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What wire did that rat chew??? Help

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Old 05-11-2017, 07:22 AM
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Fixed!!

I am posting the repair and some information that I found.
I removed the intake and found the the rodent had chewed the detonation knock sensor. The sensor bolts into the top center of the block and connects to the harness behind the intake near the fire wall. The repair went well, I put new gaskets and knock sensor back on (the harness was not harmed) and everything is back to normal. Even though I didn't purchase any, I was told about some tape that dentures rodents from chewing the wires. It is called Honda tape. It has a jalapeno smell to it. I would have got some, but it was not in the budget. I hope I don't regret it. Here is an amazon link:
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Old 05-19-2017, 09:56 AM
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Glad you got it straight. The devils (probably squirrels) cost me a bundle when they ate the fuel EVAP hoses on top of the gas tank. But you gave me a good idea on something to possibly deter them next winter - there's a spray used to prevent pets from gnawing on things because it gives them a bitter taste. Maybe it'll work on rodents.
 
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