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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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Default Behind the breadbox.....shreaded papers???

This is a weird request, but could someone take a pic of what it should look like behind the breadbox on an 84-89? I don't suppose there should be shreaded papers and lint wadded up in various places behind there? I think I may have had some nasty critters get up there during winter storage!! :mad
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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:34 AM
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mice love dashboards for winter homes

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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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Did you take the panel off yet, the one where the ECM is? :eek:
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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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you definately have mice. better check wiring in that area, they like to chew the insulation off the wiring.

good luck!
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Old May 22, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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All the electronics still work in the car so I'm in good shape there.

Should I take off the side panel and run a vacuum cleaner up in there to suck out all the crap?

What can I put behind there to keep them from coming back this winter? :confused:
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Old May 22, 2003 | 01:57 PM
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I've heard a rattlesnake will work...
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Old May 22, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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I've heard a rattlesnake will work...
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Old May 22, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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I use Bounce dryer sheets in both my boat and my vette in the winter. I have never had a problem. Try it. Moth ***** also work I'm told, but the smell leaves something to be desired.

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I use Bounce dryer sheets in both my boat and my vette in the winter. I have never had a problem. Try it. Moth ***** also work I'm told, but the smell leaves something to be desired.
:thumbs: Thanks, I'll try the Bounce sheets!
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I've heard a rattlesnake will work...
Works in a boat, too. We had a cottonmouth in one of the compartments and it cleared the boat of everything and everybody! :eek:
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Yep i use bounse sheets too.
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I've heard a rattlesnake will work...
:lol: that sounds like a good idea :yesnod:
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Old May 22, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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Default Re: Behind the breadbox.....shreaded papers??? (rainsux89)

Look under tech tips....I believe someone has done a complete change....
anyway try to look it up should help you find what you are looking for
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