What is the construction and purpose of switches, controls, and ignition locks?

Switches, controls, and ignition locks are parts responsible for transmitting commands to the car's electrical and mechanical systems. A typical component consists of a housing, contacts, a connector, a button, a knob, or an ignition barrel, depending on the application. These parts are mounted in the vehicle cabin, most often at the steering column, on the dashboard, in the doors, or in the center console. Their task is to provide convenient and precise control of car functions.

What are switches, controls, and ignition locks used for?

Switches, controls, and ignition locks are used to operate lights, wipers, windows, mirrors, locks, heating, and to start the ignition. They are responsible for transmitting a signal to the appropriate module or receiver, so their efficiency directly affects driving comfort and safety. In the case of the ignition lock, cooperation with the steering lock, immobilizer, and starting system is also important.

What role does the control signal play in the operation of these components?

A control signal is information transmitted after activating a button, switch, or ignition lock. It is used to turn on, turn off, or change the operating mode of a specific vehicle system, for example, lights or windows. In practice, its correct transmission depends on the condition of the contacts, connector, wiring harness, and the part's compatibility with the car's electronics. Even slight wear on pins or the mechanism can cause intermittent function operation.

How to choose a switch or ignition lock for a specific car?

It is best to compare the OEM part number, interchangeable numbers, vehicle placement, and equipment version. It is also worth checking the transmission type if the component works with a specific locking system or control panel. For door and console elements, color, mounting side, and button layout are also important.

What symptoms indicate wear of switches, controls, or ignition locks?

Typical symptoms include no response when pressed, intermittent operation, mechanism sticking, lack of backlighting, or play in the button or knob. In the ignition lock, there may be difficulties turning the key, problems with the ignition position, or incorrect steering column unlocking. Such signals should be compared with the condition of the connectors and housing before purchasing a replacement part.

What should be checked before installing a used control element?

Before installation, it is good to assess the condition of the clips, pins, housing, and button surfaces, and compare the part with the old element. Check if the mounting points, plug type, and functions supported by the module match. For parts from door panels or consoles, ensure the element matches the interior trim and cooperating components.

Switches & Controls

At Global Parts automotive store we offer a wide selection of original used car parts including switches, controls and ignitions for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The switches, controls and ignitions we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are getting a top-class product.

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Mercedes CLK-Class C209 Hazard Control Switch Panel Holder Bracket A2096890031

€23.95

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Part no. A1729051100

Mercedes SLK R172 Centre Console Switch Panel Hazard Light PDC ECO A1729051100

€146.95

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Part no. 6974294

Mini Cabrio R52 Switch Toggle Folding Top Sliding Up Down Roof 6928739

€23.95

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Part no. 9225710-4

BMW F20 F21 F30 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch Sport Steering Wheel 9225710

€26.95

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Part no. 1K0919234D

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Passenger Air Module On Off Deactivation Switch 1K0919234D

€23.95

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Part no. 98661313700

Porsche Boxster 986 Folding Roof Button Switch Panel 98661313700

€28.95

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Part no. BM51-A11584-BBW

Ford Focus Mk3 Start Stop Engine Ignition Switch Button CM5T-11572-AA

€23.95

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Part no. 8K0959673L

Audi A5 8T A4 B8 Centre Console Engine Auto Start Stop Switch Button 8K0959673L

€23.95

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Part no. GR2T-14017-BAW

Ford Ranger Mk3 Central Locking Switch Control Unit Left N/S GR2T-14017-BAW

€23.95

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Part no. A2129056200

Trunk Switch Mercedes W204 W212 Tailgate Lid Remote Control Button A2129056200

€23.95

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Part no. 8K0905217C-1

Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Q5 8R Red Engine Ignition Start Stop Switch Button 8K0905217C

