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. A1668200400
Mercedes GLE W166 C292 Front Seat Occupancy Sensor Wire Harness A1668200400
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Part no. A2465400308
Alternator Cable Mercedes W176 W246 OM651 Battery Prefuse Box A2465400308
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Part no. 6940236
BMW E90 E91 E92 LCI AUX USB Lead Cable Wire 6940236
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Part no. A2129004901
Fuse Box Mercedes W212 Rear SAM Relay Control Unit Module A2129004901
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Part no. 6882780
BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Power Steering Column Control Unit Module 6882780
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Part no. 3450646
Mini Cooper Convertible R57 Fuse Box Electrical Control Unit 3450646
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Part no. 3404975
BMW X3 Series E83 E83N LCI Solar Sun Light Sensor 3404975
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Part no. 4E0035785D
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T MMI Multimedia Interface Control Unit Module 4E0035785D
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Part no. A0025421319-4
Mercedes W204 Genuine Universal Car Relay 4-Pin Tyco X4 Black A0025421319
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Part no. 7519051
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Electric valve 735i 745i 735Li 745Li 745LiS
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Part no. 9322122-1
Display Screen BMW F20 F21 F22 Central Information Sat Nav Monitor 6,5" 9322122
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Part no. 411033
iPod Most Interface BMW E60 E65 E81 E87 E90 Module Alpine 0411033
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Part no. 9218330
BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI E92 Navigation System Car Computer CIC 9218330
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Part no. A2059007539
Fuse Box Mercedes S205 Interior Front Relay Fuse Box Sam Module A2059007539
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Part no. A2129001711
Mercedes W212 PDC Parking Distance Control Unit Module Sensor A2129001711
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Part no. 8582155-3
BMW F20 F30 F32 120dX 320dX 420dX 184HP N47N Engine ECU 8582155 Automatic
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Part no. A2115458532
Mercedes W211 W219 Body Control Module Control Unit ECU A2115458532
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Part no. A2909003001
Mercedes C238 E53 4matic Transfer Case Torque Distribution Control ECU
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Part no. 7464634
BMW X1 F48 Control Unit Remote Backrest Unlocking 7464634
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Part no. 5Q0971250Q
Audi A3 S3 8V Negative Battery Terminal Earth Cable Lead Wiring 5Q0971250Q
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Part no. A2709002100-4
Mercedes X117 CLA 45 AMG 4-Matic M133.980 Engine Control ECU Kit A2709002100
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Part no. A2139065706-1
Fuse Box Mercedes W205 W213 Front Engine Compatment Relay Module A2139065706
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Part no. 8682893
BMW F20 F30 LCI 120i 320i 330i B48 Engine Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8644504
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Part no. 6949226
BMW E63 E64 Convertible Coupe DWA Alarm System Module Control Unit 6949226
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Part no. A2909003001-1
Mercedes C238 Transfer Case Torque Distribution Control ECU E53 4matic
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Part no. A0025421419-1
Relay Mercedes W163 W169 W203 W210 Relay Unit 5-Pin Yellow Tyco A0025421419
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Part no. 8255704
BMW X3 X5 E53 E63 E83 Front Seat Belt Tensioner Buckle Connector Cable 8255704
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Part no. 8P4963553
Audi A3 8P Front Seat Occupation Sensor Left Right N/O/S 8P4963553
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Part no. A1779002410
Mercedes W177 Air Module SRS System Control Unit ECU A1779002410
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Part no. 9387147
BMW F30 LCI 330e B48X Positive Battery Cable Plus EME Loom 9387147
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Part no. 6839821
Battery Cable BMW G01 G02 F97 F98 Positive Plus Pole Lead L= 712MM 6839821
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Part no. A9078209600
Mercedes W907 L2H2 Electric Radio Player Head Unit A9078209600
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Part no. A2229008911
Tuner Box Mercedes W213 W205 W222 Digital Audio Control Unit DAB ECE A2229008911
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Part no. A0035420219-3
