Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 3Q0907530AC-1
Audi Q2 GA Gateway Diagnostics Interface Control Module 3Q0907530AC
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Part no. 8X0915181
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T TT Mk2 Negative Battery Terminal Cable Lead 8X0915181
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Part no. 4L0959795B
Audi Q7 4L Door Control Module Unit ECU Rear Left N/S 4L0959795B
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Part no. 8U0959655D
Audi Q3 8U Air Module ECU Sensor Control Unit 8U0959655D
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Part no. 420919275-1
Rear Bumper PDC Audi A5 Sensor Parking Distance Control 420919275 1706091849
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Part no. 8X0907159B
Audi A1 8X Fuel Pump Module Control Unit ECU 8X0907159B
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Part no. 8X0035225J
Audi A1 8X Antenna Booster Amplifier Upper Rear Right O/S 8X0035225J
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Part no. 4L2910401B-1
Audi Q7 4L 3.0 TDI CRCA Quattro Engine ECU Kit Lock + Ignition + Key 4L2910401B
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Part no. 5Q0915181C
Audi A3 8V Negative Battery Cable Terminal Clamp Wire 5Q0915181C
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Part no. 02M911022F
Audi Q2 GA 35 TFSI DXDB Petrol Starter Motor Manual 02M911022F
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Part no. 8T8035225C
Audi A5 8T Audio Radio Aerial Amplifier Control Unit 8T8035225C
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Part no. 4B0959643E
Audi A3 8P Crash Impact Airbag Sensor Unit Module Air Bag 4B0959643E
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Part no. 1S0919275-PHB
Audi A3 8P PDC Parking Distance Control Sensor Module Unit ECU Phantom Black Z9Y
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Part no. 89393773
Audi Q7 4L Headlight Module Ballast Control Unit 89393773
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Part no. 8W0907063CF
Audi A4 B9 Body Control Comfort Unit Module BCM Unit ECU 8W0907063CF
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Part no. 079903805AF
Audi A5 S5 S5 8T 4.2 FSI Alternator Bracket Mount Holder 079903805AF
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Part no. 06L971627A
Audi S1 8X S3 8V VW Golf R Mk7 2.0 TFSI Fuel Injectors Wiring Harness 06L971627A
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Part no. 8W0906093G
Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Petrol Engine Fuel Pump Control Unit Module 8W0906093G
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Part no. 4G8959793J
Audi A6 C7 Door Module Control Unit ECU Front Left N/S 4G8959793J
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Part no. 8K0971104Q
Audi A5 8T Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom 8K0971104Q
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Part no. 8T0959795N
Audi A4 B8 Rear Door Control Module Unit Left Right N/O/S 8T0959795N
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Part no. 8U0971104E
Audi Q3 8U Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom Cable 8U0971104E
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Part no. 1J0906381B
Audi TT 8N Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module 1J0906381B
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Part no. 038907281B
Audi A6 C6 2.0 TDI Glow Plug Relay Unit Control Module 038907281B
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Part no. 4G8959795A
Audi A7 4G8 Door Control Module Electrical Unit ECU Rear Right O/S 4G8959795A
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Part no. 8W0941824AK
Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Q5 FY Fuse Box Battery Terminal 8W0941824AK
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Part no. 8P3971085
Audi A3 8P Rear Bumper PDC Wiring Parking Sensor Loom Harness 8P3971085
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Part no. 8Y0035465A
Audi Q2 GA Harman Speaker Amplifier Booster Sound System 8Y0035465A
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Part no. 5Q0906093
Fuel Pump Control Audi TT FV A3 8V Petrol Engine Unit Module 5Q0906093
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Part no. 3C0919275S-CGR
Audi TT 8J PDC Parking Distance Sensor Control Condor Grey - Y7E 3C0919275S
