Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 8S0915181C
Audi Q5 FY A5 Negative Battery Terminal Cable Wiring 8S0915181C
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Part no. 9203304
BMW X5 Series E70 Cable Loom Door Rear Left Right N/O/S Wiring Harness 9207857
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Part no. 81A035466B
Audi A3 8V Bang Olufsen Audio AMP Amplifier Module Control Unit ECU 81A035466B
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Part no. A2229063202-1
Fuse Box Mercedes W205 W222 Electrical Relay Box Module Unit A2229063202
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Part no. A2709000900-4
Mercedes W176 A45 4Matic M133.980 381HP Engine Control ECU A2709000900 Automatic
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Part no. 1378238
BMW E60 E63 E87 E90 E91 Relay Make Contact Orange 1378238
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Part no. A2124400706
Wiring Harness Mercedes W212 LED Lighting Air Nozzle Cable A2124400706
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Part no. A1729006613
Mercedes SLK R172 GPS Navigation System Screen Display A1729006613
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Part no. 9205476
BMW 1 Series E81 E87 LCI Positive Battery Lead Distribution Box Cable Rear
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Part no. A2038219751-1
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 Alarm Sensor Module Unit A2038219751
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Part no. 8512047-5
BMW E90 E91 LCI N47N 320d ed ECU KIT DDE 8512047 CAS 2 Keys Manual Transmission
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Part no. A2189058500
Mercedes CLS X218 Antenna Amplifier Rear Aerial Control Module A2189058500
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Part no. 9267465
BMW F01 Body Control Module ECU Junction Box V5 PL6 JBBFE III Lear 9267465
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Part no. 1Y0951177
VW Volkswagen New Beetle Alarm Motion Detector Sensor Module Unit 1Y0951177
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Part no. 4E0941817A
Audi RS4 B8 Front Door Wiring Harness Loom Plug Socket 4E0941817A
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Part no. 8642682
BMW 3 Series F30 LCI 330e Negative Earth Cable High Voltage Battery 8642682
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Part no. 7823420
BMW E60 E87 E90 LCI N47 120d 320d 520d ECU Control Unit DDE 7823420
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Part no. 8582155-3
BMW F20 F30 F32 120dX 320dX 420dX 184HP N47N Engine ECU 8582155 Automatic
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Part no. A2479002513
Telematic Control Module Mercedes W447 W907 W910 Telematics Unit A2479002513
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Part no. 9199491
BMW Mini Clubman R55 Cable Wiring Loom Splitdoor Door Rear Left N/S 9199491
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Part no. A2049060205-3
Mercedes W204 Rear SAM Module Fuse Box Relay Control Unit A2049060205
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Part no. 9289374
BMW X5 X6 F15 F85 F16 F86 Front Battery Fuse Box Positive Distribution Terminal
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Part no. A2048704626
Door Module Mercedes W204 Rear Right O/S Control Unit Module A2048704626
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Part no. 912034H670
Hyundai H-1 Fuse Box Front Relay Engine Control Unit Module ECU 91203-4H670
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Part no. 5F4035225
Seat Leon Mk3 Antenna Amplifier Module AM/FM Left N/S Aerial Booster 5F4035225
€42.95
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Part no. A0009062103
Mercedes W205 Alternator Generator Petrol Engine Valeo 150A 14V A0009062103
€113.95
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Part no. 141951253B-3
Audi VW Volkswagen Seat Relay Number 53 Unit Module 4 Pins Set Of 2 141951253B
€23.95
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Part no. 8T0971035A
Audi A5 8T Coupe Front Door Wiring Loom Harness Driver's Side 8T0971035A
€23.95
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Part no. BK2T18D815GD
Ford Transit Custom MK8 Radio Stereo Audio USB Head Unit Panel BK2T18D815GD
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Part no. 5Q0959593F
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Door Module Front Right O/S ECU Control Unit 5Q0959593F
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Part no. 9289587
BMW 2 X1 Series F45 F48 Radio Antenna Amplifier Suppression Filter 9289587
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Part no. 9670855680
Peugeot Partner Diesel Glow Plug Wiring Loom Cable Wiring 9670855680
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Part no. 9225830
BMW F07 Right O/S Central Bass Loud Speaker Stereo System Unit 9164582
