Exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit low bank 1 sensor 3 - Chewed

[soldas]

I'm starting a new thread as this is a bit different to the others I have searched through.

Had couple of warning lights on the dash. Scanned and its exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit low bank 1 sensor 3 error.

Taken to the garage and they have advised the sensor has been chewed through, likely by a fox.

I live in a built up area but there are foxes around which makes sense and I guess they like to be under vans at night etc.

My question is, has anyone else had this and anyone know what I can do to stop the little buggers going under the van?

Do I just need to go around pissing on everything and everyone? Anything else I can do/put down that they don't like?

 

[Sasquatch]

Spiral armour wrap up the wiring, fit a gate to keep them out, put it in the garage, whatever is available that suits your circumstances.

 

[Kind of Blue]

I'm starting a new thread as this is a bit different to the others I have searched through.

Had couple of warning lights on the dash. Scanned and its exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit low bank 1 sensor 3 error.

Taken to the garage and they have advised the sensor has been chewed through, likely by a fox.

I live in a built up area but there are foxes around which makes sense and I guess they like to be under vans at night etc.

My question is, has anyone else had this and anyone know what I can do to stop the little buggers going under the van?

Do I just need to go around pissing on everything and everyone? Anything else I can do/put down that they don't like?

I do not know about exhaust gas sensors in particular, However I have never come across foxes eating bits of vehicle. Mice and other rodents on the other hand can do a lot of damage to wiring and plastic bits. Foxes like most other animals main interests are food, avoiding danger and mating at the appropriate time if , on heat for a female and any time they sense they have an on heat female if male. I am sure a fox would go under a stationary vehicle if startled by a potential threat or could smell something to eat. In rural and remote areas they will travel long distances going back and forth hours on end sniffing out the smallest insects to carrion of any sort, fallen bird food and so on. in winter it is easy to follow the progress of a fox because of footprints in the snow and it is stagering So I believe your culprit is most probably a mouse or mouses.

 

[soldas]

I do agree it would seem strange for a fox. With the sensor being underneath the van that feels a bit odd for a mouse no?

Thread 'Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors' Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors

 

[oldiebut goodie]

They are all attracted to the plastic sheathing on modern wiring - well known. It began when the insulation went from oil based to vegetable (soy ) based. Mainly rats, mice, squirrels but no reason why foxes will not have a chomp as well.

 

[bluezie]

I do not know about exhaust gas sensors in particular, However I have never come across foxes eating bits of vehicle. Mice and other rodents on the other hand can do a lot of damage to wiring and plastic bits. Foxes like most other animals main interests are food, avoiding danger and mating at the appropriate time if , on heat for a female and any time they sense they have an on heat female if male. I am sure a fox would go under a stationary vehicle if startled by a potential threat or could smell something to eat. In rural and remote areas they will travel long distances going back and forth hours on end sniffing out the smallest insects to carrion of any sort, fallen bird food and so on. in winter it is easy to follow the progress of a fox because of footprints in the snow and it is stagering So I believe your culprit is most probably a mouse or mouses.

This is a fairly new, but quickly escalating problem with urban foxes. They are very bold and brazen, so foraging around streets, homes and cars is normal, and they now have a taste for the wiring underneath cars. They also teach their young where to forage, so the problem is getting worse. ABS sensor and brake pad wear wiring is vulnerable, but around a DPF is a wiring feast, making these vehicles a very worthwhile visit!

 

[bubbadubba]

This is a fairly new, but quickly escalating problem with urban foxes. They are very bold and brazen, so foraging around streets, homes and cars is normal, and they now have a taste for the wiring underneath cars. They also teach their young where to forage, so the problem is getting worse. ABS sensor and brake pad wear wiring is vulnerable, but around a DPF is a wiring feast, making these vehicles a very worthwhile visit!

Totally agree with this. Have a search on here as there is a thread. It's happening a lot round here as we are next to an old railway line. A few of my neighbours have resorted to making little fences that they put round their vehicles at night to protect them. One of them has had his van chewed a couple of times and has had some hefty bills. He has had to chase foxes from underneath so definitely the culprits

 

[soldas]

Spent some time yesterday under then van and tucked everything I could away.

Used a few metal cable ties here and there to stop things from sagging.

Also went a bit wild with some chilli oil. They can have a nibble but hopefully they will regret it.

Pushed the dog under (it was up on leveling blocks) and inside the van, he loves chasing mice and seems to smell them a mile off but didn't indicate anything so hopefully it was just a fox that just fancied being a bit of a dick that night.