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. 6956744
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E82 E87 E88 E90 E91 Ultrasonic Sensor PDC Sydney Blue 6956744
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Part no. 8586568
BMW F20 F22 F23 Gearbox Transmission Module Harness Wiring Loom Cable 8586568
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Part no. 9387266
FEM Module BMW F23 F36 Body Control Unit ECU LR01 9387266
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Part no. 9382418
BMW F45 X1 F48 G30 Telematics Module Bluetooth Telephone Control Unit 9382418
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Part no. 5A234D0
Wiring Cable BMW F06 F12 F13 Electric Parking Hand Brake Handbrake Cable 5A234D0
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Part no. A1679008309
Mercedes W177 W247 Telematics Module Communication Control Unit A1679008309
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Part no. RHD-A1669005212
Mercedes ML W166 Front Door Module Right O/S Door Control Unit A2059006013
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Part no. 9286863
BMW X5 Z4 Series E70 E89 Active Sound Harman Becker Amplifier Design 9286863
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Part no. 7575579
BMW X5 X6 Series E70 E71 Cable Wiring Harness Rear Differential Axle 7575579
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Part no. 8E0907637B
Audi A6 C6 Yaw Module Rotation Rate Acceleration Sensor 8E0907637B
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Part no. 93BB14488AB
Ford Focus Mk2 Starter Motor Engine Actuator Cable Wiring Unit 93BB14488AB
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Part no. A2038209489
Mercedes CLK W203 W209 Antenna Amplifier Radio Right O/S A2038209489
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Part no. 6906604-1
BMW Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 1 Power Distribution Fuse Box Front 6906604
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Part no. 9236520
BMW X1 E84 Front Bumper Loom Cable Harness Parking Sensors PDC Wiring 9191449
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Part no. 5Q0959592D
Door Module Audi A3 8V VW Golf 7 Seat Leon 3 Front Right O/S 5Q0959592D
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Part no. A1779009902
Mercedes W177 Front Windscreen Windshield Camera Multi Purpose Unit A1779009902
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Part no. A0005459812
Mercedes Vito W447 W213 OM654 Power Distribution Relay Unit Module A0005459812
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Part no. A2229005613
Rear View Camera Module Mercedes W205 W222 W253 Control Unit A2229005613
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Part no. 8J0971349CD
Audi TT 8J Alternator Main Cable Wiring Harness Loom 8J0971349CD
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Part no. A6519007500-23
Mercedes W204 C207 W212 E250CDI OM651.924 204HP Engine ECU A6519007500 Automatic
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Mercedes W212 E250CDI Blue Efficiency OM651 204HP Engine ECU A6519007401 Key
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Part no. A6401501933
Engine Wiring Mercedes W169 W245 OM640 Cable Loom Harness A6401501933
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Part no. 8512415-9
Mini One D R60 N47N 90HP Diesel Engine Control Module ECU DDE 8512415 Manual
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Part no. 8C113C190AB
Ford Transit Mk7 Yaw Rate Speed Control Unit Sensor Meter 8C113C190AB
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Part no. A2118705426
Rain Sensor Mercedes W211 C219 Front Windscreen Control Unit A2118705426
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Part no. 9393675
BMW X3 F25 Body Control Module ECU Junction Box JBBFE III 3 V8 Lear 9393675
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Part no. 6980089
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Alarm System Unit Ultra Sonic Module 6980089
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Part no. A2469006816
Mercedes W176 W231 W246 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Module A2469006816
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Part no. A2118703126
Headlight Module Mercedes C209 W211 CLS C219 Level Control Unit ECU A2118703126
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Part no. 9805654
Mini Cooper R60 R61 Trailer Towing Control Module Cover Bracket 9805654
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Part no. 7541779
BMW Z4 E85 2.0i N46 Cable Alternator Starter Base B+ 7541779
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Part no. 8200587119
Renault Trafic III Vauxhall Vivaro B Relay 5-Pin Grey Unit 8200587119
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Part no. A2465405833
Mercedes W176 W246 Starter Cable Loom Wiring 160 180 CDI Diesel A2465405833
