Charge flap failure - needs protective boot

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Midgex
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steviebabes wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 8:21 am Not had any problems with this but I do use silicone grease on the actuator. I also push it in while charging. Why does it need to lock anyway? You cant steal electricity.
I suppose vandalism is possible. No idea if it is common.

There's some stuff that it good for keeping window etc seals pliable and durable, called Gummy Pfleg (not spelled like that) and a trace of that keeps the rubber plasticised. Might be suitable for the solenoid boot.

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