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. A0048273745
iPod Interface Mercedes W204 W207 W212 Module Control Unit ECU A0048273745
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Part no. A0009050038
Mercedes W212 Multi-Purpose Windscreen Camera Control Unit Module A0009050038
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Part no. A2115450301-1
Mercedes S211 W211 W219 Fuse Distribution Box Unit A2115453901
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Part no. 6855995
Control Unit Module BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus 6855995
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Part no. 9244417
Mini Navigation Head Unit R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 CHAMP 2 Sat Nav DAB 9244417
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Part no. 3448827
Mini R55 R56 Radio Boost CD Player Head Unit 3448827
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Part no. X3 E83 Rear Wiring Loom PDC-1
BMW X3 Series 1 E83 Rear Bumper Wiring Loom PDC Harness Parking Sensor
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Part no. 6952914
Wiring Loom BMW E65 E66 Cables Rear Bumper PDC 6952914
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Part no. 6956746
BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Monaco Blue A35 6956746
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Part no. 6C1T-10300-BD
Ford Transit Mk7 Diesel Engine Alternator Generator Unit 2.2 TDCi 6C1T-10300-BD
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Part no. 9261598
BMW F20 F21 F22 Rear Bumper PDC Ultrasonic Sensor Valencia Orange Metallic B44
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Part no. 4H0959760F
Audi A8 D4 Front Seat Backrest Adjustment Module Left Right N/O/S 4H0959760F
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Part no. 8K0959663B
Audi A5 8T Voltage Converter Stabilizer Control Module Unit ECU 8K0959663B
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Part no. 2758980
BMW Mini Cooper R58 R59 Bracket Safety Belt Front Right O/S 2758980
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Part no. 7853357
Engine Wiring BMW F87 M2 N55 Petrol Loom Module 1 Harness Cable 7853357
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Part no. 8T8971845
Audi A5 8T Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module 8T8971845
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Part no. 9876796
Telematics Module Mini F55 LCI 4g Bluetooth Control Module Unit Ecu 9876796
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Part no. 9317092
Mini One F55 F56 Cable Electric Automatic Hold Brake Handbrake 9317092
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Part no. 9180402
BMW E90 Front Sport Seat Lumbar Wiring Loom Harness Cable 9180402
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Part no. 9266350
BMW F01 F02 HiFi System Amplifier Harman Becker Audio Booster 9266350
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Part no. 6821135
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Head Unit Media DAB Navigation Business Headunit 6821135
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Part no. 8574091-6
BMW F10 F11 520d N47N 184HP Engine ECU Kit Unit DDE 8574091 CAS4 + Key Manual
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Part no. A2129060105
Fuse Box Mercedes W212 Rear SAM Relay Control Unit Module A2129060105
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Part no. A1669063901
Mercedes ML W166 Relay Module Box Under Rear Right Seat F4 A1669063901
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Part no. AV6T14A067BC
Ford Transit Connect Mk2 II Fuse Box Battery Terminal Unit Module AV6T14A067BC
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Part no. 9252638
BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 E90 E91 E92 E93 Parking Control Module Unit PDC
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Part no. A2533402600
Mercedes X253 Hybrid GLC Battery Electrical Wiring Harness A2533402600
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Part no. 7191718
BMW Z4 Series E89 Roadster Cabrio Horn High Tone 7191718
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Part no. 9298958
Rear Electronic Module BMW F20 REM Fuse Box Control Unit V1 9298958
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Part no. 3451405
Mini R55 R56 Audio Amplifier Harman Becker Hi-Fi System Booster 3451405
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Part no. A2048208285
Mercedes W204 Safety Crash Impact Control Module Unit A2048208285
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Part no. 7631026
Mini R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 N47N Automatic Gearbox Basic Control Unit EGS 7631026
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Part no. A6395460035
Mercedes Vito W447 W639 Battery Terminal Protection Cap Cover A6395460035
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Part no. 8727997
