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. 8E0907637B
Audi A6 C6 Yaw Module Rotation Rate Acceleration Sensor 8E0907637B
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Part no. 2GA035284B
Audi Q2 GA Online Services Control Module ECU Unit 2GA035284B
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Part no. 8T0907441D
AUDI A4 B8 Reversing Camera Control Module Rear View Unit ECU 8T0907441D
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Part no. 9244417
Mini Navigation Head Unit R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 CHAMP 2 Sat Nav DAB 9244417
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Part no. 7645837
BMW i3 I01 Electric Gearbox Gear Shifting Actuator Module Unit 7645837
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Part no. 7612860
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Battery Holder Bracket Supporting Rail 7612860
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Part no. 6915327
BMW E46 E39 E60 E81 E87 E90 E91 F10 F20 F30 Relay Make Contact Sky Blue 6915327
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Part no. 8W1907063AG
Audi A4 B9 Body Control Comfort Unit Module BCM Unit ECU 8W1907063AG
€284.95
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Part no. A2048200089
Mercedes-Benz C E Class W204 W207 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Unit A2048200089
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Part no. 9253209
BMW E81 E87 LCI E90 E91 N43 DC/DC Wandler Torque Converter Module ECU 9253209
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Part no. 8806980
BMW i3 I01 LCI Door Wiring Cable Loom Harness Rear Left Right N/O/S 8806980
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Part no. 9315152
BMW X3 F25 Fuse Box Grouping Map Diagram Location 9315152
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Part no. A2079002800
Mercedes W207 Convertible Door Module Front Right O/S Control Unit A2079002800
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Part no. 4F0919887M
Audi A5 8T Navigation System Car Sat Nav Computer Head Unit 4F0919887M
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Part no. A2048205497
Mercedes W204 Display Screen Radio Multimedia Navigation Sat Unit A2048205497
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Part no. 8580192
Glow Plug Cable BMW G20 X3 G01 B47 Wiring Harness Engine Glow Module 8580192
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Part no. 8X0959792D
Audi A1 8X Front Passenger Side Door Module Unit Control ECU 8X0959792D
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Part no. 7798141
BMW E87 E90 Control Unit Box Closed Lid Cover Trim Bracket Diesel 7798141
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Part no. 130002613-1
BMW 5 X5 7 Series E60 E61 E65 E70 Longitudinal Seat Adjusment Drive Motor
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Part no. 8N8035223A
Audi TT 8N Amplifier BOSE Premium Audio Sound System Module 8N8035223A
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Part no. 8387568
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Battery B Engine Compartment Terminal Point 8387568
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Part no. 4F0910177
Audi A6 C6 Safety Ultra Sonic Alarm Movement Detector Module Unit 4F0910177
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Part no. 9806332
Mini R60 R61 Ultra Sonic Module Alarm System Sensor 9806332
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Part no. 6R0971839A
VW Volkswagen Polo 6R 1.2 TSI Petrol Fuel Sender Pump Cover Panel 6R0971839A
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Part no. E93-RADIO
BMW E93 Head Unit Radio Player Navigation Control Module 5A2BF31
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Part no. 8512499-10
BMW X1 E84 18d N47 ECU Engine Control Unit Kit DDE 8512499 CAS3 + Key Manual
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Part no. A0009058000
Windscreen Camera Mercedes W207 W221 Front Windshield Module Unit A0009058000
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Part no. A2465400140
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 Equipment Electrical Cover Fuse Box A2465400140
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Part no. 8J0035456A-1
Antenna Amplifier Audi Q5 8R A6 C6 A5 8T Mobile Phone Module Unit 8J0035456A
€23.95
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Part no. 4H0907705K
Audi A8L 4H Steering Angle Steering Wheel Column Control Module ECU 4H0907705K
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Part no. A6397601804
Mercedes Vito W639 Door Handle Bowden Cable Catch Rear Wire A6397601804
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Part no. 7601305
BMW F10 F11 LCI F13 N63 N63N Petrol Water Pump Adapter Lead Cable Wiring 7601305
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Part no. 7542615
BMW 1 3 5 6 7 Z4 Series E87 E90 E60 E64 E65 E85 Power Distribution Box 7542615
