Comments on: Mice Engine Denouement http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement Speech Applications, MySQL, Python, Soccer, Java, Beer and Incinerating Toilets Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:45:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Katy http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-112656 Katy Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:45:01 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-112656 <p>I have had the EXACT same problem with my 2009 Hyundai Tucson. It is back in the shop as I'm writing this, getting fixed for the second time in two weeks. I have been away at school on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico for the last year and a half, and I graduated December 17th. Around Dec 23rd, my family and I left for Christmas vacation. Upon returning January 3rd, my car, which had been parked in the same spot for less than two weeks, did not have headlights, and the ABS and ESC and parking brake light stayed on. The car would start though. That's when we took it to the dealership to get fixed to the tune of $3,000, after they informed us both left and right wiring harnesses were chewed through (along with the foam put in place to prevent that). No more than a few days after getting it back, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I took it back angrily, sure that they had done something wrong, but no. The same thing happened. AND the EXTRA foam they put was also chewed through. So it is being fixed, AGAIN. The weirdest part is that I live in suburbia, and my car used to be parked here all summer. Never had a problem before. Not sure how to prevent it for the next week or so until I move to Orlando. I can't keep doing this, I simply don't have the time. So, I feel your pain, and I wish everyone well who is having to deal with a nasty rodent problem.</p> I have had the EXACT same problem with my 2009 Hyundai Tucson. It is back in the shop as I’m writing this, getting fixed for the second time in two weeks. I have been away at school on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico for the last year and a half, and I graduated December 17th. Around Dec 23rd, my family and I left for Christmas vacation. Upon returning January 3rd, my car, which had been parked in the same spot for less than two weeks, did not have headlights, and the ABS and ESC and parking brake light stayed on. The car would start though. That’s when we took it to the dealership to get fixed to the tune of $3,000, after they informed us both left and right wiring harnesses were chewed through (along with the foam put in place to prevent that). No more than a few days after getting it back, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I took it back angrily, sure that they had done something wrong, but no. The same thing happened. AND the EXTRA foam they put was also chewed through. So it is being fixed, AGAIN. The weirdest part is that I live in suburbia, and my car used to be parked here all summer. Never had a problem before. Not sure how to prevent it for the next week or so until I move to Orlando. I can’t keep doing this, I simply don’t have the time. So, I feel your pain, and I wish everyone well who is having to deal with a nasty rodent problem.

]]> By: chris http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-112363 chris Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:57:21 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-112363 <p>I have had rats living in my 2002 VW Beetle for a few months out of the blue after parking in the same spot for almost a year. I live in a city and park my car next to a big dumpster (rat alley). I only had minor wire and hose damage and I fixed it myself, I was lucky so far. I have tried parking my car in a different spot and they still found my car. I am going to try to park on the street starting today. I am afraid that they will still find me. I am very eager to try Rataway, it might be my last resource.</p> <p>I have tried Moth Balls, they DO NOT WORK and DO NOT USE!!! My wife and I took the car out for a short drive after putting lots of Moth Balls in the engine. My wife freaked out and made me pull over and jumped out of the car. We both felt very dizzy, almost like carbon monoxide poisoning. We felt dizzy for hrs after. I just wanted to warn people.</p> <p>I also tried used (pee) cat litter. I spread it all around, under and inside the engine (inside a plastic container). I thought that the rats would be freaked out by the smell but no luck.</p> <p>The building owners have put out rat poison and big rat traps around the dumpster. The poison is some green square things. I put them in the car too but nothing has worked.</p> <p>Two weeks ago we did have a big ass dead rat in the middle of the drive way so that was some satisfaction for me.</p> <p>Sorry Robert for your troubles. I hope it has gotten better.</p> <p>-Chris</p> I have had rats living in my 2002 VW Beetle for a few months out of the blue after parking in the same spot for almost a year. I live in a city and park my car next to a big dumpster (rat alley). I only had minor wire and hose damage and I fixed it myself, I was lucky so far. I have tried parking my car in a different spot and they still found my car. I am going to try to park on the street starting today. I am afraid that they will still find me. I am very eager to try Rataway, it might be my last resource.

