OK brainboxes, what does this do?

[4muddyfeet]

 

Inside my jumbo box there's this ringpull-like slider which, when pulled upwards, leaves a little 1cm gap at the bottom. I can't find the info online, only parts guides stating that it's a valve(?). It doesn't seem to change anything whether it's up or down.

 

Is it for routing cables through? Or is it part of the rear passenger vent system?

[john999boy]

Doesn't it regulate the heat/cold to your jumbo box? Keeps the Mars Bars cool in summer!

[4muddyfeet]

I didn't know the box had it's own ventilation. It would make sense as it's part of these diagrams;

 

 

Shame, considering I've just realised my a/c doesn't work. Warm Mars bars it is!

[john999boy]

There's also one in the glovebox!

[4muddyfeet]

No ****. Well, you learn something new every day! I kinda have to get my a/c fixed now don't I? Just for cold vodka when I'm sick of the girlfriend Coke on a sunny outing with my wonderful girlfriend.

[brad1.8T]

Both are in the owners manual - it's a very informative read.

[4muddyfeet]

My apologies Brad, I've had the car a week but I'm only up to page 84 - Pedals.

[@Lee]

Doesn't it regulate the heat/cold to your jumbo box? Keeps the Mars Bars cool in summer!

it's the MkI Fabia ON tab in the cubby for the Octavia generation

[stargixxer]

Yep, allows air con/heater air flow in the jumbo box.

I was trying to convince my wife it was a torture instrument for every time she couldn't read a map.... the trouble is, I don't think she has enough fingers...

[brad1.8T]

My apologies Brad, I've had the car a week but I'm only up to page 84 - Pedals.

Read faster.

 

If you suffer from insomnia it will cure that as well.

[mccarf]

I always assumed it was to wrap long aux cables around... that's what mine is used for ! Surprised with that.

[littleredduck]

Keeps the Mars Bars cool in summer!

 

This! its bang on at keeping a little treat cool in the hotter weather!  :sun:

[whitep]

Coo, I hadnt noticed it in my car! Mind you I heep the lid 4 clicks open to rest my tired elbow on!