Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 9374506
Body Control Unit BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Module REM 9374506
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Part no. 8T0035415B
Audi A4 B8 Loudspeaker Front Door Left Right N/O/S Bang&Olufsen 8T0035415B
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Part no. 8K0907064JE
Audi A5 8T Body Control Comfort Unit Module BCM Convenience Unit ECU 8K0907064JE
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Part no. A2229002921
Mercedes W205 W213 Head Unit Navigation Radio DAB High Control Unit A2229002921
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Part no. A6269000000
Mercedes W205 C 200 d 626951 626.951 136HP Engine Unit ECU A6269000000 Automatic
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Part no. 8625074
Engine Wiring Mini F55 F56 Cooper S Petrol B46 B48 Cable Loom Harness 8625074
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Part no. 4G0907468AB
Audi A6 C7 Gateway Module Control Unit ECU 4G0907468AB
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Part no. 8636069
BMW F20 F30 LCI B48 Engine Gearbox Module Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8636069
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Part no. rhd-A0009052902
Mercedes W212 Negative Cable Battery Terminal Wiring A0009052902
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Part no. 5Q0959595M
Audi Q2 GA Front Door Module Control Unit Controller Passenger Side 5Q0959595M
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Part no. A0055422618
Rate Sensor Mercedes W212 ESP Yaw Rotation Control Unit Module A0055422618
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Part no. 8574024
Engine Wiring BMW F30 F31 335dX N57Z Automatic Gearbox Cable Harness 8574024
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Part no. 8517616
Earth Ground Cable BMW F10 N47N Diesel Battery Cable Engine Wiring 8517616
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Part no. A1669005412
Mercedes W166 Door Module Rear Left N/S Control Unit ECU A1669005412
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Part no. A0025421219
Mercedes W168 W203 W211 Relay 6-Pin Black Tyco A0025421219
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Part no. 6500CW
Citroen Relay Peugeot Boxer Fuse Relay Electrical Box Housing Cover 6500CW
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Part no. A1179008700
Mercedes GLA X156 Air Module Safety Belt Tensioner Unit Control A1179008700
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Part no. A6421508900-6
Mercedes W207 E350 OM642.838 Engine Control Unit ECU Kit A6421508900 Automatic
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Part no. 8K0907063DG
Audi Q5 8R Body Control Comfort Unit Module Unit 8K0907063DG
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Part no. 7L0959772D
VW Touareg Phaeton Heated Seat Control Module Unit 7L0959772D
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Part no. A2055404596
Mercedes W205 Electrical Ground Line Wire Earth Cable A2055404596
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Part no. 5A41CA2
Air Module BMW F45 F46 Mini F55 F56 F60 ECU Control Unit 5A41CA2
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Part no. A2059007705
Module Mercedes C205 Transmission Drivetrain Control Module Unit A2059007705
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Part no. 8379567
BMW X5 Series E53 Loudspeaker Stereo Left Front Door N/S 8379567
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Part no. A1649005001
Mercedes ML W164 Sam Control Module Fuse Box Unit A1649005001
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Part no. A2219005404
Mercedes R231 Seat Memory Control Unit Module Front Right A2219005404
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Part no. 8512415-5
Mini Cooper D R56 LCI N47N 112HP Engine ECU Kit DDE 8512415 CAS3 Key Automatic
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Part no. 6938664
BMW E65 E66 Control Unit Front Centre Console Module 6938664
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Part no. 8373901
BMW 5 7 X5 E38 E39 E53 Steering Column Adjuster Switch Stalk 8373901
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Part no. 6824129
Inverter Wiring BMW F45 Mini F60 Hybrid High Voltage Battery Cable Loom 6824129
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Part no. 9868383
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Body Control Comfort Module Unit FEM ECU LR01 9868383
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Part no. 8371312
BMW 3 Series E46 Relay Control Unit Module Bracket Holder 61358371312 8371312
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Part no. A2535401001
Battery Cable Mercedes C238 C253 Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A2535401001
