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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BMW F11 F31 G21 G31 Rear Window Switch Trunk Lid Boot Control Button 7944975

£32.95

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Part no. 9316954

BMW F20 F30 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch LIM Sport Steering Wheel 9316954

£113.95

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Part no. 6949309

BMW X5 E70 Glove Box Key Button Switch Unlocking 6949309

£13.95

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Part no. 9225710

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

£23.95

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Part no. 9225700

BMW 1 3 Z4 Series E88 E93 Switch Unit Roof Light Schwarz Black 9225700 9210354

£18.95

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Part no. rhd-9197909

BMW 5 6 Series F10 F11 F12 F13 Operating Unit Centre Console Switch 9197909

£13.95

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Part no. rhd-6914984-1

BMW Z4 Series E85 Switch Window Lifter Passenger's Side Left N/S 6914984

£13.95

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Part no. 6839079

iDRIVE Controller BMW F20 F21 F30 F80 Control Unit Knob Switch Module 6839079

£70.95

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Part no. 9305474

BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Switch Panoramic Roof Light Control Headliner Module 9305474

£127.95

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Part no. 9137917

BMW E60 E61 LCI PDC DTC Switch Button Module Unit 9137917

£13.95

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Part no. 6847526

Headlight Switch BMW F20 F21 F22 LCI Control Element Light Switch 6847526

£23.95

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Part no. 9161896

BMW F10 F11 Switch Hazard Warning Centerlock 9161896

£13.95

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Part no. RHD-6820926

BMW F40 F44 G20 G21 Z4 G29 Door Lock Switch Central Locking Right O/S 6820926

£18.95

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Part no. 9240958

BMW 3 5 Series E92 E93 E63 LCI iDrive Tel Nav CD Controller Knob Button 9240958

£66.95

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Part no. 9311727

Headlight Switch BMW F15 F16 F45 F46 Fog Lamp Light Control Panel Unit 9311727

£18.95

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Part no. rhd-6954720-4

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 4 Ignition Lock Of Remote Control Beige 6954720

£13.95

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Part no. 9354145

A/C Control Panel BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Automatic Air Conditioning Switch 9354145

£42.95

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Part no. 9371374

BMW 1 3 5 Series F10 F20 F30 iDRIVE Control Unit Controller Touch 9371374

£18.95

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Part no. 9137882

BMW E60 E61 LCI Center Console Switch Block DTC 9137882

£13.95

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Part no. 6993047

Hazard Switch BMW G30 G31 Button Warning Central Locking Lock 6993047

£13.95

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Part no. rhd-6832729-1

BMW X3 G01 Window Lifter Switch Front Right O/S Driver Side Trim Panel 7473182

£56.95

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Part no. 2990020

BMW E84 Front Bumper Fog Light Lamp Right O/S 2990020

£37.95

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Part no. 7036126

BMW E46 E63 E83 Actuation Unit Panel Seat Front Right Switch 7036126

£18.95

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Part no. 8373734

BMW X5 E53 Control Switch Unit Centre Console PDC DSC 8373734

£13.95

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Part no. rhd-6954720-1

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Ignition Lock Of Remote Control Grau Grey 9172372

£13.95

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Part no. 9159051

BMW 5 Series E60N E61N LCI DTC OFF ON Switch Button Module Unit 9159051

£13.95

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Part no. 9877891

BMW F01 F02 LCI F15 Switch Parking Brake Button Auto-Hold 9159997

£13.95

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Part no. 9316952

BMW F20 F30 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch Steering Wheel Control Unit 9316952

£94.95

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Part no. 9483731

BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F40 F80 Mini F56 Passenger Airbag Switch 9483731

