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. A6395406809
Wiring Loom Mercedes W639 Vito Cable Door Wiring Cable A6395406809
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Part no. 9805654
Mini Cooper R60 R61 Trailer Towing Control Module Cover Bracket 9805654
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Part no. 6929555
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Sensor Front Left Door N/S 6929555
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Part no. 5QA919283G
Audi A3 8V Park Parking Assist PDC Distance Control Unit Module 5QA919283G
€28.95
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Part no. 5F4971194A
Seat Leon 5F Rear Bumper Wiring Loom PDC Harness Parking Sensor 5F4971194A
€28.95
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Part no. 8506566-5
BMW E90 E91 LCI 320d ed N47N 163HP Engine ECU Kit DDE 8506566 CAS3 + Key Manual
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Part no. 6R0919433
VW Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda Glow Plug Relay Unit Black 505 7 Pins 6R0919433
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Part no. 7648785
BMW i3 i01 Battery Cell Module Supervision Circuit Control Unit 7648785
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Part no. 9294309
Dashboard Monitor BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Onboard Central Display Screen 6,5" 9294309
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Part no. 8U0907468BA
Audi Q3 8U Gateway Control Module Unit ECU 8U0907468AQ
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Part no. 8589158
Battery Cable BMW G01 G02 B47B B47D Alternator Base B+ Lead 8589158
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Part no. 8408783
BMW X5 E53 Flap Radio Partition Mounting Part Cover Dashboard 8408783
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Part no. 7519051
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Electric valve 735i 745i 735Li 745Li 745LiS
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Part no. A4475402105
Mercedes Vito W447 Battery Cable Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A4475402105
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Part no. A2429007001
Mercedes W176 W204 W212 Telematics Communication Control Unit Module A2429007001
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Part no. 6929554
BMW E65 E66 Door Air Module Sensor Control Unit Front Right O/S 6929554
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Part no. A2118201526
Mercedes S211 Rear Door Control Module Left N/S A2118201526
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Part no. A1636801080
Mercedes ML W163 Cover Footwell Fuse Box Trim Right A1636801080
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Part no. A6261500075
Mercedes W205 Alternator Protective Cover Metal Sheet A6261500075
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Part no. 06B903016AB
Audi A4 B7 Petrol Engine Alternator Generator Electric Unit 14V 140A 06B903016AB
€47.95
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Part no. 4F1941824B
Audi Q7 4L Fuse Box Control Module Connector Plug 4F1941824B
€23.95
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Part no. A1695458140
Mercedes W169 W245 Relay Control Unit Bracket Mount Holder Cover A1695458140
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Part no. 99661860500-1
Porsche Boxster 986 2.7 9622 220HP Engine Control ECU Kit 99661860500 Manual
€541.95
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Part no. A2189006806
Mercedes W207 Harman Control Unit Module Amplifier Premium Sound A2189006806
€631.95
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Part no. 03L906018LA-1
Audi A6 C7 2.0 TDI CGLC 177HP Engine Unit ECU Kit 03L906018LA 2 Keys Ignition
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Part no. 9134631
Seat Module BMW E65 E66 Front Seat Control Unit ECU 9134631
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Part no. 8518569
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 N47N 116d 316d ECU Control Unit Module DDE 8518569 Manual
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Part no. 6950525-1
2 x BMW E63 E64 E93 Alarm System Module Sensor DWA Control Unit Set 6950525
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Part no. 8679681
BMW F45 i3 i01 Mini F60 High Voltage Connector 8679681
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Part no. 8P4035223D
Audi S3 8P Audio Sound BOSE Amplifier Stereo System Module 8P4035223D
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Part no. 6951368
BMW X5 E70 Amplifier Holder Audio Catch Bracket Trim Panel 6951368
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Part no. A6395406509
Wiring Loom Mercedes W639 Vito Cable Door Wiring Cable A6395406509
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Part no. 6938966
BMW 5 Series e60 Suppression Filter Radio Areal Amp Supressor 6938966
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Part no. A9079053907
