Door Open and Hatch Light Blinks at times?
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Door Open and Hatch Light Blinks at times?
Hello, I just bought this 350z and one of the problems was that the struts do not work. I dont know if the struts help keep the hatch closed or not, but my hatch light keeps blinking sometimes and my door open light will blink as well. I dont hear the hatch rattle so i am wondering what I need to do now. Any suggestions?
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The struts, in addition to providing assistance in a vertical lift motion, help stabilize lateral sliding of your hatch. If your struts are not lifting the tailgate, you need replacements. I would purchase better than OEM. look for struts designed to lift a hatch that has an aftermarket spoiler.
If the hatch and/or door-open warning lights are illuminating, it could be a problem with the hatch assembly/latch.
Your first effort should be replacing the struts. Replace these with aftermarket struts designed to support a large spoiler. If you still see your warning light, check the latch and the hatch-assembly.
Hope this is helpful.
If the hatch and/or door-open warning lights are illuminating, it could be a problem with the hatch assembly/latch.
Your first effort should be replacing the struts. Replace these with aftermarket struts designed to support a large spoiler. If you still see your warning light, check the latch and the hatch-assembly.
Hope this is helpful.
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The struts, in addition to providing assistance in a vertical lift motion, help stabilize lateral sliding of your hatch. If your struts are not lifting the tailgate, you need replacements. I would purchase better than OEM. look for struts designed to lift a hatch that has an aftermarket spoiler.
If the hatch and/or door-open warning lights are illuminating, it could be a problem with the hatch assembly/latch.
Your first effort should be replacing the struts. Replace these with aftermarket struts designed to support a large spoiler. If you still see your warning light, check the latch and the hatch-assembly.
Hope this is helpful.
If the hatch and/or door-open warning lights are illuminating, it could be a problem with the hatch assembly/latch.
Your first effort should be replacing the struts. Replace these with aftermarket struts designed to support a large spoiler. If you still see your warning light, check the latch and the hatch-assembly.
Hope this is helpful.
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Well I have installed the new struts but the light still will come on when I hit bumps or when I dont shift smoothly. So I guess I gotta replace the latch/hatch assembly? What do those black rubber boots do that are next to the struts? I am missing one side. Is that what tells the car that the hatch is open or closed, or is that part of the assembly? Thank you!
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Well I have installed the new struts but the light still will come on when I hit bumps or when I dont shift smoothly. So I guess I gotta replace the latch/hatch assembly? What do those black rubber boots do that are next to the struts? I am missing one side. Is that what tells the car that the hatch is open or closed, or is that part of the assembly? Thank you!
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