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Part no. 6799659
BMW F10 F11 ICM Module Integrated Chassis Management QL ES Control Unit 6799659
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Part no. 9380945
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F60 HSD line HU - CID 9380945
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Part no. A0025421519
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W163 Relay 4-Pin Black Hella A0025421519
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Part no. A2048207885
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Rear Right Door O/S Control Unit Module A2048207885
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Part no. 9244161
BMW F01 F02 F03 F04 Head Unit Radio Media Player Navigation 9244161
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Part no. 9187933
BMW 1 3 Series E88 E93 Mini Cabrio R57 Rollover Control Module Unit 9187933
€132.95
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Part no. 9361654
Radio Player Mini F55 F56 CD Bluetooth DAB Control Unit Module 9361654
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Part no. 8T0919603E-1
Audi A4 B8 Display Screen Sat Nav Navigation Dashboard 8T0919603E
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Part no. A2098205926
Mercedes CLK C209 Body Control Module Unit A2098205926
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Part no. 8W0906259N-1
Audi A5 F5 45 TFSI DKNA 245HP Quattro Engine ECU Kit 8W0906259N Gateway + Key
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Part no. 9200944
BMW 3 X1 E84 E91 Ultra Sonic Burglar Alarm System Sensor Module 9200944
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Part no. A0005456916
Mercedes W212 CDI Automatic Gearbox Control Module Unit ECU A0005456916
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Part no. A6519007401
Mercedes W212 E250CDI Blue Efficiency OM651 204HP Engine Module ECU A6519007401
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Part no. 6943585
BMW E65 E66 E67 Control Electronics Seat Occupancy 6943585
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Part no. 575035736A
Seat Ibiza FR Double USB C Charging Port Socket Connection 575035736A
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Part no. A2115454840
Mercedes E-Class S211 W211 Battery Tray Holder Mounting Bracket A2115454840
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Part no. 8638552
Supply Module BMW F90 M5 F91 M8 G05 G11 G30 Integrated Control Unit 8638552
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Part no. A0025422619
Mercedes ML W163 Relay 4-Pin Grey Tyco A0025422619
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Part no. 9210863
BMW X3 F25 Fuse Box Power Distribution Module Relay Unit 9210863
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Part no. 3B0035711B
Seat Leon Mk3 5F Hands Free Microphone Module Speaker Wiring Loom 3B0035711B
€23.95
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Part no. 4H0971365J
Audi A8 D4 Seat Cable Front Left Right N/O/S Seatbelt Warning Wiring 4H0971365J
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Part no. 6968836
BMW 1 Series e81 BODY CONTROL MODULE L2 61356968836 6968836
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Part no. 8517862-5
BMW F10 F20 F30 520d 120d 320d N47N 184HP Engine Unit ECU DDE 8517862 Automatic
€56.95
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Part no. 8621500
BMW F20 F21 F30 LCI Petrol N13 N20 Cable Alternator Starter Base B+ 8621500
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Part no. 9290013
BMW X3 F25 Footwell Light Control Unit Module ECU FRM III TEMIC 9290013
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Part no. 8K0959663D
Audi Q3 8U A3 8P A6 C7 Voltage Stabilizer Converter Control Module 8K0959663D
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Part no. 8Y0971693D
Audi S3 8Y Sportback Rear Door Wiring Harness Loom Left Right N/O/S 8Y0971693D
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Part no. 8365960
BMW E38 E39 E53 Battery Crash Disconnection Control Relay 8365960
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Part no. A2198200326
Door Module Mercedes C219 Rear Door Right O/S Control Module A2198200326
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Part no. 9290014
BMW X3 F25 Light Module Control Footwell ECU Unit FRM3 9290014
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Part no. 2753031
Mini Wiring Loom Harness Cable Plug Connector Socket Input 2753031
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Part no. A2115400008
ABS Sensor Mercedes W211 C219 Front Brake Wiring Harness Right O/S A2115400006
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Part no. 6928945
BMW X3 Series E83 E83 LCI B Terminal Point Luggage Compartment 6928945
