While driving to work I turned on the AC and would not work unless it was on the highest setting “4″. It also made this weird sound like leaves blowing around. I turned it off. I had my boyfriend look at it and when he took apart the air blower motor, there was a “nest”. We did not see any rodents or mice or chipmunks, but the blower motor wheel was jammed with leaves, fur, and feathers. He emptied the debris from the wheel. The blower motor resistor was not working so he replaced it, which was $25.

Then two weeks later I turned on my AC and all this debris flew out, so I immediately shut it off and decided to drive without it. The blower continued to make that weird sound. Again, my boyfriend took apart the glove box compartment and looked at the blower wheel and there was another nest! Except this nest was not as packed and there were tiny white cotton balls along with dead leaves and fur. Could that be from a filter or insulation or my white gym shoes in the hatch? There is no noticeable urine or feces smell and I have not seen feces.

I have heard of the soy-based wire coatings tasting yummy to this miniature terrorists. But they could also be “teething”, no? It is very bizarre that this is so common among Honda Pilots… if only the b_st_rds would grow a pair and do something about it.

In addition, when my AC was working properly and I had it on and would make a hard turn, water would leak out onto the passenger side floor, roughly a pint of water. I have no idea why this happened or what is the cause. Is there a hole in my firewall? Because the whole purpose of a firewall is to prevent a fire from reaching the interior… and if water can do it, than so can fire.

ANYWAY…

I am freaking out! And super scared to turn on my AC. I am NOT scared of rodents, I am scared of the possible problem & repair costs.

I really hope there is a solution for my rodent issue. I haven’t tried anything yet, but Bounce Dryer Sheets Scent Level 4, peppermint oil, moth balls, rodent repellant (coyote urine), or traps (glue, snaps, or pellets) all sound like possibilities… I really don’t care as long as it works.

I would love to figure out how they are coming in/nesting/housing/terrorizing my car.

Is there is anything my boyfriend can build to prevent this? Like a cover… made of wire, mesh, or steel wool?

Unfortunately, my car will be parked outside for 10 days because I am going on vacation. Any remedies, suggestions, comments, contraptions, or advice is much appreciated.