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

ZForce · 06-28-2010, 10:42 PM

Been there, done that, still failed.

Nissan just did not install a heavy duty spring to hold the weight of the spoiler for the U.S. bound cars. Same thing happened with the early Z33's. My new springs have been on for months and never an issue any more and no squeaks.

s.storm · 06-30-2010, 05:44 AM

Kenchan,

Thanks for the "Rear Hatch Opening Fix HOW-TO ". I tried it with Swedish currency (2 coins/spring) on the short replacement springs (US TSB parts number) and so far it works great. Now I just need to check for squeaks/rattling and perhaps also add a coin later, if neccesary.

Stefan

Z eliminator · 06-30-2010, 07:46 AM

They replaced the two springs and i got new struts. works good now

Cjanik · 07-04-2010, 11:03 AM

mine only gets stuck in the winter time.

the gas in the shock doesn't push the hatch up as much (cold), and the spring isn't strong enough to pop it up by itself without the help of the shock.

( assuming )

jikhead · 07-09-2010, 06:56 PM

To those who use the penny trick: do you experience any squeeking noise from the hatch? I had my springs replace back in April, and I get a constant squeek from the hatch area with any minor bump in the road. I think it's because the hatch doesn't fully close down tight like it did with the OEM springs. The hatch opened flawlessly for about a month, but I now have probably about a 50/50 opening rate. So I was thinking of going back to the OEM springs and using the pennies if it'll stop the squeeking.

LunaZ · 07-09-2010, 09:11 PM

I think I know what's squeaking.
I'm gonna try putting felt pads on the bottom of the cone shaped bumpers.

Modshack · 07-09-2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

I think I know what's squeaking.
I'm gonna try putting felt pads on the bottom of the cone shaped bumpers.

What you really need is to adjust the latch rather than put on a band-aid.....The hatch needs to shut tighter.

LunaZ · 07-09-2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

What you really need is to adjust the latch rather than put on a band-aid.....The hatch needs to shut tighter.

Aww man! Pulling the plastic out of the hatch again?!?!?

LunaZ · 07-18-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

What you really need is to adjust the latch rather than put on a band-aid.....The hatch needs to shut tighter.

So, just adjust the latch down towards the bottom of the car so the hatch is more snug?

rudi · 07-18-2010, 05:18 PM

I've noticed since changing my springs to fix the hatch not opening, I now have some minor rattles coming from the hatch when going over bumps. Any one else noticed this?

sonic370 · 07-18-2010, 06:11 PM

My 09 with 4300 miles on it did it almost from day one. does it bother me yes
is it a big deal no. showed dealer a copy of the tsb and they said they would take care of it.if this is the only issue i have with my car i will be a happy camper.

jikhead · 07-19-2010, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudi

I've noticed since changing my springs to fix the hatch not opening, I now have some minor rattles coming from the hatch when going over bumps. Any one else noticed this?

I have this same problem and took it by the dealer Friday. I'm taking it in Monday and they are going to adjust the latch so it pulls the hatch down tighter.

spearfish25 · 07-09-2010, 10:21 PM

New springs from Nissan fixed the problem completely for me.

wilsonp · 07-11-2010, 08:30 PM

Are newer cars coming with new springs installed?

WShade · 10-22-2010, 02:30 PM

Print out the TSB in this thread and just get the replacement springs. I have not had a problem since I had them replaced. They are the same length, just a stronger spring.

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06-30-2010, 07:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,660 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 20	They replaced the two springs and i got new struts. works good now __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

07-09-2010, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 513	I think I know what's squeaking. I'm gonna try putting felt pads on the bottom of the cone shaped bumpers. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

07-09-2010, 10:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	New springs from Nissan fixed the problem completely for me. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

10-22-2010, 02:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	Print out the TSB in this thread and just get the replacement springs. I have not had a problem since I had them replaced. They are the same length, just a stronger spring. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

06-28-2010, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Been there, done that, still failed. Nissan just did not install a heavy duty spring to hold the weight of the spoiler for the U.S. bound cars. Same thing happened with the early Z33's. My new springs have been on for months and never an issue any more and no squeaks.

06-30-2010, 05:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
s.storm Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370Z Manual-Black Rep Power: 16	Kenchan, Thanks for the "Rear Hatch Opening Fix HOW-TO ". I tried it with Swedish currency (2 coins/spring) on the short replacement springs (US TSB parts number) and so far it works great. Now I just need to check for squeaks/rattling and perhaps also add a coin later, if neccesary. Stefan

07-04-2010, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 18	mine only gets stuck in the winter time. the gas in the shock doesn't push the hatch up as much (cold), and the spring isn't strong enough to pop it up by itself without the help of the shock. ( assuming )

07-09-2010, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 185	To those who use the penny trick: do you experience any squeeking noise from the hatch? I had my springs replace back in April, and I get a constant squeek from the hatch area with any minor bump in the road. I think it's because the hatch doesn't fully close down tight like it did with the OEM springs. The hatch opened flawlessly for about a month, but I now have probably about a 50/50 opening rate. So I was thinking of going back to the OEM springs and using the pennies if it'll stop the squeeking.

07-18-2010, 05:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 17	I've noticed since changing my springs to fix the hatch not opening, I now have some minor rattles coming from the hatch when going over bumps. Any one else noticed this?

07-18-2010, 06:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	My 09 with 4300 miles on it did it almost from day one. does it bother me yes is it a big deal no. showed dealer a copy of the tsb and they said they would take care of it.if this is the only issue i have with my car i will be a happy camper.

07-11-2010, 08:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Are newer cars coming with new springs installed?

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