£13.95

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Part no. 9328424

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

£47.95

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Part no. 7216775

BMW 5 F07 GT Rear Left Right Door Card Window Lifter Button Switch Trim Cover

£18.95

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Part no. 9354186

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

£23.95

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Part no. 9299447

BMW X1 Series F48 Switch Bootlid Tailgate Release Button 9299447

£13.95

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Part no. 8203771

BMW 3 5 6 Z4 Series E46 E60 E63 E64 E85 E86 Trunk Tailgate Catch Bracket

£13.95

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Part no. 9123060

BMW 1 3 Series E82 E90 E92 E93 LCI M3 Steering Column Stalk Switch Unit 9123060

£94.95

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Part no. 6952021

BMW 1 Series E87 Switch Button Window Lifter Driver's Side Right 6952021

£18.95

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Part no. 9287341-2

BMW F20 F30 Control Panel A/C Air Conditioning Radio CD Player 6814187 9287341

£47.95

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Part no. 6967675-7

BMW X5 E70 Starter Start Stop Switch Ignition Key Reader Unit 6967675

£13.95

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Part no. rhd-9248087

Switch BMW F21 F32 F40 F33 Sport Seat Left N/S Seat Adjustment Panel 9248087

£51.95

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Part no. 9225710-6

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

£18.95

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Part no. 6977788

BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 LCi Passenger Button Off Indicator 6977788

£13.95

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Part no. 6853142

Trim Multifunction BMW E82 E84 E88 Switch Steering Wheel Black Chrome Pearlglos

£56.95

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Part no. 6955750

BMW 3 X3 X5 Z4 E46 E53 E83 E85 Radio Remote Alarm Key Fob Button 315 MHz 6955750

£18.95

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Part no. 9353110

BMW X3 F25 Switch Panel Radio Air Conditioning Control Panel Black 9353110

£89.95

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Part no. 9156133-2

BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Parking Brake Switch Frame EMF Electric Handbrake Trim 9156133

£42.95

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Part no. 9350442

Lock Switch BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Locking Button Door Front Right O/S 9350442

£13.95

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Part no. 8711939

BMW X1 1 Series F40 F48 Mini F54 F60 USB Socket Switched Adaptor Plug 8711939

£18.95

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Part no. 9225608

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

£18.95

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Part no. 9119686

BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 Automatic Air Conditioning Control Panel 9119686

£18.95

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Part no. 6988064-1

BMW E81 E87 E87N E90 LCI E91 E92 Air Conditioning Control Panel Switch 6988064

£13.95

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Part no. 9217343

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Switch Window Lifter Driver's Side Power Fold 9132149

£18.95

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Part no. 9351183-1

BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Roof Interior Centre Function Switch Black 9351183

£18.95

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Part no. 9323414

Switch Tank Release BMW i3 I01 i8 I12 Fuel Tank Door Flap Open Button 9323414

£13.95

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Part no. 9196043

Front Impact Sensor BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Crash Detection Module Unit 9196043

£23.95

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Part no. 7848268

BMW F10 F11 F20 F21 F30 F31 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch Sport Steering Wheel

£23.95

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Part no. rhd-9197921-1

Console Switch BMW F10 F11 LCI Operating Unit Centre Button 9197921

£13.95

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Part no. rhd-6967675-2

BMW X5 Series E70 2 Starter Start Stop Switch Button Ignition 6967675

£18.95

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Part no. 6796853

Warning Switch BMW F20 F30 F33 Brake Master Cylinder Warning Switch 6796853

£13.95

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Part no. 6814601

BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Rain Sensor Windscreen Light Solar Condensation Unit 6814601

£18.95

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Part no. rhd-9163002

BMW 1 Series E81 E88 Trim Switch Window Lifter Passenger's Side Beige

£13.95

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Part no. 6957820-1

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

£13.95

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Part no. 7117927

BMW 3 Series E90 E92 Trunk Bowden Cable Emergency Unlocking Lock Boot Tailgate

£13.95

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Part no. rhd-9377109

Gear Selector BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Gearshift Shifter Switch Lever Automatic 9377109

£47.95

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Part no. 9188877-1

BMW F01 F02 F03 F10 F11 Steering Column Adjuster Switch 9188877

£13.95

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Part no. 7197330

BMW E46 E53 E83 E85 Radio Remote Alarm Key Fob Button Ignition Switch

£32.95

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Part no. rhd-9180317

Lifter Switch BMW E89 E93 Convertible Window Driver's Side Control Unit 9180317

£85.95

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Part no. rhd-7044004

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Glove Box Key Button Switch Dark Silver 7040590

