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.
Miata door lock stuck.
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.
Then repeat the process again or until it s turning smoothly.
The requirement tohold the miata s door handle out to keep the door from unlocking when closing it can be defeated.
Malfunctioning power door lock actuator.
The panel can only be removed when the door is opened but you can pry it back enough to get some working room with the door closed if it is stuck shut.
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.
This can be done without taking anything apart by bending forward a black colored metal lever on the latch mechanism inside the door.
The power door lock actuator is the part of the power door lock system that actually controls the locks.
Then try to turn the lock with the key a bunch of times.
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.
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.