Does anyone know what this is?

[Dango]

So I was in the middle of fitting an aux cable using a kit I grabbed from EBay, and noticed that I seem to have a different type of coin tray/storage space. It looks like it's been previously modified, but I can't work out for what purpose, or see anything similar online.

It has a little cone, and some form of window to let a light shine through. Then it looks like the light is still present. It shines when the car is on....!

I've taken some pictures which I've popped up below. Anyone have any ideas? Or fancy having a guess?

I'm hoping it's some form of treasure locator.

 

[srhutch]

Standard illumination and fag holder.

 

[markeg]

I thought it was the fag-stabber-outer, not fag holder? The window lets the glow from the 12v supply shine through so you can check the tray's contents.

 

[srhutch]

Could be, never smoked so never worried about it.

 

[Dango]

Ah, sorry. That was neither as mysterious or entertaining as I thought it might be!

 

[markeg]

Could be, never smoked so never worried about it.

Me neither. But at least its not a flower holder.

 

[markplant]

Dean Harrison does aux kit that removes the stub out part an the aux uses that hole

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Never understood why you'd want fag ash illuminated...

To the OP - standard part. Welcome to German foibles.

 

[Dango]

Dean Harrison does aux kit that removes the stub out part an the aux uses that hole

Oh, interesting! I'll take a look, cheers.

 

[markplant]

Dean Harrison does aux kit that removes the stub out part an the aux uses that hole

Oh, interesting! I'll take a look, cheers.

He got a you tube channel an on facebook
Does a lot with the e46
Edit just found out Dean Harrison is fruity car cables
If you search on here he's well thought of to deal with

 

[RoryW]

Dean Harrison does aux kit that removes the stub out part an the aux uses that hole

Oh, interesting! I'll take a look, cheers.

He got a you tube channel an on facebook
Does a lot with the e46
Edit just found out Dean Harrison is fruity car cables
If you search on here he's well thought of to deal with

He's nothing to do with Fruity car cables, I assure you of that

 

[markplant]

It was a quote I'd seen on bimmer forum
Default 14-08-2015, 13:19
Fruity cables thats Dean Harrison from facebook and e46 owners group if u just add him and ask what u need

Thats the quote I saw, so if incorrect I apologise

 

[RickRob]

Never understood why you'd want fag ash illuminated...

To the OP - standard part. Welcome to German foibles.

Same principle as coal effect electric fires. Makes it looking glowing whe there's no fire. Alternatively it helps avoid stubbing your fag out on the Sport button!