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.
Mx5 roof latch repair.
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.
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.
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.
Does anyone else have an annoying metallic rattle from the mk3s roof catch the one between the headrests.
The only thing stopping it was the sun visor.
First lower your top and undo three 3 phillips head screws to remove the latch.
I can t tell if it s som.
It happens when i travel over certain sections of road that are a little bit bumpy.
1990 2002 mazda miata right soft top convertible roof latch oem.
2013 hardtop club model.
The new part is a doddle.
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Hood hardtop front catch mx5 mk1 2 2 5.
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1990 2002 mazda miata left soft top convertible roof latch oem.
I ll get new latches when i can.
Once it has been removed turn it over.
Mine is driving me crazy at the moment.
Annoying rattle from roof catch posted in mx5 general car chat.
The click button wears over time and allows the latch to spring up.
Pry off the e clip from the lock pivot pin.
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