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Part no. 8W0971235A
Audi A4 B9 Negative Battery Terminal Cable Harness Wiring Loom 8W0971235A
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Part no. A2465453740
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Rear Fuel Pump Control Unit Bracket Holder
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Part no. A2038200189
Mercedes C CLK Class W203 W209 Antenna Amplifier Radio Left N/S A2038200189
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Part no. A2535409530
Mercedes X253 Hybrid Engine Wiring Harness Loom Cable A2535409530
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Part no. A2045409813
Battery Cable Mercedes W204 W207 Positive Wiring Harness Loom A2045409813
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Part no. 7601799
Earth Ground Cable BMW X3 F25 Battery Cable Engine Wiring 7601799
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Part no. A2701501633
Mercedes C117 W176 A180 W246 M270 Engine Wiring Harness Cable Loom A2701501633
€127.95
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Part no. A2118703385
Mercedes W211 Door Module Rear Left N/S Control Unit ECU A2118703385
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Part no. A6519003701-2
Mercedes W212 Engine ECU Module Wiring Loom Harness Socket OM651 A6519003701
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Part no. 5Q0919275B-BLK
Audi Q2 GA Front Parking Sensor Assist Control Module Black 5Q0919275B
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Part no. A0038201926
Mercedes W221 Door Crash Impact Sensor Rear Left Right N/O/S A0038201926
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Part no. A1779001304
Door Module Mercedes C118 W177 W247 Front Left N/S Control Unit A1779001304
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Part no. 4M0971104CB
Audi Q7 4M Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom 4M0971104CB
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Part no. A1695401105
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 Heater Cable Harness Wiring Petrol A1695401105
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Part no. 8605144
BMW F20 F21 LCI F23 F30 F32 F33 Engine Wiring Loom Harness Cable 8605144
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Part no. A2125400080
Mercedes W212 Fuse Box Housing Relay Unit Module A2125400080
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Part no. lhd-A2215403310
Mercedes W221 Battery Electrical Ground Line Wire Earth Cable A2215403310
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Part no. A2059006213
Mercedes W205 Rear Door Module Control Unit ECU Left N/S A2059006213
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Part no. 4M0971228DH
Audi Q7 4M Q8 Mk1 Starter Motor Wiring Harness Cable Line 4M0971228DH
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Part no. 2449470
Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Alternator Generator 165A 1.5 Diesel JX6T-10300-KB
€70.95
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Part no. 8605456
Engine Wiring BMW F21 F30 LCI F36 N20 Loom Module Harness Cable 8605456
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Part no. 5L0051236H
Skoda Yeti 5L Octavia III Card Map Sat Navi Navigation Europe 2015 5L0051236H
€23.95
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Part no. A2129007124
Mercedes W212 Fuse Box SAM Control Module Unit ECU A2129007124
€32.95
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Part no. 8645325
Alternator BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 LCI F32 F33 F34 Petrol Engine Unit 180A 8645325
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Part no. A6399003701
Mercedes W639 Tire Tyre Pressure Control Module Unit A6399003701
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Part no. 9297282-1
BMW E63 E64 Battery Power Cable Lead Positive Underfloor Red 9297282
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Part no. 9186211
BMW X5 E70 M Audio Professional Radio CD Player Navigation Head Unit 9186211
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Part no. A0035421619-1
Mercedes W177 Relay 052 Fuse Box Relay Slot B D E 70A Tyco SET X2 A0035421619
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Part no. 7804127
BMW E60 E61 LCI 520d Cable Alternator Starter Base B 7804127
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Part no. 6963651
Alarm Module BMW E81 E84 E87 E90 Ultra Sonic System Sensor 6963651
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Part no. 9270386
BMW E88 Body Control Module ECU Unit JBBFE IIIR H4 PL2RR 9270386
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Part no. 9149835
BMW X5 E70 Front Seat Control Unit Module Driver's Side 9149835
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Part no. A2048704426
Door Module Mercedes W204 S204 Front Right O/S Control Unit A2048704426
