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. A4159064900-1
Mercedes Citan W415 Alternator Generator OM607 Diesel Engine 150A 14V 231000026R
€56.95
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Part no. 4H0955557A
Porsche Macan 95B Front Crash Impact Sensor Air Module Control Unit 4H0955557A
€23.95
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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. 1K0971349CR
Skoda Octavia 1Z Audi A3 8P Alternator Wiring Harness Loom Cable 1K0971349CR
€56.95
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Part no. 9322122-2
Display Screen BMW F20 F21 F22 Central Information Sat Nav Monitor 6,5" 9322122
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Part no. 3G0962243C
Volkswagen Seat Skoda Audi Tailgate Module Controller 3G0962243C
€32.95
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Part no. 9389560
Aerial Trap Circuit BMW G30 X3 G01 Antenna Amplifier Module Control Unit 9389560
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Part no. 80A941823A
Audi Q5 FY Positive Battery Terminal Potential Distributor 80A941823A
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Part no. 8586568
BMW F20 F22 F23 Gearbox Transmission Module Harness Wiring Loom Cable 8586568
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Part no. 6957762
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 Passenger Side Door Airbag Control Module 6957762
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Part no. 1480790-2
Mini Cooper One R50 R53 Fuse Relay Electrical Box Housing Without Cover 148079
€23.95
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Part no. 9136725
BMW Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Multifuse B Battery Power Distributor 9136725
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Part no. 9362445
BMW F20 F21 F22 Audio Amplifier Harman Kardon Active Sound Design Unit 9362445
€104.95
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Part no. 8648856
BMW F39 F45 F48 F49 Mini Cooper F60 Earth Ground Cable 8648856
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Part no. 9857620
Door Wiring Mini F60 Cable Loom Rear Left Right N/O/S Harness 9857620
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Part no. 9385026-1
BMW F01 F07 LCI F10 F11 F25 Air Module Control Unit ECU 9385026
€23.95
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Part no. A0005427700
Mercedes GLE C292 Coupe Parking PDC Sensor Display Device Unit A0005427700
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Part no. 7948147
BMW F40 F44 Rear Seat Bench Occupancy Mat Control Unit Sensor 7948147
€23.95
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Part no. 9355462
BMW X5 F15 Bumper PDC Rear Wiring Loom Parking Sensor Cable 9355462
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€68.37
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Part no. 7939175
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Rain Light Solar HUD Sensor 9496244
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€40.17
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Part no. 3Q0907530BF
VW Polo Mk6 Seat Ibiza Mk5 Central Gateway Control Unit Relay ECU 3Q0907530BF
€85.95
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Part no. A2641591400
Ignition Coil Mercedes W177 M260 Petrol Ignition Cable Connector A2641591400
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€32.26
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Part no. 9339192
BMW F45 F46 Battery Cable Positive Wire Lead Terminal 9339192
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€28.01
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Part no. 6925642
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 Reserve Fuse Carrier Housing 6925642
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Part no. 8486560
BMW F40 Steptronic Double Clutch Gearbox Transmission Control Module 8486560
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€136.77
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Part no. 9241974
Control Unit BMW F01 F02 F07 F10 F11 CAS4 Key Reading Module 9241974
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Part no. A0141540402
Alternator Mercedes W164 OM272 Engine Alternator 180A 14V Valeo A0141540402
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€64.56
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Part no. 8510591-3
BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI 120d 320d N47 ECU Kit DDE 8510591 CAS3 + Key Automatic
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€142.77
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Part no. 6832062
BMW F10 F13 X3 F25 Wireless Charger Centre Console Phone Charging Module 6832062
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€45.57
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Part no. 8J0907115N
Audi TT 8J 2.0 TFSI BWA 200HP Engine Control Module ECU Manual 8J0907115N
€85.95
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Part no. 4G8959793J
Audi A6 C7 Door Module Control Unit ECU Front Left N/S 4G8959793J
€23.95
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Part no. A2761508800
Starter Cover Mercedes W205 W212 W213 M276 Heat Plate Motor Shield A2761508800
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Part no. DE8T19H463DC
Ford Transit Connect Mk2 II Rain Sensor Control Unit Module FoMoCo DE8T19H463DC
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€22.75
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Part no. 1405523
Mini One D R50 R53 Cooper S Fuse Box 1405523
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€22.75
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Part no. A2098209810
Mercedes CLK A209 Cabrio Alarm Anti Theft System Control Module Unit A2098209810
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€28.01
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Part no. 9368387
BMW F07 F10 F11 X6 F16 Rear Cabin Entertainment Audio CD DVD Player 9368387
€222.95
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Part no. 7M0951253A
Audi VW Volkswagen Seat Relay Unit Module 4 Pins 7M0951253A
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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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Part no. 9250456
BMW F12 Footwell Light Module Control Unit ECU FRM3 9250456
€132.95
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Part no. 6982402-1
Parking Control Module BMW E81 E84 E87 E90 E91 E92 E93 Unit PDC 6982402
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Part no. A4475406777
Alternator Wire Mercedes Vito W447 Battery Alternator Cable A4475406777
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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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Part no. 8E0959643B
Audi A4 B7 Crash Impact Airbag Sensor Unit Module 8E0959643B
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Part no. 9321023
BMW F45 X1 F48 Mini F55 F56 B+ Junction Terminal Power Distribution Box 9321023
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Part no. 6812218
BMW X1 F48 Rear Left Right N/O/S Door Wiring Harness Loom 6812218
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Part no. CC1T-10300-BD
Ford Transit Mk8 2.2 TDCi Diesel Engine Alternator Generator Unit CC1T-10300-BD
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€80.71
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Part no. A2135405542
Mercedes W205 Electrical Wire From Transmission To Body Ground Cable A2135405542
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Part no. 3412005