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Battery Sensor Cable Negative Terminal A9079053907
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Part no. A2049003509
Mercedes W204 S204 Radio Head Unit Sat Nav CD Player 2049003509
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Part no. A1649100075-1
Mercedes ML W164 Lumbar Module Front Seat Lumbar Control Unit A1649100075
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Part no. A2139007105
Air Module Mercedes W213 S213 W238 SRS Control Unit ECU A2139007105
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Part no. 8509910
BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Engine Electronics Control Unit Box Cover Trim 8509910
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Part no. 4F1941824
Audi Q7 4L Fuse Box Control Module Connector Plug Socket Wiring Loom 4F1941824
€23.95
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Part no. 8V0907376H
Audi A3 S3 8V AMR Module Rear Suspension Damper Control Unit 8V0907376H
€142.95
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Part no. 3D0907553B
Volkswagen Phaeton 3D Air Suspension Control Module Unit ECU 3D0907553B
€32.95
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Part no. 3C0937049AE
Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1K Module BCM Body Control Unit Module ECU 3C0937049AE
€23.95
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Part no. 6919759
BMW E65 E66 E67 Control Unit Front Centre Console Module 6919759
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Part no. 8583653-1
Engine Wiring Loom BMW F10 F30 F31 LCI N57N Wiring Harness Glow Module 8583653
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Part no. 8573260-10
BMW F20 F21 116d Diesel N47N 116HP ECU Kit DDE 8573260 + Keys + FEM Manual
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Part no. 8579479-4
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 118d 318d N47N Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8579479 Manual
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Part no. 04L911021
Audi A5 8T 2.0 TDI CNHA Diesel Engine Motor Starter 04L911021
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Part no. 1439674
BMW X5 E53 Base B Positive Battery Terminal Cable Cover Compartment
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Part no. 1513396
Mini Cooper One S R50 R53 Door Cable Harness Wiring Loom Left N/S 1513396
€23.95
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Part no. A1779006715
Mercedes W177 Wireless Charger Centre Console Phone Charging Module A1779006715
€123.95
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Part no. A0005459812
Mercedes Vito W447 W213 OM654 Power Distribution Relay Unit Module A0005459812
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Part no. 9425925
BMW F30 LCI G20 G30 Hybrid Fuel Tank Control Unit Module Unit 7452591
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Part no. 8512499-4
BMW E87 E90 LCI N47 118d 318d Diesel ECU Kit DDE 8512499 CAS3 + Keys Automatic
€256.95
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Part no. 7928682
Radio Receiver BMW F40 F44 G20 G26 Radio Remote Control Unit 434 MHZ 7928682
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Part no. 8518569-5
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 N47N 118d 318d 143HP Engine Control ECU DDE 8518569 Manual
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Part no. 9118263
BMW F01 F02 F03 F10 Antenna Amplifier Module Trap Circuit 9118263
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Part no. A2044401001
Parktronic Module Mercedes W204 PDC Parking Sensors Control Unit A2044401001
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Part no. 8485065
BMW G11 G12 G14 G15 G16 G30 G31 G32 G38 Positive Battery Cable Wire 8485065
€47.95
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Part no. 8K0951253-1
Audi VW Volkswagen Seat Relay 643 Unit Module 4 Pins Set X2 8K0951253
€23.95
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Part no. 06K903023G
Audi TT FV Engine Alternator Generator Electric 14V 150A 2.0 TFSI 06K903023G
€284.95
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Part no. A6261410000
Mercedes S205 OM622 Diesel Engine Throttle Body Regulator Actuator A6261410000
€113.95
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Part no. 4F0907247A
Audi Q7 4L Keyless Entry Amplifier Control Box Module Aerial Antenna 4F0907247A
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Part no. 8X0971687C
Audi A1 8X Rear Door Harness Left N/S Wiring Loom Cable 8X0971687C
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Part no. A1648208289
Mercedes ML W164 Radio CD Player Audio Stereo Head Unit A1648208289
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Part no. A0035420419
Mercedes W177 W205 W247 Relay Fuse Unit Module 4 Pins Black A0035420419
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Part no. A1775455100
Mercedes W177 AMG Antenna Amplifier Control Unit Module A1775455100
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Part no. 8R0907401J-1
