Mx5 Roof Latch Repair

Whether the roof is up or down i get a noise as if the spring in the catch is resonating against something.

Mx5 roof latch repair.

First lower your top and undo three 3 phillips head screws to remove the latch. I ll get new latches when i can. I can t tell if it s som. Does anyone else have an annoying metallic rattle from the mk3s roof catch the one between the headrests.

1990 2002 mazda miata left soft top convertible roof latch oem. Mine is driving me crazy at the moment. 4 6 out of 5 stars 5. 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.

It s the roof to windscreen that s the issue water getting in. 1990 2002 mazda miata right soft top convertible roof latch oem. It happens when i travel over certain sections of road that are a little bit bumpy. 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.

Sometimes stuffing a rag under the handle of it will stop it. If you use a 3 large screwdriver the screws should come out easily without marring. 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. Only 5 left in stock order soon.

Annoying rattle from roof catch posted in mx5 general car chat. Once it has been removed turn it over. 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. The new part is a doddle.

Compatible with 1990 2005 mazda miata mx5 w plastic window cabrio vinyl black. Hood hardtop front catch mx5 mk1 2 2 5. Pry off the e clip from the lock pivot pin. The only thing stopping it was the sun visor.

2013 hardtop club model.