Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 7809680
Engine Wiring BMW F10 F11 N57 N57S Loom Cable Harness Injector Module 7809680
€32.95
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Part no. A2389058501
Antenna Mercedes A205 Convertible Telephone Antenna Module A2389058501
€28.95
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Part no. 9199305
KaFAS Camera BMW F10 F11 Rear View Control Unit Module 9199305
€89.95
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Part no. A1695458140
Mercedes W169 W245 Relay Control Unit Bracket Mount Holder Cover A1695458140
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Part no. 7560377
Cable Alternator BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 E90 E91 LCI Starter B+ 7560377
€23.95
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Part no. 6949922
BMW 3 5 E46 E61 Touring Amplifier Soft Antenna Suppression Filter 6949922
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Part no. 8612576
BMW X1 F30 F31 LCI Starter Motor Engine 8612576
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Part no. A0061514401
Starter Motor Mercedes W204 W211 W212 OM642 Diesel Engine A0061514401
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Part no. 7520019
Mini Cooper One R50 Petrol W10 W11 Engine Control Unit DME 7520019 Automatic
€23.95
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Part no. 7296108
BMW 4 Series F32 F82 M4 Rear Third Stoplamp Stop Lamp Brake Light White 7296108
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Part no. 4F0907247A
Audi Q7 4L Keyless Entry Amplifier Control Box Module Aerial Antenna 4F0907247A
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Part no. A6395407809
Wiring Loom Mercedes W639 Vito Cable Sliding Door Rear Left N/S A6395407809
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Part no. 9284421
BMW F10 F11 Gateway Module ECU Control Unit LEAR ZGW-02 Mid 9284421
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Part no. A0009822923-1
Mercedes W177 W205 W247 Relay Fuse Unit Module 4 Pins Grey SET X2 A0009822923
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Part no. 8511409
BMW F10 F11 N57N Control Unit Module Box Cover Bracket Carrier Mount 8511409
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Part no. 9186655
BMW 3 Series E92 Front Right O/S Driver Side Door Wire Wiring Loom 9186655
€23.95
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Part no. 4G8959793G
Audi RS6 C7 Front Door Module Driver's Side Control Unit ECU 4G8959793G
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Part no. 9247467
BMW E82 ECU Body Control Module Unit PL2RR JBBFE L1 61359247467 9247467
€23.95
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Part no. 9225619
BMW F10 Electronic Front Seat Memory Module Control Unit ECU 9225619
€70.95
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Part no. 9324781
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 F36 Module Control Unit FEM 9324781
€94.95
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Part no. 8K0915181N
Audi A1 8X Negative Battery Terminal Cable Wiring 8K0915181N
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Part no. A2519062200-1
Mercedes W251 COMAND Navigation Head Unit Radio Sat Nav Screen A2519062200
€332.95
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Part no. 9340522
BMW 5 F10 LCI Central Gateway Module ECU Control Unit LEAR ZGW-02 4SK 9340522
€66.95
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Part no. 8W6971030BF
Audi A5 F5 Front Door Wiring Harness Cable Passenger Side 8W6971030BF
€85.95
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Part no. 9835622
BMW X4 F98 G02 Active Sound Design Module Control Unit Harman Kardon 9835622
€51.95
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Part no. 9354290-1
BMW X1 F48 Pedestrian Protection Impact Crash Sensor Module PTS 9354290
€28.95
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Part no. 8088723
Engine Wiring BMW X3M F97 X4M F98 Petrol S58 Module Sensors 1 Harness 8088723
€203.95
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Part no. 8379941-1
BMW X5 Series E53 Interior Roof Alarm Sensor Ultra Sonic Module 8379941
€23.95
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Part no. 5WA962132
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Antenna Amplifier Transmitter Receiver Module ECU 5WA962132
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Part no. 9252813
BMW 5 7 Series F01 F02 F10 F11 Power Distribution Fuse Box Rear 9252813
€28.95
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Part no. 4F1862335
Audi Q7 4L Bluetooth Interface Telephone Control Module ECU Unit 4F1862335
€66.95
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Part no. 8375964
BMW 5 7 X5 Series E38 E39 E53 Xenon Headlight Aim Control Unit Module 8375964
€23.95
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Part no. 6927706
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E63 E64 Tubing Duct Battery Cable Lead Positive Underfloor
€23.95
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Part no. 8200279219
