Rear Hatch Opening Fix
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performance nissan sells a higher strength strut for 350Z hatches. For vehicles with added wings.
www.performancenissanparts.com
www.performancenissanparts.com
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I've just try it.. 4 Pennies, 2 on each side..
Is the rear hatch suppose to open all the way to the top?
Or does this just help the trunk pop open 1/2 inch when trying to open?
Is the rear hatch suppose to open all the way to the top?
Or does this just help the trunk pop open 1/2 inch when trying to open?
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Originally posted by Edison_Chen
Is the rear hatch suppose to open all the way to the top?
Or does this just help the trunk pop open 1/2 inch when trying to open?
Is the rear hatch suppose to open all the way to the top?
Or does this just help the trunk pop open 1/2 inch when trying to open?
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Re: REAR HATCH
I too just joined the DIY ranks this morning now the hatch pops up quite a bit more and have not had a problem since. This is great and belong is DIY of resources.
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Been to the dealership twice for this, and I didn't know there was a tsb out (and they didn't bother to check!)... they claimed it was fixed both times, still acted the same to me... about 20% of the time it opens all the way, 80% it gets stuck and requires 2 or 3 more button pushes to pop it open... I will try the $0.04 trick, and avoid another day at the dealership... thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by onecoolee
Been to the dealership twice for this, and I didn't know there was a tsb out (and they didn't bother to check!)... they claimed it was fixed both times, still acted the same to me... about 20% of the time it opens all the way, 80% it gets stuck and requires 2 or 3 more button pushes to pop it open... I will try the $0.04 trick, and avoid another day at the dealership... thanks guys.
They claim that it opens perfectly for them every time they try it. Yeah right.
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Originally Posted by onecoolee
I wonder if a nickel will fit... ($.06 total per side) ... I want to be the first with the bling fix ! I will be sure to use shiny nickels !
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When I first saw this thread, i was happy to find solstice in such a novel deduction.
I proceeded to place 4 pennies in their respective positions amoung my hatch springs, and indeed; success.
I drank a Guiness, and exclaimed: 'BRILLIANT!'
I recently added a Nismo spoiler. The 4 pence I added was not enough to lift the hatch, so again, I added 4 more pence and indeed; success.
Again, I drank a Guiness, and exclamied; 'BRILLIANT!'
~AJ
I proceeded to place 4 pennies in their respective positions amoung my hatch springs, and indeed; success.
I drank a Guiness, and exclaimed: 'BRILLIANT!'
I recently added a Nismo spoiler. The 4 pence I added was not enough to lift the hatch, so again, I added 4 more pence and indeed; success.
Again, I drank a Guiness, and exclamied; 'BRILLIANT!'
~AJ
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I just tried my 6 cents and they worked just fine. I wanted to fix this 3 years ago, But, I have not had the chance to go to the dealer to fix it. My 3 year warranty will expire at the end of this month. I tried this trick today so I don't have to go to dealer and deal with their CRAP about this issue.
This my 6 cents.
Thanks everyone for your help with this problem.
This my 6 cents.
Thanks everyone for your help with this problem.