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Mazda Miata: Can't open door

  1. #1
    Andre
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    Can't open door

    I've got a '91 model MX-5 / Miata. Yesterday I found I couldn't unlock the
    driver's door from the outside or inside. It's key lock only (no remote or
    central locking).

    I'm figuring it's something fairly basic and straight forward to fix ... if
    I can get into the door, which is a bit hard since I can't open it.

    I guess I could cut though the trim, but I'd rather not if I can avoid it.

    Any suggestions?

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    Mr Q
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  2. #2
    Leon
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    Re: Can't open door

    "Andre Queree \(Mr Q\)" <com.au> wrote:
     

    Looking at the trim in my car, it is not clear that you could not at
    least get it off in the area of the lock. There are instructions on
    miata.net in the garage section, but it tends to be arm rest, cup
    from the door opener, speaker grill (if separate), pull loose the clips
    by pulling the trim away from the door; lift panel up to release its
    top. Try passenger side first.

    Leon

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  3. #3
    Andre
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    Re: Can't open door

    You can indeed remove the door trim with the door closed - it just took a
    bit of shuffling.

    The door's all fixed now. There was a small spring on the internal
    latch/lock mechanism which had broken - it was basically preventing the door
    from unlocking.

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