Press trunk button twice to open hatch??
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The 4 cent solution works great.
Mine opens first time every time ( and I have the optional aero wing).
The springs just unscrew to come off the hatch.
Then open the casing using a screw driver, remove the spring on each one and add two cents to each one and put it all back together.
Awesome fix!!!!!
Mine opens first time every time ( and I have the optional aero wing).
The springs just unscrew to come off the hatch.
Then open the casing using a screw driver, remove the spring on each one and add two cents to each one and put it all back together.
Awesome fix!!!!!
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I had the dealer replace my struts over a year ago when this happened.. fixed it for about 8-10 months.. then the problem returned. The 4 penny trick is working like a champ right now tho!
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I took mine to the dealer last week, they ordered the new springs and a week later they arrived. It took me longer talking to the parts guy then the actual replacement. No charge as the car still is under warranty TSB or not.
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Originally posted by Shahrum
I just got mine fixed today after waiting a week for the parts to come in. Finally, no problems atm for the Z :-P
I just got mine fixed today after waiting a week for the parts to come in. Finally, no problems atm for the Z :-P
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Originally posted by zpeed350
Just had my springs done yesterday, they look longer than the original ones. And finally, "no problems" with the Z!
Just had my springs done yesterday, they look longer than the original ones. And finally, "no problems" with the Z!
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Originally posted by zpeed350
There is a TSB out to fix this. It should just pop and release with one press of the button.
NTB04042: 2003 350Z Coupe; Rear Hatch Will Not Open On First Push Of Release Button
There is a TSB out to fix this. It should just pop and release with one press of the button.
NTB04042: 2003 350Z Coupe; Rear Hatch Will Not Open On First Push Of Release Button
Thinking about removing the weight i hear is located in the hatch.
Some have put pennies in the spring mechanism to increase pressure on the spring that opens the hatch.
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There are two different rear hatch springs depending on whether or not you have the optional rear aero spoiler. Cars with the spoiler get a stiffer spring to offset the additional weight of the spoiler. The TSB says to replace the spring with the optional stiffer spring regardless of whether or not the car has the spoiler. So the TSB should fix a car without the spoiler, but it may not fix a car with the spoiler, since it already has the stiffer spring.
I've got this problem, and I have the spoiler, so I haven't bothered trying to do the TSB. I think I will try the $0.04 solution, though.
I've got this problem, and I have the spoiler, so I haven't bothered trying to do the TSB. I think I will try the $0.04 solution, though.
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Well I went out this morning and the trunk didn't open after the 4 penny upgrade. I already removed the weight and my car has the factory spoiler. It was about 45 degrees so it was not very cold. I added an extra penny to each side. Hope it works. If not I'll have to take it to the dealer for new springs.
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Originally posted by sal1
I took mine to the dealer last week, they ordered the new springs and a week later they arrived. It took me longer talking to the parts guy then the actual replacement. No charge as the car still is under warranty TSB or not.
I took mine to the dealer last week, they ordered the new springs and a week later they arrived. It took me longer talking to the parts guy then the actual replacement. No charge as the car still is under warranty TSB or not.
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