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. A2045409907
Mercedes W204 Battery Wiring Cable Harness Loom A2045409907
€28.95
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Part no. A2535401001
Battery Cable Mercedes C238 C253 Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A2535401001
€42.95
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Part no. A0025421519
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W163 Relay 4-Pin Black Hella A0025421519
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€22.75
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Part no. A2048207885
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Rear Right Door O/S Control Unit Module A2048207885
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€22.75
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Part no. A0005456916
Mercedes W212 CDI Automatic Gearbox Control Module Unit ECU A0005456916
€27.95
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Part no. A6519007401
Mercedes W212 E250CDI Blue Efficiency OM651 204HP Engine Module ECU A6519007401
€89.95
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Part no. A2115454840
Mercedes E-Class S211 W211 Battery Tray Holder Mounting Bracket A2115454840
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Part no. A2198200326
Door Module Mercedes C219 Rear Door Right O/S Control Module A2198200326
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€22.75
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Part no. A1668200075
Mercedes W205 Aerial Antenna Control Unit Keyless Go Entry A1668200075
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€22.75
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Part no. A1031550435
Mercedes W124 M103 Bracket Alternator Mount Holder Support A1031550435
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€28.01
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Part no. A1695406945
Mercedes SLK R171 Gateway Control Unit Gateway Module ECU A1715405145
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€28.01
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Part no. A2535405429
Mercedes C253 OM656 Diesel Engine Motor Wiring Loom Cable Harness A2535405429
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€22.75
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Part no. A2115460580
Wiring Holder Mercedes W211 Cable Loom Harness Cover Channel A2115460580
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€22.75
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Part no. A1644400837
Mercedes W164 Parking Sensor Wiring Loom Cable Harness Front PDC A1644400837
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€80.95
€68.81
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Part no. A2038202285
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 Door Control Module Right Rear O/S A2038202285
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2034400033
Mercedes CLC CL203 Wiring Loom Cable Door Front Left Right N/O/S A2034400033
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€22.75
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Part no. A2055455100
Mercedes W205 W213 C238 Power Distribution Unit Busbar Connector A2055455100
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€37.95
€32.26
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Part no. A1175401205
Mercedes C117 Drivers Door Wiring Harness A1175401205
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A0038206926
Mercedes W221 Door Control Module Unit ECU Rear Left N/S A0038206926
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€47.95
€40.76
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Part no. A2115452647
Bracket Mount Mercedes W211 W219 Control Unit Module SAM Holder A2115452647
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€22.75
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Part no. A1669006507
Door Module Mercedes ML W166 C292 Rear Right O/S Door Control Unit A1669006507
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€22.75
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Part no. A0131545602
Mercedes W204 W212 Alternator Generator M272 180A 14V Petrol Engine A0131545602
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€80.71
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Part no. A2069055100
Mercedes C118 W167 W177 W206 W247 Stereo Amplifier Harman Kardon A2069055100
€23.95
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Part no. A2319009106
Door Module Mercedes R231 Front Door Right O/S Control Module A2319009106
€47.95
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Part no. A2208203226
Seat Heating Sensor Mercedes W209 W211 W220 Left N/S Control Unit A2208203226
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€32.95
€28.01
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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. A2129006514
Mercedes W212 Air Suspension Control Unit Module ECU A2129006514
€28.95
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Part no. A2034404913
Mercedes-Benz CLC CL203 Rear Tailgate Boot Lid Wiring Harness Loom A2034404913
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2319014702
Mercedes R231 Air Module Control Unit ECU SRS Module A2319014702
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€284.95
€242.21
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Part no. A0009058100
Mercedes ML W166 GL X166 SL R231 C292 Crash Impact Sensor A0009058100
€23.95
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Part no. A2028202389
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W163 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Wiring Loom A2028202389
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2465410105
Battery Cover Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Frame Bracket Mount Holder A2465410105
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A1669004719
