What way do you turn the key?
Generally speaking, turning the top of the key towards the closest door jam, locks the door. This action moves the bolt into the door jam, locking it. The reverse action brings the bolt back into the door and unlocks it. Since the door could be hung on the left or right, obviously it can’t be the same for all doors.
Why is my ignition key hot?
The Key Interlock Solenoid When your vehicle is on the move, the solenoid energizes to prevent you from accidentally taking the key out while driving. Naturally, the solenoid heats up, and the heat energy is transferred into the key’s metal shaft. When you pull out the key after your drive, it will feel hot.
What was the front end of a Pontiac Firebird made for?
It provided no disturbance to the airflow over the back of the car. All of these features combined together to provide a low coefficient of drag. The front end of the vehicle featured 10.5-inch-diameter (270 mm) power disc brakes and were now made standard on all Firebird models.
How big are the disc brakes on a Pontiac Firebird?
The front end of the vehicle featured 10.5-inch-diameter (270 mm) power disc brakes and were now made standard on all Firebird models. Taking styling cues from the 1981 design, the new car had full width tail lights, complete with a Firebird emblem in the center.
What was the steering wheel on a 1981 Pontiac Firebird?
The 1981, non-Formula 3 spoke steering wheel was re-used and featured a Firebird logo mounted in the center of the horn pad, with optional leather grip. Many power options could be had. Special Viscount “PMD” bucket seats were optional, featuring a small opening in the headrest and a PMD logo in the center of the backrest.
Where are the shocks located on a Pontiac Firebird?
In the rear, coil springs and shocks were positioned between the body and solid rear axle, with twin rear lower control arms/trailing links and a torsion bar, replacing the old-fashioned leaf springs design used previously in the 2nd Gens.