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

antman22 · 11-19-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dlmartin81

I got my springs replaced over the summer, and now these new springs are giving me the same problem as before. Could it be the colder weather??

its possible. i think mine might be getting the same way. they're either getting worn out and losing their strength or the cold is causing them to compress more. i've noticed one or twice that my hatch took two tries to open....deja vu....

i guess there's always the 6 cent fix...

ChrisSlicks · 11-19-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dlmartin81

I got my springs replaced over the summer, and now these new springs are giving me the same problem as before. Could it be the colder weather??

Cold weather makes it worse for sure. I did the penny fix but now that it's colder it's not working any more, I'll have to add more pennies.

daisuke149 · 11-19-2010, 11:02 AM

yeah i had the tsb done
and next day same issue.

chops · 11-29-2010, 08:30 PM

argh! i went to open my hatch 6 times today, and every single time i had to press the button twice on my 2010 nismo. then again it is 40-50 degrees outside..

2004YZFR1 · 11-29-2010, 09:23 PM

I just dropped off my car today, this will be the 4th time in the shop for the rear hatch problem! I don't know why they can't fix this. I'm about ready to do the lemon law thing on my car. Also getting the sport seat TSB done. I hope they can fix some thing.

fuct · 11-30-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1

I just dropped off my car today, this will be the 4th time in the shop for the rear hatch problem! I don't know why they can't fix this. I'm about ready to do the lemon law thing on my car. Also getting the sport seat TSB done. I hope they can fix some thing.

you would return a car because the hatch sticks

bluzman · 11-30-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

the pennies will work great for about the first three weeks, after that the springs seem to compress even more thus back to square one...

Not necessarily true. I did the "Three Penny Opera" over a year ago. Haven't had a single failure since that time. Just sayin'.

wilsonp · 11-30-2010, 05:23 PM

I did 3 pennies about 3k ago, and have had it fail to open once or twice since. Mostly as it gets colder.

Figure I'll get the TSB done around oil change time, and then add pennies until I'm back to 3 if it fails

NISSNISS370Z · 11-30-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I stopped having this issues a while back the dealer replaced the dampeners

where did you take it? Irvine?

TongMan · 04-14-2011, 11:41 AM

It's happening to my car more often now.

rudi · 04-14-2011, 06:30 PM

Mine had the replacement springs fitted, lasted a year. Now that the weather is cooling down it's failing again.

vipor · 04-14-2011, 06:51 PM

Mine still work 100%

TongMan · 04-14-2011, 08:23 PM

I am hesitant to take it to the dealer because I think it may just be a waste of my time and gas to get it fixed and then it won't eliminate the problem. I guess I just have to press the button twice.

OldGuy · 04-14-2011, 10:36 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Cold temperatures have something to do with this. From April through November---no stick. December through March---gotta' click twice. No big deal and I'm simply resigned to it, as my gar is garaged most of the cold weather season. I would, though, like to have an official explanation of why the temperature seems to be involved.

wilsonp · 04-15-2011, 01:17 AM

Any one using the penny trick with the new springs? That's my plan if mine starts acting up next winter.

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11-30-2010, 05:23 PM	#653 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I did 3 pennies about 3k ago, and have had it fail to open once or twice since. Mostly as it gets colder. Figure I'll get the TSB done around oil change time, and then add pennies until I'm back to 3 if it fails __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

04-14-2011, 06:51 PM	#657 (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	Mine still work 100% __________________ 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

04-15-2011, 01:17 AM	#660 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Any one using the penny trick with the new springs? That's my plan if mine starts acting up next winter. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	I've said it before and I'll say it again. Cold temperatures have something to do with this. From April through November---no stick. December through March---gotta' click twice. No big deal and I'm simply resigned to it, as my gar is garaged most of the cold weather season. I would, though, like to have an official explanation of why the temperature seems to be involved.