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Part no. A1718207126
Mercedes SLK R171 Door Module Front Left N/S Control Unit ECU A1718207126
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Part no. 8581751
BMW F40 MINI F56 F57 F60 Engine Control Unit ECU Box Top Cover Shield 8581751
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Part no. 04E0919064
Audi A8 D3 Door Lightning Module Control Unit Front Rear 04E0919064
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Part no. 8J0971237A
Audi TT 8J Starter Motor Negative Battery Wiring Harness Cable 8J0971237A
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Part no. 9197177
BMW E82 Footwell Light Module Control Unit ECU NSW PL2 FRM II 9197177
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Part no. 9264573
BMW 3 Series E91 LCI ECU Body Control Module Junction Box H2 9264573
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Part no. A2139006911
Mercedes W213 C238 Telematic Charging Phone Control Module A2139006911
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Part no. A2218101817-1
Mercedes W221 Headlining Interior Mirror Rear Left Right N/O/S A2218101817
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Part no. 9381114
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Mini F56 F57 Seat Control Unit Module Heating 9381114
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Part no. 10723AF
Ford Transit Connect Battery Box Tray Housing Holder Bracket 10723AF
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Part no. BK3V-14517-CE
Ford Transit Mk8 Fuse Relay Box Control Unit Module BK3V14517CE
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Part no. A1779061302
Mercedes EQA H243 W247 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module A1779061302
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Part no. 7649087
BMW F20 LCI N20 F22 N26 Wiring Loom Harness Engine Module Ignition
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Part no. 8610006-2
Mini Cooper S R56 LCI N18 1.6 184HP Engine ECU Kit DME 8610006 CAS3 Key Manual
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Part no. 6927000
BMW E63 E64 Amplifier Holder Catch Bracket Video Module 6927000
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Part no. 7P0959354
Porsche Cayenne 92A Front Side Door Crash Sensor Left Right N/O/S 7P0959354
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Part no. A2079001200
Door Module Mercedes C207 W207 Front Right O/S Control Unit ECU A2079001200
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Part no. 9234421
Fuse Box BMW F01 F02 F07 F10 F11 Power Distribution Front 9234421
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Part no. A2711504733
Mercedes W204 Injection Electrical Wiring M271 Petrol Engine Cable A2711504733
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Part no. A1715405045
Mercedes SLK R171 Central Gateway Module ECU Control Unit A1715405045
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Part no. 6957759
BMW E60 E61 E63 Driver Side Door Air Module Control Unit Module 6957759
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Part no. A0025427219
Mercedes W169 W245 W204 W212 Relay 4-Pin Black Hella A0025427219
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Part no. 8W6907217B
Audi A5 F5 Front Windscreen Windshield Lane Assist Camera 8W6907217B
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Part no. 8509757-1
BMW F07 530d F01 730d N57 245HP Engine ECU Kit DDE 8509757 CAS4 Key Automatic
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Part no. A6461503272
Mercedes W211 E220 CDI 646.821 170HP Engine Unit ECU Kit A6461503272 Key Lock
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Part no. 9254025
BMW 5 7 X3 X5 X6 Series F10 F11 E70 E71 F01 F02 F25 Rain Light Solar Sensor
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Part no. 6933410
BMW E85 Fuses Electrical Fuse Set 6933410
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Part no. 9316569
BMW X5 F15 Fuse Box Rear Relay Module Control Unit 9316569
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Part no. 9895416
BMW F20 F21 LCI 118i B38 136HP Engine ECU Kit DME Manual Control Unit 9895416
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Part no. A2049009301
Mercedes W212 Media Interface Control Unit Module Multimedia A2049009301
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Part no. 6956165
Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Front Loudspeaker Loud Speaker 6956165 9143271
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Part no. A2075844181
Mercedes C207 Fuse Box Grouping Fuse Placement Map Card Diagram A2075844181
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Part no. 7573701-2
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 N12 DME 7573701 Petrol Engine Control Unit ECU Manual
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Part no. 6766003
