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. 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. 7566525
BMW E82 E90 135i 335i N54 Engine Gearbox Wiring Loom Harness Cables 7566525
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Part no. 8578946-3
BMW F20 F30 F32 120d 320d 420d 184HP N47N Engine ECU Kit DDE 8578946 Automatic
€142.95
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Part no. A1729009302
Mercedes W212 W221 Media Interface Control Unit Module A1729009302
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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. 9381445
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 IBS Negative Battery Lead Cable 9381445
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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. 6822582
BMW 3 Series F30 Head Unit Basic Media Navigation Headunit 6822582
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Part no. 8P0907063AD
Audi TT 8J Body Comfort Control BCM Module Unit ECU 8P0907063AD
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Part no. 9177975
BMW Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Power Folding Wing Mirror Module ECU Control
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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. 9248315
Mini R57 R58 R60 Bluetooth Combox Control Module Audio ECU Harman Becker 9248315
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Part no. 6G9210E887EE
Land Rover Freelander 2 Navigation Nav Reader DVD CD Control Unit 6G9210E887EE
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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. 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. A2711540902
Alternator Generator Mercedes W203 W209 M271 Engine Valeo 120A 14V A2711540902
€94.95
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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. 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. 7P0907652
Yaw Sensor Audi Q7 4L Rotation Rate Unit Module 7P0907652
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Part no. 8K0959793D
Audi A4 B8 A5 S5 8T Door Module Control Unit Front Left N/S 8K0959793D
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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. A2229001414
Module Mercedes C205 Front Door Left N/S Control Module Unit A2229001414
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Part no. A2059004721
Door Module W205 Rear Right O/S Door Control Unit Module A2059004721
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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. 8373700
BMW E60 E63 E87 E90 E91 Relay Make Contact White Green 8373700
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Part no. A0009828223
Mercedes W213 Power Relay 4 Pin 12V Hella A0009828223
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Part no. A0009060226
Starter Mercedes Vito W447 Diesel OM622 Starter Motor A0009060226
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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
€23.95
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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
€23.95
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Part no. 8483814
BMW G20 Starter Wiring Battery Alternator Cable Harness Loom 8483814
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Part no. 6882780
BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Power Steering Column Control Unit Module 6882780
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Part no. 8V0035874B
Audi A3 8V Multimedia Radio Sat Nav CD Player Head Unit 8V0035874B
€237.95
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Part no. 7823310
BMW 3 Series F30 F31 330d 330dX N57N Diesel Alternator Starter Cable B+ 7823310
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Part no. A1669000318
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Front Left N/S Door Control Unit Module ECU
€23.95
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Part no. 8K0971228B
Audi A5 8T Battery Starter Alternator Harness Wiring Cable 8K0971228B
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Part no. 8715685
BMW F40 Mini F55 F56 Mid Range Sound Speaker Front Door Stereo 8715685
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Part no. 7805287
BMW E60 E90 X5 E70 3.0sd 335d 535d M57N2 Engine ECU DDE 7805287 Automatic
€398.95
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Part no. A0009057908
Mercedes C238 Rear Bumper Blind Spot Radar Sensor Left Right N/O/S A0009057908
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Part no. 9119491
BMW E90 ECU Body Control Module Unit Junction Box H1 PL2 JBBFE 9119491
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Part no. A2229000013
Door Module Mercedes W205 X253 Front Door Right O/S Control Unit A2229000013
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Part no. A2044401705
Mercedes S204 Door Wiring Loom Cable Rear Left Right N/O/S A2044401705
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Part no. 9228491
BMW 5 Series F10 ECU Body Control Module V2 Junction Box 61359228491 9228491
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Part no. A2749062100
Starter Motor Mercedes W213 C238 C253 Engine A2749062100
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Part no. 9240077
BMW E93 Cabrio Convertible Folding Top Roof ECU Module CTM 9240077