Smart Fortwo C453 Positive Battery Terminal Plus Pole Point Case 8200279219
€23.95
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Part no. A1679006613
Mercedes W177 Sliding Roof Module Sunroof Panoramic Control Unit A1679006613
€99.95
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Part no. 3Q0980654H
Skoda Octavia 5E Windscreen Front Camera Driver Assistance Unit 3Q0980654H
€151.95
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Part no. 4H0959591A
Audi A8 D4 4H Sunroof Wind Deflector Module Control Unit 4H0959591A
€28.95
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Part no. A2075451740
Mercedes-Benz A207 W207 Cabrio Control Unit Module Bracket Holder A2075451740
€23.95
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Part no. 3C0907651
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk6 1K Acceleration Sensor 3C0907651
€23.95
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Part no. A2479009312
Mercedes W910 Telematics Module Communication Blutooth Control A2479009312
€80.95
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Part no. 9119445
BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 Power Distribution Fuse Box Front 9119445
€23.95
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Part no. A6519005301-5
Mercedes W212 E220CDI BlueEFFI OM651.924 170HP Engine ECU A6519005301 Automatic
€94.95
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Part no. A1779005509
Door Module Mercedes C118 W177 H243 Rear Left N/S Door Control A1779005509
€70.95
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Part no. 6938079
BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 PDC Speaker Trigger Contact 6969139 6938079
€23.95
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Part no. KD45-57KC0
Mazda 6 GJ Impact Crash Sensor Control Unit Module KD45-57KC0
€23.95
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Part no. 6751504
Module Holder BMW X5 E53 Rear Tyre Pressure Control Module Mount Bracket 6751504
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Part no. A0009004836
Mercedes W177 W247 Driving Dynamics Module Control Unit ECU A0009004836
€142.95
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Part no. A2465401950
Battery Base Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Power Fuse Relay Box A2465401950
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Part no. 95B919599F
Porsche Macan 95B On board Navigation Display Monitor Screen 95B919599F
€617.95
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Part no. 7P6035552N
VW Touareg 7P Antenna Amplifier Signal Booster Module Rear Right O/S 7P6035552N
€23.95
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Part no. 6466R1001
Smart ForTwo C453 Front Air Flap Sensor Module Control Unit 6466R1001
€32.95
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Part no. 8N0959655B
Audi TT 8N Air Module Control Module Unit ECU 8N0959655B
€51.95
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Part no. 1K0907530AA
Audi A3 8P Body Gateway Module ECU Control Unit 1K0907530AA
€23.95
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Part no. 9138440
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 CCC CD Professional Navigation System Controller 9138440
€450.95
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Part no. A2535400601
Mercedes X253 Starter Motor Wiring Harness Cable A2535400601
€28.95
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Part no. A4479009808
Mercedes Vito W447 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Electric Module SAM 4479009808
€237.95
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Part no. A9065410400
Battery Bracket Mercedes Sprinter W906 W910 Mount Trim Holder A9065410400
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Part no. 9321022
BMW Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 B Junction Terminal Box 300-400 W 9321022
€23.95
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Part no. 6964140
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Control Unit Door Rear Passenger Side 6933264
€23.95
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Part no. 8X0971687C
Audi A1 8X Rear Door Harness Left N/S Wiring Loom Cable 8X0971687C
€37.95
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Part no. 6850374
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E88 E90 E91 E92 Accelerator Speed Sensor 6850374 6778421
€23.95
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Part no. 3AF971104L
Volkswagen Passat B7 PDC sensor Wiring Loom Harness Cable Rear Bumper 3AF971104L
€42.95
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Part no. 9357988
Head Unit BMW F30 F31 F32 Radio Professional CD Player Control Module 9357988
€94.95
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Part no. A2139008013
Bluetooth Module Mercedes W176 W213 Control Unit Hands Free A2139008013
€23.95
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Part no. A2465401850
Prefuse Box Mercedes W176 OM607 Fuse Relay Control Unit A2465401850
€37.95
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Part no. 9183233
