In-Cabin Air filter Debri

[Socco]

Yep, we constantly see knock sensor wires chewed up on V6 Honda engines due to little rodents making a nest in the "V" of the engine and then chewing on that little wire. I guess they get bored. And that's not a cheap fix and warranty doesn't cover that since it's not a manufacturer defect.

No warranty but I did see a TSB for "Rodent Proofing" you can order electrical tape that has capsaicin in it. See: Rodent-Deterrent Tape (P/N 4019-2317) Apparently the problem is more prevalent with newer models which have soy-based plastics used for wiring insulation.

 

[Socco]

Anyone know what the hell is this stuff clogging up my cabin air filter. All the debri you see in the bag I actually had to pull out from between the dashboard and the plastic frame containing the cabin air filter. Half of it was on top of the filter the other half was hanging down from the dash. Looks like some kind of animal is living in there? I checked for rodent droppings but did not see any.

Only 10k miles on 98% paved road driving.

Can't really tell from the pic, but it looks like Cottonwood fluff to me.