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

Roof Light Mercedes W205 W213 Front Headliner Interior Light Lamp A0009064306

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1668203689

Mercedes ML W166 CLS W218 Xenon Headlight Ballast Control Unit A1668203689

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1698201756

Mercedes W169 Rear Additional Stoplamp Third Brake Lamp Light A1698201756

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0045429918

Mercedes W176 W246 Headlight Headlamp Leveling Level Sensor A0045429918

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2468200877

Mercedes W242 W246 Rear Tail Lamp Light Bulb Holder Socket Left N/S A2468200877

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6397432730-2

Mercedes Vito W639 Rear Trunk Number License Plate Lamp Cover Chrome A6397432730

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009002124

Roof Light Mercedes W177 W247 Interior Lamp Control Unit Black A0009002124

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2479003603

Mercedes W177 LED Headlight Ballast Control Unit Module A2479003603

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1668200056

Mercedes W166 Brake Light Rear Third Additional Stop Lamp A1668200056

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1698853022

Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Fog Light Lamp Cover Right O/S Grille A1698853022

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2208200356

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 Rear Number Plate Light A2208200356

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1638200428-1

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W163 Front Bumper Right O/S Fog Lamp Light A1638200428

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2049068502

Mercedes W204 Rear Tail Light Lamp Left N/S A2049068502

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1698201664-2

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

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2139005711

Mercedes W213 LED Headlight Module Front Left N/S Control Unit A2139005711

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038201521

Mercedes W203 Front Wing Mirror Cover Indicator Signal Left N/S A2038201521

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A4159062700-1

Mercedes W415 Rear Lamp Right O/S Tail Light Bulb Holder Socket A4159062700

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1698870925

Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Fog Light Lamp Cover Left N/S A1698870925

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2118200256

Mercedes E-Class S211 Touring High Level Third Brake Light Lamp A2118200256

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2189009801

Mercedes CLS W218 Xenon Headlight Actuation Module Control Unit A2189009801

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1729062100

Mercedes SLK R172 Tail Light Lamp Rear Right O/S Side Panel A1729062100

Product currently unavailable

Part no. a6398201426

Mercedes Vito W639 Sprinter W906 Headlight Module Control Unit A6398201426

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1729000909-1

Mercedes SLK R172 Roof Light Interior Reading Lamp Control Panel A1729000909

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009064712

Footwell Lamp Mercedes W205 W213 Interior Light Right Left N/O/S A0009064712

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2128202039-2

Mercedes W212 Headlamp Headlight Right O/S Plug Socket Cable Wire A2128202039

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2046201091

Mercedes W204 Headlight Bracket Front Right O/S Mounting Support A2046201091

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038203461-2

Mercedes W203 Headlight Headlamp Front Right O/S Plug Socket Wiring A2205454628

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1718200056-2

Mercedes SLK R171 Third Brake Stop Light Lamp Rear Red A1718200056

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1729062000

Mercedes SLK R172 Tail Light Lamp Rear Left N/S Side Panel A1729062000

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6397432730-1

Mercedes Vito W639 Rear Trunk Number License Plate Lamp Cover Chrome A6397432730

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1698205961-1

Mercedes W169 Headlight Headlamp Front Left N/S Plug Wiring Socket A0525456026

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009053704-1

Mercedes W205 W213 Headlight Height Level Sensor Unit Left N/S A0009053704

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 963639

Mercedes Sprinter W906 Side Marker Light Lamp LED HELLA Set 963639

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2189009103

Headlight Module Mercedes W204 C218 W246 Front Ballast Control Unit A2189009103

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038207901-1

Mercedes CLC CL203 Interior Roof Light Reading Lamp Front Panel A2038207901

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2178200174

Reflector Light Mercedes C238 Rear Left N/S Bumper Reflection A2178200174

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009007403

Interior Light Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Roof Lamp Control Panel Black A0009007403

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2229050503-1

Mercedes W205 Headlight Level Sensor Leveling Module Control Unit A2229050503

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2117300155

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 Sedan Rear Left N/S Window Glass AS2 A2117300155

