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Tailgate not opening (Heath Robinson fix)


TheOracle71

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Hope I’m posting in the correct section.

 

I have the common issue with the tailgate on my 370z Nismo where one press of the release button only partially unlocks the tailgate/boot/trunk (whatever you want to call it).

 

Anyways, I set about removing the boot lid liner with the intention of removing the weight that I’ve seen online. Liner off in one piece but no weight in sight, only the holes where I presume it should be :angry:. Dammit; liner reinstalled.

 

So, I thought the next plan would be to try the penny trick with the two spring things. Big FAIL; even with one penny inserted the plastic shroud kept popping off. 
 

Heath Robinson moment :sun: As per the photos I found some rubbery sticky pads which I cut to size and stuck on the car body to compress the springs a bit more. So far, it has opened every time with one press :teeth:

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