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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€23.95

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€32.95

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€47.95

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Switch Mercedes C238 Center Console Right Lower Switch Block A2139052703

€80.95

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Mercedes W906 Dash Dashboard Switch Panel ASR Lock Hazard Lights A9068700910

€23.95

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€23.95

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€23.95

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Mercedes W212 Centre Console Switch Block Control Panel A2129054900

€23.95

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Mercedes GLE C292 Coupe Switch Central Lock Front Door Left N/S A2929054700

€23.95

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Part no. A2469053202

Mercedes X117 X156 Dashboard Switch Panel Hazzard Light Seat Heater A2469053202

€66.95

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€142.95

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Mercedes W415 Citan Headlight Adjuster Switch Light Control Unit A4158260038

€23.95

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Mercedes W177 W247 USB Port Socket Plug Control Panel Connection A2478203902

€23.95

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Mercedes W211 Centre Console ESP Hazard Seat Switch Panel Box A2116800552

€32.95

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Mercedes C207 W204 W212 Steering Wheel Switch Multifunction A2048701379

€23.95

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Mercedes W205 Console Switch Panel Sat Navigation Knob Controller A2059005915

€61.95

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Mercedes GLE C292 Coupe Switch Trunk Lid Opening Front Door Switch A2929055100

€23.95

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Mercedes W177 C118 W247 USB-C Type Rear Charging Data Port A2478208602

€37.95

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Mercedes A207 Switch PDC Cabrio Center Console Parktronic Switch A2129056101

€23.95

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Part no. A2049050500

Mercedes W204 PDC Parking Sensor Switch Control Button A2049050500

€23.95

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Part no. A4148202010

Mercedes W414 Hazard Light Switch Warning Light Central Lock A4148202010

€23.95

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Mercedes W470 Headlight Switch Control Unit Button Black A4709051700

€47.95

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Part no. A2215403345

Mercedes C216 W221 Steering Column Control Switch Wipers Indicators A2215403345

€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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Mercedes A207 Headrest Regulator Control Switch Left N/S A2129055801

€23.95

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Mercedes A207 Convertible Seat Belt Switch Panel Hazard Heated Seat A2079052902

€89.95

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Mercedes-Benz C W204 Front Right Door O/S Door Locking Switch Button A2048706410

€23.95

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Mercedes W205 C253 Console Switch Sat Navigation Knob Controller A2059006115

€42.95

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Part no. A2218709510

Mercedes W221 Window Lifter Control Switch Rear Right Left N/O/S A2218709510

€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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Hazard Switch Mercedes W212 Dashboard Warning Light Button Unit A2129052600

€23.95

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Mercedes A205 C205 Radio Comand Sat Nav Control Button Controller A2059003544

€85.95

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Mercedes W204 Boot Lid Tailgate Open Release Control Switch A2048707051

€23.95

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Mercedes W212 Switch Panel Adjustable Electric Seat Right O/S A2048701958

€23.95

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Mercedes X167 W205 W213 X253 Brake Pedal Sensor Control Unit A2139051303

€23.95

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

€23.95

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Mercedes W221 Door Window Lifter Control Switch Front Rear A2218704579

€23.95

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Mercedes R231 Ignition Switch Key Reader A2319055100

€123.95

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Mercedes S205 Steering Wheel Indicator Wiper Ring Stalk Squib A2059003711

€313.95

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Steering Wheel Button Mercedes Sprinter W906 Multifunction Switch A9069051900

€23.95

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Mercedes W163 W164 W251 Heater Air Duct Temperature Sensor A1638300272

€23.95

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Window Lifter Switch Mercedes W204 W207 W212 Drivers Side Power Fold A2128208310

€23.95

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Mercedes W211 Boot Lid Tailgate Open Release Control Switch A2118211151

€23.95

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Mercedes W221 Door Locking Lock Switch Button Front Right Door O/S A2218213151

€23.95

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Mercedes W205 W447 Dashboard Instrument Panel Light Switch Panel A2059056500

€23.95

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Mercedes C118 W177 Steering Wheel Switch Multifunction Button Trim A0004604602

€94.95

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

€23.95

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Mercedes R171 W211 W219 Cruise Control Tempomat Stalk Switch A1715402445

€23.95

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Mercedes W205 Touch Pad Console Switch Panel Touchpad Controller A2059008918

€142.95

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Mercedes C204 Steering Column Switch Control Unit Module A2129001703

€194.95

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Mercedes W164 W204 Estate W211 Radio Remote Alarm Key Fob Button A2049051704

