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

vipor · 01-15-2010, 02:54 PM

that 17 should move up for us though with the Altima and Z winning the initial quality awards.

EDIT: might take a while, just realized it's a CR ranking.

Zvengeance · 01-16-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

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This was the day I got them installed, probably a smidgen lower now, but I still haven't seen it fail once since the install.

When you took yours to get exchanged did they have to see that your trunk was getting stuck? When I took mine since it was not getting stuck they said they could not fix but when I got home the trunk would not release.

What do I need to do for them to put the bigger springs if they can't replicate the problem when I'm over there?

flashburn · 01-16-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zvengeance

When you took yours to get exchanged did they have to see that your trunk was getting stuck? When I took mine since it was not getting stuck they said they could not fix but when I got home the trunk would not release.

What do I need to do for them to put the bigger springs if they can't replicate the problem when I'm over there?

I'll say this again, but they have updated the part number for the stock spring lifts for the Z. If you tell them to check the part number, they will see that the number has been updated which will give them the go ahead to order replacements under warranty. This was the information I was given by the service manager at a local dealer I have been dealing with. They were on back order last I heard, but they should come in within a couple weeks.

I received mine this week and they are indeed a bit taller and stiffer.

OldGuy · 01-17-2010, 10:19 PM

I have an '09 base Z with no spoiler. If I press the button to release the hatch and lift, it opens sometimes and catches sometimes. However, if I press the button and wait for just a split second, it opens the first time, every time. I think, it just takes an instant for the catch to complete its opening function.

vipor · 01-18-2010, 09:15 AM

there shouldn't be an asterisk next to the hatch popping instructions. it should work the first time, every time. if you can replicate the problem and it doesn't only happen 10% of the time or something then definitely go get it taken care of.

kdo2milger · 01-18-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Stop loading up your cars with pennies, it isn't a vending machine!

damnit i wanted salt and vinegar chips too

kdo2milger · 01-18-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

I'll say this again, but they have updated the part number for the stock spring lifts for the Z. If you tell them to check the part number, they will see that the number has been updated which will give them the go ahead to order replacements under warranty. This was the information I was given by the service manager at a local dealer I have been dealing with. They were on back order last I heard, but they should come in within a couple weeks.

I received mine this week and they are indeed a bit taller and stiffer.

Thanks Flasburn

i've updated the first post to reflect the new part no.

cwr1982 · 01-18-2010, 07:38 PM

Hi. I am new to this forum and would like to vote on the poll about the hatch not opening. I am having the same issue and would definitely like for Nissan to acknowledge this and get a fix for it. So, how do I vote on the poll that AK posted?

vipor · 01-18-2010, 08:37 PM

omg a 20009 Z whoa?!

antman22 · 01-18-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

omg a 20009 Z whoa?!

hahahah. yes, he went to the future and came back with a super new Z. sad to see they have the hatch issue after 18000 years. damn you nissan, DAMN YOU!!!!

vipor · 01-18-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by antman22

hahahah. yes, he went to the future and came back with a super new Z. sad to see they have the hatch issue after 18000 years. damn you nissan, DAMN YOU!!!!

kdo2milger · 01-19-2010, 01:56 PM

i wasnt aware that AK did a poll for the hatch

funny 18,000 years and still the stuck hatch issue

guess i'll be buying a hyundai after this

pulpz · 01-19-2010, 04:43 PM

I just don't understand how this issue could affect a person's position on brand loyalty. Granted this is really a sill yissue that should hav enever come up, but it's not tha tbig of a deal. On a scale of 1-10 this is no greater than a 1, I'd be hard pressed to imagine a problem that was less significant that would necessitate a trip to the service dept.

But to each there own.

StillenZ · 01-20-2010, 07:32 PM

LOL... so I have been sitting here reading this thread for the past month or so... thinking to myself, "man it must suck to be those guys who go to get it fixed and either can't because of stubborn dealer or can't repeat the issue."

Up until today I would have said that my hatch sticks 90% of the time. Well, today I went to the dealer for an oil change and told them to check it out. They thought that I was just plain stupid. I went to pick up my car and the service manager sat there and opened and closed my hatch about 50-75 times..YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!.. it worked perfectly every time.... and never, ever works perfectly.

FML

WShade · 01-20-2010, 08:30 PM

I know I am going to get flamed, but that is why I am just going to buy the replacements. I do not have the time to deal with we "could not replicate the problem" excuses.

View Poll Results: Does your rear hatch get stuck?
YES (ALL THE TIME!!!)	403	38.82%
YES (Sometime)	452	43.55%
NO (Never!)	183	17.63%
Voters: 1038. You may not vote on this poll

01-15-2010, 02:54 PM	#346 (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	that 17 should move up for us though with the Altima and Z winning the initial quality awards. EDIT: might take a while, just realized it's a CR ranking. __________________ 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

01-17-2010, 10:19 PM	#349 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	For What It's Worth I have an '09 base Z with no spoiler. If I press the button to release the hatch and lift, it opens sometimes and catches sometimes. However, if I press the button and wait for just a split second, it opens the first time, every time. I think, it just takes an instant for the catch to complete its opening function.

01-18-2010, 09:15 AM	#350 (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	there shouldn't be an asterisk next to the hatch popping instructions. it should work the first time, every time. if you can replicate the problem and it doesn't only happen 10% of the time or something then definitely go get it taken care of. __________________ 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

01-18-2010, 08:37 PM	#354 (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	omg a 20009 Z whoa?! __________________ 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

01-18-2010, 07:38 PM	#353 (permalink)
cwr1982 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenville, NC USA Posts: 7 Drives: 20009 Yellow 370z 6s Rep Power: 15	Hi. I am new to this forum and would like to vote on the poll about the hatch not opening. I am having the same issue and would definitely like for Nissan to acknowledge this and get a fix for it. So, how do I vote on the poll that AK posted?

01-19-2010, 01:56 PM	#357 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	i wasnt aware that AK did a poll for the hatch funny 18,000 years and still the stuck hatch issue guess i'll be buying a hyundai after this __________________ Project *NISMO*

01-19-2010, 04:43 PM	#358 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	I just don't understand how this issue could affect a person's position on brand loyalty. Granted this is really a sill yissue that should hav enever come up, but it's not tha tbig of a deal. On a scale of 1-10 this is no greater than a 1, I'd be hard pressed to imagine a problem that was less significant that would necessitate a trip to the service dept. But to each there own. __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)

01-20-2010, 07:32 PM	#359 (permalink)
StillenZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 283 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Red M Rep Power: 16	LOL... so I have been sitting here reading this thread for the past month or so... thinking to myself, "man it must suck to be those guys who go to get it fixed and either can't because of stubborn dealer or can't repeat the issue." Up until today I would have said that my hatch sticks 90% of the time. Well, today I went to the dealer for an oil change and told them to check it out. They thought that I was just plain stupid. I went to pick up my car and the service manager sat there and opened and closed my hatch about 50-75 times..YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!.. it worked perfectly every time.... and never, ever works perfectly. FML __________________ Stillen Dual Exhaust / Stillen Gen 3 Intake / Stillen Headers / Eibach Pro-Kit / Euro Fog Lamp / 1000W JL Audio Amp / 2 - 12' JBL P1222's / Pioneer In-dash Nav

01-20-2010, 08:30 PM	#360 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 187	I know I am going to get flamed, but that is why I am just going to buy the replacements. I do not have the time to deal with we "could not replicate the problem" excuses. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

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