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

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

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.

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.

bdavis89 · 05-11-2012, 07:44 AM

Does this apply to 2010 models? Mine sticks sometimes and I have to press the button again. I notice it will work fine if I hold the button for a split second longer. Is there a "TSB" for the 2010 hatch?

NBZ34 · 05-11-2012, 07:52 AM

No issues with the 2012 model so far

kdo2milger · 05-11-2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavis89

Does this apply to 2010 models? Mine sticks sometimes and I have to press the button again. I notice it will work fine if I hold the button for a split second longer. Is there a "TSB" for the 2010 hatch?

you should show the tsb to the dealer and give them a chance to make good.

here is all of the 2010 model tsb's, theres 44 in all so far;
2010 Nissan 370Z Service Bulletins - Nissanhelp.com

Shamrock · 05-19-2012, 04:11 PM

A little cofused what is the part number for the new lift springs? Thanks

kdo2milger · 05-19-2012, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamrock

A little cofused what is the part number for the new lift springs? Thanks

pt# is listed in the first post. print out the tsb and take it to service dept. they will order the right ones for you.

Shamrock · 05-19-2012, 05:45 PM

this is the new parts number 84415-1EA1E? No what viper posted? just read all fifty pags and my eyes are bugging. Viper wrote 84415-CD71A. Others have said that the spring is longer (yourself), while others have said the spring looks the same just stiffer. What part number should I ask for? Thanks and didnt mean to wake up the dead.

kdo2milger · 05-19-2012, 05:51 PM

the pt# in the first post is for the longer one. I would go with the longer one especially if you have a spoiler.

Shamrock · 05-19-2012, 05:56 PM

Sorry one more question. What is the difference between the part you posted in the first post and Viper's? They are both improved springs just vipers is shorter?

kdo2milger · 05-19-2012, 06:01 PM

like you said, the shorter has a stiffer spring than the original failing one.

i had mine replaced with the longer version and had no more issues at all.

forza370z · 05-21-2012, 10:57 PM

Do you guys know if the oem springs being used in a base 370z and a Nismo 370z are the same? Because Nismo version has a big wing on it thus adds more weight to the hatch.

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03-29-2012, 12:31 PM	#738 (permalink)
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03-30-2012, 10:58 AM	#739 (permalink)
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05-11-2012, 07:44 AM	#741 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 14	Does this apply to 2010 models? Mine sticks sometimes and I have to press the button again. I notice it will work fine if I hold the button for a split second longer. Is there a "TSB" for the 2010 hatch? __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

05-11-2012, 07:52 AM	#742 (permalink)
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03-29-2012, 10:35 AM	#737 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	^ 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!!

05-19-2012, 04:11 PM	#744 (permalink)
Shamrock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 215 Drives: 370z 2011 AT White Rep Power: 13	A little cofused what is the part number for the new lift springs? Thanks

05-19-2012, 05:45 PM	#746 (permalink)
Shamrock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 215 Drives: 370z 2011 AT White Rep Power: 13	this is the new parts number 84415-1EA1E? No what viper posted? just read all fifty pags and my eyes are bugging. Viper wrote 84415-CD71A. Others have said that the spring is longer (yourself), while others have said the spring looks the same just stiffer. What part number should I ask for? Thanks and didnt mean to wake up the dead.

05-19-2012, 05:51 PM	#747 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	the pt# in the first post is for the longer one. I would go with the longer one especially if you have a spoiler. __________________ Project *NISMO*

05-19-2012, 05:56 PM	#748 (permalink)
Shamrock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 215 Drives: 370z 2011 AT White Rep Power: 13	Sorry one more question. What is the difference between the part you posted in the first post and Viper's? They are both improved springs just vipers is shorter?

05-19-2012, 06:01 PM	#749 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	like you said, the shorter has a stiffer spring than the original failing one. i had mine replaced with the longer version and had no more issues at all. __________________ Project *NISMO*

05-21-2012, 10:57 PM	#750 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 18	Do you guys know if the oem springs being used in a base 370z and a Nismo 370z are the same? Because Nismo version has a big wing on it thus adds more weight to the hatch.

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