Mazda Mx5 Folding Roof Problems

What should i look for in a used mazda mx 5 sports.

Mazda mx5 folding roof problems.

The prht had a hardtop that fit in the exact same space. The roof didn. Turning the corner on to lucy s street i hit the switch to open the rf s folding targa roof. The mx 5 s first electrically retractable targa top has caused quite a stir whether in circles of past customers or attracting new ones.

Whether you re looking at a roadster or a coupe cabriolet check the roof folding mechanism and that there are no signs of leaks tears or. Going with my father to look at an early 3 5 mx5 sport tech folding hardtop thing. The rf which stands for retractable fastback ditches the soft top in favor of a retractable roof panel that folds away nicely at the press of a button. The mazda mx 5 miata rf doesn t take snow days off.

The first problem was the mx 5 prht the power retractable hardtop version of the third generation miata called the nc internally by mazda. Locate the roof hook cable plastic guide cover behind the driver seat beneath the prht control module. Common mk3 3 5 issues posted in mx 5 roadster forum. It can be adjusted.

The mx 5 rf in return looks like a two seat coupe with the middle part of the roof missing. Mazda mx5 2008 retractable roof failing to open. Are there any common problems to look out for. Seems to be associated with failure of nearside window electric opening system.

Disconnect the left deck panel motor and the high mount brake light connector on the left linkage 15. Disconnect the right deck. Advantage of the soft top though is that it s a bit lighter hence mazda claim 0 3 seconds quicker to 60mph. Mazda has added a small window in the back as well to add stability to the area holding the roof panel.

Pry the plastic case open and remove the cable from the back of the metal sleeve not the front as pictured.