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nissan-fanatic · 01-08-2012, 05:27 PM

Hey guys, I been having this problem with my trunk. The Dang thing will not close right! I tried adjusting the hinges but does not work. The trunk just stays loose and when I drive the thing rattles like crazy! Most likely it was caused from the previous guy who put the manual tranny in the trunk and forced it closed. Will a new trunk fix it?

Mishkin_707 · 01-08-2012, 06:31 PM

We need pics.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-08-2012, 06:36 PM

You dont adjust the hinges, you adjust the catcher to make sure the trunk is snug.

nissan-fanatic · 01-13-2012, 07:52 AM

i adjusted the catcher many times and still doesn't work... i'll post pics up when i get back in town... oh and also i can't even open it with the handle inside. i can only open the gas cap. and if it helps any... i have to open the trunk with a separate key from the one i use to unlock my driver door, but i can use both keys to turn the car on. hope that helps to give u guys an idea

projectblak · 01-13-2012, 08:23 AM

mine was the exact same way i lowered the catcher all the way and it was still not sitting flush and still gaped. i went to pull apart grabbed a better catcher and drilled a lower hole for the catcher and now it sits perfectly, no water leaks or f***ing ugly alignment. i still don't know y it was doing that maybe a bad trunk....good luck

P.S. on your lever problem there is a metal line that connects to the catcher make sure its in there right i don't use mine i just use my key. i have 2 keys only one opens the trunk and the other starts the car and neither open the door lol.

nissan-fanatic · 01-13-2012, 08:30 AM

i did that with mine too but the latch won't catch if i go lower than normal

OBEEWON · 01-13-2012, 09:10 AM

you need to replace or buy those rubber stop pads.

projectblak · 01-13-2012, 09:11 AM

hmmmmmm maybe u have a bent trunk do u have any friends with s14 maybe swap their trunk over to yours its only 4 bolts and see if that helps

Mishkin_707 · 01-13-2012, 12:31 PM

I know on the S13 trunk lock there is a little lever you move it down and it locks the trunk So if someone breaks In your car they can't use the handle to open the trunk, do the S14's have this lever? That could be why it won't open from the handle inside the car

1on1 · 01-13-2012, 01:18 PM

^yes the s14 has one as well

nissan-fanatic · 01-13-2012, 01:22 PM

idk if my trunk is bent but when i got the car the guy had put the manual tranny and parts in there and seemed like he forced it closed and now i got this problem

onehundredoctane · 01-13-2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBEEWON

you need to replace or buy those rubber stop pads.

^THIS. A thousand times THIS.

nissan-fanatic · 01-13-2012, 01:25 PM

ur talking bout the blck rubber part that goes all around the edge?

Zapiel · 01-13-2012, 01:33 PM

Not to thread jack, but I also have trunk problem. I have a 90 fastback and whenever I drive on the freeway going like 65-75mph, it gets really loud in the back. Any idea what it can be? Thanks

onehundredoctane · 01-13-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nissan-fanatic

ur talking bout the blck rubber part that goes all around the edge?

NO. That is just the weather stripping to keep the water out when it rains. There SHOULD BE (but from the sound of it proabbly aren't) black rubber stoppers that are under the trunk lid that keep the trunk from moving up and down. They are probably just empty holes now if you're having this problem.

nissan-fanatic · 01-13-2012, 02:32 PM

ah ok... i'll go ahead and check that when i get back in town...

nissan-fanatic · 01-17-2012, 02:20 PM

ok... i changed out the rubber stoppers things... they seemed good but still replaced them. also was missing one... but... still have that rattle problem... wat else to check? i need to see another s14 to checkout the trunk... i'm going crazy! and i don't see or know anyone here who has an s14... i've only seen s13

Wreckless35 · 01-18-2012, 06:32 AM

I'm dealing with the same EXACT issue with my kouki. Been rocking it for almost 2 years and done everything short of remove the trunk. I have plenty of s14 friends and I don't know why I haven't thought of swapping with one of them but now I will. Let you know what happens.

Here's a pic for those of you that don't know what we're talking about:

projectblak · 01-18-2012, 08:14 AM

^^^^ whoa thats a big gap lol mine wasn't like that its either ur catcher is to high or ur trunk is bent badly but u don't notice it in my opinion... even check the bars that bolt to the trunk they may be bent

Darren · 01-18-2012, 09:46 AM

just looks like the catch is way too high... the lift bars being bent wouldn't cause this IMO because the gap at the bottom of the trunk is pretty even.

Check the bottom part of the latch / catch bar mechanism. it has slotted mounting holes so that you can move it up and down, try moving it all the way down, and make sure there are no spacers making the catch bar lower than it should be.

