Anyone know what this slot is for?

Was wondering what this empty slot is for and if there was a cable in the back of the slot for I can connect what is missing there, I’m guessing it was a clock?? If so can someone give me a part number or link? Thx

97
2.7L
4banger
4x4
auto
base model
single cab

 

Woops forgot pic

 

I uploaded pic

 

Clock on earlier models

 

For the clock. Part number is
83910-35010.

 

I am guessing it's for the clock. That's where it is in my '01.

 

So a clock was supposed to go there, if I dremel the slot will there be a connection for I can plug in clock or? Thx

 

Pics here...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hot-air-comes-thru-vents.301642/page-2

 

Like the title!!!

 

If it were me, I would stick something in there

 

The link you gave me is about an a/c problem........

 

Hide your stash in it

 

Yes, but there is a nice pic of the slot with a clock in it if you scroll down.

 

Not sure but that might just be a blank that you can push out from the other side and install the clock.

 

I just saw a vid on youtube a guy unscrewed 4 bolts from under the steering wheel and pulled out the cover and then the cover where the empty slot is comes out.....pretty easy, gonna take mine out and see if I have a wire back there, thanks for the part number hopefully I can find an oem one and hopefully its not to expensive or else Ill go hunting for it at a Pick Your Part

 

It is hard to see. It would be awesome if someone would make a screen with more info on it other than the clock ie. outside temp, transmission temp, etc. It’s a good size.

 

There are two blanking panels that will fit there. One p/n is smooth on the back side, for cars that never had wiring for the clock. The other p/n has a dummy socket for plugging in the factory wiring connector if it's fitted and a clock isn't.

Check which one you have -- it may be really easy to get a clock from a yard, eBay, or the dealer to put one in.

Note that as others have said, the clock isn't easily seen without tilting one's head to the right. That's OK with me, but I can see where others would be frustrated with that.

 

PM me if you want a clock.

It is impossible for me to see so it is disconnected

 

As others have said, it is for the clock. The clock was NOT standard equipment, at least, for some models. I had the 96 xtracab and the clock did not come standard on it. As soon as I got the truck though, the wife noticed immediately that there was no clock in there, so she actually took my truck back to the dealer and bought the clock, which was an accessory that was optional. You can find these online if you want to put one in there. They are nice to have, but nowadays, most radios come with a clock that is always on display, making the separate clock a non-issue.