Rear hatch problems

DeEePiDDy · 05-24-2012, 12:04 PM

When I push the button to open the rear hatch it opens, but when I try to lift the door open it stays locked. I have the hold the button down while lifting the hatch I order to open it. Has anyone else had this problem? How do I go about fixing this?

tjlazer · 05-24-2012, 12:22 PM

^ yes its a huge known issue, do a search on the forum. There is a service bullitin for it too for free fix.

MattP725 · 05-24-2012, 12:22 PM

Lots of people have this problem... all you had to do was search.

It requires replacing the rear hatch springs... they are covered under warranty. If you are out of warranty I believe they are just under $100 but they are very easy to install and will solve your problem. Some people also have success putting washers under the spring to add some lift as well.

MattP725 · 05-24-2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

^ yes its a huge known issue, do a search on the forum. There is a service bullitin for it too for free fix.

The service bulletin doesn't give a free fix but it explains the problem to the dealerships. I don't think that is something they will fix for free out of warranty, but they might be persuaded since it is a known issue. I think tjlazer meant there is a DIY for a free fix which is the washer trick.

roplusbee · 05-24-2012, 02:40 PM

I got mine replaced under the tsb/warranty and it is still hit or miss. Add some pennies inside the spring boot (or washers) and that will do the trick.

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kenchan · 05-24-2012, 03:36 PM

yah, you have to take the entire trunk apart along with the hood and headlights to fix.

actually search penny mod.

Trips · 05-24-2012, 03:40 PM

There is a thread on this issue

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

05-24-2012, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 15	Rear hatch problems When I push the button to open the rear hatch it opens, but when I try to lift the door open it stays locked. I have the hold the button down while lifting the hatch I order to open it. Has anyone else had this problem? How do I go about fixing this? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

05-24-2012, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	^ yes its a huge known issue, do a search on the forum. There is a service bullitin for it too for free fix. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

05-24-2012, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	I got mine replaced under the tsb/warranty and it is still hit or miss. Add some pennies inside the spring boot (or washers) and that will do the trick. Sent via Tapatalk 2 on my D-Team G-Slate __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

05-24-2012, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	There is a thread on this issue !!For 370Z Owners with the Stuck Hatch Release Issue!! __________________

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05-24-2012, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	Lots of people have this problem... all you had to do was search. It requires replacing the rear hatch springs... they are covered under warranty. If you are out of warranty I believe they are just under $100 but they are very easy to install and will solve your problem. Some people also have success putting washers under the spring to add some lift as well.

05-24-2012, 03:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, you have to take the entire trunk apart along with the hood and headlights to fix. actually search penny mod.