Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. A2135409616
Mercedes Sprinter W910 Battery Sensor Negative Terminal Cable Wiring A2135409616
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Part no. 7798034
BMW E60 E65 E87 E90 Starter Motor Engine 7798034
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Part no. 9259831
BMW E93 Convertible Wiring Loom Front Door Cables Cable Passenger Side 9186668
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Part no. 4H0959792H
Audi A8 D4 4H Front Door Control Module Unit ECU Passenger Side 4H0959792H
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Part no. A2139005009
Mercedes W213 Door Module Rear Right O/S Control Unit A2139005009
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Part no. 8489325
BMW i3 I01 94Ah Rex Hybrid Basic Control Unit Module ECU 8489325
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Part no. 9253637
BMW 3 5 Series F10 F11 F30 F31 Airbag Control Unit Module 9253637 65779253637
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Part no. 4M0907401AM
Audi Q7 4M 3.0TDI DPXB Quattro 218HP Engine Control ECU 4M0907401AM Automatic
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Part no. 9372556
BMW G11 Door Wiring Harness Rear Left Right Door N/O/S Wiring Loom 9372556
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Part no. 8615581
BMW 3 F30 LCI 330e B48X Control Unit Bracket Holder Mount 8615581
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Part no. 6951637
BMW 1 3 SERIES E84 E90 E91 E92 SUCTION PIPE HOSE AIR CON EVAPORATOR COMPRESSOR
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Part no. 6950364
BMW E65 E66 Front Right Door O/S Wiring Harness Carrier 6950364
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Part no. 7810002-1
BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E87 LCI E88 N47S 123d ECU Kit DDE CAS 3 Key 7810002 Manual
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Part no. A2469008113
Mercedes GLE X156 4Matic Transfer Control Unit Module ECU A2469008113
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Part no. 9270355
Fuse Carrier BMW F40 Mini F55 F56 F57 F60 Distribution Box 9270355
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Part no. 4H0951253
Audi A3 8P Multi Use Control Module Relay 4 Pin Light Green Unit 4H0951253
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Part no. 4F0907280E
Audi Q7 4L On Board Power Supply Control Module Unit ECU 4F0907280E
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Part no. 7625474
MINI Cooper F55 F56 F57 F60 Battery Mounting Bracket Part Holder 7625474
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Part no. 8631672
BMW 1 3 Series F20 F30 LCI M140i 340i Engine Gearbox Module Wiring Loom Harness
€94.95
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Part no. 80A959655N
Audi Q5 FY Air Module Control Unit SRS System ECU 80A959655N
€208.95
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Part no. A2218207389
Mercedes W221 Seat Headrest Display Monitor Rear Entertainment Unit A2218207389
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Part no. 80A907777N
Audi Q5 FY Active Suspension Module Damping Chassis Control Unit EFP 80A907777N
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Part no. 9348358
BMW E60 Body Comfort Control Unit DDE Module ECU 9348358
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Part no. 9229847
BMW E70 Door Wiring Front Passenger Door Loom Cables Harness 9229847
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Part no. 9191408
BMW X1 Series E84 Wiring Cable Loom Set Rear Door Left Right N/O/S 9191408
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Part no. A2049001813-1
Mercedes W204 CD Player Radio Stereo Navigation Sat Nav Head Unit A2049001813
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Part no. 5A37095
BMW i4 G26 Gran Coupe Electric Rear Door Wiring Harness Right Left N/O/S 5A37095
€51.95
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Part no. 8516122
Battery Cable BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Alternator Starter Wiring Loom Harness 8516122
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Part no. 3T1T-14301-AF
Ford Transit Connect Negative Battery Terminal Cable Wiring 3T1T-14301-AF
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Part no. 8736682
BMW i3 I01 Body Domain Comfort Control Unit BDC Module ECU 8736682
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Part no. 7P6035670B
VW Volkswagen Touareg 7P CD Radio Stereo Head Unit Panel 7P6035670B
€389.95
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Part no. A2218705089
Mercedes W221 Audio Amplifier Sound Harman Becker Control Unit A2218705089
€949.95
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Part no. A2129006709-1
Mercedes C207 W212 Head Unit High Line Radio Sat Nav DVD Bluetooth A2129006709
€99.95
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Part no. A1175450800
