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. 9252331
BMW F10 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box V2 PL6 JBBFE III 9252331
€23.95
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Part no. 06N907309A-1
Audi A4 B9 8W 35 TFSI DMSB 150 HP Engine ECU Kit Body + Key 06N907309A Automatic
€379.95
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Part no. 8576333-1
BMW F10 F11 520d X3 F25 20dX N47N 184HP ECU Kit DDE 8576333 Key CAS4 Automatic
€218.95
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Part no. 8E0035456C
Audi A4 B7 Telephone Aerial Antenna Signal Amplifier Module 8E0035456C
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Part no. A0045468240
Distributor Box Mercedes W204 W212 W906 Front Block Control Unit A0045468240
€23.95
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Part no. 8W6971104A
Audi A5 F5 Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom Cable 8W6971104A
€32.95
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Part no. 9380323
BMW 5 Series F10 Steering Column Module Electronic Control Unit ECU 9380323
€66.95
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Part no. A1679008812
Seat Module Mercedes W167 W177 W247 Control Unit ECU A1679008812
€47.95
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Part no. A1725402513
Mercedes SLK R172 Rear Window Heating Cable Loom Heat Wiring Harness A1725402513
€56.95
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Part no. 9360357-1
Door Wiring Mini F55 F56 R60 Rear Right Left N/O/S Harness Loom Cable 9360357
€23.95
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Part no. 8W1907063AG
Audi A4 B9 Body Control Comfort Unit Module BCM Unit ECU 8W1907063AG
€284.95
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Part no. 8636069
BMW F20 F30 LCI B48 Engine Gearbox Module Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8636069
€85.95
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Part no. 8514735
BMW F20 F21 116d ed N47N 116HP Engine Control Unit Module ECU DDE 8514735 Manual
€170.95
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Part no. A6461505072-1
Mercedes W211 E220 CDI 646.821 170HP Engine ECU Kit A6461505072 Ignition + Key
€237.95
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Part no. 7581848-1
BMW E81 E87 LCI E90 116i 316i N45N ECU Kit DME CAS3 + Key 7581848
€455.95
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Part no. 5C0937819R
Volkswagen Beetle 5C Fuse Box Relay Module Unit 5C0937819R
€66.95
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Part no. 9343259
B+ Distribution Box BMW X3 F25 Battery Power Red Rear Control Unit 9206140
€42.95
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Part no. 3456421
Mini Roadster R59 Aerial Roof Antenna Base Module 3456421
€23.95
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Part no. A4479000900
Mercedes Vito W447 Air Module Control Unit ECU 4479000900
€132.95
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Part no. 37820-P73-013
Honda Integra Type R JDM DC2 Engine Control Unit Module ECU 37820-P73-013
€379.95
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Part no. A1729006008
Mercedes W204 W212 W176 Media Interface Control Unit Module A1729006008
€23.95
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Part no. 4G8959795J
Audi A7 4G8 Rear Door Module Control Module Unit Left Right N/O/S 4G8959795J
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Part no. 9298959
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Rear Electronic Module Fuse Box Control Unit V2 REM 9298959
€56.95
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Part no. 8593105
BMW G30 G11 G14 Diesel B57 Wiring Glow Plugs Module Wiring Harness 8593105
€32.95
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Part no. A2059006013
Door Module Mercedes W205 Front Right O/S Door Control Module Unit A2059006013
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Part no. A2049012604
Mercedes W204 Parking Control Unit Module ECU A2049012604
€23.95
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Part no. A2129006318
Door Module Mercedes W204 W212 Front Left N/S Control Unit Module A2129006318
€23.95
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Part no. A2049003509
Mercedes W204 S204 Radio Head Unit Sat Nav CD Player 2049003509
€51.95
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Part no. 6992830
BMW F10 F20 F30 Mini F55 F56 KaFAS Camera Front Control Unit Module ECU 6992830
€32.95
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Part no. 5293147
Relay Glow Littlefuse Mega Fuse 250 Amp 5293147
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Part no. 6911922
BMW Z4 E85 E86 Interior Fuse Power Distribution Box 6911922 8384629
€23.95
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Part no. A1695400209
Mercedes W169 W245 Diesel Engine Starter Wiring Loom Cable A1695400209
€23.95
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Part no. 8639595-12
BMW F30 F31 F32 328i 428i N20 245HP Engine Control ECU DME 8639595 Automatic