Mercedes W639 W906 Relay 5-Pin Control Unit 12A Blue A0035420219
€23.95
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Part no. A2045400440
Battery Bracket Mercedes W204 W207 Battery Mount Support Holder A2045400440
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Part no. A0009051910
Battery Cable Mercedes W177 W247 Negative Lead Terminal Harness A0009051910
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Part no. 7510738-7
Ignition Coil Mini R50 R52 R53 Petrol W10 Coil Pack Module Unit 7510738
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Part no. 06L903027
Audi Q5 FY Alternator Generator Valeo 2.0 TFSI 06L903027
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Part no. 1472984-1
Mini R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 5-Pin Black Relay Wiper Set 1472984
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Part no. 36100-2A550
Kia Sportage 3 1.7 Diesel Engine Starter Motor Denso 36100-2A550
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Part no. 7428425-3
Headlight Module BMW F20 F21 LCI Front Lamp Hedlamp LED Control Unit 7428425
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Part no. 9286365
BMW X1 X2 Series F39 F48 Antenne AM Antenna Amplifier Cable 9286365
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Part no. A2038202185
Mercedes W203 Door Control Module Rear Left N/S A2038202185
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Part no. A2219050018
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 Headlining Alarm Sensor Module Cover Trim A2219050018
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Part no. A0025422619
Mercedes ML W163 Relay 4-Pin Grey Tyco A0025422619
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Part no. 8P0906131A
Audi A3 8P Engine Unit Bracket ECU Module Holder Bracket Mount 8P0906131A
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Part no. 059903019N
Audi A5 8T Alternator Generator Electrical Unit 150A 14V 3.0 TDI 059903019N
€94.95
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Part no. 8583423
Mini D R60 R61 ALL4 N47N 112HP Engine ECU Control Unit DDE 8583423 Manual
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Part no. 9289637
BMW F10 Rear Window Parcel Shelf Loudspeaker Speaker Left Right N/O/S 9289637
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Part no. A2465406607
Positive Cable Mercedes W176 W246 Battery Lead Plus Pole Red A2465406607
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Part no. 7550469
BMW E60N E61N E81 E87N E88 E90 E91 E92 E93 Alternator 7550469
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Part no. 8T0907468AB
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI CAGA Gateway Interface Control Module Unit ECU 8T0907468H
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Part no. 8K0907063M
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Body Control Comfort Unit Module Unit ECU 8K0907063M
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Part no. 8Y0963554A
Audi S3 8Y Rear Seat Couch Occupancy Recognition Sensor Unit 8Y0963554A
€32.95
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Part no. 6791372
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI Steering Wheel Driver's Side Air Module 6791372
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Part no. 5A70A69
BMW F40 Parking Module Comfort Control Unit ECU 5A70A69
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Part no. 9319081
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 Radio Remote Control Receiver 434 MHZ
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Part no. A1729050151
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Roof Towing Alarm Sensor Switch Module
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Part no. 7638322-1
Mini Cooper R56 LCI N16 1.6 122HP Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 7638322 + CAS3 + Key
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Part no. 9383069
Head Unit BMW F10 F20 F22 F30 Navigation Sat Nav High Control Module 9383069
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Part no. A6395480174
Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 Fuse Box Cooling Outlet Pipe Air Duct A6395480174
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Part no. 9317872
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Alpine CD Champ 2 Radio Player Head Unit 9323784
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Part no. 6835155
BMW 1 2 3 Series F40 F44 G20 Radio Antenna Amplifier Suppression Filter 6835155
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Part no. 8577238
BMW F30 F31 Sterter Motor Alternator Cable Wiring Loom Harness 8577238
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Part no. 3457050
Bluetooth Head Unit Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Radio Boost CD USB 3457050
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Part no. A2098209610
