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. 5QA919294C
Audi Seat Skoda Volkswagen PDC Parking Sensor Control Unit Module 5QA919294J
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Part no. A0009828323
Mercedes W176 W246 Power Relay Control Module 5 Pin 12V A0009828323
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Part no. 8580061
BMW F40 F48 Mini F55 F56 Battery Starter Cable Wiring Loom B47B B47D 8580061
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Part no. 9175902
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Rear Left Right Door N/O/S Wiring Cable Harness 9175887
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BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Front Left Right Door N/O/S Wiring Loom Harness 6920291
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Mini Cooper Cabrio R52 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7541084
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Part no. A6541592200
Mercedes X253 Engine Wiring Cable Cover Duct Bracket Channel OM654 A6541592200
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Part no. 7839662
BMW E90 E92 E93 LCI Cable Alternator Starter Base B 7839662
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Part no. 1EA907376B
Audi A3 S3 8Y Rear Suspension Damper Module Control Unit ECU 1EA907376B
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Part no. A2118700026
Bluetooth Module Mercedes W203 W211 W219 Control Unit Hands Free A2118700026
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Part no. 1K0907115
Volkswagen Golf V GTI 2.0 TFSI AXX 200HP Engine Control ECU Kit 1K0907115 Manual
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Part no. A1645460261
Mercedes W164 Front Right O/S Cable Wiring Duct A1645460261
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Part no. 02M911023M
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 1.6 2.0 GTI Petrol Engine Starter Motor 02M911023M
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Part no. A1698207526-1
Mercedes W169 W245 Door Control Unit Left N/S Rear A1698207526
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Part no. 7928461
BMW G11 G12 G29 G31 G38 Radio Remote Control Receiver Module Unit 7928461
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Part no. A1697220180
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 Door Plug Cover Trim Insert Blank Seal A1697220180
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Part no. 8D0951253
Audi Q7 4L Relay Unit Module 4 Pins 8D0951253
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Part no. A0009001705
Mercedes C117 PDC Parking Sensor Control Module Unit ECU A0009001705
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Part no. 9240946
MINI R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 Cover Power Distribution Fuse Box 9240946
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Part no. 9162930-WB1
BMW E81 E82 E87 E90 E91 Parking Sensor PDC Ultrasonic Bluewater - 896 SET X2
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Part no. 8589168
Alternator Harness BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 30dX 40dX B57 Cable Base B+ Loom 8589168
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Part no. 7P6919475
Volkswagen Touareg 7P PDC Parking Distance Control Module 7P6919475
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Part no. 9228914
Radio CD Player BMW F10 F11 F13 Navigation ECE Sat Nav Head Unit 9228914
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Part no. 8518268
BMW E90 E91 LCI N47N 318d Diesel Engine Control Unit DDE ECU Manual 8518268
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Part no. 06M907309D-1
Audi SQ5 FY 3.0 TFSI 354HP CWGD Quattro Engine ECU Kit Gateway + Key 06M907309D
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Part no. A2059003222
Door Module Mercedes W205 W253 Control Unit Module Front Right O/S A2059003222
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Part no. GTC055R
Mercedes W207 W212 Display Screen Android Navigation Infotainment Unit GTC055R
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Part no. 8P0907357F
Audi S4 B7 Headlight Head Light Lamp Range Control Unit Module ECU 8P0907357F
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Part no. A2205404208
Mercedes W220 Rear PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Loom A2205404208
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Part no. 6949229
Mini R52 Cabrio Convertible DWA Rear Door Alarm System Module Unit 6949229
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Part no. A0009061004
Mercedes W213 C238 C257 Parking Brake Actuator Motor A0009061004
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Part no. 1431172-2
Ford Transit Mk7 Engine Cooling Fan Radiator Module Control Unit 940002904
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Part no. 9805075680
Citroen Relay Peugeot Boxer III Engine Glow Plugs Wiring Harness 9805075680
