Automotive electrical systems
More informationAt Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including automotive electrical systems for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. Each of our car parts undergoes quality control to ensure you receive a top-quality product.
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Part no. 6964142
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Control Unit Door Rear Driver-Side 6933266
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Part no. 7570254
Plus Cable BMW X1 E81 E87 E90 E91 N45 N46 Alternator Starter Wiring 7570254
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Part no. 8577625
BMW F20 F21 116d ed N47N Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8577625 Manual Transmission
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Part no. 9271216
BMW X3 F25 Rear Bumper PDC Wiring Loom Parking Sensor Cable Harness 9271216
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Part no. 8586571
BMW 1 3 F20 F30 LCI B47 Engine Gearbox Module Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8586571
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Part no. 8636054
BMW F20 F30 LCI 120i 320i 330i B48 Engine Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8636054
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Part no. 6913896
BMW Z4 E85 E86 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Rod 6913896
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Part no. 8512047
BMW E90 E91 LCI N47N 320d ed ECU KIT DDE CAS 3 Key 8512047 Manual
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Part no. 8582280
Engine Control ECU BMW F20 F21 116d N47N 116HP DDE 8582280 Manual Transmission
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Part no. 6926433
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 E91 Mini R56 R57 Seat Control Unit Module Heating 6926433
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Part no. 9261606
BMW 1 2 F20 F21 F22 Rear Bumper PDC Ultrasonic Sensor Mineralweiss White A96
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Part no. 9258173
Radio CD BMW E87 E90 E91 LCI Professional Bluetooth Player Control Unit 9258173
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Part no. E92-PDC-WIRING-LOOM-HARNESS-REAR-BUMPER-1
BMW E92 LCI PDC Wiring Loom Harness Rear Bumper
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Part no. 1436340
BMW E36 E46 Engine Bay Battery Cable Guide 1436340
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Part no. 8513184-3
BMW X3 F25 20dX Diesel N47N 184HP Engine Module ECU DDE 8513184 Manual
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Part no. 8638588
BMW F20 F22 F30 LCI 125i 230i 320i 330i B48 Cable Alternator Starter 8638588
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Part no. 6905639
BMW E65 E66 Japan Mobile Phone Buffer Module ECU J-buf 6905639
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Part no. 9160558
BMW 5 Series E60 E60N E61 E61N LCI Airbag ECU Control Unit Module
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Part no. 6976156
BMW E60 E61 E63 Passenger Side Door Air Control Module 6976156
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Part no. 8585642
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 N47N Wiring Loom Harness Engine Gearbox Module 8585642
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Part no. 6989713-1
BMW E88 E89 E93 Convertible Cabrio DWA-Alarm System Module Set Of 2 6989713
€23.95
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Part no. 6989068-PS
Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Mini R50 R52 R53 PDC Unit Sensor Rear Pure Silver 900
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Part no. 9120813
BMW E60 E61 Rear Right Left N/O/S Door Wiring Loom 9163173
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Part no. 9159795
Control Unit BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Air Module Bag ECU Unit Bosch 9159795
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Part no. 6921309
BMW E65 E66 Centre Console Front Armrest Tray Cables Wiring Set 6921309
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Part no. 9280622
FEM Module BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F32 ECU Control Unit Fuse Box 9280622
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Part no. 9365837
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Head Unit Basic Media Headunit 9365837
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Part no. 6934030
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Wiring Loom Harness Right O/S Front Door 6934028
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Part no. 9257151-1
Telematics Module BMW F20 F30 Control Unit Bluetooth Combox ECU 9257151
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Part no. 8577764-1
BMW F10 F11 520d Diesel N47N 184HP ECU Kit DDE 8577764 + Key + CAS4 Automatic
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Part no. 6824383
BMW 1 2 3 4 Series F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 F36 Module Control Unit FEM 6824383
