Releasing plunger in charge port door?

[Rossfrost]

The plunger for the charging port broke off and is stuck inside the release gate. We bought a replacement locking pin for the charge port door but can't install it until we get the broken plunger out from the previous one. Is there a way to pop it out manually?

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[Henry Ford]

Push it in with a screw driver?

 

[Rossfrost]

Push it in with a screw driver?

That doesn't pop it out. There is something that is holding it in place.

 

[Henry Ford]

A photo might give someone an idea.

 

[farmtruck]

Your problem appears to be quite common.
There are other threads on this forum dealing with broken latch pins. If you visit those threads, they have links to threads on the Mach-E forum and also reference BMW.
There are others but this one should put you on the right path.
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/charge-port-door-latch-broke.18517/

 

[The Weatherman]

Might just consider leaving it alone and installing a pair of magnets to hold it closed.

 

[Ricks Lightning]

Had mine open while using the drive through car wash. Have used it weekly and only happened 1 time..fortunately nothing broke or snapped off with the rotating brushes.

Rick

 

[sotek2345]

Might just consider leaving it alone and installing a pair of magnets to hold it closed.

Did this for my wife's Mach-e and she really prefers it with the magnets!

 

[Adventureboy]

Had mine open while using the drive through car wash. Have used it weekly and only happened 1 time..fortunately nothing broke or snapped off with the rotating brushes.

Rick

I've seen a few threads on Lightning and MME charge doors being popped off by car washes. My older ICE car had an electric lock pin on it to latch it closed. It is a much better design than the push-pin setup we have. It is simpler, stronger and less prone to snow and ice challenges as well.

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