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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VW Volkswagen Polo 6R Switch Button Ignition Panel 6R0905865

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BMW X1 F48 Window Lifter Switch Panel Button Black Passenger's Side 9208107

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Ford Transit Connect Indicator Stalk Steering Column Switch Arm Unit 17D940B

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Mercedes C117 W176 C292 Steering Wheel Column Contact Plate Module A0994641000

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Trunk Open Line Keep Control Switch Button GJ32-11654-HB

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VW Volkswagen TOUAREG 7L Steering Wheel Indicator Wiper Stalk Squib 3D0953513

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Volkswagen Transporter T6 Window Switch Lifter Passenger Side 7E5867255C

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Volkswagen Eos Headlight Range Dashboard Dimming Adjuster Switch 1Q0941333

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BMW G30 G31 Wiper Turn Indicator Signal Stalk Switch Squib 7944071

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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 VII Window Lifter Switch Regulator Passenger Side 5G0959855N

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Porsche Cayenne 92A Front Seat Adjust Control Switches Left N/S 7PP959747Q

€89.95

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Mercedes W415 Power Window Switch Regulation Front Right Door O/S A4157200048

€45.95

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Range Rover L405 Window Mirror Switch Panel Driver's Side LR034932

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BMW 1 X1 Series 1 E81 E84 E87 Rear Window Wiper Arm 61627138507 7138507

€23.95

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Range Rover Evoque L551 Indicator Wiper Stalk Switch Cluster L8B2-13N064-BC

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Mini Countryman R60 Switch Unit Centre Console Sport Black 9804923

€32.95

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Porsche Cayenne 9PA Steering Wheel Adjustment Switch Buttons Unit 7L5953549D

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Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Air Suspension Response Switch Panel YUD501590WUX

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Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Indicator Wiper Stalk Squib Control Switch YRC500060

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Mercedes-Benz A E Class W169 W211 Brake Pedal Switch Stop Light A0015454409

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Mercedes W168 Kick Down Sensor Switch A0045456014

€23.95

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Mercedes Vito W639 Switch Control Panel Block ASR Hazard Lights A6398701910

€32.95

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BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E91 E92 E93 F20 F21 F31 Front Seat Lumbar Pump Switch

€23.95

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Skoda Octavia II Central Door Lock System Button Switch Panel 1Z0962125A

€23.95

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BMW X6 F16 Seat Switch Panel Adjust Control Unit Left N/S 9347412

€85.95

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Audi Q5 FY 2.0 TDI Electric Power Steering Column 80A419506K

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Land Rover Discovery L550 Handbrake Button Switch Parking Brake Mount 16A-2354-C

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BMW F10 F11 X5 F15 X6 F16 Front Seat Adjustment Switch Panel Left N/S 9384908

€32.95

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Mercedes S205 Audio Comand Control Panel Rotary Push Button A2059004028

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Window Switch Mercedes W205 W447 Lifter Button Left Right N/O/S A2229052203

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

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BMW F45 Active Tourer Hybrid Mode Switch Control Module 9392808

€47.95

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Skoda Octavia II Headlight Range Level Adjuster Switch 1Z0941333

€23.95

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BMW 1 3 4 Series F20 F30 F31 F80 F83 LCI Switch Window Lifter SCHWARZ

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Ford Transit Mk8 PDC Parking Sensor Control Switch Button CK4T-15A860-AD

€23.95

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Volkswagen Golf 8 Window Lifter Switch Rear Left N/S Door Button 5G0959855L

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VW Volkswagen Passat CC Rear Window Switch Cover Trim Right O/S 3C8867376A

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VW Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Emergency Triangle Light Button Switch 5G0953509A

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BMW F10 F20 F21 F30 F80 iDrive Controller Unit Knob Switch Module 9350724

€94.95

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Centre Console Switch BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 Auto Start/Stop PDC Panel 6970921

€23.95

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Land Range Rover Sport L494 Wiper Indicator Stalk Squib Slip Ring J8A2-13N064-HD

€108.95

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VW Volkswagen Sharan 7N Centre Console Parking Switch Control Panel 7N0927137E

€23.95

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BMW 7 Series E65 Window Switch Finisher Trim Cover Front Passenger Grey 7024647

€23.95

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Ford Transit Mk7 Connect Window Lifter Switch Unit 96FG-14529-AD

€23.95

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BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 Centre Console Auto Start Stop Switch Panel 6970919

€23.95

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Audi Q7 4L Navigation Multimedia Control Panel Knob Unit 4L0919614B

€379.95

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Mercedes C219 Air Conditioning Heater Blower Control Panel A2198303285

€42.95

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Part no. DK62-237B74-A

Range Rover L494 Door Lock Switch Surround Trim Front Right O/S DK62-237B74-A

€23.95

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Part no. AM2T-14A132-BA

Ford Mondeo MK4 S-Max Window Regulator Control Switch Driver Side AM2T-14A132-BA

€32.95

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Ford Transit Mk7 Wiper Stalk Steering Column Windscreen Spray 6C1T-17A553-AA

