A Mouse Chewed our car wires AGAIN!

Just two months after finding and fixing mouse chewed sensor wires on our Toyota FJ Cruiser, our Toyota Venza threw a mass of fault codes on a major cross country road trip. The codes seemed oddly familiar and indicated that I might find a similar problem. Sure enough, upon investigation I found not one, but two different sensors were rendered inoperable by the ravaging mouse population! This video was shot live while I was actually under the hood discovering and fixing the problems. Please help us out by leaving a comment telling us about your favorite mouse repellent or deterrent methods. We really need to find a good one. This video does not contain any paid promotions. The links below, to tools and supplies used in the video, are provided for your convenience. ThePFOchannel is a member of the Amazon Affiliate program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. That means that I may earn a commission, at no added cost to you, on sales made from your use of the links found here. OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner for iPhone, Android, and Windows https://amzn.to/47Q1Jy5 Replacement plug with pigtail for the Vacuum Switching Solenoid on the 2013 Toyota Venza. Pack of 2. Marketed as “Side Marker Light Pigtail Connector Harness Compatible with Toyota…” https://amzn.to/3RRnuZw Replacement plug with pigtail for the Coolant Temperature Sensor on the 2013 Toyota Venza https://amzn.to/41y0nWM Knoweasy Wire Stripper: 2-in-1 Heavy Duty Wire Stripper Plier and Cutter https://amzn.to/3v9G7yU 120 Pcs Solder Seal Wire Connectors, Heat Shrink Butt Wire Connectors Kit, Waterproof Insulated Heat Shrink Solder Butt Splice Electrical Wire Connectors Terminals for Automotive Boat Truck https://amzn.to/3GRboJy Crimping Tool Set 7PCS https://amzn.to/3Rkj90G Heat Shrink Butt Connectors - Electrical Wire Connectors Kit https://amzn.to/3uwjLXX Joby JB01507 GorillaPod 3K Kit. Compact Tripod 3K Stand and Ballhead 3K https://amzn.to/3NB2D9Y The latest model of my decades old, tried and tested, Wagner Heat Gun https://amzn.to/3sRYZSe Energizer LED Headlamp Rechargeable https://amzn.to/474dMal Little Hotties Hand Warmers, 40 Count https://amzn.to/471So5G Cable Zip Ties,400 Pack Black Assorted Sizes 12+8+6+4 Inch https://amzn.to/489YSRh 36" Flex-Cable Pick-Up Tool 4-Finger Claw End Retriever Snake https://amzn.to/3trK8Ox (1/4" X 20 ft) (3/8" X 20 ft) (1/2" X 20 ft) Assorted Split Wire Loom Flex-Guard Convoluted Tubing – Protective Split Cable Sleeves https://amzn.to/3Rq3ITk 3M Scotch Super 33+ Electrical Tape - 3/4 in x 52 ft, Premium Grade All-Weather Vinyl https://amzn.to/48sjh3B Thanks to @RiverForged on IG for help with the thumbnails! 00:00 - Describe the symptoms 01:26 - Demonstration of the failure to start 01:52 - Hook up the OBDLink MX+ and scan for codes 02:30 - Reading the codes 02:51 - I'm afraid I know where this is going 04:14 - The owls aren't doing their job 05:06 - Found a broken wire 05:52 - Still need to check the engine coolant sensor wires 07:34 - The supplies have arrived 08:55 - Test fit the new plugs 09:19 - So much mouse food! 09:39 - A call for help 10:12 - Figuring out the wire color code 10:43 - I need a custom heat gun nozzle- so let's make one 11:52 - Stripping the wires, way down deep 12:54 - Closeup look at the heat shrink solder collar connectors 13:40 - Fingers too cold to feel the wires 14:55 - Aluminum tape as a heat shield 15:09 - Things are heating up 16:26 - Hit in the head by a Gorilla [Pod] 17:05 - The famous PFO one handed zip tie maneuver! 18:04 - On the throne for the easy one 18:29 - Mending the easy side - 15X Speed 18:52 - Time to see if it will start 19:04 - Is a barn cat what I need? 19:13 - Any remaining codes?