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

kdo2milger · 10-25-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

damnit that means it's YOUR fault that it's raining early :P

yup...guilty of the rain dance...

ejrives · 10-25-2009, 03:39 PM

Yeah! I somehow missed this thread. I've got the same thing and already took it to the dealership once. They tightened the hatch and the issue still occured. Thanks for the heads-up

370zproject · 10-26-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Mine likes for me two hit the button two times before it fully releases to open. I've tried the holding for a second or two approach and that didn't work. It's a brand new car there shouldn't be a problem opening your hatch it's not the end of the world the dealer will have to look at it and see what they can do. hopefully it's not going to cost me will update.

yep 2 hits... kinda annoying when u go to open it hit it hear it and cant lift it up... gotta hit it 2 times well will be going to nissan today >.> also my key key chain broke.. my Z one >.> o well new car new issues... like the paint >.>

texmedic · 10-26-2009, 10:42 AM

Hey kdo, did you have your springs replaced already? I know I should have read the whole thread but if you did was it a local dealer in or around Austin? I'm having some difficulty with Round Rock Nissan and Soutpoint was a hassle this past week. I'm runnin out of dealers here in Austin!!

vipor · 10-26-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

just had the service manager install the 71A's on my z...

all i can say is WoW!!!

the trunk lid pops up like a gyser

good stuff...i think i will not have to worry about this issue anymore

my hats off to the service manager at Bates Nissan!!! he was awesome and I will be letting Nissan HQ know when they follow up with me

He got them replaced, and it looks like it was at Bates Nissan. I'd recommend going to my galleries and printing out my service invoice. It seems to have helped some people get this pushed through.

kdo2milger · 10-26-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by texmedic

Hey kdo, did you have your springs replaced already? I know I should have read the whole thread but if you did was it a local dealer in or around Austin? I'm having some difficulty with Round Rock Nissan and Soutpoint was a hassle this past week. I'm runnin out of dealers here in Austin!!

your best bet is to call nissan hq 1-800-647-7261 or 1-866-799-1690 and do a file of concern...hq got the ball rollin for me and the rest was smooth sailing...

nolan · 10-26-2009, 02:18 PM

I looked up parts at below link. It list parts as 2003 to 2008 350Z.

http://www.partswebsite.com/nissanca...partnum=accept

Lift gate, Spring

LIFT GATE »Gate & hardware
Nissan › 350z coupe › 2003-2008
List Price : $32.00
Your Price : $25.60

texmedic · 10-26-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

your best bet is to call nissan hq 1-800-647-7261 or 1-866-799-1690 and do a file of concern...hq got the ball rollin for me and the rest was smooth sailing...

Hey thanks bro! As always you kicketh the ***! Hey did you end up going to a dealer here in this area?

kdo2milger · 10-26-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by texmedic

Hey thanks bro! As always you kicketh the ***! Hey did you end up going to a dealer here in this area?

no i went to bates nissan here in killeen...

however if you start with nissan hq, your local dealer will have a change of heart...

NewlyIMPORTed · 10-26-2009, 11:59 PM

i have never had this problem i walk up to the car all the time and i dont unlock it i just hold the release for a second and it always opens no problem. i hope it stays that way

vipor · 10-27-2009, 08:18 AM

The problem may "disappear" on newer Zs as the part(s) we're getting replaced have been officially supersceded by the new parts (eg. 71A.) Basically the newer mfg date, the more likely it will have the new part already.

ChrisSlicks · 11-02-2009, 03:27 PM

Mine has started acting up occasionally now, it pops up halfway and then you have to press the button again to get it to open the rest of the way.

Thanks for the info, I will follow up with my dealer.

Oh, and I need to change my vote!

TBSS2008 · 11-02-2009, 03:44 PM

Just starting happening to me too. I thought maybe I needed to grease the trunk shocks but seems to be a know issue for other Z owners after reading this tread.

j.arnaldo · 11-05-2009, 01:01 PM

No use in getting new struts, Vipor; they all turned out bad (at least the OEMs). I was just saying that my hatch door doesn't stick, rather it's easy to open, but it won't stay up. Thanks anyway!

vipor · 11-05-2009, 01:05 PM

Not staying up is a strut problem. Not clearing the latch when "popping" the hatch is the spring issue.

View Poll Results: Does your rear hatch get stuck?
YES (ALL THE TIME!!!)	403	38.86%
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NO (Never!)	183	17.65%
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10-25-2009, 03:39 PM	#167 (permalink)
ejrives A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,449 Drives: 09-6MT-T/S/N Rep Power: 18	Yeah! I somehow missed this thread. I've got the same thing and already took it to the dealership once. They tightened the hatch and the issue still occured. Thanks for the heads-up __________________ "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Stillen G3 CAI \|\| 35% tints \|\| FI CBE coming soon...

10-26-2009, 02:18 PM	#172 (permalink)
nolan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 18 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I looked up parts at below link. It list parts as 2003 to 2008 350Z. http://www.partswebsite.com/nissanca...partnum=accept Lift gate, Spring LIFT GATE »Gate & hardware Nissan › 350z coupe › 2003-2008 List Price : $32.00 Your Price : $25.60 Last edited by nolan; 10-26-2009 at 02:30 PM.

10-27-2009, 08:18 AM	#176 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	The problem may "disappear" on newer Zs as the part(s) we're getting replaced have been officially supersceded by the new parts (eg. 71A.) Basically the newer mfg date, the more likely it will have the new part already. __________________ 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

11-02-2009, 03:44 PM	#178 (permalink)
TBSS2008 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 195 Drives: 11 Corvette GS 6spd Rep Power: 16	Just starting happening to me too. I thought maybe I needed to grease the trunk shocks but seems to be a know issue for other Z owners after reading this tread. __________________ 2011 Black Corvette Grand Sport 6spd \| NNP Daul Mode Exhaust 2008 Trail Blazer SS Black \| SuperChips Tune 2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED)

10-26-2009, 10:42 AM	#169 (permalink)
texmedic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 192 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Hey kdo, did you have your springs replaced already? I know I should have read the whole thread but if you did was it a local dealer in or around Austin? I'm having some difficulty with Round Rock Nissan and Soutpoint was a hassle this past week. I'm runnin out of dealers here in Austin!!

10-26-2009, 11:59 PM	#175 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 17	i have never had this problem i walk up to the car all the time and i dont unlock it i just hold the release for a second and it always opens no problem. i hope it stays that way

11-02-2009, 03:27 PM	#177 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Mine has started acting up occasionally now, it pops up halfway and then you have to press the button again to get it to open the rest of the way. Thanks for the info, I will follow up with my dealer. Oh, and I need to change my vote!

11-05-2009, 01:01 PM	#179 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	No use in getting new struts, Vipor; they all turned out bad (at least the OEMs). I was just saying that my hatch door doesn't stick, rather it's easy to open, but it won't stay up. Thanks anyway!

11-05-2009, 01:05 PM	#180 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Not staying up is a strut problem. Not clearing the latch when "popping" the hatch is the spring issue. __________________ 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

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