pic of dash parts

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pic of dash parts

July 04, 2009, 12:19:57 AM

i have concluded that i missed a day in school.

when i look at this thread as i have often came back to it..........http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=24117

the pic below shows the center dash trim around the radio /eq / ect.

i notice a square hole up in the top.

what it for,, and if nothing, what was its intent? if nothing then what can we use it for as a mod. maybe a flashing little led in there when your alarm system is armed,, could it be a good place for the microphone of hands free cell phone gear, or could it be a good mounting location for an electronic gizmo,, or could it be a good place to have an "AUX" jack?

anyone have a center piece with an item in this location?

pic of dash parts

Reply #1 – July 04, 2009, 12:32:55 AM

I believe it was intended for a light, like on the earlier cars (late 70s i think had them)
also my 78 Mercury Monarch had one like that for the ashtray below

pic of dash parts

Reply #2 – July 04, 2009, 12:49:28 AM

looks like a helava place for an engine to pc interface rs232 conn.

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Reply #3 – July 04, 2009, 07:17:39 AM

I always thought that was an air intake for the cabin temp sensor on cars that have EATC...

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Reply #4 – July 04, 2009, 08:29:55 AM

that is correct. Cabin tep sensor for An EATC car. It bolted in from the back.

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Reply #5 – July 04, 2009, 09:13:52 AM

Yep, that's what it was.

If your car does not have ATC then you can use the space for whatever you wish, it won't interfere with anything.