Chewed wiring repair for 02 sensor repair

[bilhess13]

Check engine came in my 2019 ford escape and saw wiring had been chewed on the oxygen intake sensor. Does anyone know of this can be repaired easily? Any advice is really appreciated

 

[slacktide_bitog]

If that's just the oxygen sensor, just replace it

Otherwise, maybe you could splice the wires somehow.

Are you still covered under warranty?

 

[Rand]

Oxygen intake sensor?=? Mass airflow sensor?

 

[KrisZ]

If there is enough slack in the cable, it can be re-pinned for sure.

 

[mk378]

That looks like an intake air temperature sensor. Buy a pigtail plug, which is a new plug with short wires. Splice the wires onto the existing ones.

 

[CarlB]

Yes, many options to replace/repair that easily.

My first attempt would be depinning it from the connector, then just solder/crimp the pin section of the wires to the harness.

 

[JohnnyG]

First of all like Rand said, it's not an oxygen sensor. Those are in the exhaust gas stream.

Secondly, if that is the connector, you might be able to solder the wires back together, if there's enough material left. If your lucky, the actual connector will be back in a different location. Follow the wires back to see where they go. If that turns out to be the case, a new part (sensor) is the best repair option. It's too hard to tell from the pictures you posted.

Finally if it is the connector, a new one might be available, or iit can be repinned like KrisZ said.

 

[Trav]

This should be the one ford 3U2Z14S411JZA

https://www.amazon.com/HiSport-Canister-Connector-3U2Z14S411JUA-3U2Z14S411JZA/dp/B0C61P283V

 

[bilhess13]

Thanks everyone. The issue is with the connector. I am going to try to repin it

 

[someonesomewhere]

I believe this is the new connector/pigtail you need?

Motorcraft Wiring Kit https://a.co/d/e4mFP6g

 

[Nukeman7]

If there is a Pick and Pull type of self-service auto salvage yard in your locale, I suggest looking for a similar plug w/pigtail on a late model Ford with a similar engine as your Escape. It will be easier and probably less expensive to cannibalize one from a junker than pursuing a different repair.

 

[TheLastWord]

Whatever critter that chewed it had very neat and selective technique. 2 adjacent wires, nothing else?

He liked the smell or taste. And small appetite?

Almost looks like it was manually cut.

 

[CarlB]

Whatever critter that chewed it had very neat and selective technique. 2 adjacent wires, nothing else?

He liked the smell or taste. And small appetite?

Almost looks like it was manually cut.

Maybe it dislikes the taste of vinyl tape.

 

[bilhess13]

If there is enough slack in the cable, it can be re-pinned for sure.

I believe this is the new connector/pigtail you need?

Motorcraft Wiring Kit https://a.co/d/e4mFP6g

Thank you, you are right! Really appreciate it

 

[dfarr67]

You should have googled your sensor suite- the O2 was a fail.

 

[barkingspider]

Let us know which fix you chose and how it looks after

 

[JohnnyG]

After your repair is finished, sprinkle it with cayenne pepper or peppermint oil to keep the critters away.

 

[Marcozi]

Get a cat!

 

[Nukeman7]

After your repair is finished, sprinkle it with cayenne pepper or peppermint oil to keep the critters away.

Or buy the pricey Honda rodent tape made with capsaicin extract.

 

[Nukeman7]

Whatever critter that chewed it had very neat and selective technique. 2 adjacent wires, nothing else?

He liked the smell or taste. And small appetite?

Almost looks like it was manually cut.

It is typical of gray squirrel behavior, especially in the Spring and Autumn breeding seasons. They often forage for nesting material and will chew on certain (mostly soy-based) plastics, rubber and wood to keep their teeth from overgrowing just like a beaver. Our neighborhood has started live trapping and relocating them in a far away park to keep the damage under control. Just this year, I have had to repair rodent damage on six vehicles.