BMW F44 Gran Coupe Door Wiring Harness Rear Door Right Left N/O/S 8727996
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Part no. 1405523
Mini One D R50 R53 Cooper S Fuse Box 1405523
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Part no. A2469060093
Fuse Box Mercedes W176 OM607 Front Relay Control Unit Module A2469060093
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Part no. 9330952
BMW F13 F12 Air Control Module Control Unit ACSM4 9330952
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Part no. 6796503
BMW F07 GT ICM Integrated Module Chassis Management QL ES Control Unit 6796503
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Part no. 6863277
BMW F10 F11 LCI Electric Parking Brake Control Unit EMF Module 6863277
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Part no. 9224177
BMW F10 F11 F12 F13 F15 F16 Airbag Sensor Module B-pillar Crash Sensor 9224177
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Part no. A1644400837
Mercedes W164 Parking Sensor Wiring Loom Cable Harness Front PDC A1644400837
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Part no. A2045451040
Mercedes W204 W212 Multimedia Interface Unit Module Bracket Mount A22045451040
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Part no. 8636068
Engine Wiring BMW F20 120i F30 320i 330i LCI B48 Cable Loom Harness 8636068
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Part no. 5Q0971250T
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Seat Leon 5F Battery Wire Negative Earth Lead 5Q0971250T
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Part no. A1695403945-1
Mercedes W169 W245 Central Gateway Control Unit Module ECU A1695403945
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Part no. 9388179
Mini Cooper One F54 F55 F56 F60 ECU Body Domain Controller BDC Module 9388179
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Part no. A2218707526
Mercedes W221 Air Module Control Unit ECU SRS Module A2218707526
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Part no. 9268438
BMW F10 F11 F01 F02 F03 Crash Impact Air Module Central Sensor Unit 9268438
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Part no. 9224687
BMW Mini Clubman R55 LCI Cable Wiring Loom Splitdoor Door Rear Left N/S 9224424
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Part no. 7522234
Mini R50 R52 Battery Cable Negative Wire 7522234 7519551
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Part no. 6935597
Parking Sensor BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 PDC Front Rear Titansilber Silver - 354
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Part no. A2129008707-1
Mercedes W212 Display Screen Multifunction Dashboard Control Unit A2129008707
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Part no. 6803169
Air Con Module BMW F20 F30 F31 Mini F55 F56 Air Conditioning A/C Unit 6803169
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Part no. 3Q0907338P
Audi Q2 GA Headlight Light Headlamp Lamp Control Module Unit ECU 3Q0907338P
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Part no. 8576333-5
BMW F20 F30 120d 320d N47N 163HP Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8576333 Manual
€56.95
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Part no. 9367807
BMW X5 F15 Battery B+ Engine Compartment Positive Terminal Point 9367807
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Part no. A9065400041
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Battery Cable Negative Lead Wiring Harness A9065400041
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Part no. 9222874
BMW E60 E61 Professional Navigation System CIC Sat Nav Controller 9222874
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Part no. 7316187
BMW F80 M3 F32 F33 Xenon Headlight Control Module Lear TMS 7316187
€66.95
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Part no. A2074407613
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W207 Cabrio A207 Centre Console Divider Wiring Harness
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Part no. A2055404797
Battery Cable Mercedes GLC X253 Starter Motor Alternator Wiring A2055404797
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Part no. A0005406904
Mercedes X253 Ground Line Battery Earth Cable Wire A0005406904
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Part no. A2115455332
Mercedes C219 SAM Module Comfort Control Unit A2115455332
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Part no. 7786372
BMW X5 E53 3.0d M57 Earth Cable Battery Cable 7786372 12427786372
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Part no. 9339825
BMW G11 G30 G31 Power Supply Module High Voltage Battery Terminal Point 9339825
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Part no. 9229972
Module BMW Z4 E89 Convertible Cabrio ECU Control Unit Controller 9229972
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Part no. A1729002301