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Part no. 03L906018JR-1
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI CJCB Engine Control Unit Module ECU Kit 03L906018JR Manual
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Part no. 8V7035225B
Audi A3 8V Antenna Amplifier Rear Right O/S 8V7035225B
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Part no. 8S0963553D
Volkswagen Skoda Seat Audi Seat Pressure Sensor Front Passenger Side 8S0963553D
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Part no. 4H0971104J
Audi A8L 4H Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom Cable 4H0971104J
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Part no. 3WA959595A
Audi A3 RS3 8V Door Control Unit ECU Module Front Driver's Side 3WA959595A
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Part no. 420919275-PHB1
Audi A5 8T Parking Distance PDC Rear Ultra Sonic Sensor Phantom Black - Z9Y
€23.95
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Part no. 079903805J
Audi A4 B6 B7 4.2 V8 FSI Alternator Bracket Mount Holder 079903805J
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Part no. 03L911021E
Audi A4 B8 Starter Motor Engine Motor Actuator Diesel Bosch 03L911021E
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Part no. 4L0959792B
Audi Q7 4L Door Control Unit Module ECU Passenger Side 4L0959792B
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Part no. 4L0907468B
Audi Q7 4L Gateway Module Central Control Unit 4L0907468B
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Part no. 80A959655N
Audi Q5 FY Air Module Control Unit SRS System ECU 80A959655N
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Part no. 8E5035223D
Audi A4 B7 Stereo Radio Sound Audio Amplifier Module Harman Becker 8E5035223D
€23.95
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Part no. 4F0919813E
Audi A4 B8 Chip Card Reader for Road Toll ETC Japan Module Unit 4F0919813E
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Part no. 4M0907247
Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Keyless Entry Amplifier Control Box Module Antenna 4M0907247
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Part no. 8X0959792D
Audi A1 8X Front Passenger Side Door Module Unit Control ECU 8X0959792D
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Part no. 8W0959595H
Audi A5 F5 Rear Door Control Module Unit ECU Left Right N/O/S 8W0959595H
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Part no. 4F0959795N
Door Module Audi A4 B8 A6 C6 Rear Unit Control ECU Left N/S 4F0959795N
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Part no. 05E907309CB
Audi Q2 GA 35 TFSI 1.5 DXDB Engine ECU Kit Ignition + Key 05E907309CB Manual
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Part no. 8X0971693
Audi A1 8X Door Wiring Harness Loom Rear Left Right N/O/S Cabling 8X0971693
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Part no. 8W5035021
Audi A4 B9 Multimedia MMI Radio SD Player Stereo Sat Nav Head Unit 8W5035021
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Part no. 8W0915181A
Audi A5 F5 HV Battery Negative Cable Terminal 8W0915181A
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Part no. 5Q0971230ES
Battery Cable Audi A3 8V Starter Alternator Wiring Harness 5Q0971230ES
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Part no. 8V0907159
Audi A3 RS3 8V Impact Sound Actuator Body Control Unit Module ECU 8V0907159
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Part no. 03F906070GN-2
Audi A1 8X 1.2 TFSI CBZA 86HP Engine Control ECU Kit 03F906070GN Manual
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Part no. 4H0911075B
Audi A8L 4H Power Positive Distribution Junction Jumper Box Housing 4H0911075B
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Part no. 4H0959760D
Audi A8 4D Front Seat Memory Adjustment Module Unit Right O/S 4H0959760D
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Part no. 8P0035399B
Audi A3 8P Speaker Tweeter Front Left Right N/O/S Pillar A 8P0035399B
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Part no. 4G8959792A
AUDI A7 4G8 Door Control Module Front Right O/S Passenger Side 4G8959792A
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Part no. 4F9910402A-1
Audi A6 C6 3.0 TDI 240HP CDYA Quattro Engine ECU Kit 4F9910402A Ignition + Keys
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Part no. 8U0907468BA
Audi Q3 8U Gateway Control Module Unit ECU 8U0907468AQ
