370z trunk will not latch

ZFLASH · 06-17-2019, 08:36 PM

Yesterday, I had closed my trunk only to find out it was not latching/locking in place. It was fine during the day and all of a sudden it acts up on me later that day. Anyone experience this issue and found a remedy for it that does not require a replacement of parts?

dts3 · 06-17-2019, 09:03 PM

Did you get any paper or anything else jammed in the mechanism

vtec to vvel · 06-17-2019, 09:43 PM

I know exactly what you’re are talking about, as this happened with my ‘07 Z. There is a temp solution but a pain in the @$$, and will be better off replacing the latching mechanism part. Correct me if I’m wrong but what you are experiencing is where you’re trying to close the trunk but will not lock, and when you push down the hatch, it doesn’t catch and comes back up correct? Temp solution (also if you are going to replace) is where you remove the weatherstrip, take off the top plastic black piece and unscrew the locking mechanism piece. Take this piece apart as well, and you should see plastic gears/teeth and is jammed up. Unjam, put back together, and re-install, until it jams up again. For the locking mechanism part, you will need small Philips head, like the ones you use to repair glasses. Take your time, as doing it the wrong way will result in locking/latching, but unable to release the hatch.

Just keep in mind this is a temp solution and even if you unjam, it will jam up again, and replacing will save you a lot of time and worry.

Search it under my350z.com and there will also be pictures on what to do/look for.

vtec to vvel · 06-17-2019, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dts3

Did you get any paper or anything else jammed in the mechanism

No paper jam. In this case, the OP is experiencing where the latching hook doesn’t catch onto the trunk hook because of a internal gear jam.

critical · 06-18-2019, 05:41 PM

i dealt with this BS. you really need a new actuator(if i remember correctly). cleaning doesn't fix it for long. (i think cause my plastic gears broke..not 100% sure)

instead of replacing mine i just ghetto rigged a chord to my emergency hatch release and use that when i need to use the back. careful to not hit the button or it may get stuck and you have to manually release it again. i freak out when ever a passenger tries to open the back lol

vtec to vvel · 06-18-2019, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critical

i dealt with this BS. you really need a new actuator(if i remember correctly). cleaning doesn't fix it for long. (i think cause my plastic gears broke..not 100% sure)

instead of replacing mine i just ghetto rigged a chord to my emergency hatch release and use that when i need to use the back. careful to not hit the button or it may get stuck and you have to manually release it again. i freak out when ever a passenger tries to open the back lol

Correct, the actuator. It’s like a $200 part last I checked for my 350Z. Not so much a cleaning issue, but the arm and plastic gears get jammed.

ZFLASH · 06-19-2019, 01:00 AM

Thanks guys. I ordered a new actuator - hoping that will fix the issue

axmea? · 06-19-2019, 07:01 AM

Yup. Happened to me.

slongholio · 03-09-2021, 10:36 AM

Posting here for those that come looking. I've dis-assembled re-assembled once and that worked a while but it has happened again. BS this part cost so much and is so prone to failure they haven't come out with an updated part. https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...n-t-latch.html

06-17-2019, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZFLASH Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	370z trunk will not latch Yesterday, I had closed my trunk only to find out it was not latching/locking in place. It was fine during the day and all of a sudden it acts up on me later that day. Anyone experience this issue and found a remedy for it that does not require a replacement of parts?

06-17-2019, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,915 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502909	I know exactly what you’re are talking about, as this happened with my ‘07 Z. There is a temp solution but a pain in the @$$, and will be better off replacing the latching mechanism part. Correct me if I’m wrong but what you are experiencing is where you’re trying to close the trunk but will not lock, and when you push down the hatch, it doesn’t catch and comes back up correct? Temp solution (also if you are going to replace) is where you remove the weatherstrip, take off the top plastic black piece and unscrew the locking mechanism piece. Take this piece apart as well, and you should see plastic gears/teeth and is jammed up. Unjam, put back together, and re-install, until it jams up again. For the locking mechanism part, you will need small Philips head, like the ones you use to repair glasses. Take your time, as doing it the wrong way will result in locking/latching, but unable to release the hatch. Just keep in mind this is a temp solution and even if you unjam, it will jam up again, and replacing will save you a lot of time and worry. Search it under my350z.com and there will also be pictures on what to do/look for. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t Last edited by vtec to vvel; 06-17-2019 at 09:57 PM.

06-18-2019, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	i dealt with this BS. you really need a new actuator(if i remember correctly). cleaning doesn't fix it for long. (i think cause my plastic gears broke..not 100% sure) instead of replacing mine i just ghetto rigged a chord to my emergency hatch release and use that when i need to use the back. careful to not hit the button or it may get stuck and you have to manually release it again. i freak out when ever a passenger tries to open the back lol vtec to vvel likes this. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

06-19-2019, 01:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZFLASH Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks guys. I ordered a new actuator - hoping that will fix the issue axmea? likes this.

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06-17-2019, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6765	Did you get any paper or anything else jammed in the mechanism

06-19-2019, 07:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Yup. Happened to me.

03-09-2021, 10:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
slongholio Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 41 Drives: 2011 370z AT Red Rep Power: 16	Posting here for those that come looking. I've dis-assembled re-assembled once and that worked a while but it has happened again. BS this part cost so much and is so prone to failure they haven't come out with an updated part. https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...n-t-latch.html