Mazda Mx5 Folding Roof Problems

Seems to be associated with failure of nearside window electric opening system.

Mazda mx5 folding roof problems.

The prht had a hardtop that fit in the exact same space. Common mk3 3 5 issues posted in mx 5 roadster forum. Disconnect the right deck. 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. Locate the roof hook cable plastic guide cover behind the driver seat beneath the prht control module. Advantage of the soft top though is that it s a bit lighter hence mazda claim 0 3 seconds quicker to 60mph. It can be adjusted.

What should i look for in a used mazda mx 5 sports. Pry the plastic case open and remove the cable from the back of the metal sleeve not the front as pictured. Conversely mazda claim that the folding hard top model s top speed s a little higher due to less drag not that it matters at 130mph plus apparently i understand that the roof s made by webasto which can only be a good thing. The roof didn.

Mazda mx5 2008 retractable roof failing to open. The mx 5 s first electrically retractable targa top has caused quite a stir whether in circles of past customers or attracting new ones. Are there any common problems to look out for. Turning the corner on to lucy s street i hit the switch to open the rf s folding targa roof.

Mazda has added a small window in the back as well to add stability to the area holding the roof panel. The car beeped peevishly at me. The mx 5 rf in return looks like a two seat coupe with the middle part of the roof missing. The first problem was the mx 5 prht the power retractable hardtop version of the third generation miata called the nc internally by mazda.

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.