Stuck hatch...

Lloydy · 07-28-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

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

Yeah exactly, hence me not being able to show them in the dealership. I've noticed a slight rubber residue (for want of a better word) on the hatch where the seal would meet it when it's closed. I'm going to clean/polish that off and see if it improves any.

Kirkster · 07-28-2009, 06:40 PM

This was a big issue on the original 350Z. you could try the two penny trick as most of us with 350Z had to do but it does not always work. Nissan needs to address this, but probably won't unless enough people complain.

If mine does this when I get it in a couple of months you can bet I will be complaining and taking it in until it gets addressed one way or the other.

kdo2milger · 07-28-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

This was a big issue on the original 350Z. you could try the two penny trick as most of us with 350Z had to do but it does not always work. Nissan needs to address this, but probably won't unless enough people complain.

If mine does this when I get it in a couple of months you can bet I will be complaining and taking it in until it gets addressed one way or the other.

hows that 2 penny trick go?

Kirkster · 07-28-2009, 07:52 PM

go to that dreaded site my350z.somethingorother and search in the Maintenance and Repair section for "Rear Hatch Opening Fix"

Page 2 post number 40 goes into graphic details...

I am sure this will void your warranty

rudi · 07-28-2009, 08:42 PM

I have the same issue. Holding the button doesn't help and I don't believe it's temperature related as we in Australia are currently in our winter and it's been happening with ambient temps of about 8 deg C.

kdo2milger · 08-05-2009, 01:42 PM

evidentally there is a TSB out for the hatch bump stops on the 350z...supposidly there are stiffer springs that replace the springs in our bump stops. however theres ppl complaining that even with the new springs installed they are still having issues...

and no TSB for us yet?
yet we are having the same issues with ours...

has anyone asked their dealership to see if the 350z TSB covers the 370z?

and the penny trick looks like it would work, i will give a shot later on today...

basically all you do is:

-remove the bump stops from both sides

-peel pack the rubber boots

-take out the springs

-drop two pennies into each boot

-re-insert the springs

-re-attach the boots to the bump stop mechanism

-re-install the bump stops

-done...

kdo2milger · 08-05-2009, 01:51 PM

also found this part number for the new style hardware...

84415CD71A $32.00 $0.00 $24.00
Lift gate - Gate and hardware - Lift gate - Spring
Spring 2003 - 2008

kdo2milger · 08-05-2009, 08:50 PM

I just did the two penny trick. And it seemed to have more of a forced upwards push...which makes me think it works...

I'll check it again in the morning to see if it was just a fluke...

FricFrac · 08-05-2009, 10:40 PM

Holding the button never worked for me. Its either press the button pull up on it when I'm one handed or pull up with the other hand while I hold the button down...

CAN-ZED · 08-06-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

I just did the two penny trick. And it seemed to have more of a forced upwards push...which makes me think it works...

I'll check it again in the morning to see if it was just a fluke...

interesting, let us know if this works consistently after several days, if so ill try it
this issue really is becoming a pain in the A$$

kdo2milger · 08-06-2009, 01:54 PM

just went out and checked it...

and to my dissapointment it did not fully unlatch...I had to push the button twice...

but, it did seem to have more of a push up than before...

so I am going for 3 pennies on each side and will test it again later...

kdo2milger · 08-07-2009, 03:31 PM

found this service bulletin, Im going to the dealership to see if i can get the new springs.

Service Bulletins Nissan Cars

Lloydy · 08-07-2009, 04:25 PM

Be interesting to hear what they say

kdo2milger · 08-07-2009, 06:33 PM

Well I went to the Nissan Dealership and spoke with the service department.

He looked it up and there has not been a TSB released for the 370z for this issue yet. They are not allowed to use a 350z TSB on the 370z...

more to follow, working on getting some pics off of my cell phone sd card...

kdo2milger · 08-07-2009, 08:03 PM

so here it is...the 350z replacement spring lift part number changed from 84415-CD71A to 84415-CD715, price is $32.00 EA.

I am going to start a new thread with this info and a phone number to nissan for people with the same issue to call and file a concern in the hopes that nissan will release a TSB for 370Z owners as well. This way we arent spending $64.00 bucks of our money to fix a manufacturing defect...

08-05-2009, 01:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	evidentally there is a TSB out for the hatch bump stops on the 350z...supposidly there are stiffer springs that replace the springs in our bump stops. however theres ppl complaining that even with the new springs installed they are still having issues... and no TSB for us yet? yet we are having the same issues with ours... has anyone asked their dealership to see if the 350z TSB covers the 370z? and the penny trick looks like it would work, i will give a shot later on today... basically all you do is: -remove the bump stops from both sides -peel pack the rubber boots -take out the springs -drop two pennies into each boot -re-insert the springs -re-attach the boots to the bump stop mechanism -re-install the bump stops -done... __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-05-2009, 01:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	also found this part number for the new style hardware... 84415CD71A $32.00 $0.00 $24.00 Lift gate - Gate and hardware - Lift gate - Spring Spring 2003 - 2008 __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-05-2009, 08:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	I just did the two penny trick. And it seemed to have more of a forced upwards push...which makes me think it works... I'll check it again in the morning to see if it was just a fluke... __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-05-2009, 10:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Holding the button never worked for me. Its either press the button pull up on it when I'm one handed or pull up with the other hand while I hold the button down... __________________ '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 //

08-06-2009, 01:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	just went out and checked it... and to my dissapointment it did not fully unlatch...I had to push the button twice... but, it did seem to have more of a push up than before... so I am going for 3 pennies on each side and will test it again later... __________________ Project *NISMO*

07-28-2009, 06:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	This was a big issue on the original 350Z. you could try the two penny trick as most of us with 350Z had to do but it does not always work. Nissan needs to address this, but probably won't unless enough people complain. If mine does this when I get it in a couple of months you can bet I will be complaining and taking it in until it gets addressed one way or the other.

07-28-2009, 07:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	go to that dreaded site my350z.somethingorother and search in the Maintenance and Repair section for "Rear Hatch Opening Fix" Page 2 post number 40 goes into graphic details... I am sure this will void your warranty

07-28-2009, 08:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 16	I have the same issue. Holding the button doesn't help and I don't believe it's temperature related as we in Australia are currently in our winter and it's been happening with ambient temps of about 8 deg C.

08-07-2009, 03:31 PM	#27 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	found this service bulletin, Im going to the dealership to see if i can get the new springs. Service Bulletins Nissan Cars __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-07-2009, 04:25 PM	#28 (permalink)
Lloydy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 150 Drives: 09 370z PG 6mt T/S Rep Power: 16	Be interesting to hear what they say

08-07-2009, 06:33 PM	#29 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	Well I went to the Nissan Dealership and spoke with the service department. He looked it up and there has not been a TSB released for the 370z for this issue yet. They are not allowed to use a 350z TSB on the 370z... more to follow, working on getting some pics off of my cell phone sd card... __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-07-2009, 08:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	so here it is...the 350z replacement spring lift part number changed from 84415-CD71A to 84415-CD715, price is $32.00 EA. I am going to start a new thread with this info and a phone number to nissan for people with the same issue to call and file a concern in the hopes that nissan will release a TSB for 370Z owners as well. This way we arent spending $64.00 bucks of our money to fix a manufacturing defect... __________________ Project *NISMO*

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