Rodents and soy-based wiring

I have owned 6 toyotas in the past 12 years. I've had the Taoma for 4 months and now have to pay to replace wiring harness due to Toyotas decision to use rodent food (soy) as covering for wiring. Wish I could get out of this lease now. Any ideas on best way to prevent this from happening again other than tape dealer is suggesting?

 

Just so you know...3rd gens don’t have soy base wiring.

 

Get a cat.

 

Rodent deterrent spray.

 

Feed stray cats in your front yard. Fixed.

 

What kind of rodents?

 

Oh God, those poor little animals! What kind of monsters...

 

It’s not the wiring but the
Protective black wire loom. I don’t think Toyota controls the chemistry on how that stuff is made. I’m sure it was considered as a viable alternative to a 100% plastic product.

 

Is this true? First I've heard of this.

 

It works for me

Teaming up

 

Yes I believe its Tofu based now

 

Soybean curd. Ok...
I was actually asking a question because:
1 Toyota got the class action suit dropped last year
2 I haven't found any press release or manufacturer spec. That says they did stop using soy insulation

 

All is rice based now. Grounding is wasabi.

 

Rats ate wires 70 years ago, too.

Not sure you’ve heard.



Fuck Toyota.

 

My cat takes care of anything that comes in the yard, she either kills them or runs them off.

 

That’s one helluva scary looking snake. Definitely must be a proud papa.

 

Definitely! I don't like snakes at all so was happy Murray took care of it, wish I had video of that day cause it was striking at her and she was dancing around trying to get at the back of the head.

 

Dear Abby,
how can I fix #7 1/2 birdshot holes in my airbox and wiring harness?
Sign me, TacomaWorldNewb

 

Yes Toyota does and there is no soy "oils" in the manufacture of the plastics. Only petroleum based.

 

Sucks. Happened to me, too. See if your insurance covers it... mine did, minus my deductible.