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Part no. 9228323
BMW F01 F10 F20 F30 F32 Camera Module Reversing Rear View Control Unit 9228323
€113.95
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Part no. 9160187
BMW 1 Series E81 Body Control Module ECU L2 PL2 JBBFE II Junction Box 9160187
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Part no. 9247480
BMW X3 F25 CAS4 Key Reading Module Unit Control ECU 6809374
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Part no. 7631587
BMW 1 3 X5 Series E53 E81 E87 E90 LCI Battery Mounting Bracket Clamp Bolt Holder
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Part no. 6990109
BMW X3 E83 LCI Front Door Speaker Tweeter 6990109
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Part no. 6940236
BMW E90 E91 E92 LCI AUX USB Lead Cable Wire 6940236
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Part no. 6882780
BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Power Steering Column Control Unit Module 6882780
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Part no. 3404975
BMW X3 Series E83 E83N LCI Solar Sun Light Sensor 3404975
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Part no. 7519051
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Electric valve 735i 745i 735Li 745Li 745LiS
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Part no. 9322122-1
Display Screen BMW F20 F21 F22 Central Information Sat Nav Monitor 6,5" 9322122
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Part no. 411033
iPod Most Interface BMW E60 E65 E81 E87 E90 Module Alpine 0411033
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Part no. 9218330
BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI E92 Navigation System Car Computer CIC 9218330
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Part no. 8582155-3
BMW F20 F30 F32 120dX 320dX 420dX 184HP N47N Engine ECU 8582155 Automatic
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Part no. 7464634
BMW X1 F48 Control Unit Remote Backrest Unlocking 7464634
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Part no. 8682893
BMW F20 F30 LCI 120i 320i 330i B48 Engine Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8644504
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Part no. 6949226
BMW E63 E64 Convertible Coupe DWA Alarm System Module Control Unit 6949226
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Part no. 8255704
BMW X3 X5 E53 E63 E83 Front Seat Belt Tensioner Buckle Connector Cable 8255704
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Part no. 9387147
BMW F30 LCI 330e B48X Positive Battery Cable Plus EME Loom 9387147
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Part no. 6839821
Battery Cable BMW G01 G02 F97 F98 Positive Plus Pole Lead L= 712MM 6839821
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Part no. 7428425-3
Headlight Module BMW F20 F21 LCI Front Lamp Hedlamp LED Control Unit 7428425
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Part no. 9286365
BMW X1 X2 Series F39 F48 Antenne AM Antenna Amplifier Cable 9286365
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Part no. 9289637
BMW F10 Rear Window Parcel Shelf Loudspeaker Speaker Left Right N/O/S 9289637
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Part no. 7550469
BMW E60N E61N E81 E87N E88 E90 E91 E92 E93 Alternator 7550469
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Part no. 5A70A69
BMW F40 Parking Module Comfort Control Unit ECU 5A70A69
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Part no. 9319081
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 Radio Remote Control Receiver 434 MHZ
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Part no. 9383069
Head Unit BMW F10 F20 F22 F30 Navigation Sat Nav High Control Module 9383069
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Part no. 9317872
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Alpine CD Champ 2 Radio Player Head Unit 9323784
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Part no. 6835155
BMW 1 2 3 Series F40 F44 G20 Radio Antenna Amplifier Suppression Filter 6835155
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Part no. 8577238
BMW F30 F31 Sterter Motor Alternator Cable Wiring Loom Harness 8577238
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Part no. 8518269
BMW E90 E91 LCI N47N 320d 184HP ECU Engine Control Unit DDE 8518269 Manual
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Part no. 7794908
Preheater System Lead BMW E87 E90 E91 Diesel 7794908
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Part no. 6838610
BMW 1 Series F40 Aerial probe AM/FM Antenna 6838610
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Part no. 6791131
BMW F01 ICM Module Integrated Chassis Management QL ES Control Unit 6791131
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Part no. 9381104
FEM Module BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F32 ECU Control Unit Fuse Box 9381104
