Hatch Release Question

Jungle Prop · 01-15-2010, 03:12 AM

When you press the button in back to release the hatch should it release with one touch? I have to hold the button and open the hatch with my other hand. I think my button is screwed up.

Thanks

schrute · 01-15-2010, 03:47 AM

Many here have had that problem. It's the springs that pop the hatch when you release the latch with the button, they're too short.

Here's a thread:

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

Two fix options. Get the dealer to put in longer springs or invest $.04 for a quicker fix. I went with the $0.04 fix, works great

See the thread in the link for more info on both options.

antman22 · 01-15-2010, 07:23 AM

its either 4 cents or 6 cents, but either way, still extremely cheap. i think it may only be a temporary fix for now. I'd like to be able to pickup a set of the new springs for free.

flashburn · 01-15-2010, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antman22

its either 4 cents or 6 cents, but either way, still extremely cheap. i think it may only be a temporary fix for now. I'd like to be able to pickup a set of the new springs for free.

You can easily get new springs for free. See my post here:
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...tml#post359485

I emailed the OP of the thread to see if he can add that info to his original post.

01-15-2010, 03:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jungle Prop Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 22 Drives: 09 6MT NAV TOUR Rep Power: 16	Hatch Release Question When you press the button in back to release the hatch should it release with one touch? I have to hold the button and open the hatch with my other hand. I think my button is screwed up. Thanks

01-15-2010, 03:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	Many here have had that problem. It's the springs that pop the hatch when you release the latch with the button, they're too short. Here's a thread: !!For 370Z Owners with the Stuck Hatch Release Issue!! Two fix options. Get the dealer to put in longer springs or invest $.04 for a quicker fix. I went with the $0.04 fix, works great See the thread in the link for more info on both options. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

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01-15-2010, 07:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	its either 4 cents or 6 cents, but either way, still extremely cheap. i think it may only be a temporary fix for now. I'd like to be able to pickup a set of the new springs for free.