Rodents ate wires in my 2018 Q5!!!
04-16-2018, 05:16 PM
#21
Something (I always assumed it was squirrels) did a number on the wiring of my 1985 Crx Si when it was about a year old. To this day when I see a squirrel I start feeling like Bill Murray in Caddyshack.
04-16-2018, 05:56 PM
#22
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I had a squirrel chew through the high pressure fuel line on my truckonce. Started the engine and fuel sprayed all over the engine compartment. I know it was him because he ran out from under the hood when I unlocked the door. Service manager said he had seen it before.
10-18-2018, 03:13 PM
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10-18-2018, 03:32 PM
#25
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The reason is is a manufacturers fault is because they make the wire coatings are soy based. Some of the car manufactures have a real big problem with this. Others no problem at all. There is a lot of info on this on the internet.
10-18-2018, 04:59 PM
#26
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Go find the reviews on Amazon - it is not effective enough to rely upon. Money back guarantee will get you your $40 back - but not the thousands to fix it.
I have rodent traps in the garage (2 rat, 3 mice) and a part-time dog (actually she's a full time dog but part-time resident in the garage). Cats would be even better but mine are indoor. We started the traps ten years ago after both my wife and I both had nests. Not had one since - except a dozen or so mice per year caught in the traps. Oh, and I keep my fingers crossed and say regular prayers.
I have rodent traps in the garage (2 rat, 3 mice) and a part-time dog (actually she's a full time dog but part-time resident in the garage). Cats would be even better but mine are indoor. We started the traps ten years ago after both my wife and I both had nests. Not had one since - except a dozen or so mice per year caught in the traps. Oh, and I keep my fingers crossed and say regular prayers.
10-19-2018, 03:15 AM
#27
AudiWorld Member
Had it for just 2 weeks. All the lights came up today. Took it to the dealer, the service department discovered disconnected wires behind the right rear tire. I was told this was not covered under warranty/package.
I live in downtown area in a city and some stupid rats/raccoons/whatever cost me big bucks because they ate the wires? How ridiculous is that!!! Are the wires made from some type of food???
I'm still waiting for the estimate of the cost. Won't be cheap for sure.
I live in downtown area in a city and some stupid rats/raccoons/whatever cost me big bucks because they ate the wires? How ridiculous is that!!! Are the wires made from some type of food???
I'm still waiting for the estimate of the cost. Won't be cheap for sure.
I'm sure any one of us would be furious if it happened to us.
Hopefully the repair is not that costly and you can get it fixed quickly.
The whole situation must be very frustrating for you.
10-19-2018, 05:58 AM
#29
AudiWorld Senior Member
It's more than the compound and may be any kind of rodent tree squirrel's are the worst around here. There are a lot of reasons but it gets worse in the fall during nesting season. Teeth sharpening, nesting, diet lots of reasons. They will take a bite out of anything. Fabric or plastic is fair game for nest building. My brother had racoons eat 2' of the 4" ABS roof vent off when he fixed a roof vent apparently trapping the babies inside the attic.
They also chew on sprinkler heads, power lines, cable lines, and will chew on homes trying gain access. People that cover their outdoor AC/Heat Pump may find a nest in the spring and all the wires destroyed. If you have to park outside overnight you are at risk. I bait my garage in the fall also.
They also chew on sprinkler heads, power lines, cable lines, and will chew on homes trying gain access. People that cover their outdoor AC/Heat Pump may find a nest in the spring and all the wires destroyed. If you have to park outside overnight you are at risk. I bait my garage in the fall also.
10-19-2018, 07:11 AM
#30
AudiWorld Super User
Like Ron S. said.
Rodents will eat ANYTHING. It has nothing to do with soy. They will chew through plastics, foam, copper, wood, anything. Their teeth perpetual grow, so they need to chew on things to wear them down. During nesting time (which is quite frequently for rodents), they will chew up anything to build a nest.
Living on a farm, the most successful deterrent was urinal pucks. We used the "cherry" scented ones in our combines and grain trucks. No issues once we did that.
Rodents will eat ANYTHING. It has nothing to do with soy. They will chew through plastics, foam, copper, wood, anything. Their teeth perpetual grow, so they need to chew on things to wear them down. During nesting time (which is quite frequently for rodents), they will chew up anything to build a nest.
Living on a farm, the most successful deterrent was urinal pucks. We used the "cherry" scented ones in our combines and grain trucks. No issues once we did that.