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Part no. A0009009639
Mercedes EQA350 H243 4matic DC Current Charge Connection Module OBL + BR293
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Part no. 8693361
BMW F87 M2 Engine Control ECU Kit DME 8693361 N55 370HP Key Dual Clutch
€949.95
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Part no. 8P0035535
Audi A4 B7 Amplifier Bracket Aerial Antenna Module Mount Holder 8P0035535
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Part no. A2469009112
Control Unit Mercedes W176 W246 Body Control Module BCM ECU A2469009112
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Part no. A1779008103
Mercedes W177 W247 Telematics Module Communication Control Unit A1779008103
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Part no. 8570442
Engine Wiring BMW F25 F26 2.0dX B47 Loom Module Harness Cable Automatic 8570442
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Part no. A2189002002
Mercedes X218 CLS350 Automatic Trunk Lid Clossing Control Module A2189002002
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Part no. 3453293
Mini Cooper One R56 SPEG PL3 M2 Fuse Distribution Box 3453293
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Part no. 9277812
BMW 2 Series F23 Convertible Rear Trunk Tailgate Antenna Aerial DAB 9277812
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Part no. 4H0035670R
Audi A8L 4H Multimedia Radio Sat Nav CD Player SD SIM Head Unit 4H0035670R
€455.95
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Part no. 7525434
Mini R52 R53 W11 Battery Cable Wire Harness Starter Base B 7525434
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Part no. 80A962243
Audi Q7 4M Rear Hatch Boot Lid Tailgate Opening Control Module Unit 80A962243
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Part no. A2533402600
Mercedes X253 Hybrid GLC Battery Electrical Wiring Harness A2533402600
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Part no. A0003427200
Mercedes EQA350 H243 4matic Electric Voltage Converter Module A0003427200
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Part no. 9390501
BMW 3 4 Series F31 F32 F80 M3 F82 M4 LCI USB Charger Adapter Socket 9390501
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Part no. A2059004321
Mercedes W205 X253 Front Right O/S Door Control Unit Module A2059004321
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Part no. 4F0907357F
Audi A6 C6 Headlight Head Light Lamp Range Control Unit Module ECU 4F0907357F
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Part no. 5A923C4
BMW F40 G20 G21 G30 G31 X3 G01 HiFi Audio Sound Amplifier RAM Module 5A923C4
€189.95
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Part no. 7636292-1
BMW F20 F30 116i 316i N13 136HP Engine Control ECU Kit DME 7636292 Manual
€560.95
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Part no. 5N0035552K
VW Tiguan 5N Antenna Amplifier Module Control Right O/S Unit 5N0035552K
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Part no. 8803368
Display Screen BMW F45 F46 Central Information Navigation Monitor 6,5" 8803368
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Part no. A2059004021
Mercedes W205 GLC X253 Door Module Control Unit Front Left N/S A2059004021
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Part no. 9225831
BMW F07 Left N/S Central Bass Loud Speaker Stereo System Unit 9164581
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Part no. 7559811
Earth Ground Cable BMW E60 E61 E63 N62N 540i 550i 650i Battery Starter Wiring
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Part no. 8W0906093D
Audi A4 B9 Fuel Pump Control Unit Module ECU 8W0906093D
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Part no. A2469009512
Multimedia Switch Mercedes X156 C117 W176 CD Player Radio Head Unit A2469009512
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Part no. 7805808
Cooling Water Pump BMW E46 E60 E61 E87 E90 E91 Mechanical Coolant 7805808
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Part no. 3403208
BMW X3 Series E83 Ultrasonic Alarm System Module Control Unit 3403208
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Part no. A1668201089
Mercedes W176 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier Booster Unit Module A1668201089
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Part no. A0005406904
Mercedes X253 Ground Line Battery Earth Cable Wire A0005406904
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Part no. A2129014606-1
Mercedes W212 Display Screen Information Navigation Dashboard A2129014606
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Porsche Cayenne 92A Rear Door Wiring Harness Loom Cable Right O/S 7P5971694D
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Mercedes W221 Seat Occupancy Mat Control Unit Sensor A2218200210
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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 .