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. A0009059101
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W207 W212 ESP Yaw Rotation Rate Sensor A0009059101
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Part no. A0009006907
Mercedes W205 Tire Pressure Control Module A0009006907
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Part no. A6519007401
Mercedes W212 E250CDI Blue Efficiency OM651 204HP Engine Module ECU A6519007401
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Part no. A2709002100-15
Mercedes C117 CLA 180 270.910 122HP Engine ECU Kit A2709002100 Automatic
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Part no. A1669004519
Mercedes C292 SAM Module Rear Control Unit A1669004519
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Part no. A2059004321
Mercedes W205 X253 Front Right O/S Door Control Unit Module A2059004321
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Part no. A2098200326
Mercedes C209 Body Control Module Unit Temic 376 800 GZ A2098200326
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Part no. A9076830400
Mercedes W907 Fuse Box Relay Cover Lid Control Unit Bracket Trim A9076830400
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Part no. A0131547002
Mercedes W211 CLS C219 Alternator Generator OM642 Diesel 14V 180A A0131547002
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Part no. A0009051600
Mercedes W207 W212 W221 Front Windscreen Windshield Camera A0009051600
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Part no. A1645400750
Mercedes ML W164 Battery Fuse Box Power Distribution A1645400750
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Part no. A2115408445
Gateway Module Mercedes W169 W211 W245 W219 W203 Control Unit ECU A2115408445
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Part no. A1668200075
Mercedes W205 Aerial Antenna Control Unit Keyless Go Entry A1668200075
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Part no. A1645400624
Mercedes W164 Fuse Box Relay Housing Cover A1645400624
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Part no. A0025428719
Mercedes W176 W204 W207 W166 Relay 4 Pin Grey Hella A0025428719
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Part no. A6461507072-3
Mercedes W639 115 CDI OM646.980 150HP Engine Module ECU Kit A6461507072 Key Lock
€379.95
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Part no. A2044402232
Mercedes W204 W207 Battery Cable Positive Wiring Harness Loom A2044402232
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Part no. A1679008311
Mercedes C238 Door Control Unit Module ECU Front Left N/S A1679008311
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Part no. A1679008309
Mercedes W177 W247 Telematics Module Communication Control Unit A1679008309
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Part no. A2038209489
Mercedes CLK W203 W209 Antenna Amplifier Radio Right O/S A2038209489
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Part no. A1779009902
Mercedes W177 Front Windscreen Windshield Camera Multi Purpose Unit A1779009902
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Part no. A0005459812
Mercedes Vito W447 W213 OM654 Power Distribution Relay Unit Module A0005459812
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Part no. A6519007401-1
Mercedes W212 E250CDI Blue Efficiency OM651 204HP Engine ECU A6519007401 Key
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Part no. A2118705426
Rain Sensor Mercedes W211 C219 Front Windscreen Control Unit A2118705426
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Part no. A2469006816
Mercedes W176 W231 W246 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Module A2469006816
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Part no. A2118703126
Headlight Module Mercedes C209 W211 CLS C219 Level Control Unit ECU A2118703126
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Part no. A2465405833
Mercedes W176 W246 Starter Cable Loom Wiring 160 180 CDI Diesel A2465405833
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Part no. A2139006911
Mercedes W213 C238 Telematic Charging Phone Control Module A2139006911
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Part no. A2218101817-1
Mercedes W221 Headlining Interior Mirror Rear Left Right N/O/S A2218101817
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Part no. A1779061302
Mercedes EQA H243 W247 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module A1779061302
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Part no. A2079001200
Door Module Mercedes C207 W207 Front Right O/S Control Unit ECU A2079001200
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Part no. A2711504733
Mercedes W204 Injection Electrical Wiring M271 Petrol Engine Cable A2711504733
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Part no. A1715405045
Mercedes SLK R171 Central Gateway Module ECU Control Unit A1715405045
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Part no. A0025427219