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Part no. 6926433
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 E91 Mini R56 R57 Seat Control Unit Module Heating 6926433
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Part no. A1644400937
Mercedes ML W164 Rear Bumper PDC Wiring Parking Sensor Loom Harness A1644400937
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Part no. 1S0919275D-FSI
Audi Q3 8U PDC Parking Distance Control Sensor 1S0919275D Foil Silver - Z7G
€23.95
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Part no. 6854031
BMW F01 F02 F03 F07 F10 F11 F12 LCI Active Steering Control Unit Module 6854031
€165.95
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Part no. 3Q0959435D
Audi TT FV Mk3 8S Keyless Module Control Unit Comfort Access 3Q0959435D
€23.95
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Part no. 8639595-9
BMW F30 320iX N20 163HP Engine Unit ECU Kit DME 8639595 FEM + Key Automatic
€474.95
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Part no. 8576341-10
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 118d 318d 143HP N47N Engine ECU Kit DDE 8576341 Manual
€132.95
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Part no. A2045407435
Earth Ground Cable Mercedes W204 C207 W212 Line Strap Battery Lead A2045407435
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Part no. A4479060400
Mercedes W447 Fuse Relay Box Module Control Unit A4479060400
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Part no. 6934030
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Wiring Loom Harness Right O/S Front Door 6934028
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Part no. A1779005104
Mercedes W177 Ambient Lighting Control Module Unit ECU A1779005104
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Part no. 9226880
BMW F20 F21 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier AM/FM Control Unit Module 9226880
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Part no. 8369504
BMW 5 E39 Saloon Radio Signal Antenna Amplifier Coaxial Cable 8369504
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Part no. 9286236
BMW F30 Door Wiring Front Passenger Door Loom Cables Harness F31 9286236
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Part no. 8595865
Wiring BMW F32 F33 F36 LCI N57Z Engine Gearbox Module Wiring Harness 8595865
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Part no. A1729060105
Mercedes SLK R172 Rear Fuse Box SAM Relay Control Unit Module A1729060105
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Part no. 8579480-1
BMW F20 120d F30 320d F10 520d N47N 184HP Engine Control Unit DDE 8579480 Manual
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Part no. 059903143K
Audi A4 B7 A6 C6 Alternator Bracket Pulley Mount Holder 2.7 3.0 TDI 059903143K
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Part no. A2054404136
Mercedes W205 Battery Lead Wiring Loom Cable Hybrid Cable Harness A2054404136
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Part no. A2134400200
Mercedes GLC 300e X253 Electric Drive Ground Earth Line Wire A2134400200
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Part no. 8482365
BMW G20 Installation Cable Wiring Loom 8482365
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Part no. A6519005301-5
Mercedes W212 E220CDI BlueEFFI OM651.924 170HP Engine ECU A6519005301 Automatic
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Part no. A0045423918
Yaw Sensor Mercedes ML W164 W221 W251 ESP Rotation Rate Unit Module A0045423918
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Part no. 8T0959792Q
Audi A5 8T Front Door Control Module Passenger Side 8T0959792Q
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Part no. 6751504
Module Holder BMW X5 E53 Rear Tyre Pressure Control Module Mount Bracket 6751504
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Part no. 8618444
BMW F30 LCI 330e B48X Cell Module Connector 8618444 61278618444
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Part no. 8580059
Mini F56 F60 BMW F40 F39 Diesel B37 Battery Starter Alternator Wiring 8580059
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Part no. A2129010700
Mercedes W212 ECU Control Unit Sensor Module Airbag A2129010700
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Part no. A0025428819
Mercedes W176 W246 Relay Current 4 Pin 12V Hella A0025428819
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Part no. 3404975
BMW X3 Series E83 E83N LCI Solar Sun Light Sensor 3404975
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Part no. 8578946-3
BMW F20 F30 F32 120d 320d 420d 184HP N47N Engine ECU Kit DDE 8578946 Automatic
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Part no. A2229007109
SAM Module Mercedes C205 GLC X253 Coupe Rear Control Unit A2229007109
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Part no. 4L0959793B
Audi Q7 4L Front Door Module Driver Right O/S Side Control Unit 4L0959793B
