What is the construction and purpose of automotive lighting?

Automotive lighting is a set of headlights, rear lamps, turn signals, position lights, fog lights, as well as interior and license plate lighting. A typical element consists of a housing, lens, light source, reflector, connector, and mounting points. The entire system is distributed in the front, rear, side, and interior parts of the vehicle to ensure visibility and proper signaling.

What is automotive lighting used for?

Automotive lighting is used to illuminate the road, inform other road users about maneuvers, and increase vehicle visibility after dark and in difficult weather conditions. This system also affects safety during braking, reversing, and parking. Without functional lamps, the visibility of the driving path deteriorates, and the vehicle becomes less noticeable to other drivers.

What role does the lamp module and lighting harness play?

A lamp module is an electronic element responsible for controlling the light source operation, and in more complex systems, also for leveling or adaptive functions. The lighting harness refers to the wires, plugs, and connections supplying power and control signals to the lamp. Both elements affect the correct operation of the headlight, communication with the car's electronics, and the absence of errors on the dashboard.

How to choose a headlight or lamp for a specific car?

It is safest to compare the OEM number, number from the housing, mounting side, and body/equipment version. It is worth checking whether the car is pre-facelift or post-facelift, what type of connector it has, and whether the lamp works with halogen, LED, or xenon. For used parts, the condition of the brackets, housing tightness, and completeness of caps are also very important.

What symptoms indicate a problem with automotive lighting?

Typical symptoms include flickering light, uneven color, error messages, fogged lens, or the failure of one of the lamp functions. The problem may concern not only the bulb but also the module, ballast, bulb holder, wiring harness, or damaged mounts. It is also worth checking contacts and seals, as moisture often causes electrical faults.

How to take care of lamps and headlights after installation?

After installation, it is worth regularly cleaning the lenses, checking the housing tightness, and ensuring that the brackets do not work loose on bumps. You should also observe the light quality and the condition of wires and plugs, especially after bodywork repairs or bumper removal. In cars with more extensive equipment, it is good to ensure that the light adjustment and any necessary calibration have been performed correctly.

Car lighting

At the Global Parts automotive store you will find a wide range of original, used vehicle lighting accessories dedicated to the most popular brands (BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, Ford and others, including niche ones)

More information

Make

Audi A3 8P Rear Left N/S Tail Lamp Light Trunk Lid Tailgate Inner 8P4945093D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7286038-2

BMW F34 GT Rear Lamp Light Right O/S Wiring Loom Harness Cable 7286038

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7252783

BMW 3 E93 LCI Rear Left N/S Light In Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Lamp 7252783

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1698201664

Mercedes W245 Rear Right O/S Inner Tail Light Lamp A1698201664

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1379399

BMW E34 E36 Z4 E85 Head Light Bulb Socket Holder Rear Lamp 1379399

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2169009100

Mercedes W221 Xenon Headlight Ballast Control Unit Module

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009004908

Mercedes-Benz A B W176 W246 Interior Roof Light Lamp Control Unit A0009004908

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6398260014-1

Brake Lamp Mercedes Vito W639 Third Light Rear Stop Additional A6398260014

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1758122

Ford Fiesta Mk7 Interior Reading Light Roof Headliner Lamp Beige 8A6A-13776-EA

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6924655

BMW E81 E87 E87N LCI Fog Lights Lamp Left 6924655

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7165861-1

Mini Cooper R50 R53 Additional Turn Indicator Light Lamp Front Left N/S 7165861

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8T0941700G

Audi A5 8T Front Bumper Fog Light Lamp Right O/S 8T0941700

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1779061900

Mercedes W177 Rear Light Trunk Tailgate Left Inner Tail Lamp A1779061900

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7298351-1

Turn Indicator Mini Cooper S F55 F56 F57 Front Left N/S Side Wing Unit 7298351

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7839866-1

BMW 2 3 5 Series F22 E92 E93 F10 F11 1 M Sport Fog Light Lamp Right O/S 7839866

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1696903387

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 Cover Door Rear Left N/S Trim Plate A1696903387

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7L6941329C

Audi Volkswagen Seat Skoda Headlight Cornering Control Module Xenon 4H0941329

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8362039-1

BMW X5 Series E53 Third Stoplamp Red Brake Lamp Light 63258362039 8362039

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7168087

BMW Mini Clubman R55 Third Stoplamp Stop Lamp Brake Light Holder Spoiler

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 9806935

Mini Countryman R60 Trim Ring Lamp Light Rear Left N/S Chrome 9806935

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6895466-1

BMW G30 Headlight Height Level Sensor Bracket Housing 6895466

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7174408

BMW E92 Side Panel Light Lamp Bulb Holder Socket Rear Right O/S 7174408

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7120823-1

BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E87 Headlight Bracket Support Front Left N/S 7120823

