SHIRE / Buyer guides

Make a better-informed parts inquiry.

Practical checklists for importers, distributors and workshop buyers. Start with the reference, confirm the specification and put the requirements in writing.

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Bulk purchasing and supplier coordination

Power window switch SAP-H011

RFQ

Before shipment: an inspection evidence list for auto-parts buyers

A practical pre-shipment evidence request for imported car and truck switches and relays: match the order, identify checked units and record exceptions.

Power window switch SAP-G008

RFQ

Auto-parts distributor reorders: build a list by SKU, not vehicle brand

Plan repeat purchases using usable stock, open orders and exact part versions. A worked example helps turn a distributor stock list into a clear RFQ.

Headlamp switch SAP-B219

RFQ

Ask for carton data before booking freight

A shipment estimate needs order-specific packing facts, not dimensions copied from a product photo.

Door window switch SAP-B212

RFQ

Keep PI and purchase-order revisions from changing the part

A simple line-level change log protects SKU, OE, quantity and version across documents.

Headlamp switch SAP-B219

RFQ

Private-label artwork approval without losing part identity

Keep the supplier SKU, OE reference and customer label code in separate places.

Door window switch SAP-S208

Sourcing from Ruian

A distributor product-data handover that buyers can verify

Build a usable catalog feed without converting applications into fitment guarantees.

Power window switch SAP-S200

RFQ

How to compare auto-parts wholesale quotations line by line

Build a like-for-like B2B comparison for exact parts, quantities, currency, packing, shipment scope and unresolved requirements.

Door window switch SAP-B210

RFQ

Bulk auto-parts receiving: document shortages and variant differences

A distributor’s receiving-record guide for carton identity, ordered versus received quantities, variant evidence and supplier clarification.

Heater control valve SAP-D301

RFQ

Mixed-SKU auto parts orders: a checklist for importers and distributors

Keep item references, quantities, carton allocation and labels aligned when requesting several automotive parts in one B2B inquiry.

Headlamp switch SAP-B201A

RFQ

Auto parts sample approval: handing requirements over to a bulk order

Create a traceable sample decision with the exact item, evidence, permitted differences and questions still open before discussing a bulk purchase.

Headlamp switch SAP-B201

Sourcing from Ruian

Sourcing auto parts from Ruian, China: a buyer’s practical checklist

Understand Ruian’s auto parts industry, compare supplier roles and prepare a clear product-and-quantity inquiry for your next sourcing conversation.

Heater control valve SAP-D301

RFQ

How to prepare an auto-parts RFQ: samples, packaging and shipment requirements

A structured inquiry checklist for quantities, references, sample approval, labels, packing and destination, with a downloadable blank worksheet.

Switches

Power window switch SAP-G007

Switches

95188249 rear window switch: a wholesale buying brief

Sourcing 95188249? Check the SAP-G007 rear-door catalog note, separate it from front-door requests, and prepare a quote-ready buying list.

Power window switch SAP-H011

SONATA / OE

Sonata window switches: keep the YDA and RY suffixes in your RFQ

Compare catalog references 93570-3S000YDA and 93570-3S000RY before a bulk inquiry. Keep the suffix, door position and sample approval on one line.

Power window switch SAP-F001

TOYOTA / OE

84820-02260 window switch: what to confirm in a Toyota bulk RFQ

SAP-F001 and SAP-F002 both list 84820-02260, but their lighting notes differ. Compare the source records before ordering Toyota window switches.

Power window switch SAP-G008

SPARK / OE

Chevrolet Spark window switch 96942497: a wholesale inquiry checklist

Start a Spark window-switch inquiry with OE 96942497 and SAP-G008. Separate the known catalog fields from connector and version details still needed.

Power window switch SAP-K001

Switches

Kia Forte window switches: same OE, different AUTO labels

SAP-K001 and SAP-K002 carry the same catalog OE but different function notes. Here is how to keep the requested version visible in an RFQ.

Power window switch SAP-K040

Switches

The same 7P OE with and without light: Kia KX3 passenger switch

Two KX3 catalog rows share OE 93580-D8000 and a 7P note, yet only one says “with light”. Treat illumination as a separate buying requirement.

