Leenx Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Anyone having a problem oppening the boot? like up-to three attempts to open in most cases. I remember this being covered off before - did a seacrh under boot release,, boot problem, and boot! but no joy. Doing my head in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 not heard of the button being a problem but have heard of the springs going. Either side of the boot lid is a enclosed spring in a rubber sleeve. Put a couple of pennies under the spring to condense the spring more. This then helps the boot open. Hope its this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4V3 GT4 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Do you have a spoiler? Mine was fine until I had the spoiler fitted, have to lift at the same time as pressing the catch. DaveH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Thanks M13KYF, it's when you press the button it sort of uncatches but something is locking in the centre catch preventing you from opening up, wondered if it could be something simple like a bit of WD40? Interesting D4V3 GT4 - Only had a spoiler fitted fairly recently, but seem to remember having this problem before but not as noticeable?! Why / how would this make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 it's the extra weight of the spoiler. Also you can ugrade the struts to help take the weight of the spoiler when the boot is fully open. I defo try the two pennies traick. Only tales two minutes to sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Do you have a spoiler?Mine was fine until I had the spoiler fitted, have to lift at the same time as pressing the catch. DaveH Same thing happened to me Dave Did you remove the weight out of the boot lid??? BTW Leenx this would also help you Failing that new strut's may be req'd,,, iirc some people have had these replaced under warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 it's the extra weight of the spoiler. Also you can ugrade the struts to help take the weight of the spoiler when the boot is fully open. I defo try the two pennies traick. Only tales two minutes to sort. yep the packers on the spring works spot on I couldnt afford the pennies I used washers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Sorry guys, I'm not quite sure where you mean - anyone got any illustrations? No worries if not as I'll have a proper read of this thread later this evening! BTW I'm having a HKS delimiter fitted this weekend only problem is was originally quoted £150 all in now it's gonna be more like £280!! The place I'm getting it done is called DSA (DSA Autommotives- they have a website) showed me their project which i think they said was a twin turbo 350z - apart from all the stickers on the outside it looks like an ordinary Zed - have a look on their website if you get a chance? Bet it's fu**ing amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 ya can't miss them. Just looks like 3cm long black rubber door stops. They unscrew. inside youll find the spring. http://www.dsautomotives.co.uk/ is currently under construction if it these guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Cheers will try sorting tonight. Yep that's them - pity it's under construction as the cars aren't!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 isn't what used to be G-Force? they went bust recently afaik. PS the price you are getting charged for fitting the delimiter had better include the delimiter itself, as it's waaaay too high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4V3 GT4 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Do you have a spoiler?Mine was fine until I had the spoiler fitted, have to lift at the same time as pressing the catch. DaveH Same thing happened to me Dave Did you remove the weight out of the boot lid??? BTW Leenx this would also help you Failing that new strut's may be req'd,,, iirc some people have had these replaced under warranty How do I remove the weight Liam? I remeber someone else doing this a while back but I didn't have it then! DaveH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Easy,,, remove the inner boot plastic using a flat head screwdriver working round it popping off all retaining lugs... Once that's off,,, directly in the middle you will see the weight... Couple of nuts and it's off Jobs a good un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 take the plastic cover off the back of the boot and you'll see it. just unscrew it. Not that it made much difference to mine, still falls on my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 right update - unscrewed the struts played around with them put them back and job done - sorted. thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 take the plastic cover off the back of the boot and you'll see it. just unscrew it. Not that it made much difference to mine, still falls on my head Different spoiler mate!!! Yours is heavier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Arghhhhh! Back to square one. By the way how do you pull those plastic coverings which hold the springs in where you then put the pennies in? I gave up on that bit as they were impossible to take off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Think they unscrew. Not done it myself. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 nice one Dorian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 nice one Dorian We aim to please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 You guys are absolute stars!! Thanks very much - gonna have another crack tonight! my mrs is gonna love me!! Will let you know the result. Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Mike etc Please feel free to split (Jacko ) and add as a FAQ but since I feel rather an attachment to that section, please do it properly in the format FAQ: My boot hatch will not stay up, what do I do? and not like certain recent formatting efforts There was a time when a man took pride in his work and slipshod ways were not the norm PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING - DON'T BLAME ME IF YOUR NEWLY REPAIRED HATCH POPS UP AND SMACKS YOU IN THE GOB Editied by Moderator Please see the link for how to guide. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3443 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Nice one fella Come on Split Arse,,, do you job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 thanks dorian. Now moved to approiate section. Please see the link for how to guide. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3443 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spill Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Just had this accepted under warranty and there are nissan part numbers for the modification on the system BTW ppl also check your wiper blade arms for corrosion this also a known problem Front and Rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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