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

chops · 11-29-2010, 07:30 PM

argh! i went to open my hatch 6 times today, and every single time i had to press the button twice on my 2010 nismo. then again it is 40-50 degrees outside..

2004YZFR1 · 11-29-2010, 08:23 PM

I just dropped off my car today, this will be the 4th time in the shop for the rear hatch problem! I don't know why they can't fix this. I'm about ready to do the lemon law thing on my car. Also getting the sport seat TSB done. I hope they can fix some thing.

fuct · 11-30-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1

I just dropped off my car today, this will be the 4th time in the shop for the rear hatch problem! I don't know why they can't fix this. I'm about ready to do the lemon law thing on my car. Also getting the sport seat TSB done. I hope they can fix some thing.

you would return a car because the hatch sticks

wilsonp · 11-30-2010, 04:23 PM

I did 3 pennies about 3k ago, and have had it fail to open once or twice since. Mostly as it gets colder.

Figure I'll get the TSB done around oil change time, and then add pennies until I'm back to 3 if it fails

TongMan · 04-14-2011, 10:41 AM

It's happening to my car more often now.

rudi · 04-14-2011, 05:30 PM

Mine had the replacement springs fitted, lasted a year. Now that the weather is cooling down it's failing again.

vipor · 04-14-2011, 05:51 PM

Mine still work 100%

TongMan · 04-14-2011, 07:23 PM

I am hesitant to take it to the dealer because I think it may just be a waste of my time and gas to get it fixed and then it won't eliminate the problem. I guess I just have to press the button twice.

OldGuy · 04-14-2011, 09:36 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Cold temperatures have something to do with this. From April through November---no stick. December through March---gotta' click twice. No big deal and I'm simply resigned to it, as my gar is garaged most of the cold weather season. I would, though, like to have an official explanation of why the temperature seems to be involved.

wilsonp · 04-15-2011, 12:17 AM

Any one using the penny trick with the new springs? That's my plan if mine starts acting up next winter.

Corona370z · 04-15-2011, 12:55 AM

So this just started on my car a few weeks ago and for some reason I didn't even think to look into it

Thanks for the info and attachment, I'll be taking it to the dealer this weekend.

cames4 · 04-15-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Any one using the penny trick with the new springs? That's my plan if mine starts acting up next winter.

I used the penny trick before I got my new springs in Jan and it worked great. The new springs worked perfectly until we got a cold snap for a few days and the issue resurfaced. The dealer told me they gave me the new part number so I am wondering if it is not the springs but maybe the latch. I can't believe Nissan has not commented on this or identified a long term solution. It is warming here in CA so I will have to wait until winter but if it continues then, I will use the penny...

SoCal 370Z · 04-15-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cames4

The new springs worked perfectly until we got a cold snap for a few days and the issue resurfaced. The dealer told me they gave me the new part number so I am wondering if it is not the springs but maybe the latch.

When I went into the dealer last, and mentioned this issue, I was told it might be the latch, and not just the springs. I haven't taken it in because I don't want them messing-up the interior pieces.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-15-2011, 12:22 PM

I got this fixed this past Tuesday and it was working fine when I left the dealership. Now it's messed up again

kenchan · 04-15-2011, 04:32 PM

i did the penny trick like a yr or so ago, still no issue.

never went in for the TSB.

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11-30-2010, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	I did 3 pennies about 3k ago, and have had it fail to open once or twice since. Mostly as it gets colder. Figure I'll get the TSB done around oil change time, and then add pennies until I'm back to 3 if it fails __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

04-14-2011, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	Mine still work 100% __________________ 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

04-15-2011, 12:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Any one using the penny trick with the new springs? That's my plan if mine starts acting up next winter. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

04-15-2011, 12:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Corona370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Age: 37 Posts: 416 Drives: Naked on sunny days Rep Power: 15	So this just started on my car a few weeks ago and for some reason I didn't even think to look into it Thanks for the info and attachment, I'll be taking it to the dealer this weekend. __________________ Stillen Intake, ARK Exhaust. Hopefully in the near future: Tanabe GF210 Lowering Springs, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold.

11-29-2010, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	argh! i went to open my hatch 6 times today, and every single time i had to press the button twice on my 2010 nismo. then again it is 40-50 degrees outside..

11-29-2010, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 16	I just dropped off my car today, this will be the 4th time in the shop for the rear hatch problem! I don't know why they can't fix this. I'm about ready to do the lemon law thing on my car. Also getting the sport seat TSB done. I hope they can fix some thing.

04-14-2011, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	It's happening to my car more often now.

04-14-2011, 05:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 17	Mine had the replacement springs fitted, lasted a year. Now that the weather is cooling down it's failing again.

04-14-2011, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	I am hesitant to take it to the dealer because I think it may just be a waste of my time and gas to get it fixed and then it won't eliminate the problem. I guess I just have to press the button twice.

04-14-2011, 09:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	I've said it before and I'll say it again. Cold temperatures have something to do with this. From April through November---no stick. December through March---gotta' click twice. No big deal and I'm simply resigned to it, as my gar is garaged most of the cold weather season. I would, though, like to have an official explanation of why the temperature seems to be involved.

04-15-2011, 12:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I got this fixed this past Tuesday and it was working fine when I left the dealership. Now it's messed up again __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

04-15-2011, 04:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i did the penny trick like a yr or so ago, still no issue. never went in for the TSB.

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