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Only solution long term is to have rodent proof garage. It’s work to make garage rodent proof but it’s doable. Mine is 100% rodent proof and no rodents.
Only solution long term is to have rodent proof garage. It’s work to make garage rodent proof but it’s doable. Mine is 100% rodent proof and no rodents.
This!
Rodents can chew through almost anything and many get in when they eat through the side seals. Buy or make a metal guard that they cannot chew through.
Well all fixed, no codes, patience and good ole solder. Works perfect. I also did the hack for the spring pockets with some flexible steel and rivets. I have determined that that the console light is out, but spoiler switch works. All in all I was pretty proud of myself...except.
After a drive and figuring it was working and figured this AM I would tidy up the engine bay after the work. Well, the engine cover would not open. Same ole story I later found out, the cable popped out of the latch. I tried for a little bit some of the suggestions but frankly was way to frustrating. So, if this happens to you the solution is easy, but will cost you about $25 vs your time, patience, dexterity. I finally eyeballed my Milwaukee multi-tool with a long reach metal blade and cut the striker (loop that is attached to the engine cover) while the wing was up, could do it down also. You need may want to remove the cover and lid that holds the spoiler cover. Cutting took about 60 seconds, I did have a friend hold a shop vac where I was cutting to catch any metal. There are 2 screws that hold the striker on the hood. Compartment Lid Striker PN 99151221302. Maybe extreme too some but the alternatives are a lesson patience and maybe even futility and cost if you take it to a dealer. After inspection, the lever that is supposed to flipped up to hold the cable in place was missing. As usual, I will do another rennlist hack to make sure this nonsense never happens again.
Last edited by 911dreamer!; 01-22-2024 at 01:22 AM.
Well all fixed, no codes, patience and good ole solder. Works perfect. I also did the hack for the spring pockets with some flexible steel and rivets. I have determined that that the console light is out, but spoiler switch works. All in all I was pretty proud of myself...except.
Congrats. When you fix these things yourself it's so much more rewarding.
What flexible steel and rivets did you use.
Thinking about adding proactive reinforcements.
One other offensive option to consider is leaving lights on in the garage as these mostly nocturnal creatures prefer operating in the dark and a well-lit space will be a deterence.
I bought this on Amazon. It mimics sounds of predators of rats and mice. It also has an ultrasonic sound with flashing lights. So far no incidents of damaged wires or nests. well worth the cost to avoid the OP's experience.
01-19-2024, 04:33 PM
