Rear glass hatch/window won't stay open

[csprinkle]

Hello all - 

 

Haven't really used the rear glass hatch in my pathfinder a lot, and I tried to open it up this past weekend but it wouldn't stay open on its own. Is this by design, or do I need to look into a fix for this? I've been doing a bit of car camping setup recently and I wanted to try to get some air moving in the trunk area since the trunk door can't open from the inside . I just bought some rain deflectors for my windows, though, so hopefully that will hold me down airflow wise if the rear glass hatch can't stay open on its own.

 

Thanks,

csprinkle

[CamperDan]

5 minutes ago, csprinkle said:

Hello all - 

 

Haven't really used the rear glass hatch in my pathfinder a lot, and I tried to open it up this past weekend but it wouldn't stay open on its own. Is this by design, or do I need to look into a fix for this? I've been doing a bit of car camping setup recently and I wanted to try to get some air moving in the trunk area since the trunk door can't open from the inside . I just bought some rain deflectors for my windows, though, so hopefully that will hold me down airflow wise if the rear glass hatch can't stay open on its own.

 

Thanks,

csprinkle

 

 

I had also had this issue when I first acquired my R50, the good news is it's a cheap and very easy fix. You just simply need to replace your lift struts for your hatch glass. This is also a very common repair.

 

Chris.

[csprinkle]

Thanks for the reply, Chris! Just ordered some new struts for my rear glass hatch.

 

For anyone else looking at this thread, these are the struts I purchased off eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124245651388

 

Thanks,

csprinkle

 

P.S. Love your videos, Chris  

[CamperDan]

42 minutes ago, csprinkle said:

Thanks for the reply, Chris! Just ordered some new struts for my rear glass hatch.

 

For anyone else looking at this thread, these are the struts I purchased off eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124245651388

 

Thanks,

csprinkle

 

P.S. Love your videos, Chris  

 

Good deal, you're very welcome anytime, thank you for all of you're views and support I appreciate it!

 

Chris.