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Zeddude · 02-07-2015, 02:59 PM

I have a similar problem with the top on my 2010 370Z Roadster. The dealer says the hydraulic pump requires replacing. Price labor and taxes in, $10,000.00.

Then the dealer tells me the work is NOT covered by the 7 year extended warranty I had purchased with the vehicle when new. I knew that HAD to be wrong!

Next day I get a phone call and apology that the work is totally covered. Only problem is about a 30 day wait for the part. Oh well......car is normally off the road November to March.

I've seen and heard of several roadsters with the same (expensive!) problem. Considering the roadster is relatively a rare breed, I suspect Nissan has chronic reliablility issues with the top's hydraulic pump.

February 2015- Addendum-

Car was at dealership for 3 weeks waiting on the new pump. Service department staff informed me new pump has different part number than original pump. (not 100% convinced of significance of that).

Recently picked up car, the top operates 100% normally and dealership stored vehicle in their heated basement garage for additional 2 months as I don't drive vehicle in winter.

Overall, except for the major momentary scare regarding not honouring their extended warranty, I'm more than satisfied with the service department at Regency Nissan, North Vancouver.

02-07-2015, 02:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zeddude Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 3 Drives: '10 370z Conv M6 Bl Rep Power: 11	Addendum - Hydraulic Motor Pump I have a similar problem with the top on my 2010 370Z Roadster. The dealer says the hydraulic pump requires replacing. Price labor and taxes in, $10,000.00. Then the dealer tells me the work is NOT covered by the 7 year extended warranty I had purchased with the vehicle when new. I knew that HAD to be wrong! Next day I get a phone call and apology that the work is totally covered. Only problem is about a 30 day wait for the part. Oh well......car is normally off the road November to March. I've seen and heard of several roadsters with the same (expensive!) problem. Considering the roadster is relatively a rare breed, I suspect Nissan has chronic reliablility issues with the top's hydraulic pump. February 2015- Addendum- Car was at dealership for 3 weeks waiting on the new pump. Service department staff informed me new pump has different part number than original pump. (not 100% convinced of significance of that). Recently picked up car, the top operates 100% normally and dealership stored vehicle in their heated basement garage for additional 2 months as I don't drive vehicle in winter. Overall, except for the major momentary scare regarding not honouring their extended warranty, I'm more than satisfied with the service department at Regency Nissan, North Vancouver. Last edited by Zeddude; 02-07-2015 at 03:04 PM.