Our mazda mx5 roofs and mazda miata convertible top replacements are manufactured in southern california.
Tighten mx5 roof.
Did help tighten it up however my roof seems to have raised slightly on one side i e.
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.
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.
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.
Temporarily tighten the bolts in the order indicated in the figure.
The latch or catch may also have worn somehow try measuring the length and comparing to the other side.
You leave your top off for a while and suddenly it does not want to close anymore.
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.
How to tighten or loosen miata roof latches max taggard.
All you need is a couple of scre.
Here is a problem that you see rather often in the convertible world.
Is the mazda mx 5 any good.
The patterns are created by an experienced craftsman and the mazda convertible tops are manufactured in a modern factory from original quality raw materials to ensure the best fit original look feel and highest quality construction.
The join to the top of the windscreen pillar is perfect on one side but angles up slightly as you run.
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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Here s a simple way to fix your miata s failing roof latches.
