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

vipor · 09-04-2009, 09:41 AM

Mine has gotten stuck maybe 20% of the time. I usually just hit the release one more time, sometimes while holding down just a little on the hatch. I've never had it not work the 2nd time.

There was a delay getting the Nismo 370z floormats for my car (it came with Nismo 350 mats) so I'll be talking to the dealer about getting the larger springs once my mats are in next week.

MeetJoeAsian · 09-04-2009, 05:59 PM

talked to my service writer buddy at Nissan today...I asked him about this issue, and he told me they just need to replace 2 springs (which we're talking about here)...he apparently knows of the issue and he said it will be covered under warranty...

kdo2milger · 09-04-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

talked to my service writer buddy at Nissan today...I asked him about this issue, and he told me they just need to replace 2 springs (which we're talking about here)...he apparently knows of the issue and he said it will be covered under warranty...

really!

i need to revisit my dealership...

MeetJoeAsian · 09-04-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

really!

i need to revisit my dealership...

I'ma leave him my car next Monday and walk 30 feet back to my office...

kdo2milger · 09-05-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

I'ma leave him my car next Monday and walk 30 feet back to my office...

how many 370z's have you sold?

Jason · 09-07-2009, 03:18 PM

this happens to me ALL the time. i usually push the button, it comes up slightly, then i push it again while pulling up on the lid and it opens. i can push the button a million times, but if i dont pull up after the first push, it wont open.

im going to try the 3 penny thing simply because i wouldnt let any of these dealers touch my car - too many bad experiences...

MeetJoeAsian · 09-07-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

how many 370z's have you sold?

I work for Toyota...the Nissan dealership is right next to my dealership...

bluzman · 09-07-2009, 03:46 PM

Been a week since I installed the "3 penny" fix - NO failures. Priceless, well almost.

kdo2milger · 09-07-2009, 03:57 PM

i actually had to hit mine twice yesterday for the first time since the penny trick...maybe the springs are wearing out now...im gonna give it some more time to be sure...

i was dissapointed, i thought i had this thing nipped...

kdo2milger · 09-20-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

i actually had to hit mine twice yesterday for the first time since the penny trick...maybe the springs are wearing out now...im gonna give it some more time to be sure...

i was dissapointed, i thought i had this thing nipped...

im not sure if it was a fluke...but i have not had any more issues to date...

spearfish25 · 09-07-2009, 05:40 PM

Well if the 3 penny trick doesn't work anymore, I have a new fix. The FOUR penny trick. No but seriously, I haven't tried three. Four may not fit.

jbbrann · 09-20-2009, 01:38 PM

I removed the weight that is on the hatch near the latch underneath the trim. It seemed to fix the issue for me (for now) and the hatch doesn't really seem any more difficult to close.

kdo2milger · 09-20-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jbbrann

I removed the weight that is on the hatch near the latch underneath the trim. It seemed to fix the issue for me (for now) and the hatch doesn't really seem any more difficult to close.

what weight?

ptnewton · 07-01-2010, 07:58 AM

Is the hatch supposed to open all the way or just pop up a little so you can lift it up?
Thanksn

vipor · 07-01-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ptnewton

Is the hatch supposed to open all the way or just pop up a little so you can lift it up?
Thanksn

Just pops, does not raise. The hatch "springs" are designed to push the hatch up just far enough to clear the latch. Your trusty arms are designed to raise it the rest of the way.

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09-04-2009, 09:41 AM	#1 (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: 49	Mine has gotten stuck maybe 20% of the time. I usually just hit the release one more time, sometimes while holding down just a little on the hatch. I've never had it not work the 2nd time. There was a delay getting the Nismo 370z floormats for my car (it came with Nismo 350 mats) so I'll be talking to the dealer about getting the larger springs once my mats are in next week. __________________ 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

09-04-2009, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 16	talked to my service writer buddy at Nissan today...I asked him about this issue, and he told me they just need to replace 2 springs (which we're talking about here)...he apparently knows of the issue and he said it will be covered under warranty... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

09-07-2009, 03:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
bluzman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 349 Drives: Red Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	Been a week since I installed the "3 penny" fix - NO failures. Priceless, well almost. __________________ My Gallery

09-07-2009, 03:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	i actually had to hit mine twice yesterday for the first time since the penny trick...maybe the springs are wearing out now...im gonna give it some more time to be sure... i was dissapointed, i thought i had this thing nipped... __________________ Project *NISMO*

09-07-2009, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	this happens to me ALL the time. i usually push the button, it comes up slightly, then i push it again while pulling up on the lid and it opens. i can push the button a million times, but if i dont pull up after the first push, it wont open. im going to try the 3 penny thing simply because i wouldnt let any of these dealers touch my car - too many bad experiences...

09-07-2009, 05:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Well if the 3 penny trick doesn't work anymore, I have a new fix. The FOUR penny trick. No but seriously, I haven't tried three. Four may not fit.

09-20-2009, 01:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
jbbrann Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 68 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 281	I removed the weight that is on the hatch near the latch underneath the trim. It seemed to fix the issue for me (for now) and the hatch doesn't really seem any more difficult to close.

07-01-2010, 07:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
ptnewton Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clarksville, MD Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370z Black TS 6 Rep Power: 16	Hatch open all the way? Is the hatch supposed to open all the way or just pop up a little so you can lift it up? Thanksn

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