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Part no. 079903021JX
Audi S8 D3 S6 C6 Alternator Water Cooled 190A 14V 5.2 FSI V10 079903021J
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Part no. 5QA919294C
Audi Seat Skoda Volkswagen PDC Parking Sensor Control Unit Module 5QA919294J
€23.95
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Part no. 5Q0906121M
Audi Q3 8U 2.0 TDI CUWA Fuel Pump Relay Control Unit Module ECU 5Q0906121M
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Part no. 80A941823A
Audi Q5 FY Positive Battery Terminal Potential Distributor 80A941823A
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Part no. 8U0907468AC
Audi A1 8X Q3 8U Central Gateway Control Unit Module Relay ECU 8U0907468AC
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Part no. 4H0937517
Audi A8L 4H Fuse Relay Battery Junction Box Housing 4H0937517
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Part no. 06E971627M
Fuel Injector Wiring Audi S4 B8 A6 A7 C7 4G 3.0 V6 TFSI Wiring Cable 06E971627M
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Part no. 8E0907637
Audi A4 B7 YAW Sensor ESP Rotation Rate Acceleration Control Unit 8E0907637
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Part no. 8X0907063AB
Audi A1 8X BCM Body Control Module Power Supply Unit 8X0907063AB
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Part no. 8T0959795J
Audi A5 8T Rear Door Module Control Unit Module ECU Left Right N/O/S 8T0959795J
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Part no. 1K0909606C
Crash Impact Sensor Volkswagen Golf Audi A4 Q7 A6 C6 Air Module Unit 1K0909606C
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Part no. 4H0035061J
Audi A8L 4H Head Unit Radio CD Player Navigation GPS 4H0035061J
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Part no. 4G0906093F
Audi A6 C7 Fuel Pump Control Unit Module 4G0906093F
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Part no. 8W0906093D
Audi A4 B9 Fuel Pump Control Unit Module ECU 8W0906093D
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Part no. 80A035223A
Audi Q5 FY Sound System Audio Amplifier Amp Unit Bang & Olufsen 80A035223A
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Part no. 06E971627Q
Fuel Injector Wiring Audi S4 B8 A6 A7 C7 4G 3.0 V6 TFSI Wiring Cable 06E971627Q
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Part no. 4F9035225AA
Audi A6 C6 Antenna Amplifier Control Unit Module 4F9035225AA
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Part no. 03L906018RC-1
Audi Q3 8U 2.0 TDI CFGC Quattro Engine ECU Kit 03L906018RC Ignition + Key Manual
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Part no. 8X0971845C
Audi A1 8X Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module Bracket Holder 8X0971845C
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Part no. 4L0910441C
Audi Q7 4L Rear Reversing Camera Module View Control Unit ECU 4L0910441C
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Part no. 1K0971228N
Audi A3 VW Golf Caddy Battery Lead Positive Cable Plus Pole Wiring 1K0971228N
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Part no. 5Q0959593D
Audi TT FV A3 8V Door Module Control Unit Front Right O/S Side ECU 5Q0959593D
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Part no. 06L971627K
Audi TT FY 2.0 TFSI Petrol Fuel Injectors Wiring Harness 06L971627K
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Part no. 1J0971235S
Audi TT 8N HV Battery Negative Earth Terminal Harness Wiring Cable 1J0971235S
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Part no. 4F0907283
Audi A6 C6 FL Tire Pressure Control Module 4F0907283
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Part no. 8P4971693P
Audi A3 8P Door Wiring Harness Loom Rear Left Right N/O/S Cabling 8P4971693P
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Part no. 06H903017EX
Audi A3 8P Engine Alternator Generator 14V 140A 1.8 TFSI CDAA 06H903017E
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Part no. 03L906018LA-1
Audi A6 C7 2.0 TDI CGLC 177HP Engine Unit ECU Kit 03L906018LA 2 Keys Ignition
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Part no. 8X0959793K
Audi A1 8X Door Module Front Right O/S Driver's Side Control Unit ECU 8X0959793K
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Part no. 80A906093
Audi Q5 FY Fuel Pump Control Unit Module ECU Diesel Kuhnke 80A906093
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Part no. 8W8959107D