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Part no. 8373700
BMW E60 E63 E87 E90 E91 Relay Make Contact White Green 8373700
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Part no. 8514766
BMW 1 Series F20 114d 116d ed N47N Wiring Harness Engine Glow Module 8514766
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Part no. 8576333-3
BMW F20 F30 F32 120dX 320dX 420dX Diesel N47N 184HP ECU Kit DDE 8576333 Key FEM
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Part no. 9151516
BMW E60 E63 E64 LCI Body Control Unit Module 9151516
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Part no. 6938966
BMW 5 Series e60 Suppression Filter Radio Areal Amp Supressor 6938966
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Part no. E93-RADIO
BMW E93 Head Unit Radio Player Navigation Control Module 5A2BF31
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Part no. 8355056
BMW 5 X5 Series E53 Fuel Tank Flap Actuator 8355056
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Part no. 3453791
BMW X3 E83 LCI Crash System Control Unit Module ECU 3453791
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Part no. 6922257
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 Sunroof Sliding Roof Drive Unit Motor Actuator 6922257
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Part no. 7520902
BMW 3 5 E60 E90 E92 Carrier Bracket Holder Engine Control Module Unit 7520902
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Part no. 9377149
BMW 1 3 Series F20 F21 F30 F31 Telematic Control Unit Module 9377149
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Part no. 9874338
Navigation Headunit BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Mini F56 Head Unit Basic Media 9139895
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Part no. 6821407
High Voltage Cable BMW F45 Mini F60 Hybrid Harnes EDH 6821407
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Part no. 8067511
BMW F98 Adapter Cable Wiring RBS Rear Axle 8067511
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Part no. 7195197
BMW E88 Convertible Folding Top Roof ECU Module CVM Bracket Holder Mount 7195197
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Part no. 7547141
BMW E82 E84 E87N E88 E90 E91 E92 E93 E93 E-box fan 7547141
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Part no. 9315130
Door Wiring Harness BMW F25 Rear Left Right Door N/O/S Wiring Loom 9315130
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Part no. 7394651
BMW 5 F11 Touring Rear Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Control Unit Module ECU 7333928
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Part no. 9289587
BMW 2 X1 Series F45 F48 Radio Antenna Amplifier Suppression Filter 9289587
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Part no. 7899655
Rear Speaker BMW E63 E64 Door Card Loudspeaker Left Right N/O/S Logic 7 7899655
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Part no. 6988303
BMW F20 F30 E60 E65 X5 E70 X6 E71 E84 Air Wiring Sensor Quality AUC 6988303
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Part no. 8352336
BMW X3 X5 E39 E46 E60 E61 E83 E90 E91 Glove Box Torch Charger Sock 8352336
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Part no. 8576341-4
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 118d 318d 143HP N47N ECU Kit DDE 8576341 + Key + FEM
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Part no. 9224872
BMW 1 2 3 4 Series F20 F21 F30 F80 Cover Power Distribution Fuse Box 9224872
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Part no. 9337879
BMW 1 3 4 Series F20 F21 F30 F31 F34 Power Distribution Fuse Box Front 9337879
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Part no. 6926961-1
BMW E60 E61 X5 E70 X6 E71 F07 F10 F11 Seat Adjustment Switch Left N/S 6926961
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Part no. 8321087
BMW 5 SERIES E60 ELECTRIC SEAT Height Adjust 0390203234 8321087
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Part no. 7075944-3
BMW E60 E65 E70 Front Right Seat O/S Height Adjustment Drive 7075944
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Part no. 35962
BMW X3 Series E53 E83 iPod Interface Retrofit Connection Module 0035962
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Part no. 6938217
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Wiring Loom Cable Front Door Left Passenger Side 6938217
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Part no. 9287530
BMW 1 Series F20 Control Unit Air Conditioning A/C Module 9287530
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Part no. 7800164
BMW F10 F11 N57 N57S Positive Battery Cable Alternator Starter Lead 7800164
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Part no. 8606445
Wiring Harness BMW F20 F21 F30 LCI Motor Sensor System Module 1 8606445
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Part no. 9235506
Bracket Harman Kardon BMW F30 F31 Amplifier Holder Mount Unit Module 9235506
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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 .