I have tried Moth Balls, they DO NOT WORK and DO NOT USE!!! My wife and I took the car out for a short drive after putting lots of Moth Balls in the engine. My wife freaked out and made me pull over and jumped out of the car. We both felt very dizzy, almost like carbon monoxide poisoning. We felt dizzy for hrs after. I just wanted to warn people.

I also tried used (pee) cat litter. I spread it all around, under and inside the engine (inside a plastic container). I thought that the rats would be freaked out by the smell but no luck.

The building owners have put out rat poison and big rat traps around the dumpster. The poison is some green square things. I put them in the car too but nothing has worked.

Two weeks ago we did have a big ass dead rat in the middle of the drive way so that was some satisfaction for me.

Sorry Robert for your troubles. I hope it has gotten better.

-Chris

]]> By: Matt http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-112289 Matt Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:59:04 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-112289 <p>We had the same problem in our new VW TDI. We didn't see the nest however when the car was in for service and the technician removed the engine cover the mice were nesting under there. they have been using the hood insulation for nesting material. We have not had a problem yet with electrical damage however the dealership informed me this was not covered by any warranty and I would want to get this under control before it get any worse. We ended up getting a mouseblocker electronic device and it has worked great. The car has been back in for service and I always have them look for nests or new damage and since we have had this installed we have had no new nests. Good luck, because these problems can be so tricky and expensive to fix. The dealership said they see mouse nests in cars almost daily!</p> We had the same problem in our new VW TDI. We didn’t see the nest however when the car was in for service and the technician removed the engine cover the mice were nesting under there. they have been using the hood insulation for nesting material. We have not had a problem yet with electrical damage however the dealership informed me this was not covered by any warranty and I would want to get this under control before it get any worse. We ended up getting a mouseblocker electronic device and it has worked great. The car has been back in for service and I always have them look for nests or new damage and since we have had this installed we have had no new nests. Good luck, because these problems can be so tricky and expensive to fix. The dealership said they see mouse nests in cars almost daily!

]]> By: perry http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-112261 perry Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:54:59 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-112261 <p>RATAWAY! Works! I have used it for over two years in my 4 vehicles and completely eliminated my rat and eliminated my rat problem. Previously could not get 2 days after cleaning " pressure washing" my engine before they were back. I used Rataway in all 4 of them and still have not had a return of the furry destructors. It's not a poison but rodents will stay away guaranteed. I love it!</p> RATAWAY! Works! I have used it for over two years in my 4 vehicles and completely eliminated my rat and eliminated my rat problem. Previously could not get 2 days after cleaning ” pressure washing” my engine before they were back. I used Rataway in all 4 of them and still have not had a return of the furry destructors. It’s not a poison but rodents will stay away guaranteed. I love it!