Audi A5 F5 Rear Hatch Tailgate Boot Lid Control Module Unit ECU 8W8959107D
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Part no. 3Q0907530BB-1
Audi Q2 GA Central Gateway Control Unit Module Relay ECU 3Q0907530BB
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Part no. 4H0951223
Audi A6 C7 Single Horn Alarm Siren High Tone Control Unit Module 4H0951223
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Part no. 4H0906093D
Fuel Pump Audi A8 D4 Q7 4L Diesel Control Unit Module 4H0906093D
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Part no. 8X0959793D
Audi A1 8X Driver Side Door Module Front Control Unit Module ECU 8X0959793D
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Part no. 5K0962132A
Audi Q3 F3 Keyless Entry Amplifier Control Box Module Aerial Antenna 5K0962132A
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Part no. 8K0907063N
Audi A4 B8 Body Control Comfort Unit Module BCM Unit ECU 8K0907063N
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Part no. 8R0907468L
Audi A5 8F Gateway Control Unit Module ECU 8R0907468L
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Part no. 4G8959793A
AUDI A7 4G8 Door Control Module Front Left N/S Driver Side 4G8959793A
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Key components of vehicle electrical systems
Original electrical parts for popular car brands
A car's electrical system is a complex system responsible for many key functions—from engine starting to lighting and on-board electronics. Modern cars are equipped with increasingly advanced electrical solutions that not only improve driving comfort but also enhance safety. At the Global Parts automotive store you will find a wide range of used car parts , such as alternators, starters, batteries, control modules and other automotive electrical systems that perfectly fit BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini and many others.
How does a car's electrical system work?
A car's electrical system is a complex system that consists of several key components that work together to ensure the vehicle's reliable operation:
- Battery accessories – Includes clamps, cables, holders and other components necessary for battery installation and maintenance.
- Electronic control modules and controllers – They control and manage the operation of various vehicle systems, such as the engine, air conditioning and ABS.
- Alternators and generators – Responsible for generating electricity and charging the battery while the engine is running.
- Parts for alternators and generators – Including voltage regulators, brushes and bearings that ensure proper operation of the alternator.
- Starters – Key components of the starting system that enable the engine to be started.
- Starter parts – Including bendixes, rotors and solenoids necessary for the proper operation of the starter.
- Batteries – They store the electrical energy necessary to start the engine and power on-board systems.
- Wires, harnesses and connectors – They transmit energy and electrical signals between various vehicle systems.
- Fuses and fuse boxes – Protect the electrical system against overloads and short circuits.
- Relays – They control the flow of current in individual electrical circuits of the vehicle. A functioning electrical system is the basis for the reliability of your car, regardless of operating conditions.
Key technical parameters of electrical systems
Each of these components has specific technical parameters that determine its compatibility with the vehicle. For example, alternators installed in mid-range cars (e.g., Volkswagen Passat B6) typically have a capacity of 90 A to 140 A, while luxury vehicles (e.g., Mercedes S-Class) require alternators with a capacity exceeding 180 A. Starter motors vary in torque and operating voltage – the standard is 12 V, while 24 V starters are used in heavy-duty vehicles.
Why is it worth taking care of your car's electrical system?
Regular maintenance and replacement of electrical system components is key to reliability and road safety. Faulty components can lead to:
- Problems starting the engine.
- Failure of safety systems such as ABS or airbags.
- Decreased efficiency of on-board equipment, e.g. lighting or air conditioning. At the Global Parts store we offer original used car parts , which have undergone detailed quality tests, ensuring their full functionality.
