Rats are a thing in Seattle

[Bpark1977]

Found this after getting an avalanche of codes one morning. Might start making the cat sleep in the garage.

UPDATE: here's some photos of her torn down. There's still some parts on order from Germany, looking at early March to get her back.

[roastbeef]

i always keep a couple of mouse traps in the garage. we keep our dog food stored on a wire rack, but the smell has to attract them to some degree. i've only caught one little mouse in about nine months.

[drrust]

I recall that one of the US manufacturers used wires with some sort of recycled insulation. A coworker said squirrels would crawl up and chew wires.

As a kid more would hear stories of cats crawling on top of warm engines. Fine until they would get caught under the hood when the car was started. (Likely a legend)

[SAMM3Y]

I went to Seattle the other day for Monday night Football, cleanest city I've ever been to. Then I went to New Orleans the same week for the 9'er game and the rats were buying me beers.

Poisoned rats will do anything for water. Don't put poison down in your garage.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by drrust

I recall that one of the US manufacturers used wires with some sort of recycled insulation. A coworker said squirrels would crawl up and chew wires.

As a kid more would hear stories of cats crawling on top of warm engines. Fine until they would get caught under the hood when the car was started. (Likely a legend)

Honda/Toyota has some wires with a soy based wiring loom and it was a recall for them I think.

[mrspecter]

Wow, now I feel pretty thankful for all the stray cats that are on my street. We probably have about a dozen on our street and the cat fights at night can get pretty intense

[Bpark1977]

Originally Posted by Bpark1977

Found this after getting an avalanche of codes one morning. Might start making the cat sleep in the garage.

So Geico is gonna fix me E93. At the dealership for about $13k
Gotta love that low deductible comprehensive.
My service advisor is letting me piggyback the labor charges and swap out some needed parts too!
So all new oem parts, plus some new Michelin shoes.
Then she goes to IS for a rod bearing job and test pipes.
It's gonna be a fun 2020.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Bpark1977

So Geico is gonna fix me E93. At the dealership for about $13k
Gotta love that low deductible comprehensive.
My service advisor is letting me piggyback the labor charges and swap out some needed parts too!
So all new oem parts, plus some new Michelin shoes.
Then she goes to IS for a rod bearing job and test pipes.
It's gonna be a fun 2020.

Wait the rat did $13K worth of damage? I'm confused

[Bpark1977]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Wait the rat did $13K worth of damage? I'm confused

Yes. You read that right. Granted most is labor but all the little oem clips, hoses, and the main wiring harness he feasted on add up quick.
I didn't think it could get that extreme but once it requires dealer service, it went through the roof.

[bmwpower603]

My cat sleeps on the hood of my car, that’s located in the garage. I have to wash it more often due to paw prints, and hair.

But. It keeps the rodents away I would think

[jun_e92]

Many automotive companies are following environmental trends and using renewable materials in automotive parts. For example, soybeans are used as coatings for automotive wires. Rats are attracted by edible soy wire insulation and damage to car wires is steadily increasing. Damage to the engine wiring is not only costly but also very dangerous.

[Mpow-wow]

Originally Posted by bmwpower603

My cat sleeps on the hood of my car, that’s located in the garage. I have to wash it more often due to paw prints, and hair.

But. It keeps the rodents away I would think

Same, well at least he did RIP tudders, needs new cat! 😂

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Bpark1977

Yes. You read that right. Granted most is labor but all the little oem clips, hoses, and the main wiring harness he feasted on add up quick.
I didn't think it could get that extreme but once it requires dealer service, it went through the roof.

and your normal auto insurance covered this? amazing... this is bizarre. post a total recap of this if you don't mind.

[Grip Addict]

Originally Posted by Bpark1977

Found this after getting an avalanche of codes one morning. Might start making the cat sleep in the garage.

I will be out to Seattle for Formula Drift this year.

Any suggestions on things to do?

[Bpark1977]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

and your normal auto insurance covered this? amazing... this is bizarre. post a total recap of this if you don't mind.

Comprehensive covered the damage. I'm paying for the rubber and the RB job myself.

[Bpark1977]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

I will be out to Seattle for Formula Drift this year.

Any suggestions on things to do?

Pretty sure they hold that in Monroe, which is a good 45 mins northeast of Seattle. Tbh, the summer up here is phenomenal. Suns out till 9pm, stays around 70-80 degrees. You could see if there's a show at Marymoor park while you're here. Fun little outdoor venue. Rent a car and take a ferry to the orcas? The ride over is beautiful and there are some fun little roads through some amazing scenery. Or go up Mt Ranier?

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Bpark1977

Found this after getting an avalanche of codes one morning. Might start making the cat sleep in the garage.

This....

[Bpark1977]

Originally Posted by Bpark1977

Found this after getting an avalanche of codes one morning. Might start making the cat sleep in the garage.

UPDATE: here's some photos of her torn down. There's still some parts on order from Germany, looking at early March to get her back.

$13k so far (approved by Geico) and they found some additional hoses/wires that needed replacement.
Photos added to the original post.

[LakeSurfer]

So it's now just the liberals that are ruining Seattle?

Oh no he didn't!

[CjM3]

Originally Posted by LakeSurfer

So it's now just the liberals that are ruining Seattle?

Oh no he didn't!

More like Socialists and Homeless.

[SYT_Shadow]

This thread reads like my worst nightmare...

[Mpow-wow]

Originally Posted by LakeSurfer

So it's now just the liberals that are ruining Seattle?

Oh no he didn't!

Unfortunately the whole State because King county has the #’s. Free Eastern WA!