Negative Battery Terminal Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Lead Connector A1175450800
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Part no. 9251722
BMW F20 Front Left Door N/S Wiring Loom Harness Cables 9251715
€23.95
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Part no. 4E0910552G
Audi S8 D3 5.2 FSI 450HP BSM Quattro Engine Unit ECU 4E0910552G Automatic
€379.95
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Part no. 8K0915181N
Audi A1 8X Negative Battery Terminal Cable Wiring 8K0915181N
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Part no. 8J0951177
Audi TT 8J Interior Roof Alarm Motion Ultrasonic Sensor 8J0951177
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Part no. 6925945
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Rear Left Right Door N/O/S Wiring Cable Harness Loom
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Part no. A6291501779
ECU Mercedes X164 Diesel OM629.912 Engine Control Module 306 HP Automatic
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Part no. 8570934
BMW F20 F21 116d ed Diesel N47N 116HP ECU Engine Control Unit DDE 8570934 Manual
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Part no. 06J971082D
Audi Q3 8U Engine Injector Module Wiring Harness Cable 2.0 TFSI 06J971082E
€28.95
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Part no. 24445098
Opel Astra Vectra Zafira Immobilizer Antenna Immobilizer Module Unit 24445098
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Part no. A2125406905
Mercedes W212 Door Wire Wiring Loom Front Left N/S A2125406905
€28.95
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Part no. 1508931-1
Mini Cooper S R53 Positive Battery Cable Plus Pole Wiring Loom Harness 1508931
€80.95
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Part no. 4L0959795B
Audi Q7 4L Door Control Module Unit ECU Rear Left N/S 4L0959795B
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Part no. 8P0906131A
Audi A3 8P Engine Unit Bracket ECU Module Holder Bracket Mount 8P0906131A
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Part no. 3Q0907530BB-1
Audi Q2 GA Central Gateway Control Unit Module Relay ECU 3Q0907530BB
€99.95
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Part no. 8513559
BMW X3 F25 30dX N57N Engine Module Injector Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8513559
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Part no. 9221462
BMW F01 Front Seat Control Unit Module ECU Left Temic 9221462
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Part no. 8J0907159B
Audi TT 8J Alarm Signal Body Sound Impact Control Module Unit 8J0907159B
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Part no. 7111904
BMW X5 E53 Front Driver Seat Memory Electric Wiring Loom Harness 7111904
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Part no. 167859
BMW X5 Series E53 Widescreen Motorway and Trunk Road Unit Module 167859
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Part no. A0009828523
Mercedes W164 Suspension Compressor Relay A0009828523
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Part no. A2709002100-15
Mercedes C117 CLA 180 270.910 122HP Engine ECU Kit A2709002100 Automatic
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Part no. A0035453501
Mercedes Vaneo W414 Sprinter W901 W902 W903 Fuse Box Battery A0035453501
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Part no. 3456498
Harness Door Mini R57 LCI R58 R59 Cable Loom Front Passenger Side Wiring 3456498
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Part no. 6821970
Mini Cooper One F54 F55 F56 F60 ECU Body Domain Controller BDC Module 6821970
€237.95
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Part no. 98661208300
Porsche Boxster 986 Rear Screen Window Heated Wiring Harness Cable 98661208300
€23.95
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Part no. 9174271
BMW F10 LCI Bluetooth Control Unit Module Bracket Holder Mount 9174271
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Part no. A2601503100
Mercedes W177 M260 Petrol Engine Wiring Cable Loom Harness A2601503100
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Part no. A6396890379
Mercedes Viano Vito W639 Radio Fan Adapter Control Unit Module A6396890379
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Part no. A2049005503
Mercedes C207 Complete Damper Adjustment Control Module ECU A2049005503
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Part no. A2139005427
Mercedes W213 C238 Air Suspension Level Control Unit Module Airmatic A2139005427
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Part no. A1679009011
Mercedes W205 C213 X253 Rear Door Control Module Unit ECU Left N/S A1679009011
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Part no. A2046190048
Mercedes-Benz C W204 Rear Battery Support Holder Mount Bracket A2046190048
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Part no. A4159007503