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Part no. 9226901
Body Control Module BMW F01 ECU Junction Box PL6 JBBFE III 3 Lear 9226901
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Part no. 9229972
Module BMW Z4 E89 Convertible Cabrio ECU Control Unit Controller 9229972
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Part no. 5WA962133E
Volkswagen Golf 5G Keyless Entry Module Aerial Antenna 5WA962133E
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Part no. A1729056500
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Aerial Antenna Cable A1729056500
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Part no. 4H0907801H
Parking Brake Module Audi A6 C7 A7 4G A8 4H Handbrake Control Unit 4H0907801H
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Part no. 9313992
BMW F13 Front Seat Control Module Unit ECU Left Right N/O/S 9313992
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Part no. 6857208
Parking Distance Assistant BMW 20 F21 F30 F31 F36 Control Unit Module 6857208
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Part no. A0035421019
Relay Mercedes C117 GLA X156 ML W166 W176 W246 5 Pins Yellow A0035421019
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Part no. A6398201689
Mercedes Vito W639 Sound Audio Amplifier Control Unit Module A6398201689
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Part no. A0005400664
Mercedes W205 Battery Cable Wiring Harness Loom Petrol Hybrid A0005400664
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Part no. 6977054
BMW X5 E70 Driver Side Front Right O/S Door Cable Harness Wiring 6977054
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Part no. 8632687
BMW i3 I01 Engine Motor Sensors Module Wiring Cable Wire Harness 8632687
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Part no. 8602123
BMW i3 I01 Hybrid Electric Earth Ground Cable Line Strap Battery Lead 8602123
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Part no. 8510221-1
BMW E90 E91 LCI E92 325d Diesel N57 204HP ECU Engine Kit DDE 8510221 CAS3 + Key
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Part no. 8S0907468D
Audi TT FV Mk3 8S Gateway Module Interface Data Bus Control Unit 8S0907468D
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Part no. 6925942
BMW E60 E61 Cable Loom Door Wiring Harness 6925942
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Part no. A2188200187
Mercedes W221 Multimedia Interface USB Adapter Port Socket A2188200187
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Part no. 5QS919298
Audi A3 S3 8Y VW Caddy SB Mk4 Parking Sensor Module Control Unit 5QS919298
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Part no. 9387145
BMW F30 LCI 330e B48X Negative Earth Cable Battery 9387145
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Part no. 7811176
Wiring BMW X3 F25 Automatic Gearbox Module Engine Wiring Harness 7811176
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Part no. 06L971627K
Audi TT FY 2.0 TFSI Petrol Fuel Injectors Wiring Harness 06L971627K
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Part no. A2049057501
Mercedes W204 W212 Dashboard Light Sun Solar Sensor Unit A2049057501
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Part no. 8P3907357B-1
Audi A3 S3 8P Headlight Range Module Xenon Lamp Control Unit ECU 8P3907357B
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Part no. A0009828223
Mercedes W213 Power Relay 4 Pin 12V Hella A0009828223
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Part no. 4KE959655H
Audi Q7 4M Air Module Control Unit ECU SRS Module Unit 4KE959655H
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Part no. 9140942-BAR
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 E91 LCI Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Barbera Red
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Part no. 9270392-2
BMW F20 F21 F22 Central Information Display Dashboard Screen 6,5" 9270392
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Part no. A2059067200-1
Mercedes W205 S205 W213 Fuse Box Front Relay Control Unit Module A2059067200
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Part no. 6807322
Positive Cable BMW F90 M5 G30 Battery Wire Lead Underfloor Wiring 6807323
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Part no. 6945387
BMW X3 X5 Series E53 E83 E87 Hands-free Electronics Charging Module MULF 6945387
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Part no. 7115655-LMB
BMW X3 E60 E61 E83 Front PDC Parking Distance Sensor Le Mans Blau - 381
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Part no. 8630125-4
BMW F20 F21 F30 116i 316i N13 136HP Engine Control ECU Kit DME 8630125 Automatic
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Part no. 03L906022NN
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI 143HP CAGA Diesel Engine Control Unit ECU Module 03L906022NN
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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 .