Noob ? about console compartment

[Desert Mist]

Hi,

I opened up the center console storage area (behind parking brake) and saw that the lid has an odd molding to it, like something is supposed to slide in there.

Anyone know what this is for? I woulda done a search but I didn't know exactly what this was called or what it did. Thanks.

 

[x007den]

hmmm, not sure what u mean

 

[Desert Mist]

Its the plastic molding that is on the bottom of the lid behind the parking brake compartment. Hmm not sure thats clear either. There is a storage compartment behind the parking brake on my 98 EX. If you open the door and look at the lid from the inside, you see the plastic molded with a special pattern, like its meant for a special function, maybe to slide something in there.

Is that more clear?

 

[x007den]

oh my bad, i knew what compartment you were talking about, i just wasn't sure about the pattern. i guess i can check it later, ive never really looked at it. its too cold outside right now.

 

[dadallyllama]

I have noticed that too... it looks like it holds a credit/ID card... I'm not sure at the moment... but I think that's what it is for.

 

[anfrey]

i've noticed that too. never figured it out.

 

[x007den]

well i checked and i see what your talking about, look like you might be able to stick something in there.

 

[wake_rider]

I just noticed that same thing earlier this week. I use it to clip in bills and other s**t like that. I guess you could probably put your drivers license in there. Other than that,

 

[Desert Mist]

I just happened to take my EX to the dealer today and while I was there I asked them.

Apparently it is for holding cards. Oh well, I was hoping it was for something more exciting.

 

[[civic]]

Thats where i keep my roadside assistance card

 

[anfrey]

maybe registrations in japan are the size of a credit card, rather than those oversized pieces of paper we have here

 

[mugen_tuned]

could be a cut out molding for the rear ashtray?

 

[mugen_tuned]

wait im wrong, didnt read one post, never mind

 

[loccusst]

I used to think maybe it was for garge door opener but drivers liscense and insurance sounds more legit.

 

[dipset891]

umm i will have to go check it out