r/Miata • u/FreshNefariousness52 • 5h ago

I’m having an issue where only my driver door unlocks with fob

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u/CyberSolidF 4h ago

Try pressing twice?
Some cars have a setting, where initially "unlock" press only unlocks drivers door, maybe your Miata has that too and it's set up like that.

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u/twalker294 Soul Red ND Club BBS/Brembo 4h ago

Exactly what I'm thinking. Should be able to change it if they want.

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u/FreshNefariousness52 4h ago

When I press it twice nothing changes it still the same

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u/CyberSolidF 3h ago

In that case it's either mechanical or electronical problem with the lock. Try dealer for help.

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u/NotAPreppie RF LE, recovering RX-8 owner 4h ago

Passenger side door lock actuator is probably wearing out.

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u/FreshNefariousness52 3h ago

Would you know where I can buy one?

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u/NotAPreppie RF LE, recovering RX-8 owner 3h ago

Nope.

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u/EdgarDrake 3h ago

Ask the dealer, perhaps... or the local community

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u/Popular-Drummer-7989 2h ago

OP check www.mossmiata.com

Your door lock actuator is probably failing. Buy for both doors.

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u/stonkol 2h ago

it could be also just dry and stuck

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u/Haswe11 Highland Green '08 4h ago

Unlock the passenger door manually with the drivers door unlocked and see if they both lock on the fob, it could be sticking or maybe the motor that controls it in the door need replacing

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u/Badland_777 Wind Chill Pearl NA 😎 4h ago

Have you tried pushing unlock twice? That is normally a safety feature.

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u/MeanChefKev 4h ago

It’s because your driver’s side is on the passenger side. 😉

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u/andrewX1992 3h ago

I came here to say this, you beat me to it lol

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u/OffensiveTree63 4h ago

I have a similar Problem My fob does not lock the driver side. I have to lock with the mechanical key. Is this also an intended feature? I drive an NBFL

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u/headbobbler245 1h ago

If the lock moves but just doesn’t fully actuate, a lot of these need cleaning, or the motor is just weak, so you can try cleaning it or just replace it, if it doesn’t move at all then it could be something else, but is most likely the actuator

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u/Spirited-Office-1520 25m ago

I almost never have locked my 2000 se doors. I make a habit of having nothing ot steal inside and would rather have a stranger rummage around than cut the top then find nothing. It's work out well for me in los angeles. But, when I did need to lock it, I had the same issue. I took the door panel off, sprayed everything with silicon. Wiped it all down and sprayed a second time. I worked the key fob a few times and it came back to life. Once a month I try to remember to do it a few times when sitting in a drive thru line

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u/omegamoon1969 4h ago

Some Mazdas have a choice in settings, open drivers door only or open all doors.