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

cames4 · 05-26-2014, 02:14 AM

I used two penny's (two on each side) on my 2010 Z; just bought a 2014 Touring model and have not experienced any issues yet but it is still early. One would think after four years they would have fixed this issue already.

montana420 · 08-14-2014, 12:27 PM

wow - found out this was a known issue just yesterday while sitting at the dealership killing time during an oil change (past warranty at 107K miles). I used 4 nickels (2 on each side) and now my trunk pops on one click. I owe someone here $60... thank you!!!

370zproject · 11-21-2014, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gotchu99

I had my springs replaced last year. The new longer ones still don't pop the trunk. Virtually no difference from the original short ones. I wasn't charged anything for them, but was a waste of time.

same issue here back to not opening for like 4 "clicks"

370zproject · 11-21-2014, 12:18 PM

e-mailed nissan we shall see what they reply :P i really dont like the idea of the penny trick... not sure the hatch will seal as well years down the road

SouthArk370Z · 11-21-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

e-mailed nissan we shall see what they reply :P i really dont like the idea of the penny trick... not sure the hatch will seal as well years down the road

Shouldn't be a problem. The upgraded buttons are a little longer and a little stronger than the originals. About as strong as the penny/nickle trick makes the originals.

370zproject · 11-30-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Shouldn't be a problem. The upgraded buttons are a little longer and a little stronger than the originals. About as strong as the penny/nickle trick makes the originals.

no response yet :/

370zproject · 11-30-2014, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Shouldn't be a problem. The upgraded buttons are a little longer and a little stronger than the originals. About as strong as the penny/nickle trick makes the originals.

already have the "fixed springs"

bkngo · 01-20-2015, 05:47 PM

ok, great... I thought it was weird that I needed to press it twice. guess I'm calling my local dealership this week.

tjlazer · 03-21-2015, 01:21 PM

I also went to my dealer and got the revised Springs, it only helps a little and it did not solve the problem. I tried a few different things with pennies and washers and they did not really help much. Gave up for a long while until recently and this is my newest attempt. It seems to be working!
I used two of these rubber stick on's on each side, one on the bottom as pictured and one inside the spring mechanism and it seems to have solved the problem. I also have a EVO-R high wing and it pops open on the first try now...

kdo2milger · 03-21-2015, 01:32 PM

That is a great alternative and still keeps a oem appearance. I like it.

wideglideleon · 10-28-2015, 05:20 PM

I will be trying the coin fix my self.
I called my local stealership and they want $39 EACH.
All I could is laugh and say for $80 I will find an alternative.

tjlazer · 10-29-2015, 12:15 PM

Just a little update this is not a long-term fix it still will stick. I might have to add a couple more.

Uxi · 11-25-2015, 10:33 AM

This is happening to my 2016. :\ Never happened on my 2015. I'd say it's about 60% of the time.

Wheels3309 · 01-08-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

This is happening to my 2016. :\ Never happened on my 2015. I'd say it's about 60% of the time.

same here... about 50% of the time it requires 2 pops to get it to release.

Zboy89 · 11-25-2015, 10:47 AM

Uxi.. can you describe in more detail? Just trying to bird-dog your issue. It could be as simple as a rubber issue or as complicated as a actuator issue

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11-21-2014, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 54	e-mailed nissan we shall see what they reply :P i really dont like the idea of the penny trick... not sure the hatch will seal as well years down the road __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

03-21-2015, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	That is a great alternative and still keeps a oem appearance. I like it. __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-28-2015, 05:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64086	$39 each from local Stealership I will be trying the coin fix my self. I called my local stealership and they want $39 EACH. All I could is laugh and say for $80 I will find an alternative.

10-29-2015, 12:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Just a little update this is not a long-term fix it still will stick. I might have to add a couple more. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

05-26-2014, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
cames4 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 63 Drives: 2014 Z-Touring Stick Rep Power: 15	I used two penny's (two on each side) on my 2010 Z; just bought a 2014 Touring model and have not experienced any issues yet but it is still early. One would think after four years they would have fixed this issue already.

08-14-2014, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
montana420 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	wow - found out this was a known issue just yesterday while sitting at the dealership killing time during an oil change (past warranty at 107K miles). I used 4 nickels (2 on each side) and now my trunk pops on one click. I owe someone here $60... thank you!!!

01-20-2015, 05:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 39	ok, great... I thought it was weird that I needed to press it twice. guess I'm calling my local dealership this week.

11-25-2015, 10:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3599	This is happening to my 2016. :\ Never happened on my 2015. I'd say it's about 60% of the time. Zboy89 likes this.

11-25-2015, 10:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zboy89 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370z A Rep Power: 11	Uxi.. can you describe in more detail? Just trying to bird-dog your issue. It could be as simple as a rubber issue or as complicated as a actuator issue Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk

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