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2751969-2

BMW Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 Left N/S Direction Turn Side Indicator Chrome

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7199894

BMW E90 E91 LCI Fog Front Light Lamp Right O/S 7199894

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2049069000-1

Mercedes W204 W212 Daytime Running Light Fog Lamp Right O/S A2049069000

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6910081

BMW X5 Series E53 Xenon Bulb Socket Turn Indicator With Cable

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009062808

Door Light Mercedes C238 Interior Door Lamp Right Left A0009062808

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1569069600

Mercedes S205 S213 X253 Stop Lamp Rear Additional Brake Light A1569069600

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7114733-2

Mini Cooper S R52 R53 2 Finisher Indicator Panel Trim Front Left Chrome 7114733

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7897187

Fog Light BMW E60 E61 M Sport Fog Lamp Front Bumper Left N/S 7897187

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7306163

BMW F10 F10N LCI Rear Light In Trunk Lid Left 7306163

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8W8945254

Audi A5 F5 Tail Light Lamp Trim Covering Panel Rear Right O/S 8W8945254

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2992478

BMW X1 E84 Rear Light In The Side Panel Right O/S 2992478

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7145669

BMW E91 E91 LCI Third Stoplamp Third Stop Lamp Brake Light 7159020

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6922156

Mini Cooper R50 R53 Front Bumper Right O/S Headlight Nozzle Cover Chrome

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8T0947135A

Audi A4 B8 Roof Light Front Reading Lamp Sunglasses Storage 8T0947135A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 9209557

BMW E92 Interior Roof Map Light Black 9209557

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7183841

BMW E90 Bulb Holder Socket Rear In Trunk Lid Light Left N/S 7183841

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8494842

BMW 3 Series F30 LCI LED Headlight Level Control Ballast Module 8494842

Product currently unavailable

Part no. F1EB-15A255-AB

Ford Focus III Lift Fog Lamp Light Front Left N/S F1EB-15A255-AB

Product currently unavailable

Part no. E87-E90-Indicator-Set

BMW E81 E87 E90 E92 Additional Turn Indicator Lamp Left Right N/O/S Set

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8E0947111A

Audi A3 8P Rear Headliner Interior Read Lamp Light Switch Panel 8E0947111A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8T0945096H

Audi A5 8T Rear Trunk Boot Right O/S Tailgate Lamp Light 8T0945096H

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8379684-1

BMW E65 E66 E67 Fog Lights Lamp Light Right O/S 8379684

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7429896

BMW F45 X1 F48 Mini F55 F56 LED Headlight Level Control Ballast Module 7429896

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 4H0941329A

Audi A7 4G8 Xenon Module Headlight Ballast Control Unit Hella 4H0941329A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009008407

Cabin Lamp Mercedes W205 Interior Roof Light Switch Panel Black A0009008407

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7158950-1

BMW X5 E70 Rear Bumper Reflector Side Marker Right O/S 7158950

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8054486-1

BMW E82 E88 M Sport Front Bumper Fog Grille Grid Lateral Right O/S

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2116200316

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 Front Left N/S Headlight Bracket Support A2116200316

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6948173

BMW X3 X5 Series E53 E83 Interior Reading Rear Light Lamp 6948173

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6916096

BMW E65 E66 E67 Xenon Headlight High Beam Covering Cap 6916096 155038

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7164978-1

Third Stop Light BMW E82 E88 Stop Lamp Rear Back Red 7164978

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0255452226-3

Mercedes W207 Lamp Plug Rear Left N/S Light Socket Wiring A0255452226

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7154168-1

BMW F10 F11 Indicator Lamp Fender Front Right O/S Signal 7154168

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8S0907397D

Audi A3 S3 8V Headlight Module LED Ballast Control Right Left N/O/S 8S0907397D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 3C0907503

