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Freezing at home is not really a problem since its usually plugged in, the issue is when I am on the road or while I am at work. Hair dryer is not really an option until I do get home but then I have missed my opportunity to use the level 2 charger at work, I do not want to drive with the door open leaving the port exposed to weather and the door to wind vibration. When it gets stuck its very frustrating and I fear breaking the door off by forcing it. I do not have a clear understanding of how exactly that door mechanism work. Is it ok to lube the rotating mech or is it better dry and clean?

So, I live in NE Ohio and every time the temperature drops below 30 the charger port door gets stuck closed. I am afraid to drive with it open because the air vibration could break it off, but when its gets stuck closed it can easily be several days before the temp raises enough to open again. Is there a lube or some other maint I can do to help prevent this. Also, is the a trick to getting it open without prying it with a spoon, since this is also likely to break off the door. Any thoughts?

Anyone having issues with the charge port door getting stuck in the winter?