The actuator is a series of gears with a set of rack and pinion gears at the end.
Miata door lock stuck.
Then repeat the process again or until it s turning smoothly.
Door does not lock unlock test if a door does not lock or unlock on your mazda car and you are trying to figure out.
Start by removing the two screws that secure the panel to the door.
When the actuator gets the signal from the power door lock switch a small motor turns the gears.
This is how i fixed that problem.
Then try to turn the lock with the key a bunch of times.
This can be done without taking anything apart by bending forward a black colored metal lever on the latch mechanism inside the door.
My miata had a weird problem were when i tired to look it from the inside it wouldn t look but from the outside it did.
Malfunctioning power door lock actuator.
Door lock solenoid constantly locking the door check wiring got current supply or not and then comfirm door latch faulty or not nov 14 2009 1999 mazda mx 5 miata.
The power door lock actuator is the part of the power door lock system that actually controls the locks.
The requirement tohold the miata s door handle out to keep the door from unlocking when closing it can be defeated.
Then do the base of the handle and the locking mechanism that you see when you open the door and the hinges that hold the door.