Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. A1669061202
Mercedes W221 Fuse Box Control Unit Module Relay A1669061202
€32.95
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BMW G20 Installation Cable Wiring Loom 8482365
€37.95
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Audi A3 8P Battery Box Tray Covering Housing Trim Holder Bracket 3C0915336A
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Part no. 2751444
Mini R56 DAB/IBOC Tuner Bracket Holder Mounting 2751444
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Part no. 6954130
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 E92 Front Seat Adjustment Switch Right O/S 6954130
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Part no. 5Q0907357
Audi A3 8V Headlight Head Light Lamp Range Control Unit Module ECU 5Q0907357
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Part no. 6970337
BMW E92 Seat Backrest Adjustment Adapter Lead Cable 6970337
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Part no. 7852144
BMW F10 M5 F12 M6 Ignition Engine Wiring Harness Ignition Module Cyl.1-4 7852144
€66.95
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Part no. 99661826500
Porsche Boxster 986 Tilt Angle Sensor Control Unit Module 99661826500
€23.95
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Part no. 7579155
Engine Starter Motor BMW X5 E70 LCI F07 X6 E71 N55 Petrol Denso 7579155
€37.95
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Part no. A0009003500
Mercedes W204 W212 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit ECU AMG C63 A0009003500
€45.95
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Part no. 7622995
Cable Alternator Starter BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 N55 Battery Wiring Harness 7622995
€32.95
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Part no. A2661536679-2
Mercedes W169 A170 M166.940 116HP Engine Unit Module ECU A2661536679 Automatic
€56.95
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Part no. A0035420219
Relay Mercedes W639 W906 5-Pin Black 12A A0035420219
€23.95
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Part no. 8T0959795Q
Audi A5 B8 8T Door Module Control Unit Left Right N/O/S 8T0959795Q
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Part no. A6519009302-4
Mercedes W639 116 CDI 651.940 163HP Engine Module ECU Kit A6519009302 Key Lock
€427.95
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Part no. A1665459340
Mercedes W166 C292 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module A1665459340
€32.95
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Part no. A2535401401
Mercedes X253 Battery Wiring Harness Cable Tray Clamp A2535401401
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Part no. 6949450
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Centre Console DSC PDC Switch Center Cluster 6949450
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Part no. 1H5951253
Volkswagen Touareg 7L Relay Alternator Alarm Black 4 Pin 12V No 143 1H5951253
€23.95
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Part no. 8625072
Wiring Loom Mini Cooper F55 F56 Harness Injection Valve Ignition 8625072
€23.95
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Part no. 6957348
BMW 6 Series E63 E64 F06 F12 F13 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Right O/S
€23.95
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Part no. 6931987
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Control Unit Voice Input System Module 6931987
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Part no. 8519663-16
Mini Cooper SD R60 R61 ALL4 N47N 143HP ECU Kit DDE 8519663 CAS3 Key Manual
€194.95
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Part no. 8582280-4
BMW F20 116d N47N 116HP Engine Control ECU DDE 8582280 Automatic Transmission
€56.95
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Part no. 2191045
Ford Transit Connect Glow Plug Wiring Loom Cable Wire 1.5 TDCi Diesel 2191045
€28.95
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Part no. 7700844253
Renault Relay Module Control Unit Yellow 12V 40A 5 Pins 7700844253
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Part no. A2479007312
Mercedes W212 Suspension Module Adjustment Control Unit Controller A2479007312
€94.95
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Part no. 4F5035225AJ
Audi A6 C6 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Right O/S FM Booster Unit 4F5035225AJ
€23.95
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Part no. 6925715
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E82 E87 E90 E91 E92 Positive Battery Terminal Cover 6925715
€23.95
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Part no. 3D0915181C
Volkswagen Phaeton 3D 5.0 V10 Battery Control Module Unit ECU 3D0915181C
€113.95
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Part no. A0009057302
Windscreen Camera Mercedes W204 W212 Front Windshield Camera Unit A0009057302
€28.95
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Part no. 8602991
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Battery Wire Cable Negative Earth Lead 8602991
€23.95
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Part no. 9284976
BMW F13 F12 F06 Daschboard Display Central Information Display Monitor 9284976
€56.95
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Part no. A2829006700
Mercedes W177 A200 M282.814 163HP Engine Control Unit ECU A2829006700 Automatic
€284.95
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Part no. 5Q0971228K
Audi A3 8V 1.5 TFSI DPCA Positive Battery Cable Lead Clamp Wire Loom 5Q0971228K
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Part no. A2048200015
Telephone Cable Mercedes W204 C207 W212 Wiring Adapter Line A2048200015
€23.95
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Part no. A2115460580
Wiring Holder Mercedes W211 Cable Loom Harness Cover Channel A2115460580
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Part no. 6820235
BMW F20 F30 Mini F55 F56 Control Unit Air Conditioning Module 6820235
€23.95
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Part no. A6401500734
Mercedes W169 W245 A200 B200 CDI OM640.941 140HP Engine Module ECU A6401500734
€113.95
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Part no. 9361116
BMW F10 LCI Body Control Module ECU Unit JBBFEIII V2 PL6 9361116
€89.95
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Part no. 7542310-7
Mini Cooper R50 W10 Petrol Engine Control Unit Module ECU DME 7542310 Manual
€23.95
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Part no. A0035420219-2
Mercedes W639 W906 Relay 5-Pin Control Unit 12A Blue SET X2 A0035420219
€23.95
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Part no. 9253209
BMW E81 E87 LCI E90 E91 N43 DC/DC Wandler Torque Converter Module ECU 9253209
€23.95
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Part no. A2465450500
Mercedes-Benz A B W176 W246 Gearbox Control Module Bracket Holder A2465450500
€23.95
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Part no. A0035455005
Mercedes W202 W210 Kick Down Kickdown Relay Electrical Module Unit A0035455005
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Part no. 9384988
BMW F20 F45 F46 Kafas Camera Control Module Unit ECU 9384988
