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I went to start mine Sunday morning after it sat for only one day and every warning light possible came on. Fortunately my dealer's service department is open on Sundays. I contacted them and he said if it looked ok under the hood and it seemed to drive ok to bring it in and they would get me a loaner (great service). After checking under the hood and on the driveway for leaks I proceeded to the dealer. That's when things got crazy. Transmission would not go past 4th gear, more lights came on and it started to shutter. I made it to the dealer (they are close by) and got my loaner. Monday they called and told me a squirrel ate out the installation under the intake (there is a shoe box size compartment under there) and began to chew the wires. In addition they began to chew the HEADGASKET. Insurance adjuster said he had seen a lot of rodent damage but never a head gasket. Bad news is that the wiring harness and head gaskets are few and far between since most go to the factory for vehicle production. Bottom line 2-4 weeks to get the parts and $3800.00 repair bill. The adjuster is going to forward me the pictures. Moral of the story is watch out for the pesky squirrels. I plan on taking out the next one I see in my yard. By the way it has been a great truck. No problems. I've had it for two months, 3700 miles and have enjoyed every minute of it.
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