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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Remote Key BMW F20 F21 F22 F23 Sport Line Radio Alarm Button 434 MHz Set 8723606

€94.95

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Part no. A2469009815

Switch Knob Mercedes W176 W246 Comand Sat Nav Navigation Controller A2469009815

€23.95

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Part no. 6Y0953235

Volkswagen Transporter T5 Hazard Warning Light Flasher Switch Button 6Y0953235

€23.95

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Part no. 8V0959831B

Audi Q2 GA Front Door Trunk Opener Switch Button Panel Driver's Side 8V0959831B

€23.95

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Part no. 5H22-14K147-DB

Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Steering Wheel Horn Switch Left N/S 5H22-14K147-DB

€23.95

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Part no. F1ET-14F014-AA

Ford Focus Mk3 USB Aux Socket Port SD Card Reader Unit F1ET-14F014-AA

€28.95

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Part no. GJ32-14C239-AKC

Range Rover Evoque L538 Climate Heater Radio Control Panel GJ32-14C239-AKC

€75.95

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Part no. 4F0959565A

Audi A3 8P Wing Mirror Switch Control Adjuster Regulator Knob 4F0959565A

€23.95

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Part no. A2038702210

Switch Panel Mercedes W203 W209 Hazard Light Block Heated Seats ESP A2038702210

€46.95

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Part no. 6965274

Steering Column BMW E81 E87 E91 Switch Cluster Indicator Wiper Stalk 6965274

€89.95

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Part no. 7L6927135E

VW Volkswagen Touareg 7L Air Suspension Level Switch Adjuster Panel 7L6927135E

€28.95

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Part no. 3C5953507BN

Volkswagen Passat CC Indicator Wiper Stalk Squib 3C5953507BN

€170.95

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Part no. F1ET-18C612-BG

Ford Focus Mk3 Heater Climate Control Panel AC Switch Unit F1ET-18C612

€23.95

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Part no. BJ32-14K147-BE

Range Rover Evoque L538 ESP Traction Control Switch BJ32-14K147-BE

€23.95

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Part no. 3G0959565A

Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Wing Mirror Control Panel Adjuster Switch 3G0959565A

