I just removed my console to install new carpet. There is an electrical lead going to some sort of bulb device in the forward ashtray. There is a small perforated disc in the ashtray next to the device. Anybody know what this is? It does not appear to be a light. Thanks, Jack, Albuquerque
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It is a light. Back in the day when people smoked, ash trays were a necessity. The bulb is clipped to the side of the ash tray where there is a small hole to illuminate the ash tray at night. The bulb is connected to the circuit for your dash lights. There should also be a light for the rear ash tray.
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lighted ash tray. The height of luxury in 1959Comment
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It is a light. Back in the day when people smoked, ash trays were a necessity. The bulb is clipped to the side of the ash tray where there is a small hole to illuminate the ash tray at night. The bulb is connected to the circuit for your dash lights. There should also be a light for the rear ash tray.
Nyles
I have a light for the front, but there are no wires leading to the back ash tray. The light is clipped to the inner rear wall retainer. Had it come apart easily, I would have messed with the bulb and maybe replaced it for giggles.
BYTW, I stopped smoking over 10 years ago, but the damage was done. Infarction with 3 main coronary arteries blocked at 99, 99, and 95%. Triple bypass followed. A second chance!
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