Problem with hatch

Educ8r · 08-18-2010, 08:56 PM

My hatch will not close, it's as though something is blocking the latch but there is nothing. The latch will not close no matter what, I had to drive home from work with a open hatch. Anyone know what the problem could be?

PapoZalsa · 08-18-2010, 09:12 PM

Might be one of the many glitches of Nissan. Take it to the dealer!

m4a1mustang · 08-18-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Educ8r

My hatch will not close, it's as though something is blocking the latch but there is nothing. The latch will not close no matter what, I had to drive home from work with a open hatch. Anyone know what the problem could be?

Long time no post!

The latch may be out of alignment. You could probably fiddle with it yourself or just take it to the dealer.

theDreamer · 08-18-2010, 09:15 PM

I would check the springs being in all the way and if not that then the rubber stoppers.

TreeSemdyZee · 08-18-2010, 10:45 PM

Did you try hitting the button again? Might be stuck open.

AK370Z · 08-19-2010, 05:05 AM

Hmmm.. I haven't seen this one on the forum. Taking to the dealer probably will be the best idea.

Long time no see btw, Alex!

kenchan · 08-19-2010, 10:44 AM

yep, as posted above sounds like the striker needs alignment.

Jamaica · 08-19-2010, 10:50 AM

It should be under warrenty the dealer is the best bet.

Educ8r · 08-20-2010, 12:54 PM

So yeah, I took it to the idiots, sorry I mean dealership.
Cause: Latch assembly binding in lock position and shortened out actuator
Correction: Replaced latch assembly and back door lock actuator

kenchan · 08-20-2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Educ8r

So yeah, I took it to the idiots, sorry I mean dealership.
Cause: Latch assembly binding in lock position and shortened out actuator
Correction: Replaced latch assembly and back door lock actuator

woah, your dealer fixed the car for you and you're callin them idiots?

kinda uncool... wat's the rest of the story? were they telling you you also needed a tire rotation on your staggered tires?

AK370Z · 08-20-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

woah, your dealer fixed the car for you and you're callin them idiots?

kinda uncool... wat's the rest of the story? were they telling you you also needed a tire rotation on your staggered tires?

He had bad experience with them previously hence the name. Those of you that are blessed with good dealers, consider yourself very lucky! I am so nervous to take my car to the dealer, because they are really bad. I need to get an alignment done since I had 4000 miles but I'm too nervous to take it to them. I know for sure they will F*ck something up. I know you can't mess up an alignment job, but they probably will

. I am currently at 23,000 miles and still haven't had this done

. I don't trust them with putting my tires on the rims, I will say this much.

m4a1mustang · 08-20-2010, 03:07 PM

That sucks, AK! The dealership I bought my car from is fairly competent.

binary0x01 · 04-02-2015, 01:38 PM

I guess dealership is where I'm going...

08-18-2010, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 18	Problem with hatch My hatch will not close, it's as though something is blocking the latch but there is nothing. The latch will not close no matter what, I had to drive home from work with a open hatch. Anyone know what the problem could be? __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

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08-20-2010, 12:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 18	So yeah, I took it to the idiots, sorry I mean dealership. Cause: Latch assembly binding in lock position and shortened out actuator Correction: Replaced latch assembly and back door lock actuator __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

08-18-2010, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 62 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27410	Did you try hitting the button again? Might be stuck open.

08-19-2010, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yep, as posted above sounds like the striker needs alignment.

08-19-2010, 10:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
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