£13.95

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Part no. 9208111

BMW F10 F20 F30 F31 F45 X5 F15 X6 F16 Switch Window Lifter Driver's Side Oyster

£37.95

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Part no. 9289280-1

Roof Light Switch BMW F01 F02 LCI Unit Module Button Black 9289280

£94.95

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Part no. rhd-9241957-2

BMW 5 Series F10 F11 Door Window Lifter Switch Control Operating Unit 9241957

£28.95

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Part no. 9251194-1

Switch Panel BMW E84 Control Unit Centre Console EcoPro Start/Stop 9249507

£13.95

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Part no. 9352036

Lock Switch BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Locking Button Door Front Right O/S 9352036

£13.95

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Part no. 9194400-1

BMW X1 Series E84 Key Reader Ignition Lock Remote Control Unit Module 9194400

£13.95

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Part no. RHD-6935534-2

BMW X1 E84 Rear Switch Window Lifter Power Window Button Black Left N/S 6935534

£13.95

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Part no. RHD-9240291

BMW X3 F25 Centre Console Control Panel Switch Button PDC ESP Sport 9240291

£18.95

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Part no. 9268734

BMW F34 GT Window Lifter Switch Driver's Door O/S Control Module Unit 9268734

£28.95

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Part no. 6983882

BMW 6 Series E63 E64 LCI Control Knob Menu Switch Chrome Pearlgrey 6983882

£16.95

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Part no. 9289280

Roof Light Switch BMW F01 F02 LCI Unit Module Button Black 9289280

£85.95

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Part no. 6953739

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

£13.95

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Part no. 9291690

Start Stop Button BMW F15 F16 F85 F86 Engine Start Switch Control Unit 9291690

£18.95

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Part no. 6920755

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

£13.95

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Part no. 6904291

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Front Console Insert With Switch Sliding Roof 6904291

£13.95

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Part no. 6989570

BMW E81 E87 E91 Switch cluster Indicator Wiper Stalk Unit 6989570

£32.95

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Part no. 9123051

BMW X1 E91 LCI E84 Switch Cluster Cruise Control Stalk Unit 9123051

£94.95

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Part no. 9217594-1

Parking Brake Switch BMW F10 F11 F12 Auto Hold Switch Button 9217594

£13.95

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Part no. rhd-9359834

Seat Switch BMW F20 F30 F31 X3 F25 Front Right O/S Adjustment Memory 9359834

£56.95

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Part no. 9192746-1

BMW F10 F11 Control Element Light Headlight Switch 9192746

£13.95

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Part no. 9121748

Switch Cluster BMW E81 E87 E91 Indicator Wiper Stalk Unit 9121748

£18.95

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Part no. RHD-9359814

BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Front Seat Adjustment Switch Control Right O/S Unit 9359814

£99.95

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Part no. 9268486

BMW E60 E87 E90 E91 Remote Key Radio Alarm Button Switch PCA 315 MHz 6986579

£28.95

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Part no. 1393361

BMW E36 Power Window Switch Regulator Control Button Blue 1393361

£13.95

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Part no. 6970088

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Cable Set Start / Stop Switch Wiring Loom 6970088

£13.95

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Part no. 8723588-2

Remote Key BMW F07 F10 F11 F25 Radio Alarm Button Switch 868 MHz

£28.95

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Part no. 6955747-2

BMW E46 E53 E83 E85 Radio Remote Alarm Key Fob Button Ignition Switch 433 MHz

£28.95

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Part no. 9267965

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

£13.95

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Part no. 6933610-1

BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 1 iDrive Navigation Controller Control Knob 6933610

£13.95

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Part no. 3413211

BMW X3 Series E83 Centre Console DSC PDC Switch Unit Panel 3413211

£13.95

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Part no. 9384806

Bmw X5 F15 F30 Rear Heated Seat Control Switch Button Panel Rear Right 9384806

£18.95

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Part no. 9316952-1

BMW F20 F30 Cover Trim Multifunction Switch Steering Wheel Control Unit 9316952

£89.95

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