Mercedes SLK R172 Door Control Unit Module Front Left N/S A1729002301
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Part no. 6844138
BMW 1 3 F20 F30 MINI F55 F56 Radio Remote Control Receiver 434 MHZ 6844138
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Part no. A9068203526
Door Module Mercedes Sprinter W906 Front Right O/S Control Unit ECU A9068203526
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Part no. A0009050438
Windscreen Camera Mercedes W204 W212 Front Windshield Camera Unit A0009050438
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Part no. 03L906018KP
Audi TT 8J CFGB 2.0 TDI Quattro 170HP Engine ECU Kit 03L906018KP Automatic
€146.95
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Part no. 5Q0937084AE
Audi A3 8V Module BCM Body Control Unit Module ECU 5Q0937084AE
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Part no. 9277812
BMW 2 Series F23 Convertible Rear Trunk Tailgate Antenna Aerial DAB 9277812
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Part no. 6963013
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 Driver Side Door Airbag Control Unit Module 6963013
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Part no. 3415607
BMW X3 E83 LCI Petrol N52N Cable Alternator Starter Base B+ 3415607
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Part no. 8736251
BMW X4M F98 X4 G02 X3 G01 Rear Fuse Box Power Distribution Fuse Box 8736251
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Part no. 55585024
Vauxhall Opel Insignia A 2.0 TDCI Engine Control Module 55585024 Manual
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Part no. 9240945
Mini Cooper D R55 R56 R57 R60 LCI Electrical System Fuse Distribution Box
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Part no. 7567776
Starter Cable BMW E81 X1 E84 E87 E90 N52 Alternator Battery Wire B 7567776
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Part no. 9113355
BMW E87N E90 E91 Mini Cooper R56 DC/DC Torque Converter Wandler 9113355
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Part no. A2465402610
Mercedes-Benz A B W176 W246 160 180 CDI Alternator Cable Loom Wire A2465402610
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Part no. A6394407810
Wiring Loom Mercedes W639 Vito Cable Front Door Left Right N/O/S A6394407810
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Part no. 5G0035820A
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Infotainment Multimedia Head Unit 5G0035820A
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Part no. 9177985
BMW E88 ECU Body Control Module H3 Junction Box 9177985
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Part no. 8267406
Headrest Adjustment BMW E46 E64 Front Right O/S Seat Actuator 8267406
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Part no. 9389600
BMW Gran Turismo G32 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier AM/FM 9389600
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Part no. A2229009915
Keyless Module Mercedes W205 W213 ECU Door Lock Control Unit A2229009915
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Part no. 8W1959595
Audi Q5 FY Rear Door Control Module Unit Left Right N/O/S 8W1959595
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Part no. 7L0959655
Volkswagen Touareg 7L Air Module Control Unit Crash Impact Sensor 7L0959655
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Part no. 8509722-1
Control Unit Box BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Engine Ecu Cover 8509722
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Part no. A2059008304
Mercedes W205 SAM Module Rear Body Comfort Control Unit ECU A2059008304
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Part no. A2218703086
Mercedes W221 Seat Module Front Right O/S Memory Control Unit A2218703086
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Part no. 6793163
BMW X5 E70 Suspension Module Self Leveling Air Supply Control Unit 6793163
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Part no. A9069820109-1
Mercedes W907 Positive Battery Terminal Cover Cap Trim Red A9069820109
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Part no. A2079057501
Mercedes E-Class W207 Cabrio A207 ITS Camera Control Unit Module ECU
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Part no. 8507885
BMW 1 3 Series F20 F30 Diesel N47N Wiring Harness Engine Gearbox Module 8507885
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Part no. A2046280218
Mercedes W204 Battery Bracket Mount Support Holder A2046280218
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Part no. 9268336
BMW MINI Clubman R55 R55N LCI Cable Adapter Lead Sensor Side Airbag 9207117
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Part no. 283930431R
Roof Microphone Mercedes Citan W415 Interior Mic Unit Wiring Cable 283930431R
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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 .