€51.95

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Part no. 8U0959673E

Audi Q3 8U Dashboard Start Stop Switch Dash Button Panel 8U0959673E

€23.95

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Part no. 9354186

BMW F45 F46 X1 F48 X5 F15 Hazard Warning Button Switch Emergency Light 9354186

€28.95

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Part no. FR56713502

Peugeot 207 Central Door Lock Switch Card Slot Button Control Panel FR56713502

€23.95

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Part no. 6989582

Switch Cluster Indicator BMW E81 E87 E91 Wiper Stalk Unit 6989582

€23.95

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Part no. GJ32-2B623-AA

Land Range Rover Evoque L538 Electric Parking Handbrake Switch GJ32-2B623-AA

€37.95

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Part no. 8E0959748

VW Golf Mk7 Mk8 Audi A4 B8 Front Seat Adjustment Switch Right O/S 8E0959748

€32.95

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Part no. 8V0925301DK

Audi A3 8V Interior Traction Control Hazard Switch Button Panel 8V0925301DK

€23.95

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Part no. KK2T-19980-PA

Ford Transit Custom Heater Control Unit Air Conditioning Panel KK2T-19980-PA

€66.95

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Part no. 8V4T-15A860-AA

Ford Kuga C394 Mk1 Parking Sensor PDC Switch Button 8V4T-15A860-AA

€37.95

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Part no. 9354188

Mini F55 F56 F60 Switch Panel Hazard Warning Triangle Central Lock 9354188

€23.95

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Part no. DPLA-14K147-AB

Range Rover Sport L494 Glove Box Switch Button DPLA-14K147-AB

€23.95

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Part no. 5C5919234

Porsche Macan 95B Air Module Passenger Deactivation Control Lamp 5C5919234

€23.95

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Part no. 7242541

BMW 1 Series E82 E88 Trunk Bowden Cable Emergency Unlocking Lock Boot Tailgate

€23.95

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Part no. GAH-SCREEN-6

GAH Fridge Freezer Screen Indicator Temperature Chiller Control Unit Module

€32.95

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Part no. A4709051700

Mercedes W470 Headlight Switch Control Unit Button Black A4709051700

€47.95

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Part no. 7PP959832K

Porsche Macan Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Lift Open Button Switch Opener 7PP959832K

€23.95

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Part no. A2218701758

Mercedes W221 Switch Block Control Unit Panel Parktronic ESP A2218701758

€32.95

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Part no. 7L6959855B

Volkswagen VW Passat B6 B7 Window Switch Control Regulator 7L6959855B

€23.95

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Part no. 9225710-6

BMW F20 F21 F30 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch Sport Steering Wheel 9225710

€23.95

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Part no. 4M5T-13335-BD

Ford Focus MK2 Indicator Stalk Steering Column Switch Light Flash 4M5T-13335-BD

€23.95

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Part no. 5GM035624

Volkswagen Tiguan AX1 SOS Emergency Information Control Switch Button 5GM035624

€23.95

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Part no. 9225608-1

BMW F20 F21 F30 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch Basic Steering Wheel 9225608

€23.95

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Part no. 9347472

BMW F20 F22 F30 F32 F36 LCI Controller Touch Control Unit Nav 9347472

€42.95

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Part no. H1BT-14K147-AB

Ford Fiesta Mk8 Focus Mk4 Steering Wheel Multifunction Switches H1BT-14K147-AB

€94.95

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Part no. 2Q1953507L

Seat Ibiza FR Steering Column Indicator Wiper Switch Stalk Squib 2Q1953507L

€37.95

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Part no. 8K0959855

Audi A4 B8 Window Lifter Switch Front Rear Door Control Button 8K0959855

€23.95

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Part no. 8200878343-2

Renault Trafic II Steering Column Switch Wiper Control Stalk 8200878343

€32.95

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Part no. 1K0919238A

Volkswagen Polo 6R Golf Mk6 Door Alarm Warning Indicator Light 1K0919238A

€23.95

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Part no. 9169404

BMW E82 E88 E90N E91N LCI Light Control Element Switch Panel 9169404

€47.95

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Part no. 9225710-1

BMW F20 F21 F30 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch Sport Steering Wheel 9225710