€222.95
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Part no. 2G0907357A
VW Polo Mk6 AW Headlight Head Lamp Range Control Unit Module ECU 2G0907357A
€37.95
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Part no. A4539009506
Smart Fortwo C453 Sat Nav Control Unit Navigation Module Unit A4539009506
€42.95
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Part no. 7574365-1
Alternator Generator Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 R57 R58 LCI Petrol 7574365
€23.95
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Part no. 6923970
BMW X5 Series E53 Rear Third Stoplamp Stop Lamp Brake Light White 6923970
€39.95
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Part no. 8584276
BMW F30 F31 320d Engine Control Unit ECU DDE ed Diesel N47N 163HP 8584276
€80.95
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Part no. A6269060100
Starter Mercedes W205 Diesel OM626 Engine Starter Motor Bosch A6269060100
€66.95
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Part no. A1698705894
Mercedes W169 W245 CD Player Radio Stereo Head Unit A1698705894
€75.95
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Part no. 9347878
Dashboard Monitor BMW X5 F15 Onboard Central Display Screen 10,25" 9347878
€265.95
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Part no. A2034621130
Mercedes W203 Steering Column Lock Control Unit Module A2034621130
€32.95
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Part no. 9270386
BMW E88 Body Control Module ECU Unit JBBFE IIIR H4 PL2RR 9270386
€23.95
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Part no. A2059005713
Door Module Mercedes W205 Front Left N/S Door Control Module Unit A2059005713
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Part no. 4M0971104CB
Audi Q7 4M Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom 4M0971104CB
€37.95
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Part no. JK2T15K868AB
Ford Transit Custom Rear Bumper PDC Cables Wiring Loom Harness JK2T-15K868-AB
€47.95
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Part no. 9177983
BMW E87 LCI Body Control Module Junction Box H2 9177983
€23.95
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Part no. 02M911023N
Volkswagen Touran Engine Starter Motor 02M911023N
€28.95
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Part no. 6G9T-14B192-DA
Ford Galaxy Mondeo Transit Relay 4-Pin Black FoMoCo Unit 6G9T-14B192-DA
€23.95
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Part no. 9279391
BMW 5 G11 G30 M5 Door Crash Sensor Front 9279391
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Part no. 7H0907655A
Audi TT 8J Yaw Rotary Rate Sensor Speed Cluster Sensor 7H0907655A
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Part no. 2Q0971537AN
Volkswagen Polo Mk6 AW Battery Negative Cable Wiring Earth Line 2Q0971537AN
€23.95
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Part no. 7645837
BMW i3 I01 Electric Gearbox Gear Shifting Actuator Module Unit 7645837
€113.95
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Part no. A1775455100
Mercedes W177 AMG Antenna Amplifier Control Unit Module A1775455100
€32.95
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Part no. 9313614
BMW F30 F31 F80 M3 Driver's Side Door Wiring Loom Cable 9313614
€54.95
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Part no. 6957347
BMW 6 Series E63 E64 F06 F12 F13 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Left N/S
€23.95
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Part no. 284B12763R
Smart ForTwo C453 Vauxhall Vivaro Mk2 BCM Body Control Module Unit 284B12763R
€42.95
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Part no. 9234424
BMW F10 F11 Fuse Box Power Distribution Control Unit Box Rear 9234424
€23.95
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Part no. 8K0907440
Audi Q7 4L GPS Tracking Location Control Unit Module Locator 8K0907440
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Part no. A6519062300
Starter Motor Mercedes W204 W212 OM651 Diesel Engine Starter A6519062300
€32.95
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Part no. 4H0971104S
Audi A8 D4 Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom Cable 4H0971104S
€32.95
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Part no. A2135406631
Mercedes W213 Rear Door Wiring Harness Cable Left N/S A2135406631
€32.95
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Part no. 7357564830
Citroen Relay 35 L Steering Column Cluster Wiper Switch Stalk Control 7357564830
€222.95
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Part no. 8K0959754H
Audi A5 8T Remote Button Smart Key Fob Unit 8K0959754H
€23.95
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Part no. A2055401604
Mercedes W205 Battery Cable Wiring Harness Loom Petrol Hybrid A2055401604
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Part no. A1729008206
Interface Module Mercedes W176 W204 W212 Multimedia Control Unit A1729008206
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Part no. A2219000100
