Weak Trunk Pop... Solutions?

Gerg · 05-13-2015, 11:43 AM

When I press the button to release the trunk, it pops open the lock, but not enough to fully disengage the lid. It takes two hands (one on the button, and one pulling up on the lid) to actually get it clear of the locking mechanism. Can this be fixed by some stronger trunk struts, or is there some other solution?

I've got the cargo cover attached, and I know that adds a little weight, (also have the standard OEM Touring spoiler), but it's pretty cumbersome to open this thing, especially when carrying groceries, etc.

Anyone got a solution to this to make it a single handed open? It doesn't have to go all the way up (though that would be nice) but for it to at least clear the lock so that I could hit the button and then simply lift the lid all with one hand.

JARblue · 05-13-2015, 11:48 AM

Not this issue? TSB: 2009 nissan 370z coupe; rear hatch will not open on first push of release button

Try removing the weight in the hatch per this DIY DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

Gerg · 05-13-2015, 03:07 PM

Yep... that's the issue. Is the TSB something that Nissan will switch out like a factory recall, or is this something that I'll be paying for out of pocket?

JARblue · 05-13-2015, 03:09 PM

I thought it was a recall. But I'm not 100% positive. Maybe call up a local dealer and find out? They'll probably want to run your VIN to see if you're eligible.

If the dealer won't do it for free, I'd just buy the upgraded hatch struts from Z1 and DIY. The hood was easy enough. I can't imagine the hatch is any more difficult.

Gerg · 05-13-2015, 03:11 PM

Thanks JARblue, I've got a call out to the local Nissan Dealership... left a message, so we'll see how long this takes.

Z-Girl 12 · 05-13-2015, 03:18 PM

That was so annoying in the beginning. Stealership replaced under warranty.

kenchan · 05-13-2015, 03:35 PM

things start happening to people on the notorious iggylist..

SurfDog · 05-13-2015, 05:23 PM

I pulled hatch weight and tried putting a few coins ...dimes was it? under the spring (inside the little spring bootie. It was a tiny bit goofy but it worked. Finally I just got a new spring from the dealership (they didn't charge me). Now it works fine. If the dealer gives you grief, it's kinda fun pulling the hatch weight anyhow and makes you feel like a racer loosing the dead weight. (Plus a little spare change in the boot can always come in handy)

SwissCheese · 05-13-2015, 09:55 PM

I've noticed the same thing on my '12 NISMO. Is that TSB only for 2009 models, then?

MyZ4U2C · 05-13-2015, 10:01 PM

it happened on my 09 and is happening on my 10 - few little quircks on these cars. I'll have to do some digging into this DYI. good info

FairladyZ10PG · 05-13-2015, 11:05 PM

Just did the diy

Took 5 mins

Worked like a charm

AdamRacer · 05-14-2015, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ10PG

Just did the diy

Took 5 mins

Worked like a charm

Hmm I have a 2012 and seem to have the same issue. If it's that easy and quick I may have to try it this weekend.

Gerg · 05-14-2015, 11:20 AM

Wow. Nissan just told me that:
1. They don't have any of the new spring lifts in stock, so they would have to be ordered.
2. They're $58 a piece.

Looks like we'll be trying ebay, or more likely, just doing the DIY.

JARblue · 05-14-2015, 11:34 AM

Z1 upgraded hatch struts cost $68 for the pair

Z1 Upgraded 370Z Hatch Struts

I find it humorous they list the OEM struts as well. For $300+

But the product page specifically notes they are prone to failure and links to the upgraded hatch struts lol

Gerg · 05-14-2015, 12:27 PM

Nice. I may do the struts at some point, but just completed the spring DIY with some loose change. So, instead of $116 for the new spring lifts, I spent a total of $0.12 (a nickel a penny in each).

So far, so good. She's clearing the lock with a single button push. We'll see how reliable it is over time.

05-13-2015, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gerg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 156 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 10	Weak Trunk Pop... Solutions? When I press the button to release the trunk, it pops open the lock, but not enough to fully disengage the lid. It takes two hands (one on the button, and one pulling up on the lid) to actually get it clear of the locking mechanism. Can this be fixed by some stronger trunk struts, or is there some other solution? I've got the cargo cover attached, and I know that adds a little weight, (also have the standard OEM Touring spoiler), but it's pretty cumbersome to open this thing, especially when carrying groceries, etc. Anyone got a solution to this to make it a single handed open? It doesn't have to go all the way up (though that would be nice) but for it to at least clear the lock so that I could hit the button and then simply lift the lid all with one hand.

05-13-2015, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Not this issue? TSB: 2009 nissan 370z coupe; rear hatch will not open on first push of release button Try removing the weight in the hatch per this DIY DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue FairladyZ10PG, DEpointfive0 and zmanelite like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-13-2015, 03:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I thought it was a recall. But I'm not 100% positive. Maybe call up a local dealer and find out? They'll probably want to run your VIN to see if you're eligible. If the dealer won't do it for free, I'd just buy the upgraded hatch struts from Z1 and DIY. The hood was easy enough. I can't imagine the hatch is any more difficult. Gerg likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-13-2015, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gerg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 156 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 10	Thanks JARblue, I've got a call out to the local Nissan Dealership... left a message, so we'll see how long this takes. JARblue likes this.

05-13-2015, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	That was so annoying in the beginning. Stealership replaced under warranty. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

05-13-2015, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gerg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 156 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 10	Yep... that's the issue. Is the TSB something that Nissan will switch out like a factory recall, or is this something that I'll be paying for out of pocket?

05-13-2015, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	things start happening to people on the notorious iggylist..

05-13-2015, 05:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	I pulled hatch weight and tried putting a few coins ...dimes was it? under the spring (inside the little spring bootie. It was a tiny bit goofy but it worked. Finally I just got a new spring from the dealership (they didn't charge me). Now it works fine. If the dealer gives you grief, it's kinda fun pulling the hatch weight anyhow and makes you feel like a racer loosing the dead weight. (Plus a little spare change in the boot can always come in handy) DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

05-13-2015, 09:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	I've noticed the same thing on my '12 NISMO. Is that TSB only for 2009 models, then? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

05-13-2015, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	it happened on my 09 and is happening on my 10 - few little quircks on these cars. I'll have to do some digging into this DYI. good info __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

05-13-2015, 11:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 255	Just did the diy Took 5 mins Worked like a charm DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

05-14-2015, 11:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Gerg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 156 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 10	Wow. Nissan just told me that: 1. They don't have any of the new spring lifts in stock, so they would have to be ordered. 2. They're $58 a piece. Looks like we'll be trying ebay, or more likely, just doing the DIY.

05-14-2015, 11:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Z1 upgraded hatch struts cost $68 for the pair Z1 Upgraded 370Z Hatch Struts I find it humorous they list the OEM struts as well. For $300+ But the product page specifically notes they are prone to failure and links to the upgraded hatch struts lol __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-14-2015, 12:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gerg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 156 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 10	Nice. I may do the struts at some point, but just completed the spring DIY with some loose change. So, instead of $116 for the new spring lifts, I spent a total of $0.12 (a nickel a penny in each). So far, so good. She's clearing the lock with a single button push. We'll see how reliable it is over time. JARblue and SurfDog like this.

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