Anyone know what this is for?

[namzsteve]

Always wanted to ask what this is called and its function?

Puzzles me every time my eyes glance at it.

 

[GlassMirror]

Car?

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

microphone, or alarm sensor.

 

[FiestaST]

Dust collector.

 

[WaxLyrical]

Hidden cam.

 

[namzsteve]

Dust collector.

:crylaugh:

Seeing that it is somewhat filled with dust

 

[powermzii]

Internal ambient temp sensor?

 

[MrGray]

I think the thermostat for a climate control system is behind that vent - at least that's what I've always assumed it is. Might be present in a car without climate control as they'll fit the same panels anyway.

 

[AlmightyBender]

It is the claw marks of the OCD tiger they keep around the factory

 

[GlassMirror]

It is the claw marks of the OCD tiger they keep around the factory

I think his name is Mr Panelgaps

 

[FiestaST]

I think his name is Mr Panelgaps

 

[BrightBlue]

My car also has that. It's to monitor internal cabin temperature

 

[XPD]

Most likely the humidity suction vent for the aircon system

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

no its an alarm sensor, just put in a place where it wont attract attention.

 

[Veroland]

It' one of the vent's for the flux capacitor!

 

[namzsteve]

It' one of the vent's for the flux capacitor!

:crylaugh:

In that case I would love to go back to the 1960s

 

[LCBXX]

Internal ambient temp sensor?

I think the thermostat for a climate control system is behind that vent - at least that's what I've always assumed it is. Might be present in a car without climate control as they'll fit the same panels anyway.

My car also has that. It's to monitor internal cabin temperature

All correct. If you car has a climate control system installed, there will be a sensor behind it.

 

[Nithan15]

All correct. If you car has a climate control system installed, there will be a sensor behind it.

So I take it that it would not be a good idea to hot up a lighter up against it to see whats in there

 

[LCBXX]

So I take it that it would not be a good idea to hot up a lighter up against it to see whats in there

Some of the most pivotal discoveries for the benefit of humanity happened during moments of utter stupidity.

 

[Nithan15]

Some of the most pivotal discoveries for the benefit of humanity happened during moments of utter stupidity.

makes me think of the guy that discovered cows milk was good for human consumption.