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2229050503-2

Mercedes W205 Headlight Level Sensor Module Leveling Control Unit A2229050503

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038203356

Brake Light Mercedes CL203 Red Third Additional High Level Lamp A2038203356

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1189066400

Mercedes CLA C118 Coupe Rear Light Trunk Lid Lamp Right O/S A1189066400

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038205164-CW

Tail Light Mercedes CL203 Rear Left N/S Lamp Side Calcite White A2038205164

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2168203126

Mercedes W221 Xenon Control Unit Headlight Ballast Module AL A2168203126

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1778261200

Mercedes W177 Front Lamp Headlight Seal Gasket Rubber Left N/S A1778261200

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2048202064

Mercedes W204 Rear Light Right O/S Tail Light Lamp Side Panel A2048202064

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6398201501

Mercedes Vito W639 Roof Light Interior Front Lamp Switch Panel Grey A6398201501

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2539061502

Mercedes GLC C253 Coupe Rear Light Trunk Lid Right O/S Lamp A2539061502

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A9068201764-3

Mercedes Sprinter W906 Rear Lamp Right O/S Tail Light Bulb Holder A9068201764

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2048201964

Mercedes W204 Rear Light Left N/S Tail Light Lamp Side Panel A2048201964

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009069205

Mercedes X253 Roof Light Rear Right O/S Lamp Interior Switch Grey A0009069205

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2518201156

Brake Lamp Mercedes W251 W164 Rear Center Third Stop Brake Light A2518201156

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2539061402

Mercedes GLC C253 Coupe Rear Light Trunk Lid Left N/ Lamp Taillight A2539061402

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2213280234

Mercedes C216 W221 Headlight Level Sensor Leveling Strut Bar A2213280234

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1717500237

Mercedes SLK R171 Trunk Number License Plate Trim Panel Rear A1717500237

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1729066500

Mercedes SLK R172 Tail Light Rear Lamp Right O/S Side Panel A1729066500

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038205264-CW

Tail Light Mercedes CL203 Rear Right O/S Lamp Side Calcite White A2038205264

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1189067800

Mercedes C118 CLA 200 Coupe Rear Side Panel Lamp Right O/S Taillight A1189067800

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1688202964

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Rear Left N/S Tail Light Lamp Side Panel A1688202964

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2078204361-2

Mercedes W207 Headlight Headlamp Lamp Front Right O/S Plug Wiring A2078204361

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1729066400

Mercedes SLK R172 Tail Light Rear Lamp Left N/S Side Panel A1729066400

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2129064501-2

Mercedes W212 Roof Light Interior Front Reading Lamp Switch Unit A2129064501

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6398200056-2

Mercedes-Benz Vito Viano W639 Rear Additional Stoplamp Brake Lamp A6398200056

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1779069305

Mercedes W177 Interior Lighting Cable Door Front Left Right N/O/S A1779069305

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2059060303

Mercedes S205 Estate Rear Lamp Right O/S Tail Light Side Panel A2059060303

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2188200056-1

Mercedes W218 Third Brake Stop Lamp Light Rear Additional A2188200056

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038200777

Mercedes W203 Rear Tail Light Bulb Holder Left A2038200777

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2129002525

Mercedes W212 Roof Light Reading Lamp Interior Switch Panel Black A2129002525

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A9068200464-1

Mercedes W906 Rear Lamp Left N/S Tail Light Bulb Holder A9068200464

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038201856

Mercedes W203 Bumper Fog Light Lamp Front Right O/S A1408201456

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0999064302

Mercedes W213 Wing Mirror Left Outside Lamp Ambient Illumination A0999064302

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2539062603

Mercedes GLC X253 Trunk Boot Tailgate Lamp Light Rear Right O/S A2539062603

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1698851222-1

Mercedes-Benz B W245 1 Front Bumper Fog Light Lamp Cover Right O/S A1698851222

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009069709

Mercedes W177 Interior Light Front Right Left N/O/S Footwell Lamp A0009069709

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2049065401

Mercedes W166 Front Bumper Fog Daytime Light Left N/S Lamp LED DRL A2049065401

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2539060802

Mercedes GLC C253 Coupe Rear Lamp Left N/S Side Panel Light A2539060802

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2078200364

Mercedes W207 Rear Lamp Left Side N/S Inner Trunk Lid Light A2078200364

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2048203864

Rear Light Mercedes S204 Wagon Right O/S Tail Lamp Side Panel A2048203864

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2539060902

Mercedes GLC C253 Coupe Rear Lamp Right O/S Side Panel Light A2539060902

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2043270140

Level Sensor Bracket Mercedes W212 Headlight Leveling Unit Holder A2043270140

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2048206564-2

Mercedes W204 Estate Tail Lamp Side Panel Light Rear Right O/S A2048206564

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009008215

Interior Light Mercedes X253 Cabin Roof Lamp Switch Panel Porcelain A0009008215

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2218200156

Mercedes W221 Bumper Fog Lamp Light Front Left N/S A2218200156

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2049062601-1

Mercedes W204 Estate Brake Light Rear Additional Third Stop Lamp A2049062601

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2049069302

Mercedes W204 Rear Left N/S Tail Light Lamp Side Panel A2049069302

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2218200256

Mercedes W221 Bumper Fog Lamp Light Front Right O/S A2218200256

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1668200056-1

Mercedes W166 Brake Light Rear Third Additional Stop Lamp A1668200056

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0255452226-3

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

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2059060203

Mercedes S205 Rear Lamp LED Tail Light Plug Wire Socket Left N/S A2059060203

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A4158260014

Fog Light Cover Mercedes W415 Citan Front Bumper Lamp Trim Right O/S A4158260014

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1769060200-2

Rear Lamp Mercedes W176 Right O/S Tail Light Side Plug Socket Wiring A0285459926

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2479002810

Mercedes W177 Headlight LED Voltage Converter Module Front Left N/S A2479002810

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2079063700

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W207 Rear Left N/S Boot Lid Bootlid Tail Lamp Light

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2048200821

Turn Indicator Mercedes W204 W639 Right O/S Signal Wing Mirror Lamp A2048200821

Product currently unavailable

Part no. lhd-A9018200261

Mercedes Sprinter W901 W903 Headlight Headlamp Lamp Front Right A9018200261

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A9068200801

Mercedes Sprinter W906 Rear Interior Light Lamp Switch White A9068200801

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2079063800

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W207 Rear Right O/S Boot Lid Bootlid Tail Lamp Light

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2218200956

Mercedes W221 S350 Daytime Running Light Front Bumper Left N/S A2218200956

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2229003300

Headlamp Module Mercedes W117 Headlight Right Left Range Control A2229003300

Product currently unavailable

...

Showing 595-693 of 1125 products