- My model of MX-5 is: 2010__NC
- I’m based near: __Sheffield
- I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: __I have just purchased a 2010 retractable hardtop version. When the top is on it creaks really loud on the O/S only where it pegs in. Is there any adjust to rectify this as its driving me mad.
Regards
Paulcbrxx
Mine has been doing the same since I cleaned and treated all the seals, it’s bloody annoying! I’ve had a look on here before, and there seem to be a few options. Greasing the pegs, or wrapping some electrical tape round them to get a tighter seal, or adjusting the roof clamp to reduce the gap between the front edge of the roof and the windscreen surround. I may have forgotten something, I’m sure someone else will be along soon to give some advice. I’m going to try greasing the pegs first, I’ll let you know how I get on.
Thanks Tugboat for your prompt advice.
No worries! Just had another search on here, seems lubricating the slots that the pegs locate into is also worth a try. That’s one thing I haven’t done yet. I don’t think I’ll be able to try it today, it’s currently chucking it down outside!
Cheers,
Andrew.
Turm the adjuster in a full turn, fixed mine. There is a guide somewhere, search and ye shall find.
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Adjust the centre latch
It’s easy enough, but try not to unhook the spring at the top as it’s tricky to replace 
Good luck 
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Wow, thanks to you all for the great advise & the pdf Mc Trucky looks a possible Perminant resolution.
Looks like I need to buy myself some circlip pliers and Loctite!
Grease all the contact areas should sort it,it did mine .
I have read in the past that using the ‘soft’ side of velcro (the self adhesive type) stuck into the location tabs also works, though I have never had cause to use this method
Hiya McTrucky
Just to let you know your recommendation worked a treat. No noise from roof at all.
Thanks again for your help.
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Perfect!
I tried to do the same to mine at the weekend, but the circlip pliers I bought for the job were too big!
Its quite awkward with circlip pliers, I used a flat head screwdriver & worked it off slowly. If it breaks new circlips are pennies.
Good luck.
Did you have screws on either side of the plastic cover? I couldn’t see any, just wondering if there were changes on the different NC versions.
No the cover just slides off. The pin holds it in place.
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Excellent, thanks. I thought I was just being blind!
Well, I managed to borrow a set of circlip pliers small enough to dismantle the roof latch and get it adjusted. Silence is golden! So chuffed!
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Great with no creaking isn’t it.
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Amazing! 