

 

[HotSoup]

That's a damn squirrel, tree rat with a fuzzy tail.


For some reason they love to destroy wiring on a 100 series....

 

[jaewastooshort]

jeez, that would infuriate me to find... I wonder if those "bitter spray" products actually work and would be effective to like spray the wires and then apply an outer loom so it wouldn't wash off quickly...

 

[2001LC]

"Birds" Do TX birds, have teeth?

 

[badlander]

PetreeLX, sorry for your loss. The ultimate frustration.
See the thread I just created regarding this problem. Might help save you in the future......

Easy DIY Rodent Protection for Master Cylinder Harness Plugs​

(Sorry, can't figure out how to create a link)

 

[Mike NXP]

PetreeLX, sorry for your loss. The ultimate frustration.
See the thread I just created regarding this problem. Might help save you in the future......

Easy DIY Rodent Protection for Master Cylinder Harness Plugs​

(Sorry, can't figure out how to create a link)

Click the chain link icon or press ctrl+K
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Easy DIY Rodent Protection for Master Cylinder Harness Plugs - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/easy-diy-rodent-protection-for-master-cylinder-harness-plugs.1360099/#post-15915185

 

[AARONTLC]

lol, new fear unlocked...

If I'm looking at this correctly, you may need WIRE, ENGINE ROOM, NO.2 , Part Number 82112-60552

I would 100% look at salvage yards, and try to repair this. Sadly, I'm not sure I'd want to repair something that controls the signal to your brake system, but $3,200 is steep.

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Went out of town for a month and when I returned, birds had created a nest under the hood of my 2006 LX and ate some of my wires in the process. Does anybody know what these three wiring harnesses are called so I can order replacements? Located on the driver side, right between the fender and the brake fluid reservoir. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

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I am amazed at how many people have had this issue. The wire insulation must be made with peanut butter or cheddar cheese extract. Does anyone have experience with the Honda rodent tape? $45 seems expensive but so does rewiring the brake booster.