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Andre Queree \(Mr Q\) - 30 Apr 2004 07:47 GMT

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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Leon van Dommelen - 01 May 2004 18:01 GMT

>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
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>Any suggestions?

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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Andre Queree \(Mr Q\) - 05 May 2004 08:56 GMT

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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