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. 8590102
Alternator Cable BMW 5 G30 G31 G12 B57 Battery Wiring Alternator B+ 8590102
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Part no. A2044409005
Mercedes W204 Battery Wiring Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A2044409005
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Part no. 1388277
BMW 3 5 7 31 X5 Series E39 E46 E60 E61 E83 E90 E91 Switch Glove Box Light
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Part no. 7621178-5
BMW E81 E87 LCI E90 N43 118i 318i Engine Control ECU DME Kit 7621178 Automatic
€375.95
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Part no. 2755704
Genuine BMW Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 R60 R61 Fuse Box Empty Housing 2755704
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Part no. 6964141
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Control Unit Module Door Front Driver Side 6964141
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Part no. 6989308
Air Condition Pipe BMW E87 LCI E81 E82 N47 Diesel A/C Pressure Hose 6989308
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Part no. 9296494
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 Control Unit Airbag Ecu 9296494
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Part no. A2075406010-1
Mercedes W207 Front Bumper PDC Wiring Parking Sensor Loom Harness A2075406010
€66.95
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Part no. 8P1862335
Audi A3 8P Telematics Bluetooth Module Control Unit ECU 8P1862335
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Part no. A0009002308
Mercedes W447 W906 Adblue Module Exhaust Gas Control Unit ECU A0009002308
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Part no. A0055422018
ESP Sensor Mercedes W164 W221 Yaw Rotation Rate Sensor A0055422018
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Part no. A1179001801
Mercedes W176 Air Module System Control Unit Module ECU A1179001801
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Part no. 8V0857273P
Audi A3 8V Multimedia Display Screen Radio Sat Nav Head Unit 8V0857273P
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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. 8K0937517A
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Battery Postive Terminal Distribution Power Board 8K0937517A
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Part no. A2474703702
Mercedes W177 W247 Solenoid Valve Line Pipe Hose Starter A2474703702
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Part no. 8U0907468AC
Audi A1 8X Q3 8U Central Gateway Control Unit Module Relay ECU 8U0907468AC
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Part no. 8635816
Engine Wiring BMW F20 F30 F31 LCI B38 Automatic Gearbox Loom Harness 8635816
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Part no. A2049009410
Mercedes W204 CD Player Radio Stereo Navigation Sat Nav Head Unit A2049009410
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Part no. 5LA907357H
Audi A6 C6 Front Lamp Headlight Range Control Module Unit ECU 5LA907357H
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Part no. 05L907309
Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 30 TDI DTNB 136HP Engine Control Unit ECU 05L907309 Automatic
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Part no. A1679004712
Bluetooth Module Mercedes W205 W213 W222 W238 Control Unit ECU A1679004712
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Part no. 8321087
BMW 5 SERIES E60 ELECTRIC SEAT Height Adjust 0390203234 8321087
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Part no. 9118111
BMW 1 Series E81 E82 Door Wiring Loom Harness 9118111
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Part no. 6925936
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Wiring Loom Harness Co-Drivers Passenger Side 6925936
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Part no. A2128300008
Fan Blower Mercedes W212 Comand Navi CD Control Unit Module Cooler A2128300008
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Part no. A2128204926
Mercedes W212 Crash Impact Air Module Sensor Front Unit A2128204926
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Part no. 9118064
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Centre Console Vent Storage Compartment Support 9118064
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Part no. A1669063901
Mercedes ML W166 Relay Module Box Under Rear Right Seat F4 A1669063901
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Part no. A0009002740
Camera Module Mercedes C205 W247 GLC X253 W910 Control Unit A0009002740
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Part no. A2079011700
Airbag Module Mercedes W204 W207 Air Bag SRS Control Unit ECU A2079011700
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Part no. X3 E83 Rear Wiring Loom PDC-1
BMW X3 Series 1 E83 Rear Bumper Wiring Loom PDC Harness Parking Sensor
