What do these chewed wires go to? Is it dangerous to drive?

Asked by Nice Dec 04, 2020 at 11:16 PM about the 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

CEL and CC lights on. Looked under hood
and saw these wires chewed through - black
not white wire  (see pic). Also, mice getting
in through vents.
1. What do these wires go to? Thinking black
wire is ground?
2. Is it dangerous to drive?
I work at a hospital with Covid patients and
must work this weekend 24 hours (also a
snow storm  coming tomorrow in which I will
be driving).
Please say it's safe to drive. Or, is there
anything I can do until I can get to my
mechanic next week?  Also, car runs rough
at low idle. Thanks!

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Josh answered 3 years ago

I'd splice that black wire. Many people put dryer sheets down and change them out every so often to reduce mice infestation.

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