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 Z4 E89 Roadster Headlight Control Element Light Switch Knob 9184274

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BMW E65 E66 Switch Memory Seat Heating Left N/S 6918402

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BMW 6 Series E63 Switch Window Lifter Driver's Side 6939128

£13.95

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BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Cruise Control Switch Column Stalk Knob 6959986

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BMW F10 F11 Seat Memory Switch Control Button Panel Oyster 9215811

£13.95

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BMW F13 Window Lifter Switch Front Driver Side Control Button Panel 9196678

£18.95

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BMW E46 E64 Convertible Switch Longitudinal Front Seat Adjustment

£13.95

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BMW 1 Series F40 Door Window Lifter Switch Control Operating Unit 7950754

£37.95

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BMW X3 G01 Window Lifter Switch Door Front Left N/S Control Panel Button 7471025

£18.95

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BMW X3 G01 Window Lifter Switch Door Rear Right O/S Control Panel Button 7410250

£18.95

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BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Hazard Warning Switch Button Control Unit 9389076

£13.95

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Part no. 8360461

BMW E39 Control Panel Switch Light Intensity Regulator 8360461

£13.95

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BMW 6 Series E63 E64 Glove Box Key Button Switch Ruthenium 7131594

£13.95

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BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 Coolant Radiator Intercooler Lower Covering Strip 8591021

£23.95

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Part no. 8723588-1

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

£37.95

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BMW X3 E83 LCI Headlight Fog Light Control Element Switch Panel Grey 3420287

£13.95

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Part no. 8723610

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

£13.95

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Part no. 9225710-4

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

£23.95

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Part no. 9270379

BMW 5 7 Series F01 F02 F10 LCI Front Left Seat Adjustment Switch N/S 9270379

£85.95

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Part no. 9146356

BMW 3 Series E92 E93 LCI Starter / Stop Switch Part Chrome Perlgrau 9146356

£13.95

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BMW F10 F11 Air Conditioning Switch Panel A/C Climate Control Unit 9353596

£66.95

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

£37.95

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Part no. 9146356-2

BMW E92 E93 Starter / Stop Switch Part Carbon Chrome 9146356

£23.95

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Part no. 8723569

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

£13.95

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Part no. 6837091

Fuse Box BMW G11 G30 G31 Power Distribution LIN Module Rear 6837091

£61.95

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Part no. 8723569-1

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. 6941965

BMW X5 E70 Fan Blower Switch Button Trim 6941965

£13.95

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Part no. 9328424-6

BMW F10 F11 Radio Air Conditioning A/C Control Switch Unit Panel Beige 9285341

£37.95

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Part no. 6989587

BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E91 Steering Switch Cluster Cruise Control Stalk 6989587

£94.95

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Part no. 9184269

BMW Z4 E89 Cabrio Switch Parking Electric Brake Handbrake Button 9184269

£28.95

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Part no. 9328424-4

BMW F10 F11 Radio Air Conditioning A/C Control Switch Unit Panel Black 9241239

£32.95

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Part no. 9327031

BMW F90 M5 Window Lifter Switch Front Rear Right O/S Door Control Button 9327031

£13.95

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Part no. 9225710-3

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

£28.95

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Part no. 6945653

Switch Control BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 ZV Hazard Warning Flashers Lock DTC 6945653

£13.95

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Part no. 9461148

BMW F40 Control Element Light Switch Panel 9461148

£37.95

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BMW 5 F10 F11 LCI Front Left Seat Adjustment Switch N/S Control Module 9276449

£70.95

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Part no. rhd-9382471

BMW 1 4 Series F21 F32 F82 M4 Front Left Seat Adjustment Switch N/S 9382471

£151.95

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Part no. 9159052-1

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI 1 Center Console Module Switch DTC Heated Seat Button

£16.95

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Part no. 7024490

BMW 7 Series E65 Rear Right Switch Window Lifter Ashtray Finisher Silver O/S

£13.95

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Part no. 9287340-2

Control Panel BMW F30 F31 AC Air Conditioning Radio Audio FBM Unit Module Chrome

£85.95

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Part no. 8723574

BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Radio Remote Alarm Key Button 868 MHz 8723574

£23.95

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

£28.95

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BMW X3 Series E83 Centre Console DSC PDC Switch Unit Panel 3415617

£13.95

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BMW F45 F46 Switch Control Unit Centre Console Dashboard 9323940

£18.95

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Roof Light BMW F45 F46 Reading Lamp Switch Control Panel Module Black 6820167

£37.95

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BMW X5 F15 Front Seat Memory Adjustment Control Switch Black Right O/S 9347410

£208.95

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Steering Column Cluster BMW F40 G31 Switch Wiper Indicator Stalk Squib 9472542

£85.95

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BMW X5 E53 Centre Console PDC DSC Seat Heating Switch Unit Control Panel 6946433

£18.95

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BMW F10 F11 F12 Assist Control Switch Driver Assistance System Button 9220050

£13.95

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BMW X5 F15 Dasboard Trim Center Console Brushed Right O/S 9280778

