ronjym Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hi all .Had a problem opening my boot lid on the first press of the release button. The boot lid does not clear the safety catch, you have to press it again and assist it a bit and it clears. Thought it was the struts so i replaced them but just the same. Any thoughts? regards Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Search for the penny fix if not try this http://www.350z-uk.c...page__hl__penny Edited February 26, 2017 by Richf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjym Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hi just had a look at that link and I will try that . Thanks very much Regards ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Can also try removing the boot weight and / or the rear wiper + motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjym Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 hi all, just removed boot weight, adjusted catch plate. no change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 hi all, just removed boot weight, adjusted catch plate. no change. How far did you move the latch? When I moved the latch all the way down my boot almost flew open by itself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjym Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 hi , I undid the bolt and tapped the catch down as far as it could go, then tightened up. the lid still only opens that one position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjym Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 it seems that there isn't enough power in the spring to lift it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I guess the only thing left to do is mod / change the springs. You can try the "penny mod" but I found it damages the rubber casing. Best bet would be replacing them, Torqen sell them or try PM Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huseyin Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 instead of the penny mod you can buy these little rubber things from halfords which do not damage anything .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4fkqew1828 thats the link for the instructions it fixed mine so it should fix yours too . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjym Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 just had a look at the video and it looks just what i need. will try when it stops raining Thanks. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 ^Aye, tap washers. "Penny mod" is just the name, but it's recommended to use these instead. However, I still found they places extra stress inside and makes the little rubber nipple tips fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocko Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I added rubber washers to mine. Works a treat now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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