Audi S7 4G Front Lamp Headlight Level Sensor 3C0907503

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6937460-1

Rear Lamp BMW E90 Saloon Light In Trunk Lid Right O/S 6937460

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A9068201756

Mercedes W906 Roof Light Lamp Top Marker LED Front Right O/S A9068201756

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2754518

BMW Mini R55 R56 R57 LED Module Door Opener Light 2754518 51432754518

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7456503

BMW F20 F21 LCI Light Tailgate Rear Left N/S Black Line

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5K0941109

Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Headlight Bulb Holder Socket Left Right N/O/S 5K0941109

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8364923-1

BMW E46 Saloon Rear Light Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Lamp Left N/S 8364923

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7933359

BMW G20 LED Headlight Level Control Unit Ballast Module 7933359

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2990864

BMW X1 E84 Lamp Reflector Rear Right O/S Bumper Trim Reflection Red 2990864

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7166007

Mini R50 R52 R53 Bulb Socket Rear Holder Light Left N/S 6938831

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2036980430

Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 Rear Right O/S Wheel Housing Arch Trim A2036980430

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2751977

Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI Front Right Marker Indicator Light Lamp 2751977

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 80A945094B

Audi Q5 FY Rear Tail Lamp Light LED Right O/S 80A945094B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7456520

BMW F30 F80 M3 LCI Rear Lamp Light LED Side Panel Right O/S Black Line 7456520

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8380187

BMW E46 Front Lamp Headlight Mount Bracket Carrier Support Left N/S 8380187

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7177693

Rear Lamp BMW E61 LCI Touring Left N/S Light In Side Panel 7177693

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2229003300

Headlamp Module Mercedes W117 Headlight Right Left Range Control A2229003300

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7847166-1

BMW 3 F30 F31 Rear Bumper Trim Reflector Marker Right O/S Red 7847166

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7166956-1

£Mini Cooper R50 R53 Side Tail Lamp Light Taillight Rear Right O/S 6933274

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1668200056-1

Mercedes W166 Brake Light Rear Third Additional Stop Lamp A1668200056

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7177698-1

BMW 5 Series E61 LCI 1 Touring Rear Right O/S Lamp Light Trunk Tailgate 7177698

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7296097-2

BMW F32 F33 F82 M4 Rear Lamp Tail Light Left N/S Plug Socket Wiring 1-2141397-1

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8409011

BMW X5 Series E53 Rear Light In Trunk Lid Left N/S 8409011

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2751295-3

Front Fog Lamp Mini R55 R56 Position Light Left Right 2751295

Product currently unavailable

Part no. VP9PVX-13K046-A

Ford Focus Mk3 Headlight Bulb Cover Cap Trim Panel VP9PVX-13K046-A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7391409

Mini Cooper One F55 F56 F57 Gasket Supporting Headlight Left N/S 7391409

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7160062-2

Rear Lamp BMW E91 Touring Light Side Panel Right O/S 7160062

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7248792

MINI R55 R56 LCI Front Right O/S Bumper Cover Fog Lamp Trim Chrome 7248792

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009064301

Mercedes S205 S213 Estate Tailgate Interior Light Lamp Rear Left N/S A0009064301

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2119140010

Mercedes W211 C219 Interior Lamp Front Seat Light Black Trim A2119140010

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7154170

BMW 5 Series F10 F11 Right Side Additional Turn Indicator Lamp White 7154170

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2208204985

Igniter Mercedes W169 W215 Headlight Xenon Ignition Control Module A2208204985

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6C1113404A

Ford Transit MK7 Light Lamp Side Panel Tail Rear Right O/S 6C11-13404-A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6784695

BMW E53 E60 E61 E65 E83 Headlight Control Level Sensor 6784695

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6962019

Mini Cooper One R50 R52 Interior Reading Front Light Lamp Grey 6962019

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7211214

BMW E90 LCI Bulb Socket Bulb Holder Light Side Panel Rear Right O/S 7211214

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2059009534

Headlight Module Mercedes W205 W213 W238 LED Ballast Control Unit A2059009534

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 165527993R

Headlight Bracket Renault Trafic III Support Mount Front Right O/S 165527993R

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8364928

BMW X3 Z4 E46 E83 LCI E85 Front Interior Roof Reading Light 8364928

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7160075

BMW 3 Series E91 Bulb Socket Holder Rear Light Side Panel Left N/S 7160075

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5F0806930

Seat Leon Mk3 5F Headilght Bracket Support Mount Holder Right O/S 5F0806930

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8T0945097

Audi S5 8T Rear High Level Upper Third Brake Stop Light Lamp 8T0945097A

Product currently unavailable

...

Showing 2674-2772 of 5471 products