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2012 Honda Accord engine light flashing , rodent chewed wires

  

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A rodent chewed the wires on my 2012 Honda Accord.

Now m getting engine light flashing.

The engine seems to be vibrating/shaking.

Is this safe to drive this car to a mechanic ? Also, is it an easy fix Or a big ticket item for cost of fixing this ?

  • Year 2012

  • Make/Model Honda Accord EX Coupe

  • Mileage ~ 86K

  • Engine size 4 cylinder

  • Transmission Type (Automatic or Manual) Automatic

 

Link below shows photos and video of the broken wire:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMechanics/comments/ymcbcq/2012_honda_accord_engine_light_flashing_rodent/


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Posted by: @testerab62

Is this safe to drive this car to a mechanic ?

No. Have it towed.

Posted by: @testerab62

is it an easy fix

No. It will labor intensive.

Posted by: @testerab62

a big ticket item for cost of fixing this ?

Sadly yes.


if u dont mind me asking, what will be the approx cost of repair, a ballpark figure ?


No clue. Call a mechanic ask for a quote to replace the engine wiring harness.


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