Stuck hatch...

Premo34WV · 07-15-2009, 12:57 PM

Is anybody else having issues with the rear hatch not opening when the button is depressed? It makes the sound and delatches, but it is just stuck there and i have to squeeze my fingers in the tiny gap and open it. Anything I could do to prevent this?

Thanks guys

PS: My 04 350z had the same problem but it didn't happen until about 3 years after I bought it. (When the hatch pumps started to loose strength)

SpawnAeroJohn · 07-15-2009, 01:11 PM

We had this problem with Bullittes Z after we put everything back together. We forgot to put the tiny bumper feet at the two ends of the hatch where they are like tiny springs in rubber shoes. When you close the hatch those springs compress and have tension on them. When you open the hatch the springs pop the hatch up. Your springs might be worn out already (doubtfull) or maybe they are gone?

SiXK · 07-15-2009, 01:15 PM

sometimes mine does that, makes the noise and pops open a bit but not all the way, so its still latched enough that you can't open it. If I press the button again, it clears that little catch and opens fine.

SpawnAeroJohn · 07-15-2009, 01:21 PM

Keep in mind the hatch is a very heavy piece.

Diversion · 07-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Mine doesn't always fully unlatch when I hit the button.. It's been hit or miss. It hasn't annoyed me to the point of trying to fix it or take it into the dealer.

CAN-ZED · 07-15-2009, 01:42 PM

im having the same issue, notice it happens more when it is hot outsaide

Premo34WV · 07-15-2009, 02:13 PM

It definitely does it more when its hot....but it shouldn't be sticking...? Maybe I could look into getting stronger springs to pop it up before the pumps take over

Educ8r · 07-15-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Premo34WV

Is anybody else having issues with the rear hatch not opening when the button is depressed?

yes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn

Keep in mind the hatch is a very heavy piece.

Never happened in my 06 350!

Modshack · 07-15-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

sometimes mine does that, makes the noise and pops open a bit but not all the way, so its still latched enough that you can't open it. If I press the button again, it clears that little catch and opens fine.

That's the trick! (or just hold the button down a little longer for a full cycle of the latch.)

FricFrac · 07-15-2009, 03:39 PM

Aha! I thought it was just a really cool feature to cause frustration to the owner. I have to either hold the button down and pull the hatch up or press it twice - even then I need to lift it after the first push to get it to unlatch the second time. Anyone had theirs in for a fix yet?

arcticreaver · 07-15-2009, 03:58 PM

i did but i figured it out. you just have to press the button and hold it longer. not just a quick tip.

kdo2milger · 07-15-2009, 04:24 PM

wow...im glad to know its not just me having this issue...i was thinking to start that topic here too...

so the trick is to hold the button longer...

kdo2milger · 07-28-2009, 06:08 PM

holding the button in longer does not work for me...

i have to hit the button on the initial attempt, and then hit the button again to gain access...

Lloydy · 07-28-2009, 06:17 PM

No, holding the button doesn't work for me either. Was in the dealership on Friday for another issue and told them about this, but of course it wouldn't do it while I was there

But now I'm wondering (as this happens more when it's hot - which it always is at the moment here in Texas), is the rubber seal sticking to the hatch and that's why it's not releasing properly?

kdo2milger · 07-28-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lloydy

No, holding the button doesn't work for me either. Was in the dealership on Friday for another issue and told them about this, but of course it wouldn't do it while I was there

But now I'm wondering (as this happens more when it's hot - which it always is at the moment here in Texas), is the rubber seal sticking to the hatch and that's why it's not releasing properly?

it was mentioned that the heat could be a contributer...

its werd though, its always on the intitial attempts for that day that I need to hit the button twice...after that it opens on the first attempt

07-15-2009, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 16	Stuck hatch... Is anybody else having issues with the rear hatch not opening when the button is depressed? It makes the sound and delatches, but it is just stuck there and i have to squeeze my fingers in the tiny gap and open it. Anything I could do to prevent this? Thanks guys PS: My 04 350z had the same problem but it didn't happen until about 3 years after I bought it. (When the hatch pumps started to loose strength)

07-15-2009, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 185	sometimes mine does that, makes the noise and pops open a bit but not all the way, so its still latched enough that you can't open it. If I press the button again, it clears that little catch and opens fine. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

07-15-2009, 01:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	Mine doesn't always fully unlatch when I hit the button.. It's been hit or miss. It hasn't annoyed me to the point of trying to fix it or take it into the dealer. __________________ 09 370Z Touring + Sport + Nav (Status Elite Intakes) (Berk HFCs) (Invidia Q300 CBE) (Nismo Swaybars) 99 Civic Si (Daily Driver, completely unmolested stock rarity)

07-15-2009, 03:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Aha! I thought it was just a really cool feature to cause frustration to the owner. I have to either hold the button down and pull the hatch up or press it twice - even then I need to lift it after the first push to get it to unlatch the second time. Anyone had theirs in for a fix yet? __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

07-15-2009, 03:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	i did but i figured it out. you just have to press the button and hold it longer. not just a quick tip. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

07-15-2009, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	We had this problem with Bullittes Z after we put everything back together. We forgot to put the tiny bumper feet at the two ends of the hatch where they are like tiny springs in rubber shoes. When you close the hatch those springs compress and have tension on them. When you open the hatch the springs pop the hatch up. Your springs might be worn out already (doubtfull) or maybe they are gone?

07-15-2009, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	Keep in mind the hatch is a very heavy piece.

07-15-2009, 01:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
CAN-ZED Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: h Posts: 132 Drives: h Rep Power: 16	im having the same issue, notice it happens more when it is hot outsaide

07-15-2009, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 16	It definitely does it more when its hot....but it shouldn't be sticking...? Maybe I could look into getting stronger springs to pop it up before the pumps take over

07-15-2009, 04:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	wow...im glad to know its not just me having this issue...i was thinking to start that topic here too... so the trick is to hold the button longer... __________________ Project *NISMO*

07-28-2009, 06:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	holding the button in longer does not work for me... i have to hit the button on the initial attempt, and then hit the button again to gain access... __________________ Project *NISMO*

07-28-2009, 06:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lloydy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 150 Drives: 09 370z PG 6mt T/S Rep Power: 16	No, holding the button doesn't work for me either. Was in the dealership on Friday for another issue and told them about this, but of course it wouldn't do it while I was there But now I'm wondering (as this happens more when it's hot - which it always is at the moment here in Texas), is the rubber seal sticking to the hatch and that's why it's not releasing properly?

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