I am a new owner of a 2000 Miata. I would appreciate someone advising me as to whether the fact that my top latches do not stay closed, is a known issue. The release button has no effect, either to secure them nor release them. Were it not for the sun visors holding them closed I fear they would come open.
Thanks, anyone.
Rusty
Top latch release
Re: Top latch release
They're adjustable, and probably just need tightening.
Re: Top latch release
While Jim is correct that adjusting them may help, it is a known issue that over time the NB latches will do that.
I had mine replaced on my 2000 under warranty a couple of years into my ownership (bought it new, sold it a long time ago now...)
If adjusting them doesn't work, which I kind of doubt it will, then you'll need to look into getting a new pair, or at least a used pair that you know works. They aren't super difficult to replace, but the screws that hold them to the top seem to have a pretty hard Loctite on them, so be very sure you are using the right tool for the screws to avoid stripping the heads.
Ron
I had mine replaced on my 2000 under warranty a couple of years into my ownership (bought it new, sold it a long time ago now...)
If adjusting them doesn't work, which I kind of doubt it will, then you'll need to look into getting a new pair, or at least a used pair that you know works. They aren't super difficult to replace, but the screws that hold them to the top seem to have a pretty hard Loctite on them, so be very sure you are using the right tool for the screws to avoid stripping the heads.
Ron