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Old 03-07-2023, 09:57 AM   #1
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I need help identifying this wire (chewed by rats)

Hi, I have a 2013 86 and not really well versed with electrical wirings. As i was cleaning the engine bay i noticed a wire that had a portion of it was exposed(probably chewed on by rats). Can anyone tell me what wire this is. Thank you
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Looks like a ground wire to me and it looks normal.
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Here is a look at the other side which has a portion of it exposed
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Looks like there's enough there to cut, terminate a new ring terminal on and bolt it back up.
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That looks more like abrasion. No tooth marks like a miniature beaver tree.
It's a dedicated ground wire and still solidly attached to the block. There won't be sparks escaping.
A little insulating tape will take care of it sufficiently.
Bend it up a bit more so it won't keep sanding itself off in future.
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That looks more like abrasion. No tooth marks like a miniature beaver tree.
It's a dedicated ground wire and still solidly attached to the block. There won't be sparks escaping.
A little insulating tape will take care of it sufficiently.
Bend it up a bit more so it won't keep sanding itself off in future.
This ^
As long as the wires themselves are intact all is good in the world.
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Wrap it with a few turns of silicone rescue tape. If you've never used it, prepare to be amazed.
For best results, wash your hands before activating (stretching), and wrapping it.
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