My question re-stated

[johndmc57@xxxx]

Thats for the responses but I must not have been clear in what I was 
asking. I was asking what that thing is on the console to the right 
of the light dimmer. There is a plug and a little square grill. It 
appears to be a factory item. Thanks.

[MODERATOR NOTE: As I understand it, this question was answered. On my early 81 car, to the right of the dimmer is a digital clock, about 2" x 3" rectangular. This clock was not put in later DeLoreans, leaving a raised rectangle molded into the console. Perhaps somone either removed your clock or cut out the rectangle?]