Rear Hatch Release Issue

sonic370 · 09-06-2011, 09:05 PM

Anyone have any problems with the rubber rear hatch release button.
I ask because when i went to open the rear hatch i could fill the switch
crack or break in to. And i didn't use much pressure when i pressed on it.

Anyway switch has been ordered but the dealer claims the entire rear bumper
will have to be removed to replace the switch. does this sound right?

PapoZalsa · 09-06-2011, 09:08 PM

I need to take mine for the release bumps getting stuck, I just been lazy.

Sorry haven't heard about your issue.

SPOHN · 09-06-2011, 09:25 PM

I believe it does have to be removed. It's not that hard. Was it under warrenty?

kenchan · 09-07-2011, 12:50 PM

sonic- you were rearended by a cop a few months ago, no? could the switch have been damaged from that impact?

i think you would need to remove the bumper to get clear access to the wiring, but not sure.

sonic370 · 09-07-2011, 08:40 PM

yes i was thanks for asking. and yes they are picking up the tab for the repairs and the switch. i guess im just worried about have the rear bumper totally removed for this minor fix............

happytheman · 09-07-2011, 10:36 PM

I wonder if anything else was damaged? I hope not. Good luck with the repair bro.

09-06-2011, 09:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Rear Hatch Release Issue Anyone have any problems with the rubber rear hatch release button. I ask because when i went to open the rear hatch i could fill the switch crack or break in to. And i didn't use much pressure when i pressed on it. Anyway switch has been ordered but the dealer claims the entire rear bumper will have to be removed to replace the switch. does this sound right?

09-06-2011, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I need to take mine for the release bumps getting stuck, I just been lazy. Sorry haven't heard about your issue. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

09-06-2011, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I believe it does have to be removed. It's not that hard. Was it under warrenty? __________________

09-07-2011, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I wonder if anything else was damaged? I hope not. Good luck with the repair bro. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	sonic- you were rearended by a cop a few months ago, no? could the switch have been damaged from that impact? i think you would need to remove the bumper to get clear access to the wiring, but not sure.

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	yes i was thanks for asking. and yes they are picking up the tab for the repairs and the switch. i guess im just worried about have the rear bumper totally removed for this minor fix............