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Part no. 04E971612BD
Audi A1 8X 1.4 TFSI CZCA Engine Wiring Harness Loom Manual Gearbox 04E971612BD
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Part no. A1668200075
Mercedes W205 Aerial Antenna Control Unit Keyless Go Entry A1668200075
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Part no. 8644475
BMW Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 Integrated Supply Module Z11 8644475 12638644475
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Part no. KV6T-11000-BC
Ford Transit Connect Starter Motor Engine 1.5 TDCI Diesel KV6T-11000-BC
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Part no. 9381104
FEM Module BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F32 ECU Control Unit Fuse Box 9381104
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Part no. 9287265
BMW F10 M5 Active Sound Unit Control Module Design Amplifier 9287265
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Part no. 6879833
Air Module BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 ECU ICM Control Unit ECU 6879833
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Part no. 6842527
BMW G20 Battery Terminal Voltage Distribution Box 400W MID 6842527
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Part no. 03E906023Q
Skoda Fabia 5J 1.2 CGPA 69HP Engine Control Unit ECU Kit 03E906023Q Manual
€94.95
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Part no. 9185542
BMW X5 Series E70 CCC Radio CD Player Navigation 9185542
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Part no. A1031550435
Mercedes W124 M103 Bracket Alternator Mount Holder Support A1031550435
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Part no. 2992478-3
Plug Socket BMW X1 E84 Rear Light In The Side Panel Right O/S Wiring 6984754
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Part no. 9153803
BMW X5 Series E70 Light Lightning Control Unit Module FRM II Lear 9153803
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Part no. 9159332
BMW F01 F10 F11 Heater Fan Blower Unit Motor Wiring Cable Harness 9159332
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Part no. A1695406945
Mercedes SLK R171 Gateway Control Unit Gateway Module ECU A1715405145
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Part no. 8K0959655G
Audi A4 B8 Air Module ECU Control Unit Crash Sensor 8K0959655G
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Part no. 8K0907539
Audi A5 S5 8T Dashboard Sunlight Solar Sun Sensor 8K0907539
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Part no. 8K0907801N
Audi A5 8T Electric Hand Parking Brake Control Unit ECU 8K0907801N
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Part no. 8U0907468G
Audi Q3 8U Gateway Interface Control Module Unit ECU 8U0907468G
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Part no. 9308292
BMW 3 Series F30 F31 Battery Cable Wire Lead Positive Underfloor 9259326
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Part no. A2535405429
Mercedes C253 OM656 Diesel Engine Motor Wiring Loom Cable Harness A2535405429
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Part no. 8652443
BMW F45 Wiring Harness Motor Sensor System Module 8652443
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Part no. 7619250
Alternator Bracket BMW F10 F20 F22 F30 F32 LCI G30 B47 Supporting Mount 7619250
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Part no. 8K0907064FF
Audi A4 S4 B8 Body Control Comfort Unit Module BCM2 Unit ECU 8K0907064FF
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Part no. 7561834
BMW 1 3 E87 E90 120i 320i N46 150HP Engine Control DME Module 7561834 Manual
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Part no. A2115460580
Wiring Holder Mercedes W211 Cable Loom Harness Cover Channel A2115460580
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Part no. 9296495
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F33 F34 Air Module Control Unit ECU 9296495
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Part no. A1644400837
Mercedes W164 Parking Sensor Wiring Loom Cable Harness Front PDC A1644400837
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Part no. A2125400382
Mercedes W212 Cover Fuse Box Trim Panel Lid A2125400382
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Part no. 9364638
Mini Cooper One F54 F55 F56 F60 ECU Body Domain Controller BDC Module 9364638
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Part no. A2038202285
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 Door Control Module Right Rear O/S A2038202285
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Part no. 8594487
BMW F45 Mini F56 Positive Battery Alternator Starter Cable Wiring 8594487
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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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