€32.95
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Part no. A0035420819
Mercedes W176 W205 W213 W242 W447 W907 Relay 4-Pin Black Tyco Unit A0035420819
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Part no. A2229002009
Mercedes W205 W222 Door Module Control Unit Rear Left N/S A2229002009
€23.95
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Part no. A2075404207
Mercedes W204 M276 NOX Sensor Adapter Right O/S Harness Wiring Cable A2075404207
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Part no. 03L906022FL
Audi A6 C6 3.0 TDI 233HP Diesel Engine Control Unit ECU Kit Module 03L906022FL
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€113.97
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Part no. 6974370
Alarm System Unit BMW E60 E61 Ultra Sonic Module 6974370
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Part no. 7799855-2
BMW 1 3 5 Series E60 E87 E90 M47N2 120d 320d 520d ECU Kit DDE CAS2 Key 7799855
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€325.17
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Part no. 6887753
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 ICM Control Unit Module ECU 6868599
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Part no. 9148267
BMW 3 Series E93 Seat Control Unit Module FSV 7.11.0 9148267
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Part no. 8W0915181A
Audi A5 F5 HV Battery Negative Cable Terminal 8W0915181A
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Part no. 5TRK0200UK
BMW X5 E53 GPS Vehicle Location Tracker Control Unit Module ECU 5TRK0200UK
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Part no. 8377656
BMW X5 Series E53 Amplifier Trap Circuit 65258377656 8377656
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Part no. A1679004211
Door Module Mercedes W205 W213 W910 Front Right O/S Control Unit ECU A1679004211
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Part no. A2075401650-1
Mercedes W204 Fuse Prefuse Box Relay Electrical Control Unit A2075401650
€56.95
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Part no. 9166782-1
BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Dashboard Navi Monitor Sat Nav System Screen 8,8" 9166782
€56.95
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Part no. 6850374
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E88 E90 E91 E92 Accelerator Speed Sensor 6850374 6778421
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Part no. 4H0881073B
Audi A8L 4H Front Seat Air Pump Control Module Unit 4H0881073B
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Part no. 7607454
Battery Insert BMW F13 F12 F06 Battery Crashpad Foam Insulator 7607454
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Part no. 8647841
BMW F45 X1 F48 Mini F55 F56 F57 Integrated Supply Module Z11 8647841
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Part no. 6934002
BMW 7 SERIES E65 E66 Door Wiring Harness Mod Carrier Front Left N/S 6934002
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Part no. 0148459-SCH
Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Flap 0148459 Schwarz 2 Black - 668
€23.95
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Part no. 9364669
BMW F10 F11 LCI Active Sound Unit Control Module Design Amplifier 9337754
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Part no. 6970890
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Sensor B-pillar Left Airbag N/S 6970890
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Part no. A2057200522
Mercedes GLC X253 Front Door Trim Cover Panel Strip Left N/S Black A2057200522
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Part no. A6394404906
Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 Loudspeaker Cable Wiring Loom Harness A6394404906
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Part no. A1635400734
Mercedes-Benz M ML W163 Rear Left Right Door Wiring Loom Harness A1635400734
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Part no. A2215450601
Mercedes W221 Dashboard Fuse Box Front Left N/S Control Module A2215450601
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Part no. 3456625
Mini R56 MMI Multimedia Switch Button Panel Radio Reader Boost CD Player 3456625
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Part no. A2129006518
Door Module Mercedes W204 W207 W212 Front Right O/S Control Unit A2129006518
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Part no. 8K0971104C
Audi A4 B8 Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom 8K0971104C
€23.95
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Part no. A2215400401
Mercedes W221 Power Supply Battery Control Module Unit A2215400401
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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. 5A5D3C0
Keyless Entry BMW F40 G20 G21 G30 G31 Comfort Access Antenna 5A5D3C0
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Part no. 8514735