Power window switch SAP-WS002

Switches

16P or 18P? A Kia Rio window-switch comparison for importers

The Rio references SAP-WS002 and SAP-WS003 show different connector notes and OE lists. Use those differences before requesting a bulk price.

Power window switch SAP-A003

Switches

Audi A6L driver and passenger window switches are separate records

SAP-A003 and SAP-A004 sit in the same A6L catalog group but show different OE numbers and door notes. Do not merge them by vehicle name.

Power window switch SAP-P004

Switches

Black, beige or unspecified: ordering a Peugeot 301 window switch

Three Peugeot/Citroen 301 catalog entries have different OE and finish details. Put the required color on the final purchase order, not just the first inquiry.

Power window switch SAP-K026

Switches

AUTO and AUTO DOWN are not the same order note: Kia KX5

KX5 catalog references SAP-K026, SAP-K027 and SAP-K028 carry different OE and function notes. The year text is a clue, not a fitment certificate.

Power window switch SAP-WS008

Switches

No product photo in the catalog: how to inquire about a window switch

Some supplied rows have an OE and application note but no usable product photo. A visible placeholder is a request for evidence, not a picture of the part.

Power window switch SAP-A003

Switches

Why the letter after an Audi window-switch OE matters

An Audi catalog record may show a base OE and a lettered version together. Preserve the complete marking before asking for a substitute.

Power window switch SAP-K009

Switches

Master switch or passenger switch? A Kia Forte buying-list mistake

The same vehicle-family text can appear beside a front-left master control and a smaller passenger-door switch. Keep position and OE visible.

Power window switch SAP-WS001

Switches

What a SHIRE SKU means when the source catalog had no factory model

SAP-WS numbers are stable SHIRE catalog identifiers, not invented OE numbers or evidence of interchangeability.

Power window switch SAP-S200

Switches

Scania truck window switches: 6P and 8P are different catalog lines

SAP-S200 and SAP-S201 show different OE references and pin-count notes. A Scania-only description is too broad for a purchasing order.

Door window switch SAP-I205

Switches

Iveco truck door switches: how to describe an 8+6P assembly

An 8+6P catalog note is not the same as a 6P record. Keep connector blocks and OE identity together in an Iveco inquiry.

Door window switch SAP-D200

Switches

DAF truck door switches: separate the 21P and 6P versions

The DAF catalog has two 21P records with different OE numbers and a separate 6P record. All three need independent identity.

Door window switch SAP-M211

Switches

Two MAN truck switches can both say 36P and still need separate approval

SAP-M211 and SAP-M211A share a 36P note but carry different OE numbers. The connector count is not a substitute for the complete reference.

Hazard & lighting switch SAP-V205

Switches

Volvo truck hazard switches: a 13P versus 14P shortlist

SAP-V205 and SAP-V205A have different connector notes and OE lists. Ask for the full reference before treating the hazard icon as the specification.

A/C control panel — ON SAP-S400

Switches

Scania 40P A/C panels: the same pin count, three versions

SAP-S400, S400A and S400B all show 40P in the catalog, but their OE numbers and equipment versions differ.

Headlamp switch SAP-B204

Switches

Mercedes Actros MP4 headlamp switches: three 8P records

SAP-B204, B204A and B204B share an 8P note and Actros/MP4 catalog reference, but not the same OE list.

Door window switch SAP-R201

Switches

Renault truck 3P: door and parking switches are not one product

SAP-R201, R202 and R203 all have 3P notes in the catalog, but R203 is a parking switch rather than a door switch.

Headlamp switch SAP-V201

Switches

Volvo truck headlamp switches: four 6P records, four checks

The Volvo headlamp group includes several 6P entries with different OE numbers. Here is a more useful comparison than pin count alone.

A/C control panel SAP-V303

Switches

Volvo 3P climate panels: four equipment versions, four OE numbers

SAP-V303 through V303C share a 3P note yet carry distinct OE and trim descriptions. Their catalog labels are version references, not quality scores.

Headlamp switch SAP-B219

Switches

“High specification” is a version note, not a quality grade

How a buyer should record high/low catalog wording without turning it into a quality claim.

