What is this little clip thing on the underside of the center console lid?

Pen holder

 

It’s where the flux capacitor plugs in… sorry couldn’t resist, agree with above pen holder

 

I will be checking mine out as I never really noticed it before but a great spot for a pen. Thanks for posting.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-how-to-use-this-under-the-arm-rest-cover.765730/

And also

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/a-new-discovery.713302/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/purpose-of-clip-in-center-console-lid.643322/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-is-this-for-in-the-center-console-lid.520253/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/plastic-peice-inside-center-console.648831/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/document-holder-for-the-center-console.599317/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-is-this.441716/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-is-this-for.477406/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-how-to-use-this-under-the-arm-rest-cover.765730

 

Out of all the answers in those threads above, this answer from @AgentCovert gets my vote as #1:

"Although many items fit, like a key or pens..the actual use is meant for cable management as it also lines up with a slot or groove below it for a phone charging cable in the body of the center console that allows the lid to close without pinching the cable..but it's your vehicle so you can use it for whatever you have a need for or wish..Toyota Care customer service will confirm it's for cable management.."

 

Hah, dang it, I searched, I swear! My search-fu needs work.

 

Don't call it a clip, it's a magazine.

 

In the 2019+ it’s for Mr Fusion.

 

Or other things

 

A tissue holder? Damn I’m missing out. Is that in a limited? Is there an option for a lotion dispenser also.

 

Tundra - Top pic
Tacoma - Bottom pic

 

While it’s definitely the most practical use, I’ve always hated the way that comment is worded. It is clearly intended for the tailgate key from when the early 3rd gens‘ door and tailgate keys were separate.
If it were specifically designed for cable management, I feel like it would be shaped in a way that actually supports a cable for the length of the extrusion without the other plastic bits that do nothing for that purpose.
Having said that, this is absolutely the most functional use for something that not longer has a practical purpose

 

That space on the Tundra (where the coiled cord is) is usually perfectly shaped for a wet wipes (read: spoiled guy's toilet paper) container. Coincidence?

 

i put my tailgate key in it since i have push button start.

 

I thought that was for crack pipes. Oops

 

I put the tailgate key in mine.

 

I love the imagination of everyone. Crackin me up!!!