The power door lock actuator is the part of the power door lock system that actually controls the locks.
Miata door lock stuck.
How to test door lock actuator on mazda.
The requirement tohold the miata s door handle out to keep the door from unlocking when closing it can be defeated.
The actuator is a series of gears with a set of rack and pinion gears at the end.
Start by removing the two screws that secure the panel to the door.
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.
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.
Then try to turn the lock with the key a bunch of times.
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.
Malfunctioning power door lock actuator.
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.
First you will need to pry back the door panel so you can access the inside of the door.
This is how i fixed that problem.
When the actuator gets the signal from the power door lock switch a small motor turns the gears.