Hi Guys!

Nice to meet you, name is Kate.

New 350Z owner here, this is my first cool car, as obsessed as all of you. A 2004, but got it for $11k, only 44,000 miles on it. Was previous owner's occasional beach car, ha.

I'm sure someone will be throwing stones for creating a new thread but just finding my way around here... will move elsewhere if need be.

Question: 350z, 2004, soft-top stuck in final opening position, photo as follows:

http://tinypic.com/r/rcsf7p/9



Any ideas? Mechanical or could this be caused by tears near the rear-window? Have read plenty on it though haven't found an exact answer. Wondering if not mechanical, could be solved by patch/sealant? Trying to avoid replacing top for a bit.

Thank you so much.

P.S. About to get this thing wrapped in black & add baby blue matte rims... acceptable for a girl, I suppose.

 

I personally don't own a convertible, but I can be fairly certain that your roof staying stuck open has nothing to do with a torn rear window seal,UNLESS for some reason it's so badly torn it's causing something to bind which is quite unlikely.
I would start by checking all of your fuses to make sure you haven't blown a fuse.Also make sure nothing is binding/causing it to stay open as it is.Hopefully the motor that actuates the roof hasn't quite on you.
Best of luck

 

Welcome. And more pic of owner.

Also, its wheels not rimzzz

 

my bet is it is going to be the 5th bow motor has gone out.

 

if you are interested shoot me a PM with your vin or post it here and i can get you a ball park on how much that part costs through a dealer. we do offer shipping as well or i might be able to find the part for you closer to you