Chewed on wiring

[Mjolnir]

Hey all,

 

I just recently bought a 2000 GMC Yukon XL. I noticed that there is some wiring that has been chewed on in the engine compartment, just wondering what is the best way of fixing it and maybe what the wiring is controlling. I included a couple of pictures, any help is greatly appreciated.

[Mjolnir]

Here is a closer look at the damage.

[sefiroxx]

Here is a closer look at the damage.

Cut exposed, butt joint new replacement section

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[Spurshot]

I think it's fuel injector, EGR, and Spark.   Looks like rats.

 

The "best way" would be to replace the harness.  But that's cost prohibitive from my quick look into a new harness.  Second option would be to find a good automotive electrical shop and have them splice all the damaged wires, assuming you don't want to do it yourself or don't have the skills.

[Tahoe02]

Maybe you could find one at a salvage yard for a decent price.

[diyer2]

If it runs without any problems try this, easy.

We had a Jeep that was kept at our mountain get away house for a backup vehicle.

Rabbits got to the wires.

I would open the hood to put the battery in it for use and a rabbit would be staring at me and then take off.

The wires with missing insulation I put liquid electrical tape on them.

Never had a problem.

[Mjolnir]

I don't mind doing the work. I wasn't sure if there was a more "proper" way of fixing it other than doing a butt splice. I am sure a wiring harness would be the best fix but they are costly. I would probably also use some heat shrink tubing to make it water resistant. The vehicle does run, but I want to get it fixed as quickly as possible. Thanks for the advice, I will get some extra wiring and splices and get it put back together. Next will be figuring out why the 4 wheel drive fuse blows periodically. 

 

Thanks

[redvett]

Get the correct color wire and solder and heat shrink all the wires affected.

[Richard Lakowitz]

Looks like nesting under fuse box

[davester]

Also examine other parts of the harness for damage, both inside and out.

[redvett]

When you park your vehicle out side  keep hood open and that will help keep rodents from their dinner.

[riverbanks]

Everyone got time on their hands?that post is from 2017

[davester]

I'm sure the O.P. is still hanging on, waiting for more feedback before beginning!

[redvett]

Get the correct color wire and solder and heat shrink all the wires affected.

[riverbanks]

Your right,it's a very good site,worth the wait