€23.95
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Part no. 6821139
BMW F10 LCI F20 F21 F30 F31 DAB Bluetooth Head Unit Basic 6821139
€113.95
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Part no. 8654632
BMW F40 F44 F45 Mini Cooper F55 F56 Engine Starter Motor Positive Battery Cable
€23.95
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Part no. 8506374-3
BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI 120d 320d N47 ECU Kit DDE 8506374 CAS3 + Key Manual
€275.95
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Part no. 7591534-1
Control Unit BMW F01 F10 F20 F21 F30 F87 Integrated Supply Module Unit 7591534
€23.95
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Part no. 6925642
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 Reserve Fuse Carrier Housing 6925642
€23.95
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Part no. 7520912-1
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 LCI Lid Cover Panel Electronic Box 7520912
€23.95
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Part no. 99661853701
Porsche Boxster 986 Seat Comfort Module Unit Front Left Right N/O/S 99661853701
€427.95
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Part no. 7795021
BMW E60 E61 E63 LCI Earth Cable Electrical Battery Wiring 7789757
€23.95
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Part no. 9170453
BMW X5 E70 Footwell ECU Light Control Module Xenon FRM II Lear 9170453
€170.95
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Part no. 8X0959792F
Audi A1 8X Front Door Control Module Unit Passenger Side 8X0959792F
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Part no. 5Q0919283B
PDC Module Audi A3 8V Seat Leon Skoda Octavia Parking Control Unit 5Q0919283B
€32.95
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Part no. A0048273745
iPod Interface Mercedes W204 W207 W212 Module Control Unit ECU A0048273745
€28.95
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Part no. A0009050038
Mercedes W212 Multi-Purpose Windscreen Camera Control Unit Module A0009050038
€23.95
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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
€23.95
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Part no. 6920279
BMW Mini Cooper One R50 R53 Aerial Base Roof Antenna 6920279
€37.95
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Part no. 9244417
Mini Navigation Head Unit R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 CHAMP 2 Sat Nav DAB 9244417
€322.95
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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
€32.95
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Part no. 6952914
Wiring Loom BMW E65 E66 Cables Rear Bumper PDC 6952914
€23.95
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Part no. 6956746
BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Monaco Blue A35 6956746
€23.95
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BMW F20 F21 F22 Rear Bumper PDC Ultrasonic Sensor Valencia Orange Metallic B44
€23.95
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Part no. 4H0959760F
Audi A8 D4 Front Seat Backrest Adjustment Module Left Right N/O/S 4H0959760F
€66.95
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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
€23.95
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Part no. 7853357
Engine Wiring BMW F87 M2 N55 Petrol Loom Module 1 Harness Cable 7853357
€170.95
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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
€61.95
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Part no. 9317092
Mini One F55 F56 Cable Electric Automatic Hold Brake Handbrake 9317092
€23.95
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BMW E90 Front Sport Seat Lumbar Wiring Loom Harness Cable 9180402
€23.95
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BMW F01 F02 HiFi System Amplifier Harman Becker Audio Booster 9266350
€47.95
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BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Head Unit Media DAB Navigation Business Headunit 6821135
€113.95
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Part no. A2129008224
Headlight Control Module Mercedes W207 W212 Unit A2129008224
€85.95
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Part no. 8574091-6
BMW F10 F11 520d N47N 184HP Engine ECU Kit Unit DDE 8574091 CAS4 + Key Manual
€170.95
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Part no. A2129060105
Fuse Box Mercedes W212 Rear SAM Relay Control Unit Module A2129060105
€37.95
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Part no. A1669063901
Mercedes ML W166 Relay Module Box Under Rear Right Seat F4 A1669063901
€37.95
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Part no. AV6T14A067BC
Ford Transit Connect Mk2 II Fuse Box Battery Terminal Unit Module AV6T14A067BC
€23.95
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Part no. A2533402600
Mercedes X253 Hybrid GLC Battery Electrical Wiring Harness A2533402600
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BMW Z4 Series E89 Roadster Cabrio Horn High Tone 7191718
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Mini R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 N47N Automatic Gearbox Basic Control Unit EGS 7631026
€56.95
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Part no. 8727997
BMW F44 Gran Coupe Door Wiring Harness Rear Door Right Left N/O/S 8727996
€42.95
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Mini One D R50 R53 Cooper S Fuse Box 1405523
€23.95
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Keyless Entry BMW F40 G20 G21 G30 G31 Comfort Access Antenna 5A5D3C0
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Fuse Box Mercedes W176 OM607 Front Relay Control Unit Module A2469060093
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Seat Ibiza KJ1 VW Polo MK6 Front Camera Lane Assist Control Unit 2Q0980653H
€75.95
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Part no. 1K0955559M
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 Rain Sensor Windscreen Control Unit Module 1K0955559M
€23.95
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Porsche Cayenne 9PA Front Bumper PDC Park Sensor Wiring Harness 7L5971095J
€56.95
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Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Rain Sensor Front Windscreen Control Unit Module 1K0955559AB
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BMW F13 F12 Air Control Module Control Unit ACSM4 9330952
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BMW F07 GT ICM Integrated Module Chassis Management QL ES Control Unit 6796503
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BMW F10 F11 F12 F13 F15 F16 Airbag Sensor Module B-pillar Crash Sensor 9224177
€23.95
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Mercedes W164 Parking Sensor Wiring Loom Cable Harness Front PDC A1644400837
€80.95
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Mercedes W204 W212 Multimedia Interface Unit Module Bracket Mount A22045451040
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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 .