FIX YOUR MX5 MIATA ROOF LATCH FOR FREE

#mx5 #miata
A common problem with the roof latches on the mx5 Miata is the latch popping open, so here is how to fix this issue for free
Please consider helping me finish this project by visiting the link below
www.buymeacoffee.com/project380
thank you
ENJOY!!!

[@ecbfilms001]

This is genius, I was literally about to spend $300 on a new set of latches but this video came up when I searched online to buy some. Thanks for the savings! Looking forward to trying this tomorrow

[@Project380]

Ahh good luck. Hopefully it works well for you

[@R3ddyyg]

Man where do you even find these new? I can only fine "good" used ones

[@ClarkyXPH]

Thanks. I’m a new NB owner of about 3 weeks and 1000km. Cheers for the tip.

[@Project380]

welcome to the club, i hope this tips works for you

[@cherlywilliams7826]

Thank you. The spring was a challenge as I did not see how it came off. For those like me the small end goes in the little hole. This video is so helpful

[@Project380]

ahh i should of mentioned that in the video, thank you 😊

[@westbrionage]

I thought the previous owner had loctited the bolts in and was cursing them the whole time lol, top tip pour some 99% isoproply on them, keep them wet for 10 mins and remove them by tightening and loosening them back and forth to work the alcohol in, they should eventually loosen up enough to not destroy the bolts, which i also did on the first one.

[@Project380]

what a great tip, thank you

[@beexiong9047]

Nice. Absolutely help. Thank you my man.

[@Project380]

Glad it helped, THANKS 😎

[@superkaribou447]

Thanks for the tips ❤

[@vanessagomez9730]

oh god this is exactly what i needed thank you

[@Project380]

i hope it helps

[@359725901]

Thanks for the video,I done my latch. Actually 1mm wasn’t enough for me. I have to grind more around 3mm. But eventually helped! Thank bro

[@Project380]

3mm 😯wow that must of been loose

[@TheScorpio2]

Great video, just bought a MK 2 and the soft top hadn't been used for years, both sides have this problem, I will do your fix very soon. 👍

[@Project380]

if the soft top hasnt been used for a while it tends to shrink so you may find you have to adjust it a few times over the next few months

[@TheScorpio2]

@Project380 I kept putting it up and down, and it's fine now, but I am still going to do your excellent fix, so the release buttons work. 👌

[@e4tnu150]

Great tip , Thanks

[@Project380]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ActionPanda-g5n]

This is a hella simple fix 💪

[@Project380]

and saves a load of money 😎

[@The800and1]

That's brilliant!

[@Project380]

easy aint it mate

[@aCanalAtVerizon]

It worked! Ty!

[@Project380]

glad it worked for you 😊

[@perjian1697]

Great share! Cheers!!

[@Project380]

your welcome, thank you

[@FernandoFerreira-nw6vf]

Tank You!!!

[@Project380]

your welcome

[@otherchirps6558]

Thank you, P380! : ) Do you (or anyone here : ) know where I can get new replacement springs for these latches? Hardware stores seem to only carry springs with closed loops on the ends (which will not work here). Thanks, again! : )

[@Project380]

have you tried MX5 parts or moss europe?

[@otherchirps6558]

Thanks! Yes; no results.@@Project380

[@yourusernamehere]

I don't get why putting the spring back in wasn't in the tutorial, that's literally the hardest part of this whole fix. I had to spend half an hour figuring out what's the correct way to put it in and then another hour before it finally fucking got in...

[@Project380]

Ahh sorry about this. Maybe I'll revisit this video or make a short explaining more in depth on the spring

[@Mateusz-pu6bs]

What are the dimmersions for the new bolts? i dont know anything about screws ;p

[@Project380]

i think its M6 x 25

[@mick0846]

I just use zip ties during the winter for mine 😅

[@Project380]

😂😂

[@manolosoldera]

Me too😂

[@dgibson1375]

Thus isn't working for me is it possible I need to file it alot more. Latch is still the same.

[@Project380]

either you need to file more or the latch is toast, check the pin hasnt worn away

[@trashsk8525]

How exactly dose this help the latch catch?

[@Project380]

it changes the angle at when the latch catches, trust me it works well 😉