€23.95

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Part no. HY32-18D687-AC

Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 Rear Heated Seat Switches HY32-18D687-AC

€61.95

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Part no. 5G1927137T

VW Volkswagen Golf 7 5G Mode Auto Start Stop Switch Button Panel 5G1927137T

€23.95

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Part no. 6957820-1

BMW 3 Series E92 E92N E93 E93N LCI Switch Power Window Lifter Button 6957820

€23.95

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Part no. 8A6T-13N064-BG

Ford Fiesta Mk7 Steering Column Switch Cluster Wiper Stalk Squib 8A6T-13N064-BG

€32.95

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Part no. A1699050400

Mercedes Benz A B W169 W245 PDC Parking Control Switch Towing Mode A1698701910

€23.95

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Part no. BK21-56051-ABW

Ford Transit Mk8 Dashboard Blind Switch Button BK21-56051-ABW

€23.95

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Part no. GJ32-19F211-DB

Range Rover Evoque L538 Sat Nav Display Screen Switch Surround GJ32-19F211-DB

€28.95

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Part no. N8A2-14C376-AB

Range Rover Velar L560 Ignition Start Stop Button Switch N8A2-14C376-AB

€23.95

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Part no. 5C5953513E

VW New Beetle 5C Steering Column Switch Cluster Indicator Wiper Stalk 5C5953513E

€56.95

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Part no. A1679059803

Window Lifter Switch Mercedes W177 W247 Driver's Side Control Panel A1679059803

€45.95

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Part no. 9249142

BMW X5 Series E70 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch Sport Steering Wheel 9133466

€80.95

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Part no. 3454175

Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 SPORT DTC Control Switch Button Block 3454175