Audio Amplifier Mercedes W166 C292 Sound Control Unit Harman Kardon A1669004719
€712.95
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Part no. A2055406921
Battery Wiring Mercedes X253 Diesel OM651 Alternator Harness Cable A2055406921
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2075405105
Mercedes W204 C207 W212 Panoramic Sunroof Wiring Cable Harness A2075405105
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A2711534591-1
Mercedes W203 C180 Kompressor M271 Engine Module ECU Kit A2711534591 Key Lock
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€279.95
€167.97
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Part no. A2059004113-1
Mercedes S205 Display Screen Multimedia Navigation Sat Head Unit A2059004113
€66.95
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Part no. A6071550335
Alternator Belt Tensioner Mercedes W176 OM607 Diesel Holder Mounting Panel
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€37.95
€32.26
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Part no. A9075409482
Fuse Box Mercedes Sprinter W907 Prefuse Box Module Relay Holder A9075409482
€47.95
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Part no. A2124407038
Negative Cable Mercedes W212 Battery Earth Wiring Loom A2124407038
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2535402128
Mercedes X253 Starter Motor Wiring Harness Cable A2535402128
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€66.95
€40.17
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Part no. A1665402102
Battery Cable Mercedes W166 C292 Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A1665402102
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€47.95
€28.77
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Part no. A6421509478-3
Mercedes W164 ML320 OM642.940 224 HP 4Matic Engine ECU Kit A6421509478 Automatic
€279.95
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Part no. A2129004518
Door Control Unit Mercedes W204 W207 W212 Front Left N/S Module ECU A2129004518
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2055406304
Mercedes W205 Hybrid Battery Cable Starter Wiring Loom Harness A2055406304
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€32.95
€28.01
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Part no. A2059007123
Mercedes W176 W212 W246 Telematics Communication Control Unit Module A2059007123
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2661501233
Engine Wiring Mercedes W169 W245 M266 Petrol Cable Loom Harness A2661501233
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€56.95
€48.41
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Part no. A2058200704
Sunroof Wiring Mercedes W205 X253 Panoramic Roof Motor Cable Harness A2058200704
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€22.75
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Part no. A2215408445
Mercedes W221 Radar Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor A2215408445
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€379.95
€322.96
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Part no. A2229001814
Door Module Mercedes W205 X253 Rear Left N/S Control Unit A1698209126
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2079011800
Mercedes W204 W207 Control Unit ECU Sensor Module Air SRS Bag A2079011800
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€56.95
€48.41
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Part no. A0015452616
Mercedes W212 Transmission Control Unit Module VDO EGS 722.646 A0015452616
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A4159064900-1
Mercedes Citan W415 Alternator Generator OM607 Diesel Engine 150A 14V 231000026R
€56.95
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Part no. A2129008816
Mercedes X218 Radio Comand Navigation Seat Control Unit Module A2129008816
€256.95
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Part no. A2641591400
Ignition Coil Mercedes W177 M260 Petrol Ignition Cable Connector A2641591400
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€37.95
€32.26
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Part no. A0141540402
Alternator Mercedes W164 OM272 Engine Alternator 180A 14V Valeo A0141540402
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€75.95
€64.56
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Part no. A2761508800
Starter Cover Mercedes W205 W212 W213 M276 Heat Plate Motor Shield A2761508800
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2045458601
Mercedes W204 Fuse Box Rear Relay Control Unit Module SAM A2045458601
€113.95
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Part no. A2098209810
Mercedes CLK A209 Cabrio Alarm Anti Theft System Control Module Unit A2098209810
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€32.95
€28.01
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Part no. A9079003303
Mercedes W907 Front Radar Distance Control Unit Module A9079003303
€132.95
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Part no. A2701590042
Ignition Coil Mercedes W176 M270 Petrol Ignition Cable Connector A2701590042
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A4475406777
Alternator Wire Mercedes Vito W447 Battery Alternator Cable A4475406777
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A4155401005
Mercedes Citan W415 Renault Kangoo Front Door Wiring Loom Left N/S 8200809160
€37.95
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Part no. A2218707526
Mercedes W221 Air Module Control Unit ECU SRS Module A2218707526
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A2135405542
Mercedes W205 Electrical Wire From Transmission To Body Ground Cable A2135405542
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A1695420018-HBL
Parking Sensor Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Distance Parktronic Horizon Blue 391
€23.95
