afoote3

I have noticed that since the weather has turned cold in the Northeast, my hatch will not stay open. Has anyone else experienced this problem, and if so, what was done to correct it?

mxpx_8

My guess is that it should be expected with the cold weather and the gas/air inside the cylinder cooling, and thus compressing. For once I would say that this is not a problem with my POS Z.

I was ready to chalk up another issue to my list.

teh215

iTrader: (8)

You could try removing the weight under the plastic cover under the hatch. I have the same problem but I have an aftermarket spoiler. I am going to investigate aftermarket lifts right after the New Year to try to resolve this.

grifferjr

yep a problem with mine also. directly related with the cold. last year it never happened but then again the car was a year newer and it never got as cold as it did over christmas eve. since it has warmed a bit it hasnt happened. of course it still takes a press or four to get it to open, but i know how to fix that i am just too lazy to do it.

the temp when mine wouldnt stay open was below zero, we dont get that much here. and you could tell it was defiinately due to the compressed air in the pistons. hell you could hear them straining to try and stay open. no big deal!!!! if you want to deal with the dealer then i know that there is a TSB that involves newer pistons.

ADMAN

iTrader: (9)

Imagine how I feel: It winter. And, I just added a NISMO wing. Good luck...

fresno350

use the 2 penny trick to make it pop open on the first try if you have that problem. you can do a search in this section and find the thread. i did it yesterday and it took about 5 min.

DIYZ

What the heck is the two penny trick?

I've got the same problem, but I chocked mine up to the added weight of the Veil Side V3 Wing I put on. I even took out the boyancy weight from under the trim, but it still wont stay up in any weather.

Donkeypuncher

iTrader: (2)

Mine did the same when it was below 0.

DIYZ

OK so I found the two penny trick. What about the two struts that can't hold up my veilside wing trick?