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Part no. 9113348
BMW E81 E87 LCI E90 E91 DC/DC Wandler Torque Converter Module 9113348
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Part no. 3C8035730
VW Volkswagen Tiguan 5N Bluetooth Interface Control Module ECU 3C8035730
€42.95
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Part no. 8519663-4
Mini Cooper D ALL4 R60 N47N 1.6 Diesel Engine ECU Kit DDE 8519663 CAS3 + Key
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Part no. 8733503
BMW F30 Fuse Box Front Body Control Module ECU BCM Unit 8733503
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Part no. A0048273745
iPod Interface Mercedes W204 W207 W212 Module Control Unit ECU A0048273745
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Part no. A2469005315
Transmission Module Mercedes W176 OM607 Diesel Control Unit A2469005315
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Part no. A2038700426
Door Module Mercedes CL203 Front Right O/S Control Unit A2038700426
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Part no. A2215450801
Mercedes W221 Fuse Box Control Unit SAM Module Relay A2215450801
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Part no. A2711535391-2
Mercedes R171 SLK 200K 184HP M271.944 Engine ECU Kit A2711535391 Key Lock
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Part no. A9079001605
Mercedes W907 Central Gateway Control Unit Module Relay ECU A9079001605
€465.95
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Part no. 8W0959592E
Audi A4 B9 Front Door Control Module Unit Passenger Side ECU 8W0959592E
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Part no. 4F0919805
Audi A4 B8 Smart Card Reader Smart Card System TV 4F0919805
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Part no. 8719905
BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 Wireless Charger Centre Console Phone Module Unit 8719905
€47.95
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Part no. 6942990
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 E64 Actuator Air Distribution Flap Matrix Heater
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Part no. 8585729
BMW 3 Series F30 320d N47N Engine Gearbox Module Wiring Loom Harness Cables Set
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Part no. A2055404913
Mercedes W205 Wiring Cable Harness Center Console Ambient Lightning A2055404913
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Part no. 6957348
BMW 6 Series E63 E64 F06 F12 F13 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Right O/S
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Part no. A2539000100
Rain Light Sensor Mercedes X253 Windschield Sensor Module Unit A2539000100
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Part no. A2128205026
Mercedes W212 Impact Crash Sensor Door Left Right A2128205026
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Part no. A1688200289
Mercedes W168 Antenna Amplifier Unit Roof Rear Rail A1688200289
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Part no. A0465456628
Mercedes W203 W204 W218 Front Seat Wiring Loom Plug Connector A0465456628
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Part no. A0015456403
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Fuse Box Relay Cover Box Cap A0015456403
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Part no. A0025451201
Mercedes W169 W245 W906 Fuse Box Carrier A0025451201
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Part no. 9244422
BMW X5 E70 LCI Front Bumper PDC Loom Cables Wiring Set 9244422
€37.95
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Part no. 8796289
BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 X5 G05 Battery Terminal Negative Cable Wire Wiring 8796289
€28.95
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Part no. 8672514-1
BMW F80 M3 F82 F83 M4 431HP Engine Control ECU Kit DME 8672514 + FEM Module Key
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Part no. 9282285
BMW X3 F25 Central Gateway Module Control Unit ECU 9282285
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Part no. A1698702210
Mercedes-Benz A B W169 W245 Tow Protection Switch Button Control Unit Module
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Part no. 141951253B-1
VW Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda Relay Unit 4 Pins 12V 40A 141951253B
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Part no. 51871158
Vauxhall Combo Fiat Doblo Positive Battery Cable Lead Wire 51871158
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Part no. 7809196
BMW X3 E83 LCI 2.0d N47 177HP Engine ECU Control Unit Module DDE 7809196 Manual
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Part no. 80A035223A
Audi Q5 FY Sound System Audio Amplifier Amp Unit Bang & Olufsen 80A035223A
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Part no. 8T2035110B
Audi A5 8T Radio Head Unit Navi CD DVD Player Changer 8T2035110B
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Part no. 8574091-3
