flynnibus

Anyone have any trouble with their trunk release? Mine goes off fine.. but about 1 in 3 times now it doesn't unlatch all the way. If I hit the button again, it will open.

The hatch isn't being pushed up or anything.. nothing in there but a duffle bag usually.

2003z

iTrader: (7)

do you mean with the remote? Mine is like that on both my Z and G35c.

Vlad

mine opens 50/50 usually. even worse in winter. I've read in another thread that there is a weight ballast below rear window, which can be removed. May be we need to do so?

flynnibus

Mine has definatly gotten worse over the last 2 weeks (real winter is seting in here).

And yeah.. I'm talking remote.. I rarely use the button just because I have the keys w/me all the time around the car.

ppw350Z

yup! i just noticed this the other day for the first time. i thought i may have pushed it down myself. but, once again this site helps me and i may have to take the weight out.

sdpearso

It shouldn't matter whether you use the remote or not. Here's what's happening. (At least in my experiences)

If you listen closely you'll hear a click when it releases then another, faint click when it latches again. It's like a safety or something. you can probably notice that you can push it down and relatch it completely.

In my case this started happening when I added the NISMO spoiler. The additional weight prevents the lid from "popping" up past the safety latch.
If this only happens in winter for you it could be because it is cold the and hydraulic lifter things "slow down".

In either case removing the weight should resolve the issue.

sdpearso

Here's how to remove the weight:

First remove the plastic panel on the underside of the lid. You only need to remove the main panel (the lower piece). It just clips on but the clips are very tight so don't be affraid to put some muscle behind it. Don't worry the panel is very strong. You'll need to use a screw driver wrapped in tape (to prevent scratching) to pick up an edge. Once you can get your fingers under the edge, just pull straight down. The clips will "pop" out.

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ppw350Z

thanks for the info., i did see this on a post already. i don't think i'm gonna do it just yet it's only happened a few times and it has been cold out. if it continues to occur i will take it out.

paul lombardi

i have noticed this in the cool weather. In warm days this winter it has not been a problem.

pl