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

kdo2milger · 12-20-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeto

I LOVE MINE!

i just hate you payed for them

Zeto · 12-20-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

i just hate you payed for them

Yea I know, but it was worth it.

kdo2milger · 12-20-2009, 12:06 AM

^ definately

MeetJoeAsian · 12-20-2009, 12:27 AM

so my question hasn't been answered yet:

If I take the springs off of a Nismo 370Z and put on my standard 370Z, will it solve the problem? In other words, are the springs in the Nismos longer than those in the standard?

Zeto · 12-20-2009, 01:02 AM

Stop by a stealership and ask to look at a Nismo version. Pop the trunk and you'll be able to tell if it is the longer spring.

theDreamer · 12-20-2009, 10:06 AM

I believe someone reported they found the "bigger" springs on 2009 coupes, either the dealership started replacing them or they are coming from factory this way.

MeetJoeAsian · 12-23-2009, 10:33 AM

does anyone know if the 2010s have this problem resolved? Or are the 2010s having the same issue?

emaddox84 · 12-28-2009, 03:55 PM

I just went to the dealership and showed them this post and they ordered a replacement for mine. They're gonna call me when it's in. I'll let you know how it goes. But yeah, Nissan really needs to take responsibility for this and release a TSB for this.

vipor · 12-28-2009, 04:03 PM

there was a TSB for the Z33, seems natural that there would be one for the 34....

Zvengeance · 12-31-2009, 03:50 PM

I took my car in today to the NIssan dealership.

They were very helpful and said they would take care of it.

WHen I got there the dam hatch was working so they could not do anything about it because they had to actually see it.

So from what I can tell it is only doing it during cold temperatures. Usually when I go to work now it is about 50 degrees in Florida and this is when the hatch release gets stuck the most.

They told me to drop it off over night one day so they can see if they can replicate the problem.

Other than that I was glad to know from them that as long as I bring it back within the factory warranty that they would pay to get it fixed.

NewYorkJon34 · 01-10-2010, 12:59 AM

Mine has been getting stuck & it seems to be getting worse everyday. So if I buy 2 of the longer springs, will it fix my problem?

Educ8r · 01-10-2010, 09:11 AM

I took my car to the dealership about 2 months ago and fortunately the hatch was stuck when they came out to inspect it. They clearly saw that it was a problem, I was told there was no "new" part number. I was getting frustrated so the manager said, "I'll just order you replacements and will call you when they come in."

As I stated in the first sentence, it has been 2 months and I haven't received a phone call. I enjoyed my 350Z and I enjoy my 370Z but this will be my last Nissan.

TipsZ · 01-10-2010, 11:22 AM

This was probably posted somewhere through out this thread, however if you do not know what the "penny trick" is, then here is a link to the How To.

Rear Hatch Opening Fix HOW-TO - Nissan 350Z Motoring Forums

stiso · 01-10-2010, 07:58 PM

09 nismo has the short springs also, i put 3 washers (slightly larger than pennies) on the springs as mentioned earlier, and glued the boot on to make sure it stays put, 1 minute fix and works fine after, not worth taking it to the dealer f#@$ing nissan!

vipor · 01-10-2010, 09:36 PM

got mine taken car of with no issues... with a dealer i did not buy my car from. hard to tell whether or not the people having issues getting it taken care of should blame the dealers or themselves for not pushing the issue enough. i pushed the issue, spoke to the service manager, and it was done. the tech got paid, the shop got paid, and my problem was taken care of. noone had to sacrifice anything.

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12-20-2009, 12:06 AM	#303 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	^ definately __________________ Project *NISMO*

12-20-2009, 12:27 AM	#304 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 15	so my question hasn't been answered yet: If I take the springs off of a Nismo 370Z and put on my standard 370Z, will it solve the problem? In other words, are the springs in the Nismos longer than those in the standard? __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

12-20-2009, 10:06 AM	#306 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I believe someone reported they found the "bigger" springs on 2009 coupes, either the dealership started replacing them or they are coming from factory this way. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-23-2009, 10:33 AM	#307 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 15	does anyone know if the 2010s have this problem resolved? Or are the 2010s having the same issue? __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

12-20-2009, 01:02 AM	#305 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Stop by a stealership and ask to look at a Nismo version. Pop the trunk and you'll be able to tell if it is the longer spring.

12-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#308 (permalink)
emaddox84 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grayson, GA Posts: 14 Drives: 2009 370z ST Rep Power: 15	I just went to the dealership and showed them this post and they ordered a replacement for mine. They're gonna call me when it's in. I'll let you know how it goes. But yeah, Nissan really needs to take responsibility for this and release a TSB for this.

12-28-2009, 04:03 PM	#309 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	there was a TSB for the Z33, seems natural that there would be one for the 34.... __________________ 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

12-31-2009, 03:50 PM	#310 (permalink)
Zvengeance Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: FL Posts: 31 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	I took my car in today to the NIssan dealership. They were very helpful and said they would take care of it. WHen I got there the dam hatch was working so they could not do anything about it because they had to actually see it. So from what I can tell it is only doing it during cold temperatures. Usually when I go to work now it is about 50 degrees in Florida and this is when the hatch release gets stuck the most. They told me to drop it off over night one day so they can see if they can replicate the problem. Other than that I was glad to know from them that as long as I bring it back within the factory warranty that they would pay to get it fixed.

01-10-2010, 12:59 AM	#311 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	Mine has been getting stuck & it seems to be getting worse everyday. So if I buy 2 of the longer springs, will it fix my problem?

01-10-2010, 09:11 AM	#312 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 16	I took my car to the dealership about 2 months ago and fortunately the hatch was stuck when they came out to inspect it. They clearly saw that it was a problem, I was told there was no "new" part number. I was getting frustrated so the manager said, "I'll just order you replacements and will call you when they come in." As I stated in the first sentence, it has been 2 months and I haven't received a phone call. I enjoyed my 350Z and I enjoy my 370Z but this will be my last Nissan. __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

01-10-2010, 11:22 AM	#313 (permalink)
TipsZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithia, FL Age: 50 Posts: 552 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 186	This was probably posted somewhere through out this thread, however if you do not know what the "penny trick" is, then here is a link to the How To. Rear Hatch Opening Fix HOW-TO - Nissan 350Z Motoring Forums __________________ Dynojet 285 HP/245 TQ (pre CBE)// Agency Power CBE // GTM Test Pipes // JWT Pop Chargers // B&M Short Shifter // Eibach Springs // Powder-coated Akebono's // Powder-coated Strut Bar // Black Chromed 19" Rays // // Redline Designs Graphics TipsZ journal

01-10-2010, 07:58 PM	#314 (permalink)
stiso Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: z Posts: 42 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	09 nismo has the short springs also, i put 3 washers (slightly larger than pennies) on the springs as mentioned earlier, and glued the boot on to make sure it stays put, 1 minute fix and works fine after, not worth taking it to the dealer f#@$ing nissan!

01-10-2010, 09:36 PM	#315 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	got mine taken car of with no issues... with a dealer i did not buy my car from. hard to tell whether or not the people having issues getting it taken care of should blame the dealers or themselves for not pushing the issue enough. i pushed the issue, spoke to the service manager, and it was done. the tech got paid, the shop got paid, and my problem was taken care of. noone had to sacrifice anything. __________________ 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

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