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Part no. 7559178-11
BMW E60 E90 E91 330i 530i N52 258HP Engine ECU Kit DME 7559178 CAS2 + Key Manual
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Part no. A2139062202
Mercedes W213 W222 Fuse Box Rear Electrical Fuse Unit Module A2139062202
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Part no. 918545-102
BMW F11 Wiring Cable Loom 918545-102 767832-113
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Part no. A6519007401-2
Mercedes W204 C250CDI Blue Efficiency OM651.911 204HP Engine ECU A6519007401 Key
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Part no. A1729058200
Mercedes W204 W207 W212 W221 Humidity Temperature Sensor Unit A1729058200
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Part no. A0045428718-1
Mercedes W203 W211 Parking Distance Sensor PDC Iridium Bright Silver
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Part no. A6519007500-17
Mercedes C207 E220 CDI OM651.911 BE Engine Unit Module ECU A6519007500 Automatic
€28.95
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Part no. A2115402105
Battery Cable Mercedes W211 Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A2115402105
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Part no. A1669000618
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Front Right Door O/S Control Unit Module ECU
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Part no. 9170452
BMW X5 Series E70 Footwell Light Control Module Unit LEAR FRM II NSW 9170452
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Part no. 9264923
BMW F01 F02 F10 F11 F13 Power Distribution Fuse Box Rear 9264923
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Part no. 6986987
BMW Z4 Series E85 Cable Loom Passenger's Door Wiring Harness 6986987 6986982
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Part no. A0009008709
Mercedes W213 Tyre Pressure Control Module Unit A0009008709
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Part no. A2059005222
Seat Module Mercedes W205 W253 Memory Control Unit Passenger's Side A2059005222
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Part no. A1669005612
Door Module Mercedes ML W166 Rear Right O/S Door Control Unit A1669005612
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Part no. 8576341-1
BMW F20 F30 F31 116d 316d 116HP N47N Engine ECU Control Unit DDE 8576341 Manual
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Part no. 7333939
BMW F11 Control Unit Rear Tailgate Boot Lid Function Module ECU 7333939
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Part no. 8631634
BMW X5 F15 Earth Ground Cable Negative Battery Lead Wiring 8631634
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Part no. 9157158
BMW E60 E61 LCI E63 E64 Body Gateway Module ECU Control Unit 9157158
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Part no. 6948689
BMW E60 E61 E63 Driver Side Door Air Module Control Unit Module 6948689
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Part no. 8578945-4
BMW F20 F21 F30 116d 316d N47N 116HP ECU Engine Contol Unit DDE 8578945 Manual
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Part no. 9364818
BMW Z4 E89 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box H2 PL2RR JBBFE IIIR 9364818
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Part no. 8K9035225
Audi RS4 B8 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier AM/FM 8K9035225
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Part no. A2218707385
Mercedes W221 Rear DVD Entertainment System Video Player Unit A2218707385
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Part no. 9232063
BMW F30 Control Module Sensor 9232063
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Part no. A1775401731
Mercedes W177 M282 Wiring Harness Battery Starter Motor Alternator A1775401731
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Part no. A2761509875
Mercedes W213 W222 A238 M276 Starter Screening Plate Shield A2761509875
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Part no. A2049060405
Mercedes W204 Front Fuse Board Box Relay Unit Case A2049060405
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Part no. 9176878
BMW E81 Body Control Module Unit BCM ECU L2 9176878
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Part no. A0009006007
Fuel Pump Module Mercedes W205 Control Unit ECU A0009006007
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Part no. A0018204535
Microphone Mercedes W639 W906 Hands-Free Interior Mic Unit A0018204535
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Part no. A2059006537
Mercedes C205 Coupe Air Bag Control Module ECU A2059006537
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Part no. 7835123
BMW E60 E61 LCI M5 E63 M6 Wiring Harness Air Conditioning Compressor
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Part no. 2758980
BMW Mini Cooper R58 R59 Bracket Safety Belt Front Right O/S 2758980
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Part no. 6943285
BMW E65 Xenon Headlight Control Module LM E6X LWR 6943285
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Part no. A2049009614
Mercedes W204 CD Player Radio Navigation Sat Nav Head Unit A2049009614
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Part no. 8K9035225A
Antenna Amplifier Audi A4 S4 B8 Radio Aerial AM/FM 8K9035225A
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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 .