£18.95

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Part no. 9327031-4

Window Lifter Switch BMW G30 G31 Door Button 9327031

£13.95

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Part no. 9860545

BMW F90 G30 G31 Central Door Lock Switch Button Panel Left N/S 9860545

£13.95

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Part no. RHD-9315936

BMW F12 Front Seat Adjustment Memory Switch Control Right O/S 9315936

£85.95

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Part no. 9386781

BMW X3 G01 Central Door Locking Right O/S Switch Button 9386781

£37.95

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Part no. 9204067

BMW F01 F02 F10 LCI Control Element Light Headlight Switch 9204067

£28.95

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Part no. 6971628

BMW E65 E66 E67 Switch Memory Seat Heating Right O/S 6918403

£13.95

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Part no. 9208893

BMW X1 E84 Centre Console Start Stop Switch Unit Panel 9203972

£18.95

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Part no. 9226262

BMW 2 4 Series F23 F33 Door Window Lifter Switch Control Operating Unit 9226262

£28.95

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Part no. rhd-9361186

Memory Seat Switch BMW F01 F07 Control Buttons 9361186

£23.95

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

£18.95

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Part no. 9227858

Seat Adjustment Switch BMW F06 F12 F33 Front Right O/S Control Button 9227858

£23.95

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BMW X3 F97 Centre Console Control Panel Switch PDC Drive Mode Button 8076645

£80.95

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BMW F10 F11 F07 GT Front Seat Switch Regulation Control Unit Left N/S 9163259

£18.95

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Part no. 6814181

BMW F20 F21 F30 Radio Operating Unit Audio Player Unit 6814181

£37.95

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BMW F01 F02 F10 F11 LCI Switch Center Module Headliner Roof Control Unit 9289278

£94.95

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Switch Power Seat BMW F20 F21 F22 F23 F30 Control Memory Front Right O/S 9382448

£51.95

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Part no. 6973276-4

BMW E92 E93 Start Stop Ignition Switch Button Chrome Pearl Blue 6973276

£18.95

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BMW F02 iDrive Controller Switch Unit Navigation Joystick Knob 9206448

£175.95

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Part no. 9241244

Radio Panel BMW F10 Air Conditioning A/C Blower Heater Control Panel 9241244

£28.95

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

£28.95

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Part no. 9263548

BMW F45 F46 X1 F48 Steering Wheel Switch Multifunction Buttons Set 9263548

£94.95

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Part no. 6989566-1

BMW E81 E87 E91 Switch Cluster Indicator Wiper Stalk Squib Ring Unit 6989566

£13.95

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Part no. 7024607

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Switch Window Lifter Ashtray Finisher Left N/S 6917107

£13.95

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Part no. rhd-7950756

BMW 1 Series F40 Switch Control Power Window Lifter Button Black 7950756

£18.95

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Part no. 6904292

SOS Button BMW E65 E66 Emergency Call Push Switch 6904292

£13.95

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Part no. 6847522

BMW 1 2 Series F20 F21 F22 LCI Control Element Light Headlight Switch 6847522

£37.95

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Part no. 9163615

BMW F01 F02 Window Lifter Switch Door Control Operating Driver's Side 9163615

£18.95

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Part no. 7948784-1

Lifter Switch BMW F40 G20 Window Control Unit Driver's Side Trim Panel 7948784

£23.95

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Part no. 9162644

Door Lock Switch BMW F10 F11 X3 F25 G30 Central Locking Button 9162644

£13.95

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Part no. 9287340-4

BMW F30 F31 Control Panel A/C Air Conditioning Radio Audio FBM Module Chrome

£37.95

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Part no. 8368345

BMW X5 E38 E53 Plug Switch Button TV Cover 8368345

£13.95

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Part no. 9346839

BMW F10 F11 F12 LCI Control Element Light Headlight Switch Unit 9346839

£56.95

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Part no. 6988899

BMW 6 Series E64 Cabrio Convertible Center Console Module Switch Button 6988899

£37.95

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Part no. 9168116

Air Conditioning Switch Panel BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI E91 E92 A/C Control 9168116

£13.95

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Part no. 6943054

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Window Lifter Switch Power Fold Driver's Door Grey 6943054

£18.95

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Part no. 9311729

Headlight Switch BMW X5 F15 F45 F46 Fog Light Lamp Control Unit Panel 9311729

£18.95

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Part no. 9195189

Switch Panel BMW X1 E84 Centre Console Dashboard Start Stop DTC Unit 9195189

£23.95

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Part no. 9184275

BMW Z4 E89 Cabrio Roadster Headlight Control Element Light Switch 9184275

£28.95

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Part no. rhd-9247337

BMW Z4 Series E89 Cabrio Switch Control Button Handling Setting Black 9247337

£13.95

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Part no. 6970258

BMW 1 Series E87 Switch Window Lifter Rear Left Right N/O/S Beige 6970258

£13.95

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BMW 1 Series E87 Switch Window Lifter 6970258

£13.95

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Part no. 7149962

BMW 7 Series E65 Rear Right Switch Window Lifter Ashtray Finisher Titan O/S

£13.95

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Part no. 6966710

BMW X5 E70 E71 Steering Column Wheel Adjustment Switch 6966710

£13.95

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Part no. 9192744-1

Headlight Switch BMW F10 F11 F25 1 Control Element Light Unit Black 9192744

£28.95

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Part no. 9121744

BMW E81 E87 E91 Switch Cluster Indicator Wiper Stalk Unit 9121744

£28.95

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Part no. 6824225

BMW F12 LCI Air Conditioning Heated Seat Radio Control Panel 6824225 160466

£113.95

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BMW F45 Active Tourer Switch Window Lifter Button Trim Front Left N/S Beige

£13.95

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Part no. 3455633

Mini Cooper R55 R56 R60 Control Panel Operating Unit Roof Sunroof 3455633

£37.95

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Part no. RHD-9347408

BMW F06 F12 X5 F15 Seat Adjustment Switch Front Right O/S Memory Buttons 9347408

£113.95

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