I had a very similar problem on my s13's hatch when i first got the car, some previous owner had put washers under the catch bar to space it down to "fix" the rattling hatch. all i did is return everything to normal and set the latch down more and now it's perfect.

Good luck

nissan-fanatic · 01-18-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreckless35

I'm dealing with the same EXACT issue with my kouki. Been rocking it for almost 2 years and done everything short of remove the trunk. I have plenty of s14 friends and I don't know why I haven't thought of swapping with one of them but now I will. Let you know what happens.

Here's a pic for those of you that don't know what we're talking about:

YES YES YES!!! THATS EXACTLY MY PROBLEM! i already moved the bottom latch/catch all the way down and still doesn't work... let me know when u try a friend's trunk on it... if that fixes it then i'm buying a new trunk!

nissan-fanatic · 02-03-2012, 04:35 PM

Has anyone tried a new trunk yet? I will hopefully tomorrow

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-03-2012, 05:41 PM

The cross bar that the bottom catch is attached to may be shifted. My Silvia in Japan had this issue, I had to bang it out a bit to actually line up with the latch in the trunk hatch.

Wreckless35 · 02-03-2012, 05:59 PM

I am actually doing that tomorrow. I'll let you know what happens.

nissan-fanatic · 02-03-2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

The cross bar that the bottom catch is attached to may be shifted. My Silvia in Japan had this issue, I had to bang it out a bit to actually line up with the latch in the trunk hatch.

Mine are lined up already. Don't look bad either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreckless35

I am actually doing that tomorrow. I'll let you know what happens.

Right on bro let me know asap before I buy one

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-03-2012, 06:48 PM

Just because its straight on doesnt mean its lined up properly. Im telling you, the latch is more than likely shifted. When you adjust the catch, it only moves up/down and a lil bit side to side. The issue you have is the whole thing its bolted to. Like you said, the previous owner had some heavy shit in there that could have rolled and pushed the whole trunk back so the catch is out of alignment physically.

nissan-fanatic · 02-03-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Just because its straight on doesnt mean its lined up properly. Im telling you, the latch is more than likely shifted. When you adjust the catch, it only moves up/down and a lil bit side to side. The issue you have is the whole thing its bolted to. Like you said, the previous owner had some heavy shit in there that could have rolled and pushed the whole trunk back so the catch is out of alignment physically.

I'll double check that tomorrow and let u know

JKL1031 · 02-03-2012, 10:58 PM

the angle of the bottom latch plays a SIGNIFICANT role in the gap, and how tight the trunk closes. I fixed this issue on my s14 but only using the top bolt on the lower striker, and twisting the bottom of it to the driver's side.

Try playin with the angle of the striker more, remove the bottom screw and angle it some ,but u will only have to use one screw since the bottom holes will be off centered,but ur trunk will be straight.

jesse_s13 · 02-03-2012, 11:28 PM

Apply Tape to the inside of the Latch. IT FUCKING WORKS!

JKL1031 · 02-03-2012, 11:31 PM

it works for 5 open and close cycles of your trunk..

01-08-2012, 05:27 PM	#1
nissan-fanatic Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austin Age: 38 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Trunk problem Hey guys, I been having this problem with my trunk. The Dang thing will not close right! I tried adjusting the hinges but does not work. The trunk just stays loose and when I drive the thing rattles like crazy! Most likely it was caused from the previous guy who put the manual tranny in the trunk and forced it closed. Will a new trunk fix it?

01-08-2012, 06:36 PM	#3
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	You dont adjust the hinges, you adjust the catcher to make sure the trunk is snug. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

01-13-2012, 09:10 AM	#7
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	you need to replace or buy those rubber stop pads. __________________

01-13-2012, 01:18 PM	#10
1on1 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 3,321 Trader Rating: (15) Rides Gallery: 1on1 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	^yes the s14 has one as well __________________ instagram

02-03-2012, 04:35 PM	#22
nissan-fanatic Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austin Age: 38 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Has anyone tried a new trunk yet? I will hopefully tomorrow __________________ I like to handle my s14 like I do my woman... Sideways

01-08-2012, 06:31 PM	#2
Mishkin_707 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: everywhere Age: 43 Posts: 732 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	We need pics.

