Mx5 Roof Latch Repair

1990 2002 mazda miata left soft top convertible roof latch oem.

Mx5 roof latch repair.

Hood hardtop front catch mx5 mk1 2 2 5. Instead have bodged some rubber onto the latch handle to bridge the gap to the locking clip works a treat and holds fine at the 90kmh test speed this afternoon. It happens when i travel over certain sections of road that are a little bit bumpy. 2013 hardtop club model.

I ll get new latches when i can. About two months back the car developed a strange rattling noise that seems to be coming from either behind the dashboard or possibly in the hardtop. 1990 2002 mazda miata right soft top convertible roof latch oem. Annoying rattle from roof catch posted in mx5 general car chat.

The only thing stopping it was the sun visor. First lower your top and undo three 3 phillips head screws to remove the latch. Home mk1 mx5 1989 1998 mk1 mx 5 exterior parts accessories 1989 1998 hoods fittings for mazda mx5 mk1 na hood hardtop front catch mx5 mk1 2 2 5. Mine is driving me crazy at the moment.

Pry off the e clip from the lock pivot pin. The click button wears over time and allows the latch to spring up. This item 1990 2002 mazda miata left right soft top convertible roof latch set oem sierra auto tops convertible soft top replacement compatible with mazda miata mx5 1990 2005 w heated glass window cabrio vinyl black. It s the roof to windscreen that s the issue water getting in.

Sometimes stuffing a rag under the handle of it will stop it. 4 6 out of 5 stars 5. Compatible with 1990 2005 mazda miata mx5 w plastic window cabrio vinyl black. 4 1 out of 5 stars 149.

Whether the roof is up or down i get a noise as if the spring in the catch is resonating against something. If you use a 3 large screwdriver the screws should come out easily without marring. Only 5 left in stock order soon. Material on the roof is nice and firm when the roof is up but the latch is at full adjustment and still isn t that great depends were the water is coming in from if its the side of the front rail pull your door rubbers forward a bit so the water drips in to the rain catchers on.

Once it has been removed turn it over.