Symptoms of electrical system disruptions
In practice, electrical faults manifest themselves in a variety of ways. Drivers most often notice: dimming lights when parked, difficulty starting the engine, a voltage drop on the on-board computer, or air conditioning malfunctions. The table below presents typical correlations:
| Symptom | Possible cause | Item to check |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty starting the engine | Worn out starter or battery | Starter motor, battery |
| Dimming the lights | Inefficient alternator | Alternator, voltage regulator |
| Electric windows not working | Damaged relays or harness | Relays, wires |
How to choose the right parts for your electrical system?
When choosing parts for the electrical system, such as alternators, starters or control modules, it is worth paying attention to:
- Vehicle-specific fit – Every car make and model requires specific specifications. At Global Parts, you'll find parts that perfectly fit BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini, and many more .
- Technical condition – All used parts we offer are thoroughly checked to ensure their reliability.
- Technical parameters – For example, alternators should have appropriate current output, adapted to the needs of your vehicle.
Compatibility and fit
The selection of electrical parts is based primarily on OEM part numbers, but matching them to specific parameters is equally important, including current, voltage, and the number of connector pins. For example, the 120A alternator used in the Audi A4 B7 differs significantly from the 150A version installed in the Audi A6 C6 . Therefore, using manufacturer catalogs or providing the VIN makes finding the right component much easier.
Why choose used electrical parts?
Purchase of used car parts This solution allows you to combine savings with quality. Why choose it?
- Lower costs – Used alternators, starters and other parts are cheaper than new ones, but offer the same high quality.
- Ecology – You support recycling and reduce waste by choosing used car parts .
- Wide range – We offer electrical parts for the most popular car brands, so you can easily find what you need.
How to take care of your car's electrical system?
To ensure your electrical system operates reliably for years, it is worth remembering a few rules:
- Regularly check the battery condition and charge level.
- Take care of your cables and connectors – corrosion or damage can lead to voltage drops and failures.
- Monitor the operation of the alternator and starter – early detection of problems will help avoid more serious breakdowns. If you have any problems, you will find the right car parts at Global Parts that will help restore your vehicle to full working order.
Step-by-step control procedures
- Measure the battery voltage with a multimeter – the resting value should be approximately 12.6 V.
- Check the charging voltage with the engine running – the correct range is 13.8–14.5 V.
- Assess the condition of the wires and terminals – lack of corrosion and a firm seat are essential.
- If in doubt, check the quiescent current consumption – it should not exceed 0.05–0.08 A.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about electrical systems in cars
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a car electrical system? | This is a set of components responsible for powering and controlling all electrical functions in the car – from engine starting to multimedia. |
| What is an alternator for in a car? | The alternator generates electrical current when the engine is running and charges the battery. |
| What is the difference between a starter and an alternator? | The starter motor is used solely to start the engine, while the alternator is responsible for generating energy while driving. |
| How to check if the battery is working? | Just measure its voltage – a healthy battery should have approximately 12.6 V at rest and maintain a voltage above 10 V during cranking. |
| What are the most common symptoms of car electrical failure? | Problems starting the engine, flashing warning lights, power windows not working or dimming lights. |
| Do electrical parts from one model fit another? | Sometimes yes, but the key is to match it by VIN or OEM number – this guarantees compatibility. |
| How often should you check your electrical system? | It is worth performing basic diagnostics (battery, alternator) at least once a year or before a long trip. |
Summary: Automotive electrical systems at Global Parts Automotive Store
Automotive electrical systems are the foundation of the reliability and comfort of every modern vehicle. By choosing the right parts, such as alternators, batteries, and control modules, you can ensure your car's full operational efficiency. The Global Parts automotive store invites you to browse our wide selection of original used car parts . Whether you're looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini , or others, you'll find them at competitive prices. We strive to ensure every customer finds the right parts for their car, and if you have any questions or concerns about selecting the right components, we're happy to help! Please contact us – we're here to help! For more information and interesting facts, visit our automotive blog .