Here is a problem that you see rather often in the convertible world.
Tighten mx5 roof.
In this video mike miataking gives a over view of miata mx5 convertible top latches and shows us the way to view the instructional floppy latch repair video.
Warning latching a latch that is too tight could lead to damage to your hard top or soft top so close the latches slowly.
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You leave your top off for a while and suddenly it does not want to close anymore.
Here s a simple way to fix your miata s failing roof latches.
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Did help tighten it up however my roof seems to have raised slightly on one side i e.
The latch or catch may also have worn somehow try measuring the length and comparing to the other side.
With the roof folded back and the latches facing up flick open the metal door like thing and therre is a long hex nut inside tighten this up with a spanner and it will make your catches.
How to tighten or loosen miata roof latches max taggard.
Be it a soft or hard top it s going to happen sooner or later.
Our mazda mx5 roofs and mazda miata convertible top replacements are manufactured in southern california.
Then torque them to the specification in the figure above 19 disconnect the roof motor electrical connectors from both sides disconnect the roof motor limit switch from the right side disconnect the rear window defroster connector for the left side not pictured.
The join to the top of the windscreen pillar is perfect on one side but angles up slightly as you run.
There is a locating peg on the underside of the latch if you cut this off there may be enough clearance in the mounting screws to take up the slack but you d have to.
Best procedure i ve found is to loosen the adjustment screw then make very minor tighten adjustments latching and unlatching in between until it has just a little bit of give to it.