€28.95

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Part no. N1XT-14529-BAW

VW Volkswagen Amarok Mk2 Window Lifter Regulator Switch Button N1XT-14529-BAW

€23.95

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Part no. 83A959831

Audi A3 8Y Q2 GA Q3 F3 Tailgate Boot Lid Open Release Switch Button 83A959831

€32.95

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Part no. 9423269

Switch Panel BMW G11 G12 G30 Hazard Warning Triangle Central Lock Button 9423269

€23.95

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Part no. 9372496-1

Shift Paddle BMW G11 G12 G20 G30 Gear Select Steering Wheel Left N/S 9372496

€23.95

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Part no. GR2T-14017-AAW

Ford Ranger Wildtrak Mk6 Door Lock Switch Front Driver Side GR2T-14017-AAW

€28.95

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Part no. 8379345-2

BMW X5 E53 Key Radio Remote Alarm Button 433 MHz 8379345

€32.95

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Part no. A2195450604

Mercedes C219 Headlight Fog Light Control Unit Switch Panel A2195450604

€23.95

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Part no. A2079051601

Switch Panel Mercedes W207 C207 Centre Console Dash PDC Heated Unit A2079051601

€28.95

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Part no. A2059057803

Mercedes W204 W212 Seat Switch Regulation Adjust Front Right O/S A2059057803

€23.95

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Part no. A1648700710

Mercedes W164 Switch Button Control Seat Heated A1648700710

€23.95

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Part no. S7T-17A553-DD

Ford Fiesta Mk6 Mondeo Windscreen Wiper Stalk Squib Switch S7T-17A553-DD

€23.95

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Part no. GJ32-14B596-AA

Range Rover Evoque L538 Drive Mode Control Switch Panel Unit GJ32-14B596-AA

€23.95

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Part no. 6989586

BMW E81 E87 E91 Switch Cluster Indicator Wiper Stalk Unit 6989586

€28.95

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Part no. 7850484

BMW M2 F87 Centre Console Control Panel Switch PDC Drive Mode Button 7850484

€37.95

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Part no. 4F0962109B

Alarm Unit Audi A3 8P A4 B8 Anti Theft Sensor Switch Module 4F0962109B

€23.95

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Part no. 6919506

BMW E60 E61 X1 E84 X5 E70 X3 E83 Switch Hazard Warning Central Locking 6919506

€23.95

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Part no. 8K0837220D

Audi A4 B8 Vehicle Radio Remote Control Key Fob Button Switch 8K0837220D

€23.95

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Part no. 3D0959858E

Volkswagen Phaeton 3D Door Window Lifter Switch Panel Button 3D0959858E

€23.95

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Part no. 8V0941531N

Audi A3 8V Headlight Fog Light Switch Button Panel Control Unit 8V0941531N

€23.95

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Part no. 8U0959673A

Audi Q3 8U Start Stop Drive Select Control Switch Panel Button 8U0959673A

€23.95

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Part no. 8S0907129AK

Audi TT FV Switch Cluster Steering Column Wiper Stalk Slip Indicator 8S0907129AK

€37.95

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Part no. 1Z2959565H

Skoda Octavia II Wing Mirror Adjustment Switch Panel Front Right O/S 1Z2959565H

€23.95

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Part no. 4F0959855B

Audi A3 8P Window Lifter Switch Rear Passenger Control 4F0959855B

€23.95

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Part no. 2K0919234D

VW Volkswagen Caddy 2K Air Module Switch Control Lamp Passenger Side 2K0919234D

€23.95

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Part no. 9318704

BMW F15 X5M F85 F16 X6M F86 Trunk Lid Release Button 9318704

€23.95

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Part no. 1T0953509B

VW Volkswagen Touran 1T Warning Hazard Light Switch Button Unit 1T0953509B

€23.95

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Part no. 7283835-2

BMW F20 F20N LCI F30 F31 Window Lifter Switch Control Panel Button Black 7283835

€23.95

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Part no. 8W0959851F

Audi A5 F5 Switch Button Electric Window Control 8W0959851F

€23.95

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Part no. BK2T-13A024-AD

Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Headlight Lamp Switch Panel Button BK2T-13A024-AD

€28.95

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Part no. 9163614

BMW F01 F02 Window Lifter Switch Door Control Operating Driver's Side 9163614

€37.95

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Part no. 8E0959855

Audi A4 B7 Window Lifter Switch Front Rear Door Control Button 8E0959855

€23.95

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Part no. 5G0959857E

VW Volkswagen Golf CD1 Front Door Right O/S Window Regulator Switch 5G0959857E

€32.95

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Part no. 5G0959855AB

Volkswagen VW Caddy SB Window Lifter Switch Regulator Passenger Side 5G0959855N

€23.95

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Part no. 9195178

BMW X1 E84 Centre Console Switch Unit Panel Knob 9195178

€32.95

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Part no. 8U0927134

Audi Q3 8U ESP Off Traction Stability Switch Control Button 8U0927134

€23.95

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Part no. A2469050451

Mercedes-Benz A B W176 W246 Parking Brake Release Switch Button A2469050451

€23.95

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Part no. DH52-14C239-BA

Land Rover Freelander 2 L359 Air Conditioner Panel Switch Button DH52-14C239-BA

€85.95

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Part no. AM5T14K147CA

Ford Transit Mk8 Steering Wheel Trim Multifunction Switch 4 Pin AM5T14K147CA

€28.95

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Part no. A1728200515

USB Port Mercedes W204 W212 Socket Plug Centre Console Connector A1728200515

€23.95

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Part no. A2059057207

Lights Switch Mercedes W205 X253 Dashboard Lights Control Panel A2059057207

€37.95

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Part no. 7N0907426

VW Volkswagen Touran 1T A/C Heater Climate Control Switch Panel 7N0907426

€23.95

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Part no. 83A951523P

Audi RS3 8Y RSQ3 Multifunction Steering Wheel Buttons Switches Set 83A951523P

€222.95

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Part no. A1686890580

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Headlights Adjustment Switch Panel Trim A1686890580

€23.95

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Part no. 9328424-1

BMW 5 F10 F11 Radio Panel Control Switch Unit Panel Black 9328424

€37.95

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Part no. 7L6941435R

Volkswagen Touareg 7L Differential Lock Control Switch Control Button 7L6941435R

€23.95

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Part no. YUD5-01080-PVJ

Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Window Lifter Radio Player Panel Rear YUD501080PVJ

€23.95

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Part no. A4539051901

Smart 453 Fortwo Central Lock Hazard Lights Switch A4539051901 E3160101

€23.95

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Part no. 8Z0959855D

Audi A3 S3 8P 3D Door Window Lifter Switch Button Passenger Side 8Z0959855D

€23.95

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Part no. 7H5959539

Volkswagen T5 Window Lifter Switch Panel Control Driver's Side O/S 7H5959539

€47.95

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Part no. 9249142-1

BMW X5 E70 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch Sport Steering Wheel 9133466

