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Is there wiring under the inverter in a Prius V

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Carl Mims, Dec 27, 2022.

  1. Carl Mims

    Carl Mims Junior Member

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    Are there wires under the Inverter on a Prius V? A Toyota Dealer is telling me the inverter needs to be removed in order to access wires below the inverter that were damaged by a rodent. Does this sound right?
     
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  3. Carl Mims

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    For an update, the wiring was chewed by rodents (likely mice) just sitting outside for 24 hr to prevent it from starting. Then sat out for another week to provide more meals and guessing more wire was eaten. There were multiple down under and behind the inverter and the cable that comes to the left side of the inverter. 6hr repair at the dealer with removal of the inverter. They were very familiar with where exactly to look.
     
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    I would get the green rat killer cubes and place them in the garage (if kept in) or around the house perimeter if left out. No food of any kind from garbage to bird feeders near the house.