Rear hatch does not open easily

AlexRaymond19 · 11-17-2011, 05:29 PM

Hey guys, ive been noticing as the temperature gets colder i am finding myself pushing the open button on the rear hatch 5-6 times per try to get it open. Now i remember hearing something about a recall on the springs a while ago on the 09's, but mine is a 2010. Has anyone else heard of this happening on the 2010's? Also this has been an issue since i bought the car, and even brought it to the dealer. They gave me the typical "its operating to specifications" speil. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this, like bigger springs or know where i can get better ones? Thanks! You think if i pull the covering off and stretch the springs a little bit it would help?

Trips · 11-17-2011, 05:39 PM

Check in here

!!For 370Z Owners with the Stuck Hatch Release Issue!!

TypeOne · 11-17-2011, 05:49 PM

I have an 09 and had my springs replaced about 6 months ago. It worked great for a while, but now that it's cold again... it is sticking.

AlexRaymond19 · 11-17-2011, 06:17 PM

Thanks for the link, guess i wasn't looking hard enough... Ill print this off and take it to the dealer, because they tried to tell me that you are suppose to hit the open button twice everytime... But this clearly says "once"

SPOHN · 11-17-2011, 06:42 PM

I tell you, I'm scared to go to the dealer. If they tried to feed me BS. I'll punch them in there face. Well that's how I feel. Hate those people.

AlexRaymond19 · 11-17-2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

I tell you, I'm scared to go to the dealer. If they tried to feed me BS. I'll punch them in there face. Well that's how I feel. Hate those people.

Ive had to switch dealers, but the new one seems pretty nice, except for this rear hatch bs...

bleufiend · 11-17-2011, 06:59 PM

Rear hatch release on the 370 sucks. I had my springs replaced and I still have to hit the button twice.

kenchan · 11-17-2011, 09:10 PM

search coin trick.

11-17-2011, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Rear hatch does not open easily Hey guys, ive been noticing as the temperature gets colder i am finding myself pushing the open button on the rear hatch 5-6 times per try to get it open. Now i remember hearing something about a recall on the springs a while ago on the 09's, but mine is a 2010. Has anyone else heard of this happening on the 2010's? Also this has been an issue since i bought the car, and even brought it to the dealer. They gave me the typical "its operating to specifications" speil. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this, like bigger springs or know where i can get better ones? Thanks! You think if i pull the covering off and stretch the springs a little bit it would help? __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

11-17-2011, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Check in here !!For 370Z Owners with the Stuck Hatch Release Issue!! __________________

11-17-2011, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the link, guess i wasn't looking hard enough... Ill print this off and take it to the dealer, because they tried to tell me that you are suppose to hit the open button twice everytime... But this clearly says "once" __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

11-17-2011, 06:42 PM	#5 (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 tell you, I'm scared to go to the dealer. If they tried to feed me BS. I'll punch them in there face. Well that's how I feel. Hate those people. __________________

11-17-2011, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	Rear hatch release on the 370 sucks. I had my springs replaced and I still have to hit the button twice. __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

11-17-2011, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I have an 09 and had my springs replaced about 6 months ago. It worked great for a while, but now that it's cold again... it is sticking.

11-17-2011, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	search coin trick.

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