Mercedes W169 W245 W204 W212 Relay 4-Pin Black Hella A0025427219
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Part no. A2049009301
Mercedes W212 Media Interface Control Unit Module Multimedia A2049009301
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Part no. A2075844181
Mercedes C207 Fuse Box Grouping Fuse Placement Map Card Diagram A2075844181
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Part no. A1645403132
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W164 Wiring Loom Cable Harness Fuel Tank A1645403132
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Part no. A1718200015
Mercedes SLK R171 Rear Window Heating Cable Loom Heat Wiring Harness A1718200015
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Part no. A1725401450
Mercedes SLK R172 Fuse Box Power Distribution Control Module Unit A1725401450
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Part no. 13720856
Mercedes W212 Negative Cable Battery Terminal Wiring 13720856
€23.95
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Part no. A4478260000
Mercedes Vito W447 Headlight Turn Indicator Light Socket Plug A4478260000
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Part no. A2129060005
Fuse Box Mercedes W212 Rear Relay Control Unit Electric Module SAM A2129060005
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Part no. A2389053301
Tailgate Trunk Mercedes X117 X156 W205 Boot Rear Control Module Unit A2389053301
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Part no. A2229001408
Module Mercedes S205 Trunk Rear Tuner Digital Radio DAB Control Unit A2229001408
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Part no. A1665402102
Battery Cable Mercedes W166 C292 Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A1665402102
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Part no. A1729056500
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Aerial Antenna Cable A1729056500
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Part no. A0009006516
Bluetooth Module Mercedes S205 W205 W177 Active Parking Assist Control Rear
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Part no. A2118704785
Mercedes W211 Front Seat Memory Control Unit Module Left Right N/O/S A2118704785
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Part no. A2055404106
Brake Harness Mercedes W205 Rear Left Brake Pad Wear Wire Wiring A2055404106
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Part no. A0009058112
Mercedes C118 W177 W247 Negative Battery Terminal Cable Lead A0009058112
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Part no. A2709000900-4
Mercedes W176 A45 4Matic M133.980 381HP Engine Control ECU A2709000900 Automatic
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Part no. A0009008905
Windscreen Camera Mercedes W207 W212 W246 Front Control Unit Module A0009008905
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Part no. A1645453716
Mercedes ML W164 Parking Module PDC Distance Control Unit Sensor A1645453716
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Part no. A2513200058
Mercedes ML W164 W221 Air Suspension Valve Block Control Unit Module A2513200058
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Part no. A6541592200
Mercedes X253 Engine Wiring Cable Cover Duct Bracket Channel OM654 A6541592200
€42.95
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Part no. A2059004013
Mercedes W205 Air Conditioning Control Module A/C ECU Unit A2059004013
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Part no. A2429004101
Mercedes W204 W212 Telephone Control Unit Module ECU A2429004101
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Part no. A0035421019-1
Mercedes C117 GLA X156 ML W166 W176 W246 Relay 5 Pins Yellow Set A0035421019
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Part no. A1698702710
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W169 W245 Tow Protection ECO Switch Button Unit Module
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Part no. A9064409913
Positive Cable Mercedes W906 OM651 Battery Starter Alternator Plus A9064409913
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Part no. A0018209326
Mercedes-Benz E CLS Class W211 W219 Crash Sensor Left Right N/O/S A0018209326
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Part no. A2118701185
Air Module Mercedes W211 W219 Control Unit ECU A2118701185
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Part no. A2649001200
Mercedes W177 A35 AMG 306HP M260.920 4-Matic Engine ECU Control Unit A2649001200
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Part no. A2479002513
Telematic Control Module Mercedes W447 W907 W910 Telematics Unit A2479002513
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Part no. A1669005811
Door Module Mercedes W176 W246 Front Right O/S Control Unit Module A1669005811
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Part no. A2215408245
Mercedes W221 Air Suspension Control Unit Module ECU A2215408245
