Frozen charging flap

[Tig170]

On 3 occasions now - I've either got a charging flap frozen open (if I've been charging), or closed. What is that "white" 'plastic' grease called - and where can you get some from, or has anyone an alternative tip / substance to put in the latch to stop it freezing open or closed?

 

[Buster72]

Superglue...

 

[Tig170]

... answered my own post - silicon grease / spray - i'll dry the latch out from moisture, and see if it works!

 

[Ian Key]

... answered my own post - silicon grease / spray - i'll dry the latch out from moisture, and see if it works!

Get a small tin of plumbers silicon grease and apply to the charging flap and latch mechanism also the door seals with a rag to stop over spray onto the windows.

Available from Amazon

 

[Deleted member 10041]

Used this on normal hinges and latches in the past and worked well

 

[Tig170]

Thanks for all the advice, I’ve just gone for a tin of holts spray for now (as it will arrive tomorrow)

I did notice this on toms man shed - below


… which either makes me think that Tom has had a problem, or it was done by the dealer / at PDI - mine has non!

 

[S17TTN]

I’ve used Vaseline and it’s worked a charm

 

[Buster72]

I’ve used Vaseline and it’s worked a charm

No point reinventing the wheel.

 

[Oberoy]

I’ve used Vaseline and it’s worked a charm

Careful with Vaseline, it's petroleum based and will after time attack the rubber. Silicon grease or spray as suggested is a better option without this issue .

 

[dickturpin]

On 3 occasions now - I've either got a charging flap frozen open (if I've been charging), or closed. What is that "white" 'plastic' grease called - and where can you get some from, or has anyone an alternative tip / substance to put in the latch to stop it freezing open or closed?

Try a little W/D 40. Tony