01-13-2012, 07:52 AM	#4
nissan-fanatic Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austin Age: 38 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i adjusted the catcher many times and still doesn't work... i'll post pics up when i get back in town... oh and also i can't even open it with the handle inside. i can only open the gas cap. and if it helps any... i have to open the trunk with a separate key from the one i use to unlock my driver door, but i can use both keys to turn the car on. hope that helps to give u guys an idea

01-13-2012, 08:23 AM	#5
projectblak Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: louisville ky Age: 37 Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	mine was the exact same way i lowered the catcher all the way and it was still not sitting flush and still gaped. i went to pull apart grabbed a better catcher and drilled a lower hole for the catcher and now it sits perfectly, no water leaks or f***ing ugly alignment. i still don't know y it was doing that maybe a bad trunk....good luck P.S. on your lever problem there is a metal line that connects to the catcher make sure its in there right i don't use mine i just use my key. i have 2 keys only one opens the trunk and the other starts the car and neither open the door lol.

01-13-2012, 08:30 AM	#6
nissan-fanatic Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austin Age: 38 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i did that with mine too but the latch won't catch if i go lower than normal

01-13-2012, 09:11 AM	#8
projectblak Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: louisville ky Age: 37 Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	hmmmmmm maybe u have a bent trunk do u have any friends with s14 maybe swap their trunk over to yours its only 4 bolts and see if that helps

01-13-2012, 12:31 PM	#9
Mishkin_707 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: everywhere Age: 43 Posts: 732 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I know on the S13 trunk lock there is a little lever you move it down and it locks the trunk So if someone breaks In your car they can't use the handle to open the trunk, do the S14's have this lever? That could be why it won't open from the handle inside the car

01-13-2012, 01:22 PM	#11
nissan-fanatic Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austin Age: 38 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	idk if my trunk is bent but when i got the car the guy had put the manual tranny and parts in there and seemed like he forced it closed and now i got this problem

01-13-2012, 01:25 PM	#13
nissan-fanatic Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austin Age: 38 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ur talking bout the blck rubber part that goes all around the edge?

01-13-2012, 01:33 PM	#14
Zapiel Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 35 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not to thread jack, but I also have trunk problem. I have a 90 fastback and whenever I drive on the freeway going like 65-75mph, it gets really loud in the back. Any idea what it can be? Thanks

01-13-2012, 02:32 PM	#16
nissan-fanatic Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austin Age: 38 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ah ok... i'll go ahead and check that when i get back in town...

01-17-2012, 02:20 PM	#17
nissan-fanatic Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austin Age: 38 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok... i changed out the rubber stoppers things... they seemed good but still replaced them. also was missing one... but... still have that rattle problem... wat else to check? i need to see another s14 to checkout the trunk... i'm going crazy! and i don't see or know anyone here who has an s14... i've only seen s13

01-18-2012, 08:14 AM	#19
projectblak Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: louisville ky Age: 37 Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^^^^ whoa thats a big gap lol mine wasn't like that its either ur catcher is to high or ur trunk is bent badly but u don't notice it in my opinion... even check the bars that bolt to the trunk they may be bent

01-18-2012, 09:46 AM	#20
Darren Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kelowna, bc, canada Age: 49 Posts: 680 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	just looks like the catch is way too high... the lift bars being bent wouldn't cause this IMO because the gap at the bottom of the trunk is pretty even. Check the bottom part of the latch / catch bar mechanism. it has slotted mounting holes so that you can move it up and down, try moving it all the way down, and make sure there are no spacers making the catch bar lower than it should be. I had a very similar problem on my s13's hatch when i first got the car, some previous owner had put washers under the catch bar to space it down to "fix" the rattling hatch. all i did is return everything to normal and set the latch down more and now it's perfect. Good luck

02-03-2012, 05:41 PM	#23
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	The cross bar that the bottom catch is attached to may be shifted. My Silvia in Japan had this issue, I had to bang it out a bit to actually line up with the latch in the trunk hatch. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

02-03-2012, 06:48 PM	#26
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Just because its straight on doesnt mean its lined up properly. Im telling you, the latch is more than likely shifted. When you adjust the catch, it only moves up/down and a lil bit side to side. The issue you have is the whole thing its bolted to. Like you said, the previous owner had some heavy shit in there that could have rolled and pushed the whole trunk back so the catch is out of alignment physically. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

02-03-2012, 10:58 PM	#28
JKL1031 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MS Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the angle of the bottom latch plays a SIGNIFICANT role in the gap, and how tight the trunk closes. I fixed this issue on my s14 but only using the top bolt on the lower striker, and twisting the bottom of it to the driver's side. Try playin with the angle of the striker more, remove the bottom screw and angle it some ,but u will only have to use one screw since the bottom holes will be off centered,but ur trunk will be straight.

02-03-2012, 11:28 PM	#29
jesse_s13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento,CA/Fresno,CA/El Paso,Tx Posts: 1,829 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Apply Tape to the inside of the Latch. IT FUCKING WORKS! __________________

02-03-2012, 11:31 PM	#30
JKL1031 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MS Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	it works for 5 open and close cycles of your trunk..