€75.95

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Part no. 9361936-1

BMW 3 X3 X5 Series F30 F31 F15 F25 1 Switch Window Lifter Black 9361936

€23.95

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Part no. A6398200810

Mercedes Vito W639 Steering Wheel Control Button Switches A6398200138

€47.95

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Part no. A2478203902

Mercedes W177 W247 USB Port Socket Plug Control Panel Connection A2478203902

€23.95

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Part no. BK3T13A350AA

Ford Transit Mk8 VI Hazard Emergency Light Switch Button BK3T-13A350-AA

€23.95

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Part no. 4N0907129KH

Audi Q7 4M Indicator Wiper Steering Column Switch Cruise Control 4N0907129KH

€85.95

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Part no. A2478204002

Mercedes W177 W213 W247 USB Port Socket Plug Connector Unit MM-BOX A2478204002

€23.95

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Part no. 8E29621095PR

Audi A4 B7 Towing Alarm Sensor Tow Away Switch Module Button 8E29621095PR

€23.95

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Part no. JK2T-13D061-DB

Ford Transit Custom Mk8 Headlight Fog Light Control Switch Panel JK2T-13D061-DB

€47.95

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Part no. 7P5959561A

Porsche Cayenne 92a Memory Switch Seat Adjustment Front Right O/S 7P5959561A

€32.95

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Part no. 6C1T-13335-AA

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

€23.95

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Part no. A4519052100

Smart Fortwo C451 Instrument Panel Air Unit Module Rotary Switch A4519052100

€23.95

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Part no. 7L5959851C

Porsche Cayenne 955 Window Lifter Switch Button Rear Left Right N/O/S 7L5959855C

€23.95

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Part no. N1XT-14017-BA

VW Amarok Mk2 Door Card Lock Unlock Switch Button Front Left N/S N1XT-14017-BA

€23.95

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Part no. 8723579

BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 M Sport Radio Remote Alarm Key Button 868 MHz 8723579

€28.95

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Part no. 8723598-1

BMW F20 F21 F22 F23 F30 F31 F32 Basis Radio Remote Alarm Key Button 434 MHz

€23.95

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Part no. FK72-14B705-AA

Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Seat Switch Button Rear Left N/S FK72-14B705-AA

€23.95

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Part no. 6941965

BMW X5 E70 Fan Blower Switch Button Trim 6941965

€23.95

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Part no. 9328424

BMW 5 F10 F11 Radio Air Conditioning A/C Control Switch Unit Panel Black 9306149

€113.95

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Part no. 8E0959565

Audi A4 B7 Wing Mirror Adjustment Regulator Switch Control Unit 8E0959565

€23.95

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Part no. 6980057

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 iDrive Navigation Infotainment Controller Switch 6980057

€37.95

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Part no. 14403753ZD

Citroën Relay III Door Window Switch Master Driver's Side 14403753ZD

€80.95

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Part no. 5E3919719H

Skoda Karoq ND Kodiaq NV Octavia NN Steering Wheel Trim Cover Buttons 5E3919719H

€99.95

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Part no. 8363664

BMW 3 5 Z4 Series E39 E46 E85 E86 Wiper Stalk Control Arm Switch 8363664

€23.95

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Part no. A2129054900

Mercedes W212 Centre Console Switch Block Control Panel A2129054900

€23.95

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Part no. 8723606

Remote Key BMW F20 F21 F22 F23 F30 F31 F32 Sport Line Radio Alarm Button 434 MHz

€66.95

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Part no. DG9T-11B573-ACW

Ford Mondeo Mk5 Auto Start Stop Control Switch Button Unit DG9T-11B573-ACW

€23.95

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Part no. A6398701110

Mercedes Vito W639 Switch Panel Dash Hazard Warning ASR Button A6398701110

€37.95

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Part no. 5H22-14K147-GB-1

Land Rover Freelander 2 Steering Wheel Switch ]5H22-14K147-GB 5H22-14K147-EB

€56.95

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Part no. 3415616

BMW X3 E83 Centre Console Switch DSC Switch Unit Panel 3415616

€23.95

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Part no. A1669054600

Mercedes W166 Suspension Level Control Switch Unit Button Panel DSR A1669054600

€142.95

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Part no. 8099495

BMW E46 E64 Convertible Switch Longitudinal Front Seat Adjustment

€23.95

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Part no. 9181252

BMW 1 Series E88 Control Panel Centre Console Switch Center Buttons 9181252

€23.95

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Part no. BK3T-14A132-BB

Ford Transit Mk8 Window Switch Button Unit Driver's Side BK3T-14A132-BB

€32.95

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Part no. 7P5959561

Porsche Cayenne 92A 958 Door Card Seat Switch Panel Memory Left N/S 7P5959561

€23.95

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