Loss of AWD?
06-16-2017, 09:05 PM
#31
Racer
Thread Starter
Good idea 9914s I think I will go down there tomorrow to see for myself.
06-16-2017, 09:21 PM
#32
After replacing the module car STILL throwing the same code. After all that SR just called me and told me his bets service tech. found a nest and a dead mouse and that apparently chewed part of the wiring.
Resulting in 10 hours of labor to fix about $1600. I hope that mouse enjoyed it. Anybody else have a problem with chewed wires? won't have the car back for 3 days now. To say I am pissed is an understatement.
Resulting in 10 hours of labor to fix about $1600. I hope that mouse enjoyed it. Anybody else have a problem with chewed wires? won't have the car back for 3 days now. To say I am pissed is an understatement.
06-16-2017, 09:22 PM
#33
Nordschleife Master
Same happened to Matt Moorman's GT3. Think his insurance company picked up the tab.
06-16-2017, 10:21 PM
#34
Rennlist Member
Rodents chewing through car wiring is a known issue. (happened with my MDX). It has to do with soy-coated wiring that is more ecofriendly than the older plastic stuff.
06-16-2017, 10:51 PM
#35
Instructor
Had it on mine for a change over valve wire (no heat!). The dealership provided pictures of the damaged wire, and the droppings. I provided to insurance they covered minus my deductable.
06-17-2017, 09:37 AM
#36
There are quite a few stories around that some newer cars use a soy-based coating on the wiring (in an effort to make cars more "green") and that attracts rodents who love the soy flavor of the wires.
06-17-2017, 11:07 AM
#37
Rennlist Member
Just curious BTW. Was the 4WD system ever actually compromised itself or was it just the monitoring system? If the latter, did anyone in service recognize this?
06-17-2017, 06:07 PM
#38
Racer
Thread Starter
06-17-2017, 10:45 PM
#39
Rennlist Member