BMW F20 F21 116d ed N47N 116HP Engine Control Unit Module ECU DDE 8514735 Manual
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€102.57
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Part no. 3414122
BMW X3 E83 Sensor Air Module Front Impact Crash Sensor 3414122
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Part no. 6836648
BMW G32 Adapter Cable Switch Door Center 6836648
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Part no. 8K0971095E
Audi A4 B8 Front Bumper PDC Wiring Park Assist Sensor Harness 8K0971095E
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Part no. 4E0910217C
Audi Q7 4L Front Camera FAS Lane Assistance Control Unit 4E0910217D
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Part no. 6799576
BMW F10 F11 ICM Control Module Unit 6799576
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Part no. 6989309
BMW 1 3 X1 Series E84 E90 E91 E92 Diesel N47 Air Condition Con Suction Hose Pipe
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Part no. 5A243F5-1
Ultrasonic Sensor BMW F70 G60 U06 Rear Parking PDC Set Portimao Blue - C31
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Part no. 8055326
BMW 3 4 Series F80 M3 F82 M4 LCI Fuel Tank Heat Insulation Plate 8055326
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Part no. 8570846
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F32 LCI B47 Diesel Starter Motor Engine 8570846
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Part no. 6989082-TS
BMW X3 E60 E83 Front PDC Parking Distance Sensor Titansilber Silver 6989082
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Part no. 6960433
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 E90 E91 FBAS Analog Video Module Unit 6960433
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Part no. 4H0959795E
Audi A8 4H Rear Door Module Control Unit Left Right N/O/S 4H0959795E
€23.95
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Part no. A2075404107
Mercedes W204 M276 NOX Sensor Adapter Left N/S Harness Wiring Cable A2075404107
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Part no. 7391042
BMW F10 F30 X1 F48 Mini F54 Rear Tailgate Smart Opener Top Wire Sensor 7391042
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Part no. A2721503933
Engine Wiring Mercedes C209 272960 Petrol Module Loom Harness Cables A2721503933
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Part no. 6938975
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 E64 6-disc Compact CD Changer 6938975
€42.95
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Part no. A2049002002
Mercedes W204 C207 Air Suspension Dynamic Level Control Unit Module A2049002002
€45.95
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Part no. 8E0035111D
Audi TT 8J Radio Head Unit Navi CD DVD Player Changer 8E0035111D
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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. 307873750AA
Mercedes W176 Steering Wheel Wiring Loom Harness 307873750AA
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Part no. 9264573-1
BMW E81 ECU Body Control Module Unit Junction Box H2 PL2 RR JBBFE 9264573
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Part no. 7276046
BMW E60 E81 E84 E87 E90 E91 E92 X5 E70 Module Control Unit For Fuel Pump 7276046
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Part no. 6819329
KaFAS Camera BMW i3 I01 F10 F20 F30 LCI Speed Control ECU Module Unit 6819329
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Part no. 8586540-2
BMW F30 F32 LCI 330dX 430dX N57N 258HP Control Unit ECU Kit DDE 8586540 FEM Key
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Part no. 8355056
BMW 5 X5 Series E53 Fuel Tank Flap Actuator 8355056
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Part no. 6C1010K019AC
Alternator Bracket Ford Transit Mk7 2.4 TDCi Mount Belt Tensioner 6C1010K019AC
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Part no. A9069006503
Door Module Mercedes W906 Front Left Right N/O/S Control Unit ECU A9069006503
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Part no. 9229007
BMW F10 Antenna Amplifier Diversity 868 MHZ 9229007
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Part no. 1K0919283A
Volkswagen Touran 1T Parking Control Unit Module Sensor 1K0919283A
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Part no. A0009821212
Energy Distributor Mercedes W205 W212 W213 W906 Control Unit Module A0009821212
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Part no. A1695450540
Fuse Box Mercedes W169 W245 Electrical Relay Control Unit A1695450540
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Part no. 6838610
BMW 1 Series F40 Aerial probe AM/FM Antenna 6838610
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Part no. 8616810
BMW 1 2 3 4 Series F20 F21 F22 F23 F30 F31 F32 Battery Cable Connecying Line
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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 .