BMW X3 Series E83 Front Door Airbag Crash Impact Sensor 3415299 3412005
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€22.75
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Part no. 5A130F9
BMW F40 F44 G20 Parking Control Module Unit USS ECU LOW 5A130F9
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€32.26
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Part no. 8513250-3
BMW F10 F11 520d Diesel N47N 184HP Engine ECU Kit DDE 8513250 CAS4 Key Automatic
€203.95
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Part no. A1679008311
Mercedes C238 Door Control Unit Module ECU Front Left N/S A1679008311
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Part no. A0025428019
Relay Mercedes W176 W246 4-Pin Black Hella 12V A0025428019
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Part no. 6772742
BMW 3 4 Series F80 M3 F82 M4 Control Unit Active Sound Design 2622362
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€133.77
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Part no. A1635403110
Mercedes-Benz M ML W163 Rear Left Right Door Wiring Loom Harness A1635403233
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Part no. 8T0959792K
Audi A5 S5 8T Door Module Control Unit Front Passenger Side 8T0959792K
€23.95
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Part no. 9399466
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Telematics Control Unit Module 84109399466 9399466
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€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. 7222633-1
BMW E90 E91 LCI Flat Cable Wiring Wire CAS Start Stop ECU Loom 7222633
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€22.75
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Part no. A0009821012
Mercedes W166 W213 C238 Power Distribution Plate Control Unit Module A0009821012
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Part no. 03L906018LB
Audi A6 C7 2.0 TDI CGLC 177HP Engine Control Unit ECU 03L906018LA Automatic
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Part no. A2055400428
Battery Wiring Mercedes GLC X253 C253 Diesel OM651 Starter Cable A2055400428
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€24.61
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Part no. 7835872
BMW 5 Series E60 E63 E64 Carrier Holder Amplifier/Video Module Fairing EDC
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€22.75
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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. 7M0951253C
Volkswagen T5 Audi Seat Skoda Relay Black Control Unit 5 Pin 12V 7M0951253C
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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. V23134-J59-X431
Mazda 6 GJ TYCO Relay Black Unit Module 4 Pin 12V V23134-J59-X431
€23.95
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Part no. 6919113-1
BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 E90 E91 E92 E93 F10 F11 F12 Black Relays 5 Pin Set 6919113
€23.95
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Part no. 7195197
BMW E88 Convertible Folding Top Roof ECU Module CVM Bracket Holder Mount 7195197
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Part no. 7522284
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 W10 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7522284
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€22.75
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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. 8644376
BMW G20 G30 F40 F45 Mini F54 F56 F60 Crankshaft Position Sensor 8644376
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€22.75
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Part no. 03L906018RC-1
Audi Q3 8U 2.0 TDI CFGC Quattro Engine ECU Kit 03L906018RC Ignition + Key Manual
€189.95
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Part no. 6928944
BMW X3 Series E83 Battery Positive Cable Fuse Box 61136928944 6928944
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Part no. A1698209926
Mercedes W169 W245 ECU Air Control Unit Sensor Module A1698209926
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Part no. A2049005410
Mercedes W204 Sat Nav Radio CD Player Radio Head Unit A2049005410
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€56.91
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Part no. A1729006503
Mercedes SLK R172 Roadster Folding Roof Module Vario Control Unit A1729006503
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€56.91
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Part no. 8510832
BMW E90 E91 LCI N47N 318d 143HP Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8510832 Automatic
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€91.17
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Part no. A0005468502
Battery Cover Mercedes W205 W212 Battery Positive Pole Cover Red A0005468502
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Part no. 8685853
BMW F40 X1 F48 Mini F55 F56 F60 Engine Injector Wiring Loom Harness 8685853
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€51.57
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Part no. 7514357
BMW Z4 E85 Roadster Cabrio Cable Alternator Starter Base B 7514357
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Part no. 7790879
MINI Cooper D One R50 Alternator Generator 7790879
€85.95
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Part no. 06L903027
Audi Q5 FY Alternator Generator Valeo 2.0 TFSI 06L903027
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€80.71
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Part no. 6C1T14A481CA
Ford Transit Mk7 Under Bonnet Fuse Box Module Onboard Supply 6C1T14A481ACA
€70.95
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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. 6C1T-14A076-CC
Ford Transit Mk7 Fuse Box Upper Cover Unit Housing Lid Trim Cap 6C1T-14A076-CC
€23.95
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Part no. 8P4971693AB
Audi A3 8P Door Wiring Harness Loom Cabling Rear Left Right N/O/S 8P4971693AB
€23.95
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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. 6957343
BMW 3 5 Series E60 E90 Dashboard Onboard Monitor Display Screen 8.8 CCC 6957343
€47.95
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Part no. 6907519-1
BMW 7 SERIES E65 E66 E67 Battery cable plus pole 6907519
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Part no. 8V4971693F
Audi A3 8V Rear Left Right N/O/S Door Card Wiring Loom Harness 8V4971693
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Part no. 8605458
Wiring BMW X1 E84 F11 N20 Engine Sensor System Module Wiring Harness 8605458
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Part no. 9648588880
Peugeot 206 2.0HDI 90HP DW10TD Engine Control Unit ECU 9664843780 Manual
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Part no. A1718300272
Mercedes A B ML Class W166 W169 W245 Interior Temperature Sensor A1718300272
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Part no. A2741501802
Mercedes W213 Engine Wiring Harness Cable Loom A2741501802
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Part no. 7856817
BMW F90 M5 F91 M8 Battery Cable Wire Lead Positive Alternator Starter B+ 7856817
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Part no. A1635409008
Mercedes-Benz M ML W163 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier Wiring Loom A1635409008
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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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