Very Expensive Mouse

[deltasierra]

Radiator fan stopped working, so booked into dealer expecting a sensor or motor problem, no, a mouse had made its home and chewed the sensor wiring up, so is a new wiring loom £1500.
We use the car twice a week, never had mouse trouble before on a car used regularly

 

[paddy wright]

Seems excessive needing a whole new loom- surely an auto electrician can splice in what needs replaced!

 

[deltasierra]

It’s in warranty so that isn’t an option, also joins in electronic circuits change the resistance and mess the readings up, nothing is easy these days.

 

[Stevie-C]

Wow, that’s hard to believe. I’d certainly be setting a trap for that wee rodent….. very fortunate to still be under warranty

 

[buzyg]

Catch the little trouble maker and lock him in the boot, on a little wheel, linked to the rear axle. Every MP counts.

 

[dr_john]

This happened to me on an E89. A mouse took up residence in the engine bay and destroyed the acoustic insulation around the engine.

Cost me a few hundred to get it sorted.

 

[Zed Baron]

You need one of these!.... this is our Head of Mouse Keeping. I also have an ultrasonic mouse deterrent fitted in the garage (don't know how effective its is).

 

[darich]

My former boss had mouse escape from some bags of garden rubbish into his car. A Renault something from a few years ago.
Cost around £2k for a rewire.