€51.95

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Mercedes S212 Wiper Cruise Control Indicator Stalk Squib Switch A2129000928

€94.95

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Mercedes EQA H243 Engine Start Stop Switch Ignition Button A2439055600

€37.95

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Mercedes SLK R171 Centre Console Switch Panel Button PDC ESP Hazard A1718207910

€94.95

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Mercedes W221 Seat Switch Panel Adjust Control Unit Front Left N/S A2218708458

€28.95

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Mercedes R171 W211 Steering Column Adjustment Stalk Switch A1715402945

€23.95

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Mercedes W221 Central Console MMI Multimedia Switch Control Knob A2218201997

€37.95

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Lights Switch Mercedes W205 Fog Lights Ilumination Dimmer Switch A2059051810

€23.95

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Mercedes Sprinter W906 Steering Wheel Multifunction Switch Button A9068200010

€23.95

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Mercedes W168 Vaneo W414 Removable Passenger Seat Switch Button A1688206410

€23.95

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Mercedes W177 Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment Switch Button Right O/S A1679057901

€28.95

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Part no. A1645453704

Mercedes GL W164 Headlight Switch Control Unit Button A1645453704

€23.95

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Mercedes W204 Display Control Screen Monitor Switch Button Unit A2048702851

€28.95

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Lights Switch Mercedes W205 X253 Dashboard Lights Control Panel A2059057207

€37.95

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Mercedes W204 Front Door Window Control Switch Button Passenger Side A2048700451

€23.95

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Part no. A1669054300-2

Mercedes W176 Electric Window Regulator Driver's Side Switch A1669054300

€23.95

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Mercedes-Benz C W204 Front Right Door O/S Door Locking Switch Button A2049058502

€23.95

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Trunk Switch Mercedes W207 C207 Tailgate Boot Remote Control Button A2079057901

€23.95

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Part no. A1779056700

Mercedes W177 Seat Switch Heated Heater Control Unit Front Left A1779056700

€32.95

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Mercedes W251 Steering Wheel Button Switch Right O/S Multifunction A2518210151

€23.95

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Part no. A2469057302

Mercedes W176 W246 Switch Panel Hazard Light Start/Stop Seat Heating A2469057902

€66.95

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Mercedes X166 Rear Seat Regulator Switch Control Button Left N/S A1668201210

€23.95

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Mercedes R172 Steering Wheel Switch Multifunction Button Brown A1725400362

€94.95

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Steering Column Cover Mercedes C197 AMG W204 Wiper Stalk Trim A2049000304

€23.95

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Mercedes W205 Start Stop Volume Switch Center Console Lower Left A2139050102

€23.95

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Mercedes C253 Rear Bumper Boot Lid Trunk Key Less Sensor Bracket A2319050101

€32.95

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Mercedes W906 Dashboard Panel Hazard ASR Locking PDC Switch Button A9068701310

€37.95

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Part no. A2049058202

Mercedes W204 W207 Door Power Window Regulation Switch A2049058202

€23.95

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Mercedes W906 Dashboard Switch Panel ESP ASR Lock Hazard Lights A9068701110

€23.95

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Window Switch Mercedes W204 Coupe Driver Door Button Power Fold A1729056900

€47.95

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€23.95

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Window Lifter Switch Mercedes W177 W247 Passenger's Side Button Unit A1679050201

€28.95

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Mercedes W205 Front Seat Heated Right O/S Door Side Switch Panel A2139057502

€23.95

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Mercedes W205 W217 W253 Ignition Key Reader Engine Start Stop Switch A2229005513

€56.95

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Switch Mercedes W205 Dashboard Instrument Panel Light Switch Panel A2059057007

€23.95

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Mercedes SLK R172 Gear Shift Indicator Light Automatic A1722670188

€32.95

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Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class C209 Rear Window Lifter Control Switch A2098203510

€23.95

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Mercedes-Benz C W204 Front Right Door O/S Door Locking Switch Button A2048706410

€23.95

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€28.95

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Switch Mercedes C238 Electronic Parking Brake Switch A2139056608

€23.95

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€23.95

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Part no. A2048704310

Mercedes W204 Dashboard Switch Panel Heated Seats A2048704310

€23.95

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Seat Switch Mercedes C207 W212 Memory Adjustment Front Right O/S A2128700710

€75.95

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Mercedes W211 Steering Wheel Button Switch Left Right Multifunction A2218210551

€66.95

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€37.95

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Mercedes W221 Switch Turn Signal Steering Column Indicator Stalk A2215403845

€47.95

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

€23.95

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