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Part no. A1679008311
Mercedes C238 Door Control Unit Module ECU Front Left N/S A1679008311
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€47.95
€40.76
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Part no. A0025428019
Relay Mercedes W176 W246 4-Pin Black Hella 12V A0025428019
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A1635403110
Mercedes-Benz M ML W163 Rear Left Right Door Wiring Loom Harness A1635403233
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2129060605-1
Mercedes W212 Fuse Box Rear Relay Control Unit Electric Module SAM A2129060605
€85.95
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Part no. A0009821012
Mercedes W166 W213 C238 Power Distribution Plate Control Unit Module A0009821012
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€22.75
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Part no. A2055400428
Battery Wiring Mercedes GLC X253 C253 Diesel OM651 Starter Cable A2055400428
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A2129007024
Mercedes CLS C218 Front Fuse Relay Box On Board Supply A2129007024
€75.95
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Part no. A0014460340
Mercedes W245 B150 CDI OM266.920 Engine Control Unit Module ECU A0014460340
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€28.01
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Part no. A6401501891-1
Mercedes W169 W245 A200 B200 CDI OM640.941 140HP Engine ECU Kit Key A6401501891
€237.95
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Part no. A1698209926
Mercedes W169 W245 ECU Air Control Unit Sensor Module A1698209926
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€24.61
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Part no. A2049005410
Mercedes W204 Sat Nav Radio CD Player Radio Head Unit A2049005410
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€66.95
€56.91
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Part no. A1729006503
Mercedes SLK R172 Roadster Folding Roof Module Vario Control Unit A1729006503
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€66.95
€56.91
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Part no. A0005468502
Battery Cover Mercedes W205 W212 Battery Positive Pole Cover Red A0005468502
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2059008204
Mercedes W205 SAM Module Fuse Box Relay Control Unit A2059008204
€89.95
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Part no. A6421509777-1
Mercedes W221 S320 CDI 232HP Engine Control Module ECU Set A6421509777 Automatic
€265.95
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Part no. A6519007600-5
Mercedes W176 A180 CDI OM651.901 109HP Engine Unit ECU Kit A6519007600 Automatic
€208.95
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Part no. A1718300272
Mercedes A B ML Class W166 W169 W245 Interior Temperature Sensor A1718300272
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€22.75
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Part no. A2741501802
Mercedes W213 Engine Wiring Harness Cable Loom A2741501802
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€180.95
€108.57
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Part no. A1635409008
Mercedes-Benz M ML W163 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier Wiring Loom A1635409008
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€22.75
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Part no. A2124407952
Battery Cable Mercedes W212 W218 Negative Lead Terminal Harness A2124407952
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Part no. A9075402087
Mercedes W907 Starter Wiring Battery Alternator Cable Harness Loom A9075401305
€61.95
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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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€22.75
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Part no. A2118704026
Mercedes W211 Door Module Rear Left N/S Control Unit ECU A2118704026
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€22.75
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Part no. A1769980001
Door Wiring Plug Mercedes W176 W246 Cable Lead Connector A1769980001
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Part no. A1645403572-1
Mercedes W164 W251 Fuse Box Relay Module Control Unit A1645403572
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€145.31
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Part no. A2478207502
Mercedes C118 W177 W243 W247 Centre Console Dual USB-C Socket Ports A2478207502
€32.95
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Part no. A6519000700-3
Mercedes W906 310 CDI OM651.955 95HP Engine Unit ECU Kit A6519000700 Key Lock
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€334.86
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Part no. A1729007313
Mercedes SLC R172 PDC Parking Sensor Module Unit ECU A1729007313
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Part no. B67824524
Mercedes W164 Media Interface Connection Cable MI AUX Wiring B67824524
€23.95
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Part no. A2469064201
Antenna Amplifier Mercedes X117 W176 W205 Rear Aerial Module A2469064201
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€28.01
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Part no. A0001502780
Mercedes W203 CL203 W204 M272 Petrol Ignition Coil Cable Connector A0001502780
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Part no. A2124400414
Mercedes C207 W207 W212 Fuel Pump Module Diesel Control Unit ECU A2124400414
€28.95
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Part no. A1779069601
Mercedes W177 W247 Fuse Box Front Relay Engine Control Unit Module A1779069601
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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
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