Mercedes Citan W415 Body Control Module Unit BCM ECU A4159007503 284B18276R
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Part no. A2125406105
Mercedes W212 Rear LED Wiring Cable Harness Loom A2125406105
€23.95
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Part no. A0005457616
Mercedes R171 VDO Transmission Control Unit Module EGS A0005457616
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Part no. A4478260000
Mercedes Vito W447 Headlight Turn Indicator Light Socket Plug A4478260000
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Part no. A9069006303-1
Mercedes W906 Fuse Box SAM Module Control Unit ZGS Temic A9069006303
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Part no. 9227118
BMW F07 GT On Board Central Information Display Screen Monitor 10,25" 9227118
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Part no. 9395173
BMW 1 2 3 4 Series F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 F36 Module Control Unit FEM 9395173
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Part no. A1729002601
Mercedes SLK R172 Door Control Unit Module Front Right O/S A1729002601
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Part no. A2469052602
Dashboard Panel Mercedes W176 W246 Switch Dynamic Select Start/Stop A2469057902
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Part no. 4F0971235
Audi A6 C6 Negative Battery Terminal Cable Wiring 4F0971235
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Part no. 6945147
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 Passenger Door Airbag Control Module 6945147
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Part no. 9665162580
Peugeot Partner Citroen Berlingo 1.6 HDI Engine Wiring Cable Bracket 9665162580
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Part no. 04E0919064
Audi A8 D3 Door Lightning Module Control Unit Front Rear 04E0919064
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Part no. A2128270128-IRS
Roof Antenna Mercedes W212 Shark Trim Panel Iridium Silver - 775 A2128270128
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Part no. 8366625
BMW 259 259R 259 R22 Connection Plug Relay Pink Tyco 8366625
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Part no. RHD-A1669005212
Mercedes ML W166 Front Door Module Right O/S Door Control Unit A2059006013
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Part no. 9315150
BMW X3 F25 Front Distribution Box Fuse Box Power Control Unit 9315150
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Part no. A2038301613
Mercedes C CLK Class W203 C209 Engine Bay Fuse Box Right O/S Cover A2038301613
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Part no. A1679001420
Central Locking Module Mercedes C118 W177 Door Lock Control Unit A1679001420
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Part no. 4F0971765
Audi A6 C6 Wing Mirror Adjustment Switch Wiring Loom Cable 4F0971765
€23.95
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Part no. 6998487
Airbag Module Mini F55 F56 F60 BMW X1 F48 F45 ECU Control Unit Air Bag 6998487
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Part no. 3456872
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 Radio Boost CD Player Unit Head 3456872
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Part no. 9367693
BMW M5 F90 G11 G12 Power Distribution Relay Fuse Box Make Contact 9367693
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Part no. 8511409
BMW F10 F11 N57N Control Unit Module Box Cover Bracket Carrier Mount 8511409
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Part no. 4L2910401B-1
Audi Q7 4L 3.0 TDI CRCA Quattro Engine ECU Kit Lock + Ignition + Key 4L2910401B
€854.95
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Part no. 5Q0959595E
Audi A3 8V Door Control Module Unit ECU Rear Left Right N/O/S 5Q0959595E
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Part no. A2385452700
Mercedes C238 Rear Control Unit Module Bracket Holder Trim Panel A2385452700
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Part no. 02M911023P
Audi Volkswagen Seat Skoda 2.0 TDI Diesel Starter Motor Engine Bosch 02M911023P
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Part no. 7266666
BMW F11 Touring Control Unit Rear Tailgate Boot Lid Function Module 7266666
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Part no. A2045402710
Mercedes W204 Wiring Loom Cable Door Rear Left Right N/O/S A2045402710
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Part no. A2469009212
Mercedes X117 Tailgate Boot Control Rear Module Unit A2469009212
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Part no. 6960220
Airbag Module BMW E65 E66 Airbag A-Pillar Sensor Right O/S Control Unit 6960220
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CD Changer BMW E60 E61 E63 6-DISC Compact without Magazine 9131850
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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. |
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