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.
The only thing stopping it was the sun visor.
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.
Pry off the e clip from the lock pivot pin.
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.
The new part is a doddle.
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.
I ll get new latches when i can.
1990 2002 mazda miata right soft top convertible roof latch oem.
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.
Annoying rattle from roof catch posted in mx5 general car chat.
I can t tell if it s som.
It happens when i travel over certain sections of road that are a little bit bumpy.
The click button wears over time and allows the latch to spring up.
4 6 out of 5 stars 5.
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.
1990 2002 mazda miata left soft top convertible roof latch oem.
Whether the roof is up or down i get a noise as if the spring in the catch is resonating against something.
Does anyone else have an annoying metallic rattle from the mk3s roof catch the one between the headrests.
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Hood hardtop front catch mx5 mk1 2 2 5.
Only 5 left in stock order soon.
Mine is driving me crazy at the moment.
First lower your top and undo three 3 phillips head screws to remove the latch.
Compatible with 1990 2005 mazda miata mx5 w plastic window cabrio vinyl black.