Door window switch SAP-B212

Switches

How to write 15P+4P in a truck-switch RFQ

A two-connector notation needs two separate checks, not a total of nineteen pins.

Door window switch SAP-V211

Switches

Same pin count, different door-switch record

Why 3P or 5P belongs beside the OE and version, never in place of them.

A/C control panel — ON SAP-V300

Switches

Volvo A/C panel: ON, OFF and sensor versions are different requests

A practical handover for SAP-V300, SAP-V300A and SAP-V300B.

Power window switch SAP-S200

Switches

Power window switches wholesale: build an OE-led buying list

A distributor’s guide to separating window-switch references, connector counts and required quantities, with three actual SHIRE catalog records.

Door window switch SAP-B210

Switches

Truck door window switch variants: avoid suffix and connector mix-ups

Compare SAP-B210, SAP-B210A and SAP-B210B without treating similar housings or matching pin counts as confirmed equivalents.

Hazard & lighting switch SAP-S206

Switches

Hazard and lighting switches: a wholesale sourcing checklist

Use the SAP-S206 and SAP-S206A records to prepare separate OE, control-layout and connector requirements for a distributor inquiry.

A/C control panel — ON SAP-S400

Switches

Truck A/C control panels: buying the correct configuration in bulk

Why matching 40p remarks do not settle low, middle or high configuration when sourcing SAP-S400, SAP-S400A and SAP-S400B.

Electronic controller SAP-M185

Switches

Positive versus negative control: an electronic-controller buying guide

A procurement comparison of SAP-M185 and SAP-M191: matching 4P/24V remarks do not remove the supplied control-mode distinction.

Headlamp switch SAP-B201

OE / SKU

How to check OE references before buying automotive electrical parts

A buyer’s checklist for full OE numbers, connector evidence and written confirmation, with two real headlamp-switch catalog examples.

Hazard & lighting switch SAP-S217

Switches

Ordering truck switches: connector, controls and mounting checks

A purchasing checklist for headlamp, window and lighting switches, focused on OE references, connector photos and required control functions.

Relays & controllers

Relay SAP-C408

Relays & controllers

12V/24V relay listings: what to confirm before a bulk order

Does a relay marked 12V/24V mean two versions or one unit? Compare actual catalog records and write voltage-specific quotation lines.

Flasher relay SAP-V181

Relays & controllers

A flasher-relay RFQ needs function, voltage and reference

Four catalog records show why “24V relay” is not a complete request.

Flasher relay SAP-S131

24V / FLASHER

24V truck flasher units: compare 16P and 13P before a bulk quote

SAP-S131 and SAP-S133 are both 24V flasher records, with different pin counts and OEs. Keep those differences visible in your wholesale inquiry.

Wiper relay SAP-S150

Relays & controllers

Truck wiper relays: sourcing different references without guessing

Use SAP-S150, SAP-S155 and SAP-S156 to prepare an OE-led inquiry where matching 24V or 6P notes do not prove equivalence.

Headlamp relay SAP-S124

Relays & controllers

Automotive relays for wholesale: compare function, voltage and terminals

Compare three 24V catalog relay records with different functions and pin counts. Prepare a line-by-line bulk RFQ without treating them as substitutes.

Heating control valves

Heater control valve SAP-S303

Heating control valves

Scania heater valve 1868457: define the assembly in your RFQ

Buying heater valve 1868457 in bulk? Use the SAP-S303 catalog record to clarify assembly scope, connection evidence and receiving requirements.

Heater control valve SAP-D300

Heating control valves

What to ask when a heater-valve catalog line has no specification note

Blank catalog fields should become named questions, not invented specifications.

Heater control valve SAP-S300

Heating control valves

Heater control valve or damper motor? Define the sourcing scope first

Separate the SAP-S300 valve record from SAP-S305 and SAP-V310 damper-motor records before requesting bulk prices.

Heater control valve SAP-D301

Heating control valves

Truck heater control valves: an OE-led wholesale buying checklist

Use DAF and Scania catalog examples to request the missing hose, mounting and electrical details before a bulk heater-valve quotation.