Hatch/Trunk Problems

Calvin · 11-04-2010, 10:27 AM

I'm not sure if it's only happening to me or some of you guys. I've been experiencing my hatch not opening all the way being stuck after I press the button and it pops up. 8 out of 10 times I try to open my trunk the hatch, when I try to open it once it pops, the hatch is stuck and is not fully opened.

Anyone experiencing this same problem?
Sorry in advance if there's a thread on this. I was too lazy to find it lol.

370Zsteve · 11-04-2010, 10:34 AM

red z · 11-04-2010, 10:38 AM

its happening to me too

370Zsteve · 11-04-2010, 10:38 AM

spearfish25 · 11-04-2010, 10:43 AM

Here you go. If you were too lazy to find this, then you're definitely going to be too lazy to read all 43 pages.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...e-issue-1.html

Calvin · 11-04-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Here you go. If you were too lazy to find this, then you're definitely going to be too lazy to read all 43 pages.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...e-issue-1.html

Haha, not really I'm just in Finance Class falling asleep ... lack of sleep last night haha. Can't really concentrate in anything but thanks for the thread

kenchan · 11-04-2010, 10:59 AM

is this the issue where you push the hatch button on the trunk and you have to hit it again to open the hatch?

if so take the black spring off, remove the boot, drop 2-3 pennies in there (each) and re-assemble. works better than the TSB.

Calvin · 11-04-2010, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

is this the issue where you push the hatch button on the trunk and you have to hit it again to open the hatch?

if so take the black spring off, remove the boot, drop 2-3 pennies in there (each) and re-assemble. works better than the TSB.

yeah when i hit the button it pops up i try pulling the hatch up. but something feels like it's grabbing onto the hatch and won't let me open it all the way.

ill try that later today

once i'm off class thanks !

kenchan · 11-04-2010, 11:08 AM

yah, i think i saw the trick in the 350z forum somewhere. they had the same issue.

it's a 5min fix.

Calvin · 11-04-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i think i saw the trick in the 350z forum somewhere. they had the same issue.

it's a 5min fix.

yeah i'll try it out later

thanks again! haha.

spearfish25 · 11-04-2010, 11:53 AM

Penny trick definitely works. Getting the new springs works too.

Calvin · 11-04-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Penny trick definitely works. Getting the new springs works too.

do u know how much new springs will cost?

kenchan · 11-04-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Calvin

do u know how much new springs will cost?

it's underwarranty but ive read quite a bit of people having the same problem even with the new springs from the TSB after a couple of months.

just do the penny trick. it's been over a year i did it. no issue on mine.

Calvin · 11-04-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it's underwarranty but ive read quite a bit of people having the same problem even with the new springs from the TSB after a couple of months.

just do the penny trick. it's been over a year i did it. no issue on mine.

haha alright so basically i jsut remove the springs on the hatch and stick a penny in before i put em back in/

tjlazer · 11-04-2010, 12:27 PM

It's free if you convince the dealer it's an issue (prove to them that it does not work in their presense) Problem is, it's an intermittant issue and it may just work when you take it into them.

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Calvin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Castro Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,418 Drives: 4GS, R8v10 Rep Power: 18	Hatch/Trunk Problems I'm not sure if it's only happening to me or some of you guys. I've been experiencing my hatch not opening all the way being stuck after I press the button and it pops up. 8 out of 10 times I try to open my trunk the hatch, when I try to open it once it pops, the hatch is stuck and is not fully opened. Anyone experiencing this same problem? Sorry in advance if there's a thread on this. I was too lazy to find it lol. __________________ BUILD THREAD SPONSORED BY: SPEEDELEMENT

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Here you go. If you were too lazy to find this, then you're definitely going to be too lazy to read all 43 pages. http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...e-issue-1.html __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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red z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 58 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	its happening to me too

11-04-2010, 10:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	is this the issue where you push the hatch button on the trunk and you have to hit it again to open the hatch? if so take the black spring off, remove the boot, drop 2-3 pennies in there (each) and re-assemble. works better than the TSB.

11-04-2010, 11:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i think i saw the trick in the 350z forum somewhere. they had the same issue. it's a 5min fix.

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	It's free if you convince the dealer it's an issue (prove to them that it does not work in their presense) Problem is, it's an intermittant issue and it may just work when you take it into them. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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