€28.95

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Part no. 8U0959674C

Audi Q3 8U Parking Distance Control PDC Switch Button Panel 8U0959674C

€23.95

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Part no. 2S6T7C534AA

Ford Transit Mk7 Manual Gearbox Clutch Pedal Control Switch 2S6T-7C534-AA

€23.95

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Part no. A2129001320

Mercedes W212 Steering Wheel Indicator Stalk Squib Cruise Control A2129001320

€175.95

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Part no. 6949913-1

BMW E90 E91 Engine Start Stop Switch Button Ignition 6949913

€27.95

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Part no. A1408205310

Mercedes C140 Electric Headrest Up Down Switch Panel Control A1408205310

€23.95

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Part no. 7H0927225C

VW Transporter T5 Sliding Door Functions Disable Switch Button 7H0927225C

€23.95

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Part no. A2048210151-1

Mercedes W212 Steering Wheel Button Switch Left N/S Multifunction A2048210151

€23.95

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Part no. 8Y0959754AG

Audi RS3 8Y Vehicle Radio Remote Control Key Fob Button Switch 8Y0959754AG

€66.95

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Part no. 8U0959851

Audi A1 8X Q3 8U Window Control Switch Button Panel Driver Side 8U0959851

€23.95

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Part no. AM5T14K147CA-2

Ford Transit Mk8 Steering Wheel Multifunction Buttons Set AM5T-14K147-CA

€56.95

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Part no. 3D0953551

Volkswagen Touareg 7L Steering Column Regulator Button Switch Control 3D0953551

€23.95

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Part no. 82A953521FM

Audi Q3 F3 Switch Cluster Steering Column Wiper Stalk Slip Indicator 82A953521FM

€94.95

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Part no. BV61-15852-AA

Ford Transit Connect Parking Handbrake Warining Lamp Switch BV61-15852-AA

€37.95

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Part no. GX73-14B566-HB

Range Rover Evoque L538 Front Seat Control Switch Right O/S GX73-14B566-HB

€32.95

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Part no. 6915008

BMW E65 E66 Window Lifter Switch Driver Side Door Right O/S 6915008

€23.95

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Part no. 7PP953519B

Porsche Cayenne 92A Steering Column Wheel Adjustment Switch 7PP953519D

€23.95

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Part no. 7L5963564-1

Porsche Cayenne 9PA Front Heated Seat Switch Button Control Unit 7L5963564

€23.95

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Part no. 4D0907539

Porsche Cayenne 9PA Dashboard Light Sun Solar Sensor Climatronic Unit 4D0907539

€23.95

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Part no. FK72-14B566-DB

Land Rover Discovery L550 Front Seat Adjustment Switch Right O/S FK72-14B566-DB

€32.95

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Part no. 9390522

Seat Adjustment Switch BMW F06 F12 F33 Front Right O/S Control Button 9390522

€28.95

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Part no. 3M5T9C872AC

Ford Fiesta Transit MK7 Brake Light Switch Pedal Control Sensor 3M5T-9C872-AC

€23.95

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Part no. 9368597-1

BMW X3 F25 X1 F48 Switch Cluster Steering Column Wiper Indicator Stalk 9368597

€23.95

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Part no. 9328287-1

Mini F55 F56 F57 Console Switch Panel Control Unit Ignition Start/Stop 9328287

€23.95

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Part no. 9326501

BMW E60 E61 E63 E87 E90 E92 LCI Passenger Air Module Switch 9326501

€23.95

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Part no. 4G0927137E

Audi A7 4G Front Dashboard ESP Switch Parking Sensor Button Panel 4G0927137E

€37.95

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Part no. BK2T-11B573-AA

Ford Transit Mk8 Start/Stop Button Control Switch Panel BK2T-11B573-AA

€23.95

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Part no. JPLA-14540-AF

Land Range Rover Sport L494 Door Window Switch Front Driver's Side JPLA-14540-AF

€142.95

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Part no. A2218701558

Mercedes W221 Instrument Cluster Switch ESP Suspension Control Unit A2218701558

€23.95

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Part no. 6911516

BMW E65 E66 Switch Turn Indicator Signal Dip-dim Control Stalk 6911516

€23.95

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Seat Altea XL Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Switch Wiper Indicator Stalk 5K0953521BJ

€23.95

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BMW F10 A/C Air Conditioning Radio Automatic Control Switch Unit Panel 9324317

€23.95

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Part no. A2048210051-1

Mercedes W212 Steering Wheel Button Switch Right O/S Multifunction A2048210051

€23.95

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Land Rover Freelander 2 Electric Window Lifter Switch Button Unit 6W83-14717-AB

€23.95

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Mini Countryman F60 Dasboard Trim Center Lower Media Panel Switch 9332796

€23.95

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Audi A5 8F Rear Seat Backrest Release Lever Handle Left N/S 8P7885693

€23.95

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Part no. 7L5919211B

Porsche Cayenne 9PA Air Module Light Lamp Deactivation On Off Switch 7L5919211B

€23.95

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Part no. 9354146-1

BMW F20 F30 A/C Air Conditioning Radio Control Panel CD Player 9354146

€56.95

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Part no. A9065450310

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W906 Wiper Indicator Stalk Control Switch A9065450310

€23.95

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Part no. 1K0959613C

Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Sliding Roof Potentiometer Switch Rotary Knob 1K0959613C

€47.95

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Part no. AM5T14B436FB

Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Start Stop Switch Button Control Unit AM5T-14B436-FB

€23.95

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Part no. A0004604602

Mercedes C118 W177 Steering Wheel Switch Multifunction Button Trim A0004604602

€94.95

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Part no. A4157200148

Mercedes W415 Power Window Switch Regulation Front Left Door N/S A4157200148

€23.95

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Part no. A6398701210

Mercedes W639 Hazard Triangle Wiper ASR Heater Locker Switch Block A6398701210

€37.95

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Part no. A1669054400-1

Mercedes W176 Electric Window Lifter Control Switch Driver's Side A1669054400

€23.95

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Part no. AB39-72155-BA-1

Ford Ranger Mk6 Wheel Drive Selector Control Switch AB39-72155-BA

€151.95

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Part no. 3422623-1

Mini Cooper R55 R55N R56 LCi R60 R61 Front Interior Roof Map Light 3422623

€23.95

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