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

rudi · 03-01-2012, 03:27 PM

Cooler this morning so mine stuck again.

Speedy · 03-07-2012, 10:55 AM

Mine does this every time. I didn't even realize there was a TSB for this. Gonna see if they'll just send me the new springs and I'll swap them myself. Glad I found this....been hard juggling bags and getting the hatch open.

ptnewton · 03-08-2012, 06:15 AM

Yes, my 2009, was fine, then it started only once in a while. Now it is every time.

ZForce · 03-08-2012, 10:39 PM

Cold weather will cause it to stick more frequently. Said it before, video tape it and playback at dealership for TSB repair......I will be going on my second hatch springs. The first replacement lasted about 18 months.

Mikes350z · 03-15-2012, 09:25 AM

Bumping this alive...

Went to my dealer today for an oil change/consumption test and also the rear hatch TSB... The TSB is in effect for all 2009's and still active so the dealer is ordering new springs and will call me when they are in to replace free of charge... just wanted to keep used buyers in the loop like myself who have an '09 with this issue...

Also oil consumption is being monitored by my dealer now

but it only seems to be half a quart every 1,000-1,500 as long as i watch it regularly and get routine oil changes every 3-4K should be fine...

GaleForce · 03-15-2012, 11:06 AM

Thanks for bringing this up. I need to bring it to my dealers attention.

slo · 03-28-2012, 10:57 AM

Exactly what I was looking for..... This happens about once a week for me.

GaleForce · 03-28-2012, 12:45 PM

Just had my springs replaced with the new springs. Hatch pops up like a champ now.

370zproject · 03-28-2012, 06:41 PM

mine is starting to act p once more this is my second set XD

Mikes350z · 03-28-2012, 07:21 PM

Had the hatch springs come in and replaced this past saturday March 24 and havent had a problem since, even with the cold weather this week, 40's.

rudi · 03-28-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes350z

Had the hatch springs come in and replaced this past saturday March 24 and havent had a problem since, even with the cold weather this week, 40's.

Wait about a year, they will fail again. This is not a permanent fix

kdo2milger · 05-02-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudi

Wait about a year, they will fail again. This is not a permanent fix

last winter was pretty mild here, so mine worked every time.

i guess colder places can place more stress on the springs, not to mention metal compression in a constant cold environment.

ZForce · 03-29-2012, 10:35 AM

^ I hear that...so true. Had mine replaced within a few months of owning the car, purchased Mar 2009 and now cold weather and two years later it's starting to act up again. Not all the time thou.... I will have to pull out the camcorder and record it as the dealer will not replace it unless they see it. Video recording is the sure thing!!

GaleForce · 03-29-2012, 12:31 PM

I'll do the penny mod if/when the new springs fail.

Mt Tam I am · 03-30-2012, 10:58 AM

Had mine replaced last week during oil change. Works much more assuredly now.

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03-15-2012, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mikes350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6 Rep Power: 14	Bumping this alive... Went to my dealer today for an oil change/consumption test and also the rear hatch TSB... The TSB is in effect for all 2009's and still active so the dealer is ordering new springs and will call me when they are in to replace free of charge... just wanted to keep used buyers in the loop like myself who have an '09 with this issue... Also oil consumption is being monitored by my dealer now but it only seems to be half a quart every 1,000-1,500 as long as i watch it regularly and get routine oil changes every 3-4K should be fine... __________________ '09 370Z Touring w/Sport & Nav 6-Speed Magnetic Black Persimmon HKS NAV Tool Backup Camera 35% Tint SOLD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Dark Gray

03-15-2012, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	Thanks for bringing this up. I need to bring it to my dealers attention. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-28-2012, 10:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
slo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: denver Posts: 240 Drives: 370, TBSS, ZX10r Rep Power: 14	Exactly what I was looking for..... This happens about once a week for me. __________________ My introduction Thank you to my 2012 season motorcycle sponsors Colorado Powersports - TFOG Wheelsports - SIDI Boots - Scorpion Helmets TechSpec USA - HotBodies Racing - ASV Inventions

03-28-2012, 12:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	Just had my springs replaced with the new springs. Hatch pops up like a champ now. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-01-2012, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 17	Cooler this morning so mine stuck again.

03-07-2012, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 14	Mine does this every time. I didn't even realize there was a TSB for this. Gonna see if they'll just send me the new springs and I'll swap them myself. Glad I found this....been hard juggling bags and getting the hatch open.

03-08-2012, 06:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
ptnewton Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clarksville, MD Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370z Black TS 6 Rep Power: 16	Yes, my 2009, was fine, then it started only once in a while. Now it is every time.

03-08-2012, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Cold weather will cause it to stick more frequently. Said it before, video tape it and playback at dealership for TSB repair......I will be going on my second hatch springs. The first replacement lasted about 18 months.

03-28-2012, 06:41 PM	#9 (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	mine is starting to act p once more this is my second set XD __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

03-28-2012, 07:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mikes350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6 Rep Power: 14	Had the hatch springs come in and replaced this past saturday March 24 and havent had a problem since, even with the cold weather this week, 40's. __________________ '09 370Z Touring w/Sport & Nav 6-Speed Magnetic Black Persimmon HKS NAV Tool Backup Camera 35% Tint SOLD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Dark Gray

03-29-2012, 10:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	^ I hear that...so true. Had mine replaced within a few months of owning the car, purchased Mar 2009 and now cold weather and two years later it's starting to act up again. Not all the time thou.... I will have to pull out the camcorder and record it as the dealer will not replace it unless they see it. Video recording is the sure thing!!

03-29-2012, 12:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	I'll do the penny mod if/when the new springs fail. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-30-2012, 10:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	Had mine replaced last week during oil change. Works much more assuredly now. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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