Why are rodents chewing on the Toyota wiring?
Rodents Can’t Get Enough of Toyota’s Soy Wire Coating January 14, 2019 Somewhere in the mid-2000’s there was an industry-wide push by automakers to replace plastic and glass-based wiring insulation with a more eco-friendly soy-based coating. It’s biodegradable, commendable, and a complete disaster for owners. Yeah, you heard me.
Why did Toyota have a problem with mice?
Toyota argued that rodents were a problem long before switching to soy-based wiring and that one plaintiff’s pointing out they had mice in their cabin is “entirely consistent with the idea that something other than insulation might explain these plaintiffs’ various rodent encounters.” The judge agreed that the arguments are a stretch.
How much does a mouse chew on a Toyota?
Unfortunately rodents also think its greatbecause the biodegrabable material is easier to chew and is an abundant nesting material. The resulting damage can cost owners anywhere between $2,000 and $9,000. It’s a huge tab and if you’re thinking Toyota will pick it up, think again.
Are there any problems with the Toyota soy wiring?
A Toyota soy wiring class-action lawsuit alleges rats, mice, squirrels and other animals are enticed to chew the wires that causes damage to all kinds of electrical components, leaving Toyota owners to pay thousands for repairs. Generations Where This Problem Has Been Reported This problem has popped up in the following Toyota generations.
Are there any problems with Toyota wire coatings?
The soy-based wire coatings were the subject of a lawsuit that was filed back in December of 2016. In Heidi Browder vs. Toyota Motor Corporation the plaintiff argued that Toyota knows about the problem but does nothing to help fix it.
How much does it cost to replace Toyota soy wire?
Unfortunately rodents also think its great because the biodegrabable material is easier to chew and is an abundant nesting material. The resulting damage can cost owners anywhere between $2,000 and $9,000. It’s a huge tab and if you’re thinking Toyota will pick it up, think again.