Mercedes CLK W209 Convertible Alarm Anti Theft System Control Unit A2098209610
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Part no. 8518269
BMW E90 E91 LCI N47N 320d 184HP ECU Engine Control Unit DDE 8518269 Manual
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Part no. A2465402050
Mercedes W176 Fuse Box Control Unit SAM Module Relay A2465402050
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Part no. 7794908
Preheater System Lead BMW E87 E90 E91 Diesel 7794908
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Part no. 6838610
BMW 1 Series F40 Aerial probe AM/FM Antenna 6838610
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Part no. 3D0951253A
VW Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda Relay Black 5 Pins 12V 50A Set 433 3D0951253A
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Part no. 7525434
Mini R52 R53 W11 Battery Cable Wire Harness Starter Base B 7525434
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Part no. 8T0907468M
Audi A5 8T Central Gateway Module ECU Control Unit Lear 8T0907468M
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Part no. A2118704026
Mercedes W211 Door Module Rear Left N/S Control Unit ECU A2118704026
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Part no. 6791131
BMW F01 ICM Module Integrated Chassis Management QL ES Control Unit 6791131
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Part no. A2469067100-1
Mercedes W176 W246 C117 Fuse Relay Box Unit Cables Wiring Loom A2469067100
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Part no. A2709060026
Starter Motor Mercedes W176 W246 Engine Starter Unit 12V Denso A2709060026
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Part no. A2045409907
Mercedes W204 Battery Wiring Cable Harness Loom A2045409907
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Part no. A2129004718
Door Module Mercedes W212 Front Right Control Unit Module A2129004718
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Part no. 9381104
FEM Module BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F32 ECU Control Unit Fuse Box 9381104
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Part no. 4H0962239A
Audi A8 D4 Rear Hatch Boot Lid Tailgate Opening Cable Wiring Line 4H0962239A
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Part no. 6500CW
Citroen Relay Peugeot Boxer Fuse Relay Electrical Box Housing Cover 6500CW
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Part no. A2218704192
Mercedes W221 Air Condition Climate Control Module Unit A2218704192
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Part no. A2079011900
Air Bag Module Mercedes W207 A207 Control Unit ECU Airbag Sensor A2079011900
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Part no. A0038206926
Mercedes W221 Door Control Module Unit ECU Rear Left N/S A0038206926
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Part no. 8373700
BMW E60 E63 E87 E90 E91 Relay Make Contact White Green 8373700
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Part no. A9065450003-1
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Fuse Box Cover Trim Panel Lid Grey A6395450003
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Part no. lhd-A2215409509
Mercedes W221 Front Camera Wiring Harness Cables Night Vision A2215409509
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Part no. 8514766
BMW 1 Series F20 114d 116d ed N47N Wiring Harness Engine Glow Module 8514766
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Part no. 8J0959651
Audi A3 8P Air Module Crash Impact Sensor 8J0959651
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Part no. 8576333-3
BMW F20 F30 F32 120dX 320dX 420dX Diesel N47N 184HP ECU Kit DDE 8576333 Key FEM
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Part no. 9151516
BMW E60 E63 E64 LCI Body Control Unit Module 9151516
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Part no. 09D927750EE
VW Volkswagen Touareg 7L Automatic Gearbox Module Control Unit ECU 09D927750EE
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Part no. 8V0971104
Audi A3 S3 8V Sportback Wiring Harness PDC Parking Sensor Rear Bumper 8V0971104
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Part no. 6938966
BMW 5 Series e60 Suppression Filter Radio Areal Amp Supressor 6938966
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Part no. E93-RADIO
BMW E93 Head Unit Radio Player Navigation Control Module 5A2BF31
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Part no. 8355056
BMW 5 X5 Series E53 Fuel Tank Flap Actuator 8355056
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Part no. 3453791
BMW X3 E83 LCI Crash System Control Unit Module ECU 3453791
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Part no. 6922257
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 Sunroof Sliding Roof Drive Unit Motor Actuator 6922257
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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 .