Trunk spring? On 2003 Infiniti M45.

[buhdda]

I have a 03 m45 and the trunk keeps relatching itself. This is not that big a deal when i use the key since i will just keep my hands ready and pull at the same time i push the button but because it relatches itself it makes the lever next to the driver seat useless.

Talking to the dealship it is a Spring kit for the trunk that needs replaced. Normally it should pop the trunk up 1" but mine comes up less than that and the latch relatches.

Anyone know anything about this or went throught this already?

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

[szh]

Yup, this is one of the common, minor problems with the car, unfortunately.

If your car is still under warranty, the dealer can replace the trunk struts that have "failed" - these are not springs, by the way. This fixes the problem completely. I have had this done on mine and am going to keep a close eye on it for sure ... my plan is to get Infiniti to eventually acknowledge that this was a design flaw and get them to replace them as often as I need to. Even past warranty, if possible!

Else, you can get the trunk opening struts from Jason Burtman (at http://www.burtmanindustries.com) and replace these yourself with something that opens the trunk "all the way" when opened.

Z

[buhdda]

Z, thx 4 the info but unfortunately the car is past warranty by a couple of month. Do u by any chance remember how much the struts were?

Also, just a general question, has anyone installed the JB kit. I saw a video for it b4 and it looked like the lid swung up pretty hard.

[nmgoodthing]

I would write or call Corporate Infiniti. Send them documentation from the posts here. They might give you a go ahead with free replacement.

There is this TSB that I showed them. http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ow...5.htm

Although that fixed my problem of re-latching it still doesn't pop up very far but at least it still stays open when I use the door latch.

Ive also heard of people getting their struts replaced but for them to go bad again a little later down the road.

[Bag302]

I used half of Burtman's kit and it works well. It seems that the trunk would be too hard to close with 2 shocks. With one of Burtman's shocks, the trunk pops open about a foot and closes nicely.

I'd like to sell the unused shock. If anyone's interested, let me know.

[buhdda]

so if i bought one of the shocks would i also get the 1 foot open effect...or are there other parts needed?

[buhdda]

Corporate Infiniti say that they dont give the go ahead on replacement parts out of warranty. The dealership has to intiate the process. The dealers is not willing to do anything for free out of warranty. Looks like I'm f*cked.

[szh]

Ive also heard of people getting their struts replaced but for them to go bad again a little later down the road.

That is why I plan to keep a close eye on mine!

Z

[CakeDaddy]

That is why I plan to keep a close eye on mine!

Z

I've noticed that it's weather sensitive, so for ex: when it's warm or hot out it pops up about 2 inches without re attaching and closing.

When its cold outside or in your garage it close 2 seconds after you pop it with the remote or from inside the car.

I'd like to sell the unused shock. If anyone's interested, let me know.

Bag302,

?quanto senor

How much for the other half of the JB strut?

[lfj2025]

I installed the Burtman struts, they worked perfect even with a spoiler on the trunk.

[Bag302]

Bag302,

?quanto senor

How much for the other half of the JB strut?[/QUOTE]

Cake, I sent you an email.

[szh]

Z, thx 4 the info but unfortunately the car is past warranty by a couple of month. Do u by any chance remember how much the struts were?

Unfortunately, I have no idea what they cost. The struts were replaced under warranty for me ...

Z

[buhdda]

I used half of Burtman's kit and it works well. It seems that the trunk would be too hard to close with 2 shocks. With one of Burtman's shocks, the trunk pops open about a foot and closes nicely.

I'd like to sell the unused shock. If anyone's interested, let me know.

r u still interested in working something out?

[sbonesz]

I fixed mine with a cheap fix. I screwed a couple of springs into the trunk edge. toward the rear window there is a wide area (not seen at all when trunk is closed. There are two round shapes stamped into the metal there. It almost looks like they meant to add something here, but didn't. I used black painted springs about 3/4 inch round an about 1 inch high with a black painted washer and screw. They work perfectly and look like they were meant to be there all along. Also, as my gas struts age, I know the springs will always work. I no longer try to do the 5 yd. dash from door to trunk to grab it in time. Cost=less than a buck.

[paigoomein]

does anyone know if there is a similar trunk kit for the 06/07 m35?

[buhdda]

I fixed mine with a cheap fix. I screwed a couple of springs into the trunk edge. toward the rear window there is a wide area (not seen at all when trunk is closed. There are two round shapes stamped into the metal there. It almost looks like they meant to add something here, but didn't. I used black painted springs about 3/4 inch round an about 1 inch high with a black painted washer and screw. They work perfectly and look like they were meant to be there all along. Also, as my gas struts age, I know the springs will always work. I no longer try to do the 5 yd. dash from door to trunk to grab it in time. Cost=less than a buck.

Thanks i will give it a try...but in the mean time i have figured out that if you make a two consecuetive and rapid pushes to the leverl it will open the trunk. With much practice i can now do this, and no longer face the problem of not being able to open my trunk from inside the car when i'm alone.

[Bag302]

r u still interested in working something out?

Sorry Buhdda, I didn't see this until now. As it stands, it is going to CakeDaddy. If it falls through I'll let you know.

[buhdda]

Sorry Buhdda, I didn't see this until now. As it stands, it is going to CakeDaddy. If it falls through I'll let you know.

it's alright i'm getting really good at opening the trunk from inside the car.

[ProvidenceLeaf]

I fixed mine with a cheap fix. I screwed a couple of springs into the trunk edge. toward the rear window there is a wide area (not seen at all when trunk is closed. There are two round shapes stamped into the metal there. It almost looks like they meant to add something here, but didn't. I used black painted springs about 3/4 inch round an about 1 inch high with a black painted washer and screw. They work perfectly and look like they were meant to be there all along. Also, as my gas struts age, I know the springs will always work. I no longer try to do the 5 yd. dash from door to trunk to grab it in time. Cost=less than a buck.

Do you have any pics that you can share with us? What kind and size of springs did you use and where did you buy them? Thanks.