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Part no. A2059068501-1
Fuse Box Mercedes W205 S205 W213 Fuse Box Front Relay Control Module A2059068501
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Part no. A2129000004
SAM Module Mercedes W212 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit A2129000004
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Part no. A1669006507
Door Module Mercedes ML W166 C292 Rear Right O/S Door Control Unit A1669006507
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Part no. A2218207389
Mercedes W221 Seat Headrest Display Monitor Rear Entertainment Unit A2218207389
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Part no. A2044406135
Mercedes W204 Door Harness Loom Cable Wiring Rear Right O/S A2044406135
€23.95
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Part no. A1765401602
Mercedes W176 Rear Bumper PDC Wiring Parking Sensor Loom Harness A1765401602
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Part no. A6395400150
Mercedes Vito W639 Battery Terminal Fuse Box Control Unit Module A6395400150
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Part no. A2115452601
Mercedes ML W164 Prefuse Fuse Distribution Box Front A2115452601
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Part no. A2124407952
Battery Cable Mercedes W212 W218 Negative Lead Terminal Harness A2124407952
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Part no. A2044405935
Mercedes W204 Door Card Harness Loom Cable Wiring Front Left N/S A2044405935
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Part no. A0009820212
Mercedes W176 W212 W246 Voltage Converter Inverter Power Distributor A0009820212
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Part no. A1718201726
Mercedes SLK R171 Seat Heated Heating Control Unit Module ECU A1718201726
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Part no. A2213201058
Mercedes R231 Valve Block Air Suspension Control Unit A2123200358
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Part no. A0035420219-1
Relay Mercedes W639 W906 5-Pin Black 12V 20A A0035420219 Set X2
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Part no. A6397601804
Mercedes Vito W639 Door Handle Bowden Cable Catch Rear Wire A6397601804
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Part no. A0008201277
Mercedes-Benz W906 Light Repeater Lamp Wiring Loom A0008201277
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Part no. A2469009512
Multimedia Switch Mercedes X156 C117 W176 CD Player Radio Head Unit A2469009512
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Part no. A2219004003
Steering Wheel Angle Mercedes C216 W221 Sensor Control Unit Module A2219004003
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Part no. A2035450803-1
Mercedes CL203 W203 Battery Terminal Fuse Box Control Unit Module A2035450803
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Part no. A0045468540
Mercedes W221 Distributor Box Block Control Unit Relay A0045468540
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Part no. A2649060400
Mercedes W205 W257 Starter Engine Motor A2649060400
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Part no. A2129010700
Mercedes W212 ECU Control Unit Sensor Module Airbag A2129010700
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Part no. A6395406609
Wiring Loom Vito Mercedes W639 Front Door Cable Left Right N/O/S A6395406609
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Part no. A2045455640
Mercedes Benz C E W204 W207 Control Unit Module SAM Bracket Mount A2045455640
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Part no. A2048709289
Mercedes W204 Right O/S Antenna Amplifier Filter Module A2048709289
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Part no. A1645403230
Mercedes ML W164 Positive Battery Terminal Cable Lead Wiring A1645403230
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Part no. A2829003300
Mercedes W177 A200 163HP M282.914 Engine Control Unit ECU A2829003300 Automatic
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Part no. A2479003808
Suspension Module Mercedes C118 W177 W247 Control Unit ECU A2479003808
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Part no. A6461505091-2
Mercedes W203 C220 CDI 150HP 646.963 Engine Control ECU Kit A6461505091 Automat
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Door Module Mercedes W212 Rear Left N/S Control Unit A2129004106
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Part no. A0009821923
Mercedes W205 Interior Trunk Fuse Box Automotive Pink Relay A0009821923 Red
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Part no. A2129004307
Display Screen Mercedes W204 W212 Information Navigation Dashboard A2129004307
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Mercedes W212 Air Bag Control Unit ECU AirBag Sensor Module A2129011105
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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 .