What is it?

[JonC]

I vaguely remember coming across this before but I don't think I ever resolved it so while I have my centre console stripped out, can anyone help with the identification or purpose of the black thing (to the left of the shift lever) that looks like a bulb be clearly (!) isn't?

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[Howard]

I think that is the bulb that lights up the ashtray.