Mercedes W221 Digital Audio DAB Receiver Control Unit Module A2219000100
€28.95
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Part no. 6954298
BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 Adapter Lead Medium Range Loud Speakers 6954298
€23.95
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Part no. 7805349-1
BMW X3 Series E83 LCI M47N2 2.0d 150HP ECU Kit DDE + EWS4 + Key 7805349 Manual
€313.95
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Part no. A1175450800
Negative Battery Terminal Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Lead Connector A1175450800
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Part no. A2189015200
Mercedes X218 Air Module Control Unit ECU Module A2189015200
€28.95
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Part no. 8K0959792E
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Front Door Module Control Unit Module ECU Left N/S 8K0959792E
€23.95
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Part no. N000000003996
Mercedes Universal Fuse Relay Electrical Unit Set Bag N000000 003996
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BMW X5 E53 GPS Vehicle Location Tracker Control Unit Module ECU 5TRK0200UK
€23.95
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Part no. A2038000178
Mercedes-Benz C CLK Class W203 C209 Vacuum Solenoid Valve A2038000178
€23.95
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Part no. 9118468
BMW X5 X6 Series E70 E71 Seat Backrest Adjustment Adapter Lead Cable 9118468
€27.95
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Part no. 6957114
BMW 3 Series E92 Front Right O/S Driver Side Door Wire Wiring Loom 6957111
€23.95
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Part no. 9264974
BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 E90 E91 Front Seat Control Module 9264974
€85.95
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Part no. 231A07345R
Smart Fortwo C453 Central Door Locking Control Unit Module ECU 231A07345R
€66.95
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Part no. 06K907425B-15
Audi S3 8V 2.0 TFSI DJHA 310HP Quattro Engine Unit ECU Kit 06K907425B Automatic
€360.95
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Part no. 8664661-3
BMW F23 F30 F32 228i 328i 428i N20 184HP Engine Unit ECU DME Kit 8664661 Manual
€351.95
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Part no. 4M0035454B
Audi A4 B9 Dashboard Loudspeakers Tweeter Speaker Front 4M0035454B
€28.95
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Part no. 7636757
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 N13 Protection Cap Engine Wiring Harness 7636756
€23.95
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Part no. A2045409533
Mercedes W204 Door Wiring Front Right O/S Door Cable Harness A2045409533
€23.95
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Part no. 6960220
Airbag Module BMW E65 E66 Airbag A-Pillar Sensor Right O/S Control Unit 6960220
€23.95
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Part no. CC1T-11000-DC
Ford Transit Custom Starter Motor Engine Actuator Diesel 2.2 TDCi CC1T-11000-DC
€47.95
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Part no. 8506442
BMW E81 E82 E87 LCI E88 123d Petrol N47S 204HP ECU Engine DDE 8506442 Manual
€165.95
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BMW 1 Series E81 E87 LCI Positive Battery Lead Distribution Box Cable Rear
€85.95
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Part no. A2469002616
Mercedes W176 W246 PDC Parking Distance Sensor Control Unit Module A2469002616
€56.95
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BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Passenger's Door Module Cables N/S 9142400
€23.95
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BMW F10 F20 F23 F30 Bluetooth Teleservices GPS Telematics Control Module 9365304
€28.95
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BMW 1 Series E81 E82 Wiring Set Door Co-driver 9118109
€23.95
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Smart Fortwo C453 USB AUX SD Card Socket Slot Port Control Unit 280236951R
€89.95
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Mercedes W212 PDC Wiring Parktronic Parking Sensor Cable Rear A2125405710
€23.95
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Part no. PC3T-19J220-BC-1
VW Volkswagen Amarok Mk2 Front Door Camera Control Unit Left N/S PC3T-19J220-BC
€94.95
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Part no. 8V3971035A
Audi A3 S3 8V 3D Door Wiring Harness Loom Cable Driver's Side 8V3971035A
€23.95
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Mercedes-Benz C E W202 W210 Front Right Door O/S Control Module A2108207626
€23.95
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BMW Z4 E89 ECU Body Control Module H3 Junction Box 9187541
€37.95
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Mercedes W204 Door Wiring Front Left N/S Door Cable Harness A2045402410
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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 .