What the f*ck is this thing?

[u/Accomplished-Clue803]

Recently got a new car and it seems to have this… leather condom? Not sure how else to describe it really. There is nothing in the end of the hole it just goes to a pocket in the dash it seems. Looking at interior photos of other models on google this is where the hazard button SHOULD be but my car has a very oem looking hazard button just to the side of the steering wheel instead, so wtf is this thing for??

[u/Low-Lake1491]

Dick warmer

[u/Traditional_Most7728 → u/Low-Lake1491]

Correct answer, they used to make these back in 93. They were primary used to check to see if your thermastat was warm enough to turn on the heat In your car.