Audi Q5 8R 3.0 TDI CCWA 240HP Quattro Engine ECU Kit Ignition + Key 8R0907401J
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Part no. 9380323
BMW 5 Series F10 Steering Column Module Electronic Control Unit ECU 9380323
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Part no. 8W6907217B
Audi A5 F5 Front Windscreen Windshield Lane Assist Camera 8W6907217B
€56.95
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Part no. 6957761
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 Passenger Door Airbag Control Module 6957761
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Part no. 4H0907064FB
Audi A8 D4 BCM Module Body Control Unit Convenience ECU 4H0907064FB
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Part no. 6977427
BMW E87 E90 E91 Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Air Module Control Unit ECU 6977427
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Part no. 8510829-7
BMW E90 E91 LCI N47N 320d 184HP ECU KIT DDE 8510829 + CAS3 + Key Automatic
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Part no. 8602802
BMW i3 I01 Hybrid Rex Engine Wiring Cable Harness Bracket Mount Trim 8602802
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Part no. 05C907309F-1
Seat Ibiza 6J FR 1.0 TSI DUSA 115HP Engine Control ECU Kit 05C907309F Automatic
€165.95
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Part no. 95B971228L
Porsche Macan 95B Starter Motor Alternator Wire Cable Loom 95B971228L
€70.95
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Part no. 9805535
BMW Countryman R60 R61 Centre Console Retaining Bracket Rail Rear 9805535
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Part no. 443937105B
VW Volkswagen Audi Skoda Seat Little Fuse Amp 30A 12V 443937105A
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Part no. 7857786
BMW F09 F10 F12 F13 Differential Locking Module Control Unit ECU 7857786
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Part no. 6825835
BMW 2 Series F45 F46 Cable Wiring Jump Starter Base B+ Engine Battery 6809391
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Part no. 9340998
BMW 1 2 Series F21 F22 Wiring Passenger Side Loom Front Door Left N/S 9340998
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Part no. 8373700-2
BMW E60 E63 E87 E90 E91 4X Relay Make Contact White Green Set 8373700
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Part no. A2059007134
Mercedes C205 Sam Control Module Body Comfort ECU A2059007134
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Part no. A0009051910
Battery Cable Mercedes W177 W247 Negative Lead Terminal Harness A0009051910
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Part no. 9805524-LW
Mini R60 Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light White 9805524
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Part no. 5G0971095A
VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Wiring Loom PDC Front Harness Parking Sensor 5G0971095A
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Part no. 95B035773A
Porsche Macan 95B Telematics Control Unit Module ECU 95B035773A
€113.95
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Part no. 3D0959759B
VW Volkswagen Phaeton 3D Seat Control Unit ECU Front Passenger Side 3D0959759B
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Part no. 6CIT-10300-BC
Ford Transit Mk7 Diesel Engine Alternator Generator Unit 6CIT-10300-BC
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Part no. 6864923
Air Module BMW F01 F02 LCI F07 GT F10 F11 F13 ECU Control Unit 6864923
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Part no. A1669051702
Mercedes-Benz A C M W166 W176 W205 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Unit A1669051702
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Part no. 9301309
Air Conditioning Unit BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Control Unit A/C Module 9301309
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Part no. A1645400750
Mercedes ML W164 Battery Fuse Box Power Distribution A1645400750
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Part no. 8586540-5
BMW F30 F32 LCI 330d 430d N57N 258HP Control Unit ECU Kit DDE 8586540 FEM Key
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Part no. 6989713
BMW 1 3 Z4 Series E88 E89 E93 Convertible Cabrio DWA-Alarm System Module 6989713
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Part no. 03C971612BR
Audi A1 8X 1.4 TSI Engine Wiring Loom Harnes 03C971612BR
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Part no. 1Z0907115AF
Skoda Octavia RS II 2.0TFSI CCZA 200HP Engine Unit ECU Kit 1Z0907115AF Automatic
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Part no. 9187011
BMW F01 F07 GT Console Lightning Centre LED Lamp Light Cable Wiring 9187011
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Mercedes W910 Gearbox Control Module A2139008430
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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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