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

Jack370Z · 11-13-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

true, you are correct

these springlifts were the result of a TSB for the 04 350z...

however, i for one can tell everyone without a doubt that these springlifts are right for the 370z's with the spoilers as well as the nismos with the heavier spoilers...

i foresee nissan using the same springlift only possibly designating a different part number to be reflected in a TSB for the 370z's...

Had a call from my service mgr today and he said those exact words. He agrees the longer spring was for a 350 and that he fully expects Nissan to list them as a fix for this problem but under a different part number. He has no idea how long it will take but he feels sure it will be soon. In the meantime they plan to install the longer spring on my Z and just write them off. Only problem is down the road there will be no record on the VIN about the change and if there is lift or hinge failure there could be a problem. I've agreed to wait a week to see if the area rep comes up with something. It's like the engineers didn't think something this small and obscure through very well. My guy actually said if Nissan doesn't come thru soon he would go with the 3 penny fix...can you believe that?

kdo2milger · 11-13-2009, 09:23 PM

the 3 penny fix was a failure after awhile...it worked good for about two weeks then started to do the same thing of not opening on the first push of the button...

just get the springs, youll be glad you did, youll be able to put this issue behind you and forget about it...your nissan dealer should open a work ticket for this, so you would be covered down the line...though doubt youll need to worry...

bluzman · 11-14-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

the 3 penny fix was a failure after awhile...it worked good for about two weeks then started to do the same thing of not opening on the first push of the button...

just get the springs, youll be glad you did, youll be able to put this issue behind you and forget about it...your nissan dealer should open a work ticket for this, so you would be covered down the line...though doubt youll need to worry...

Interesting. I did the 3 penny fix on 31 August (http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...tml#post180708) and it has worked flawlessly ever since. I have a Touring model but not the Sport package. I wonder if the difference in hatch weight (no spoiler on mine) is the reason?

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11-13-2009, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	the 3 penny fix was a failure after awhile...it worked good for about two weeks then started to do the same thing of not opening on the first push of the button... just get the springs, youll be glad you did, youll be able to put this issue behind you and forget about it...your nissan dealer should open a work ticket for this, so you would be covered down the line...though doubt youll need to worry... __________________ Project *NISMO*

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