]]> By: Anna Farias http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-112258 Anna Farias Wed, 18 May 2011 17:38:47 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-112258 <p>Try peppermint oil. It can be bought online or purchased @ any local herb or organic products shop/grocery store. Dab the oil here an there along the dashboard, leave cotton balls of it inside your car, here and there, wipe the engine and surrounding compartments and wires w/the oil, also all on the edges of the hood, around ac vents, etc. I have a 2000 Honda CRV. It has over 300,000 miles on it. Has been an EXCELLENT vehicle! BUT...the mice have invaded it more than 7 times in the many years I've had it. I live in a rural area, on a ranch. I have a carport, but not an enclosed garage. One time, I noticed the headlights didn't seem to look the same. When I stood in front of the car to check them, one headlight had been totally filled w/deer corn, overnight! Other times, the spark plug wires, battery cables, fuel hoses and other electrical wires have been chewed up, to the tune of no less than $500.00 per fix. Upon opening the hood, I have been startled by skittering mice, or a nest of debris built overnight, finding "pinkies" in a nest under the flipped over back seats, nests inside and under the molded plastic shell seats, umpteen droppings on the dahboard, and other interior compartments,as well as on the upholstered seats. Even had a rattlesnake somehow get into my glove compartment, overnight - it was hunting for mice, I'm sure. I've also seen mice skitter across the floorboards all of a sudden, as I'm driving to work. I've seen mice jump out of my car as I park @ work. Which means the mice "commuted" to work w/me - who knows how many times. Country living has brought me many a surprise. I have reached the point that no one, absolutely no one, rides w/me bc I am so embarrassed by the leftover rodent smell. I refuse to allow anyone to ride w/me. I've cleaned and recleaned my car, sprayed it w/Febreze, Lysol, Oust, cleaned it w/bleach...whatever. None works as well as the peppermint oil does. I imagine I will never totally rid myself of mice, as long as I live in the country. But the peppermint oil, at least makes, the problem manageable.</p> Try peppermint oil. It can be bought online or purchased @ any local herb or organic products shop/grocery store. Dab the oil here an there along the dashboard, leave cotton balls of it inside your car, here and there, wipe the engine and surrounding compartments and wires w/the oil, also all on the edges of the hood, around ac vents, etc. I have a 2000 Honda CRV. It has over 300,000 miles on it. Has been an EXCELLENT vehicle! BUT…the mice have invaded it more than 7 times in the many years I’ve had it. I live in a rural area, on a ranch. I have a carport, but not an enclosed garage. One time, I noticed the headlights didn’t seem to look the same. When I stood in front of the car to check them, one headlight had been totally filled w/deer corn, overnight! Other times, the spark plug wires, battery cables, fuel hoses and other electrical wires have been chewed up, to the tune of no less than $500.00 per fix. Upon opening the hood, I have been startled by skittering mice, or a nest of debris built overnight, finding “pinkies” in a nest under the flipped over back seats, nests inside and under the molded plastic shell seats, umpteen droppings on the dahboard, and other interior compartments,as well as on the upholstered seats. Even had a rattlesnake somehow get into my glove compartment, overnight – it was hunting for mice, I’m sure. I’ve also seen mice skitter across the floorboards all of a sudden, as I’m driving to work. I’ve seen mice jump out of my car as I park @ work. Which means the mice “commuted” to work w/me – who knows how many times. Country living has brought me many a surprise. I have reached the point that no one, absolutely no one, rides w/me bc I am so embarrassed by the leftover rodent smell. I refuse to allow anyone to ride w/me. I’ve cleaned and recleaned my car, sprayed it w/Febreze, Lysol, Oust, cleaned it w/bleach…whatever. None works as well as the peppermint oil does. I imagine I will never totally rid myself of mice, as long as I live in the country. But the peppermint oil, at least makes, the problem manageable.

]]> By: kathryn http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-111989 kathryn Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:56:12 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-111989 <p>I have a similar problem but it is squirrels! Does anybody have an idea on how to get the squirrels from making my 02 sensor their afternoon treat?</p> I have a similar problem but it is squirrels! Does anybody have an idea on how to get the squirrels from making my 02 sensor their afternoon treat?

]]> By: Liz http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-111729 Liz Fri, 21 May 2010 23:43:22 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-111729 <p>had this prob in august in my 2000 subaru. no warning.i drove this car every single day as it was the only one available to me. drove two miles down the street to a friends, shut off car. tried to start it later; dead. found some sort of rodents had eaten thru the entire "harness" electrical wire set-up. took trips to two different subaru dealers to get corrrected. was covered by insurance as an "act of God" i think. mothballs in old knee-his by the firewall seemed to work. gonna try this in my alero; nests have been found under dash. right now i can hear those chipmunks chirping to each other outside my open windoww....grrrrr</p> had this prob in august in my 2000 subaru. no warning.i drove this car every single day as it was the only one available to me. drove two miles down the street to a friends, shut off car. tried to start it later; dead. found some sort of rodents had eaten thru the entire “harness” electrical wire set-up. took trips to two different subaru dealers to get corrrected. was covered by insurance as an “act of God” i think. mothballs in old knee-his by the firewall seemed to work. gonna try this in my alero; nests have been found under dash. right now i can hear those chipmunks chirping to each other outside my open windoww….grrrrr