€23.95

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Part no. 3D0919815M

VW Volkswagen Phaeton 3D Air Vent Temperature Switch Dashboard 3D0919815M

€23.95

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BMW E36 Switch Head Light Aim Control Lamp 8360883

€23.95

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BMW 5 X5 Series E60 E61 E70 F10 F11 Switch Vertical Seat Adjustment Right O/S

€23.95

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Mercedes-Benz E CSL Class S211 W211 W219 Anti Theft Tow Switch A2118213151

€23.95

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Part no. 1K0953503DQ

Volkswagen Golf 1K Steering Column Cluster Indicator Wiper Stalk 1K0953503DQ

€28.95

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Part no. EG9T-13335-EAW

Ford Ranger Mk3 Turn Direction Signal Switch Stalk Unit EG9T-13335-EAW

€23.95

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Land Rover Discovery L550 Tailgate Opener Button Switch Handle 1L2T-14K147-AA

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Part no. XPB500350

Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Indicator Wiper Stalk Squib Switch XPB500350

€61.95

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Part no. A1679050101

Window Lifter Switch Mercedes W177 W247 Driver's Side Control Panel A1679050101

€51.95

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Part no. CV6T-13335-AE

Ford Transit Custom Indicator Wiper Stalk Combination Switch CV6T-13335-AE

€23.95

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Part no. A2038700351

Mercedes CLC-Class CL203 Heated Seats Control Lock Switch Panel A2038700351

€23.95

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Part no. 8723569-2

BMW F20 F21 F22 X3 F25 X4 F26 F30 F31 F32 Radio Remote Alarm Key Button 868 MHz

€23.95

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Part no. 7N0959551-1

VW Sharan Seat Alhambra 7N Electric Window Switch Adjuster Button 7N0959551

€23.95

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Part no. 1EE953507BB

Volkswagen Crafter MK2 SY Indicator Wiper Stalk Squib Switch 1EE953507BB

€99.95

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Part no. 9865860

Mini Countryman F60 Headlight Switch Control Element Fog Light Panel 9865860

€32.95

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Part no. 4G0941531BE

Audi A6 C7 Headlight Fog Light Switch Panel Control Unit 4G0941531BE

€23.95

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Part no. A2139059803

Mercedes C238 Switch Seat Regulation Door Adjustment Front Right O/S A2139059803

€28.95

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BMW 1 3 Series F20 F21 F30 F31 Roof Interior Centre Function Switch Grey 9267965

€23.95

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Part no. CPLA-14B566-UA

Range Rover L405 Front Seat Adjustment Control Switch Right O/S CPLA-14B566-UA

€32.95

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Part no. 6920755

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Button For Controller Idrive Navigation System 6920755

€23.95

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BMW 5 Series E60 E61 E63 E64 Menu Switch Centre Console Button 6921668

€23.95

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BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Emergency Call Push Button 6941978

€23.95

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Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Dashboard Control Switch Panel FK72-14B596-CJ

€23.95

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Mercedes Sprinter W906 Steering Wheel Switch Panel Multifunction A9069052000

€37.95

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Audi A3 8P Steering Column Wiper Stalk Control Unit Switch 1K0953519A

€23.95

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Ford Transit Custom Steering Wheel Switches Multifunction JK21-3600-DA3ZHE

€56.95

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VW Volkswagen Golf 5k Door Window Control Switch Black Rear Right O/S 5K4868346

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Mini R56 CCC DVD Navigation Sat Nav Head Unit Controller Switch Panel 3452071

€42.95

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Ford Ranger T6 Indicator Wiper Stalk Control Switch Squib AB39-13N064-XD

€156.95

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€132.95

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€51.95

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Mercedes W906 Radio Remote Alarm Key Fob Button A2479052607

€104.95

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Volkswagen Eos Dash Headlight Fog Lamp Switch Control Panel 1K0941431Q

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Indicator Stalk Ford Transit MK7 Steering Column Switch Arm Unit 6C1T13335AA

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VW Volkswagen Passat B6 Central Lock Switch Door Locking Button Unit 3C0962126B

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€23.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Tailgate Release Dashboard Dimmer Switch BJ32-11654-BB

€23.95

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€23.95

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Part no. 6933008-2

BMW E60 E61 Radio Remote Control Alarm Key Fob Button Switch 868 MHZ 6933008

€28.95

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Pressure Sensor BMW E81 E87 LCI E90 E91 Brake Differential 7566784

€23.95

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Mini Cooper R50 R53 Wiper Stalk Switch Steering Column Stalk 1489484

€23.95

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BMW E60 E61 Headlight Fog Lamp Switch Control Panel Unit Button 6953739

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