BMW X3 E83 Z4 E85 E86 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit 6766003
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Part no. A1645403132
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W164 Wiring Loom Cable Harness Fuel Tank A1645403132
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Part no. 0AM911022C
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Engine Starter Motor Assembly Unit 0AM911022C
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Part no. 9124585-SED
BMW E87 E90 PDC Parking Sensors Ultrasonic Set x2 Sedonarot - A79 9124585
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Part no. 8W6907217A
Audi A5 F5 Front Windscreen Windshield Lane Assist Camera 8W6907217A
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Part no. 9233009
BMW F33 F83 M4 Convertible DWA-Alarm System Module Unit ECU 9233009
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Part no. 8678962
Mini Cooper S F55 F56 F57 Petrol Injector Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8678962
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Part no. 8580192
Glow Plug Cable BMW G20 X3 G01 B47 Wiring Harness Engine Glow Module 8580192
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Part no. 8707750
BMW F20 F21 F22 F23 F87 M2 Body Domain Controller BDC Module FEM 8707750
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Part no. A1718200015
Mercedes SLK R171 Rear Window Heating Cable Loom Heat Wiring Harness A1718200015
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Part no. A0009063903
Alternator Generator Mercedes W205 W213 Diesel Engine Valeo 200A A0009063903
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Part no. 8618444
BMW F30 LCI 330e B48X Cell Module Connector 8618444 61278618444
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Part no. 3454346
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R58 R60 R61 Airbag ECU Control Module 3454346
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Part no. A2129003708
Mercedes W212 COMAND Radio Head Unit Navi CD DVD Player Navigation A2129003708
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Part no. 9362398
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 F45 Body Control Unit Module REM 9362398
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Part no. A1725401450
Mercedes SLK R172 Fuse Box Power Distribution Control Module Unit A1725401450
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Part no. 919504H071
Hyundai H-1 Fuse Box Module Control Unit ECU 919504H071
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Part no. 1K0937132F
Vw Golf 5 Audi A3 8P Seat Leon 1P1 Fuse Box Cover Trim Panel Housing 1K0937132F
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Part no. 6970908
BMW E65 E66 Sensor Front Right Door Airbag O/S 6970908
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Part no. 9110621
BMW 3 Series E90 E92 LCI Suppression Filter for Antenna 9110621 652 9110621
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Part no. 7798482
BMW E60 E61 Battery Alternator Cable Lead For Preheater System 7798482
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Part no. A4478260000
Mercedes Vito W447 Headlight Turn Indicator Light Socket Plug A4478260000
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Part no. 9124585-SED1
BMW E87 E90 PDC Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Set x4 Sedona Rot - A79
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Part no. 9216128
BMW 3 4 5 Series E92 F32 E61 LCPA Seat Belt Module ECU 9216128
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Part no. 8678960
Mini Cooper S F55 F56 F57 F60 Valvetronic Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8678960
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Part no. 5Q0959595B
Audi A3 8V Rear Door Control Module Unit ECU Left Right N/O/S 5Q0959595B
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BMW 3 Series E93 Cabrio Airbag Control Unit Module ECU 9159794 65779159794
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Part no. A2129060005
Fuse Box Mercedes W212 Rear Relay Control Unit Electric Module SAM A2129060005
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Tailgate Trunk Mercedes X117 X156 W205 Boot Rear Control Module Unit A2389053301
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BMW E39 E87 E90 E91 Trigger Contact PDC Sensor Tweeter Gong 6902285
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BMW 1 2 3 4 5 F10 F20 F22 F30 F32 Navigation Sat Nav DAB Head Unit High 9327318
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Module Mercedes S205 Trunk Rear Tuner Digital Radio DAB Control Unit A2229001408
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Audi A8 D4 Central Diagnostic Getaway PKO Control Unit Module ECU 4H0907468AF
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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. |
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