BMW E60 E61 LCI Centre Console Switch Cluster Control Unit ECU Module 9183233
€23.95
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Part no. A0061511001
Starter Motor Mercedes W906 M272 Engine Diesel Bosch A0061511001
€28.95
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Part no. 5Q0959592F
Door Module Audi A3 8V Volkswagen Golf 7 Control ECU Front Left N/S 5Q0959592F
€23.95
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Part no. 6974370
Alarm System Unit BMW E60 E61 Ultra Sonic Module 6974370
€23.95
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Part no. 9236460
BMW F10 Footwell Light Module Control Unit ECU FRM III 9236460
€75.95
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Part no. 4F0959795M
Audi A6 C6 Rear Door Left Right N/O/S Module Unit Control ECU 4F0959795M
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Part no. A2219005404
Mercedes R231 Seat Memory Control Unit Module Front Right A2219005404
€379.95
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Part no. A2711534591-1
Mercedes W203 C180 Kompressor M271 Engine Module ECU Kit A2711534591 Key Lock
€279.95
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Part no. 9381102
BMW F20 F30 F36 Front Electronic Module Control Unit FEM 9381102
€89.95
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Part no. 8602802
BMW i3 I01 Hybrid Rex Engine Wiring Cable Harness Bracket Mount Trim 8602802
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Part no. A0015425918-ALB
Mercedes W202 C208 W208 W220 Parking Distance Sensor PDC Almandine Black
€23.95
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Part no. 8091664
Baterry Cable Bracket BMW X3M F97 X4M F98 S58 Alternator Wire Holder 8091664
€28.95
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Part no. A2129000204
Mercedes W212 Fuse Box Control Unit SAM Module Relay A2129000204
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Part no. A2319052600
Mercedes R172 Security Alarm Interior Protection Sensor Module Unit A2319052600
€32.95
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Part no. 9292945
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 F36 FEM Module Control Unit 9292945
€113.95
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BMW X5 Series E53 3.0d M57N Cable Starter Base B 7791352 12427791352
€23.95
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BMW X5 Series E53 Battery Cable Plus Pole 1439559
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Part no. 8385159-1
BMW X3 E83 E46 Battery Cable Holder Mounting B Base Trim Carrier 8385159
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Part no. 8K0907539
Audi A5 S5 8T Dashboard Sunlight Solar Sun Sensor 8K0907539
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Part no. A2129002813
Mercedes W212 PDC Parking Distance Control Unit Module Sensor A2129002813
€23.95
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Part no. A1679009330
Mercedes C118 W167 W177 W243 W247 Ignition Control Module Unit ECU A1679009330
€284.95
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Volkswagen VW Phaeton 3D Battery Relay Protection Solenoid Module 3D0919433
€32.95
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Part no. 8513559
BMW X3 F25 30dX N57N Engine Module Injector Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8513559
€284.95
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Part no. 9321022-1
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 B+ Junction Terminal Box 300-400 W 9321022
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Part no. 5Q0937615C-1
Audi TT FV Fuse Relay Box Module Electrical Control Unit 5Q0937615C
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Part no. 4G2907311C-1
Audi A7 4G8 3.0 TDI CRTE 218HP Quattro Engine ECU Kit 4G2907311C BCM2 + 2 Keys
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Part no. A2048705490
Mercedes-Benz C W204 Digital Audio DAB Receiver Control Unit Module A2048705490
€37.95
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Fuse Box Mercedes W207 Front Relay Control Unit Module SAM A2129004911
€70.95
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Engine Wiring BMW F30 F31 330d F32 F36 430d N57N Loom Harness Cable 8578495
€66.95
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Part no. A0009003206
Mercedes W205 W222 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit A0009003206
€23.95
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Part no. 7810980-1
BMW E60 E90 X5 E70 3.0sd 335d 535d M57N2 Engine ECU KIT DDE 7810980 CAS3 + Key
€522.95
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Part no. 7555193
BMW F10 Control Unit Box F07 F11 Engine Ventilation Housing Box 7555193
€23.95
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Part no. 6935597-1
Parking Sensor BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 PDC Set Front Rear Titansilber Metallic - 354
€28.95
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Mercedes X253 Hybrid Engine Wiring Harness Loom Cable A2535409530
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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 .