Soft top latch problem
 

Answer: http://www.miata.net/garage/top_latch/index.html

Hey,

I was just wondering if anyone has ever had this problem before:

Just some background first. I have never used my soft top since purchasing the car; hard top has always been on.

The latches on my soft top, after trying to close it, aren't "clicking." The spring lever doesn't meet the "unlock" button. I can see from old markings that they did touch at one point however.

Does anyone know a remedy to my problem?

Thanks,

Brian

I have the EXACT same problem but with only 1 of my latches. it closes, but doesn't click into place or lock. Meaning a tiny flick of the finger makes it unlock. That pisses me off. I think the only remedy is to replace it.

In for results

same here driver side clicks but pass side wont. every lil bump and it falls down... but stays latched so i dont care

There's a DIY to fix it on m.net.

I removed the small rubber pad that is on the top side of the latch to give it more room to go past the fulcrum point.

/\ just checked m.net and there are quite a bit of links in the "garage" section to fix the problem. thanx

Soft Top Latch Repair

thanks