]]> By: Sherry http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-111659 Sherry Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:10:15 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-111659 <p>Our Jeep was sitting for a few months, next thing you know it wouldn't start. We had it towed to a mechanic near by. The mechanic found a big nest under the hood. It was apparently a mouse nest made out of all the wires and papers etc. found in our vehicle. The mechanic said it will cost around $800.00 to replace all the wires and open up the dash. Second week the mechanic says theres still a short or a problem the car wont start. Now he says the computer is broken and needs replacing and connection to it needs to be rebuilt. This may cost up to another thousand dollars. We dont understand about the computer. We think it shouldn't cost this much and in this year jeep there are several delay switches that turn the computer off so it wont be destroyed. Does anyone know if this sounds cheesy? What if the mice do come back. Does rattaway work for mice? Does it get into the air you breath inside the car?</p> Our Jeep was sitting for a few months, next thing you know it wouldn’t start. We had it towed to a mechanic near by. The mechanic found a big nest under the hood. It was apparently a mouse nest made out of all the wires and papers etc. found in our vehicle. The mechanic said it will cost around $800.00 to replace all the wires and open up the dash. Second week the mechanic says theres still a short or a problem the car wont start. Now he says the computer is broken and needs replacing and connection to it needs to be rebuilt. This may cost up to another thousand dollars. We dont understand about the computer. We think it shouldn’t cost this much and in this year jeep there are several delay switches that turn the computer off so it wont be destroyed. Does anyone know if this sounds cheesy? What if the mice do come back. Does rattaway work for mice? Does it get into the air you breath inside the car?

]]> By: Tom http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-111652 Tom Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:35:12 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-111652 <p>I had mice build a nest in the ventilation system of our 08 Corolla over the winter. The nest was built on top of the ventilation fan assembly located behind the glove box. I had to remove the assembly, clean it out as well as the ventilation duct from under the hood. When completed I still had he smell. By spraying Fabreez into the ventilation intake while running the fan on high with all the various settngs, then leaving the car sit for 2 days, it got rid of most of the odor. The remainder disipated over he next week. Hope this helps.</p> I had mice build a nest in the ventilation system of our 08 Corolla over the winter. The nest was built on top of the ventilation fan assembly located behind the glove box. I had to remove the assembly, clean it out as well as the ventilation duct from under the hood. When completed I still had he smell. By spraying Fabreez into the ventilation intake while running the fan on high with all the various settngs, then leaving the car sit for 2 days, it got rid of most of the odor. The remainder disipated over he next week. Hope this helps.

]]> By: m. kothari http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement/comment-page-1#comment-111422 m. kothari Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:37:13 +0000 http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/03/mice-engine-denouement#comment-111422 <p>Hey! A great write up. I had a similar visit by what we think was a famished and horny rodent 'passing by'. The tab I picked up was $1000 on my Dodge RAM whose almost every cable was chewed out. Oh, don't park any car in the same spot for long as I did. I have a remote starter and I use it in the middle of the night 'to make their bed so f****** hot', as it were. I also had a racoon with 5 babies in the attic, a full maternity ward. That was an easy catch with a vending machine on the roof!</p> Hey! A great write up. I had a similar visit by what we think was a famished and horny rodent ‘passing by’. The tab I picked up was $1000 on my Dodge RAM whose almost every cable was chewed out. Oh, don’t park any car in the same spot for long as I did. I have a remote starter and I use it in the middle of the night ‘to make their bed so f****** hot’, as it were. I also had a racoon with 5 babies in the attic, a full maternity ward. That was an easy catch with a vending machine on the roof!

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