BMW F10 520d N47N 184HP ECU Kit Control Unit DDE 8574091 CAS4 + Key
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Part no. 9181453
BMW 1 X4 X5 Series F20 F21 F25 F26 Antenna Aerial Diversity Trap Circuit 9181453
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Part no. 9389068
Fuse Box BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F34 Power Distribution Front 9389068
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Part no. 8585933
Wiring Loom Harness BMW F20 F30 F36 LCI B47 Engine Gearbox Module 8585933
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Part no. A2078202810
Mercedes W207 Convertible Anti Theft Roof ITS TPS Sensor Module Unit A2078202810
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Part no. A2465400308-1
Mercedes W176 W246 OM651 Alternator Cable Battery Prefuse Box A2465400308
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Part no. 81A035035G
Audi Q2 GA Sat Nav Multimedia Control Unit Module SD SIM MIB2 HIGH 81A035035G
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Part no. 4G8959107Q
Audi A7 4G8 Tailgate Lift Boot Lid Control Unit Module Trunk 4G8959107Q
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Part no. 4F0941824
Audi S6 C6 Wirie Cable Fuse Box Holder Support 4F0941824
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Part no. 7060552
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Bowden Cable Hood Mechanism 7060552
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Part no. 9314229
BMW F20 Front Electronic Module Body Control Unit FEM ECU 9314229
€284.95
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Part no. 5A0FAD6
BMW i4 G26 Hybrid Electric Earth Ground Cable Negative Battery Lead 5A0FAD6
€23.95
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Part no. A1698207226
Door Module Mercedes W169 W245 Front Right O/S Control Unit A1698207226
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Part no. 8U0971104C
Audi Q3 8U Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom Cable 8U0971104C
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Part no. A2469009312-1
Mercedes W176 Radio Stereo Head Unit Media Player Navigation A2469009312
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Part no. 80A906093
Audi Q5 FY Fuel Pump Control Unit Module ECU Diesel Kuhnke 80A906093
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Part no. 9286863
BMW X5 Z4 Series E70 E89 Active Sound Harman Becker Amplifier Design 9286863
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Part no. A2139005613
Mercedes W213 Front Door Module Right O/S Control Unit A2139005613
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Part no. 9459681
Seat Module BMW F20 F30 F32 F33 X1 F48 X5 F15 Front Control Unit ECU 9459681
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Part no. A1635401041
Mercedes-Benz M ML W163 Ground Earth Strap Cable Wiring A1635401041
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Part no. A2539008007
Mercedes X253 Rain And Light Sensor Control Unit Module ECU A2539008007
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Part no. A1779002107
Door Module Mercedes CLA C118 W177 Front Door Right O/S Control Unit A1779002107
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Part no. 6926445
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Heated Front Seat Control Module 6926445 9182128
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Part no. 8P0035503M
Audi A3 8P Bluetooth Antenna Module Control Unit 8P0035503M
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Part no. 8583423-5
Mini Cooper D R60 R61 ALL4 N47N 2.0 143HP Engine ECU DDE 8583423 Automatic
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Part no. A6395450203
Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 Fuse Box Cover Cap Trim A6395450203
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Part no. A2055403103
Alternator Starter Wiring Harness Mercedes W205 GLC C253 OM651 A2055403103
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Part no. 8T0907468T
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Gateway Control Unit Module ECU 8T0907468T
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Part no. A1648701589
Mercedes ML W164 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Unit A1648701589
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Part no. A2129006709
Head Unit Mercedes C207 W212 High Line Radio Sat Nav DVD Bluetooth A2129006709
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Part no. 4M0959795N
Audi A4 B9 Door Module Rear Left Right N/O/S Control Unit Module ECU 4M0959795N
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Part no. 6809051
BMW F20 LCI REM Rear Electronic Module Fuse Box Control 6809051
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Part no. A6519003403-1
Mercedes W906 314 CDI OM651 Engine Unit Module ECU Kit Key Lock A6519003403
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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 .