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

tranceformer · 10-18-2009, 08:54 AM

I noticed this problem only started to happen recently now that the temperature has dropped a bit. It probably happens once or twice a week now.

bluzman · 10-18-2009, 04:58 PM

Open and close the hatch multiple times daily. Did the "three penny" thing on 31 August - haven't had to press the button more than once since then.

kdo2milger · 10-18-2009, 06:04 PM

Heres a few pics of mine and vipors spring lifts...

Taken at the Mighty Fine Burger Meet today in Round Rock

longer one is vipors/71A

mine is the shorter one

wait wat!

vipor · 10-18-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

longer one is vipors/71A

mine is the shorter one

wait wat!

Hahaha

Mr Ed · 10-19-2009, 07:17 AM

For Australian 370Z owners, a TSB has finally been issued!!!!

I called my Nissan service dealer to ask about the spring issue. He said he had no idea. But then he contacted Nissan and rang to let me know the good news.

They have a few springs in stock, so be quick or else you will have to wait for the parts of back order.

Best of all - FREE OF CHARGE!!!!

Zeto · 10-19-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranceformer

I noticed this problem only started to happen recently now that the temperature has dropped a bit. It probably happens once or twice a week now.

It just happened to me this morning.

Dustin@Z1 · 10-19-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

I would like to get Nissan to acknowledge this issue with the hopes of them releasing a TSB for 370z Owners as well...

Everyone experiencing this issue needs to call 1-800-NISSAN-1 or 1-800-647-7261 and file a concern in order to build a credible complaint that will hopefully spawn a TSB release for us.

These Lift Springs are $32.00 EA. I dont know about you, but I can think of better things to spend 64 bucks on...

The longer part # you have listed is for a '02-'07 350Z. The part number for these for a 370Z is 84415-1EA0A. I just want to make sure with everyone and that all is informed that the picture you have listed is not the actual part Nissan will sell you.

kdo2milger · 10-19-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

The longer part # you have listed is for a '02-'07 350Z. The part number for these for a 370Z is 84415-1EA0A. I just want to make sure with everyone and that all is informed that the picture you have listed is not the actual part Nissan will sell you.

is that pn for the short or long spring lift...

my service manager called me today and said my 71A's should be there tomorrow...

platyperz · 10-19-2009, 05:12 PM

Took it in to the dealer for the 1st oil change and told them about it...they are ordering new springs.

vipor · 10-20-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

is that pn for the short or long spring lift...

my service manager called me today and said my 71A's should be there tomorrow...

Badass man, bout damned time.

I think the guy above didn't read all of the posts, particularly the ones where other people as well as myself posted the current part numbers.

kdo2milger · 10-20-2009, 12:06 PM

got the call today, i will swing by the dealership after work today to get the new springlifts

kdo2milger · 10-20-2009, 06:50 PM

just had the service manager install the 71A's on my z...

all i can say is WoW!!!

the trunk lid pops up like a gyser

good stuff...i think i will not have to worry about this issue anymore

my hats off to the service manager at Bates Nissan!!! he was awesome and I will be letting Nissan HQ know when they follow up with me

vipor · 10-21-2009, 03:09 PM

haha like a gyser :lol:

yeah when I first got mine installed it almost seemed like it was too much, and shutting it required more of a slam. seems to be settling a little now though.

grats kdo, bout effin time.

nolan · 10-21-2009, 03:32 PM

Mine started doing the same thing last week. Thought I did not press the button hard enough. Will make note of it on my 6000 mile service.

vipor · 10-21-2009, 03:59 PM

The button is a freakin electronic button, not a latch. You can press your keyfob unlock button as hard as you want and it's not going to make a difference on how hard your doors will unlock. Occasionally HOLDING the button may hold the "popper" a little longer and allow the latch to leave the lock, but that's it. /rant

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10-18-2009, 04:58 PM	#137 (permalink)
bluzman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 349 Drives: Red Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	Open and close the hatch multiple times daily. Did the "three penny" thing on 31 August - haven't had to press the button more than once since then. __________________ My Gallery

10-18-2009, 06:04 PM	#138 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	Heres a few pics of mine and vipors spring lifts... Taken at the Mighty Fine Burger Meet today in Round Rock longer one is vipors/71A mine is the shorter one wait wat! __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-20-2009, 12:06 PM	#146 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	got the call today, i will swing by the dealership after work today to get the new springlifts __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-20-2009, 06:50 PM	#147 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	just had the service manager install the 71A's on my z... all i can say is WoW!!! the trunk lid pops up like a gyser good stuff...i think i will not have to worry about this issue anymore my hats off to the service manager at Bates Nissan!!! he was awesome and I will be letting Nissan HQ know when they follow up with me __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-18-2009, 08:54 AM	#136 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	I noticed this problem only started to happen recently now that the temperature has dropped a bit. It probably happens once or twice a week now.

10-19-2009, 07:17 AM	#140 (permalink)
Mr Ed Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 162 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	For Australian 370Z owners, a TSB has finally been issued!!!! I called my Nissan service dealer to ask about the spring issue. He said he had no idea. But then he contacted Nissan and rang to let me know the good news. They have a few springs in stock, so be quick or else you will have to wait for the parts of back order. Best of all - FREE OF CHARGE!!!!

10-19-2009, 05:12 PM	#144 (permalink)
platyperz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 16	Took it in to the dealer for the 1st oil change and told them about it...they are ordering new springs.

10-21-2009, 03:09 PM	#148 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	haha like a gyser :lol: yeah when I first got mine installed it almost seemed like it was too much, and shutting it required more of a slam. seems to be settling a little now though. grats kdo, bout effin time. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-21-2009, 03:32 PM	#149 (permalink)
nolan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 18 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	Mine started doing the same thing last week. Thought I did not press the button hard enough. Will make note of it on my 6000 mile service.

10-21-2009, 03:59 PM	#150 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	The button is a freakin electronic button, not a latch. You can press your keyfob unlock button as hard as you want and it's not going to make a difference on how hard your doors will unlock. Occasionally HOLDING the button may hold the "popper" a little longer and allow the latch to leave the lock, but that's it. /rant __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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