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. A0009822023
Mercedes W204 W212 W221 Battery Relay Module Unit A0009822023
€23.95
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Part no. A0009003101
Mercedes W204 W212 W221 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit A0009003101
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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. A1179001802
Mercedes W176 Air Module Belt Locking System Control Unit Module ECU
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A1648209385
Mercedes ML W164 Door Module Front Left N/S Control Unit Module A1648209385
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Part no. A2035451303
Mercedes CL203 W203 Fuse Box Cover Engine Bay Relay A2035451303
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Part no. A9064461142
Air Module Mercedes W639 W906 Control Unit ECU A9064461142
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Part no. A6519060026
Starter Motor Mercedes W204 W212 W639 OM651 Diesel Engine DENSO A6519060026
€42.95
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Part no. A0009060401
Mercedes W204 OM651 14V 150A Alternator Generator Engine Start/Stop A0009060401
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Part no. A1779005505
Door Module Mercedes W177 W247 Rear Left Right N/O/S Control Unit A1779005505
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Part no. A2465411005
Battery Cover Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Box Trim Lid Panel Housing A2465411005
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Part no. A2038219751
Mercedes C-Class W203 Roof Alarm Motion Sensor Cover Trim Grey A2038219751
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Part no. A1715450032
Mercedes SLK R171 PDC Parking Distance Control Unit Module Sensor A1715450032
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Part no. A0009060226
Starter Mercedes Vito W447 Diesel OM622 Starter Motor A0009060226
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€42.57
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Part no. A2129000306
Mercedes W212 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit A2129000306
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€22.75
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Part no. A2711540802
Mercedes W203 W211 C209 M271 Petrol Alternator A2711540802
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€48.41
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Part no. A0065422618
ESP Sensor Mercedes W166 Electronic Yaw Rate Sensor Module A0065422618
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€22.75
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Part no. A2139005009
Mercedes W213 Door Module Rear Right O/S Control Unit A2139005009
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€22.75
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Part no. A0061516201
Starter Motor Mercedes Sprinter W204 W211 W212 OM646 Diesel Engine A0061516201
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€22.75
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Part no. A1648209485
Mercedes ML W164 Door Module Front Right O/S Control Unit Module A1648209485
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€28.01
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Part no. A2469003417
Parking Brake Module Mercedes W176 W231 W246 Electric Control Unit A2469003417
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€22.75
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Part no. A2129009729
Mercedes W176 W207 W212 Keyless Door Lock Module ECU Unit A2129009729
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€22.75
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Part no. A2229000013
Door Module Mercedes W205 X253 Front Door Right O/S Control Unit A2229000013
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€22.75
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Part no. A2219009903
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 Rear Door N/O/S Control Unit Module A2219009903
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€22.75
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Part no. A0009001808
Mercedes W205 Park Assist PDC Trunk Control Unit Module A0009001808
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€70.95
€42.57
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Part no. A0009003606
Mercedes W176 W246 Automatic Transmission Control Uni A0009003606
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A1729007003
Seat Module Mercedes W204 W212 Control Unit Front Left Right N/O/S A1729007003
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€104.95
€62.97
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Part no. A1179008600
Airbag Module Mercedes w176 Air Bag SRS Control Unit ECU A1179008600
€47.95
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Part no. A2465407832
Battery Cable Mercedes W176 W246 Positive Wiring Starter Harness A2465407832
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€170.95
€145.31
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Part no. A0009060922
Alternator Mercedes W212 W447 X253 C238 Petrol M274 150A Bosch A0009060922
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€66.95
€40.17
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Part no. A2229005914
Mercedes W205 Rear SAM Module Control Unit A2229005914
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€56.95
€34.17
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Part no. A2118209126
Mercedes-Benz C E Class W203 W211 Alarm Anti Theft System Control Module Unit
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A1779007716
Mercedes W177 Front Door Control Module Left Right N/O/S Unit ECU A1779007716
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€61.95
€52.66
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Part no. A0025467940
Receptacle Housing Mercedes W164 W203 W639 Dashboard Wiring Harness A0025467940
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A0025407097-1
Mercedes W221 Air Pump Valve Pressure Electric Change Over Sensor A0025407097
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2059007521
Module Mercedes W205 Air Conditioning A/C System Control Module A2059007521
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A0009057908
Mercedes C238 Rear Bumper Blind Spot Radar Sensor Left Right N/O/S A0009057908
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€151.95
€129.16
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Part no. A2465407932
Battery Starter Wiring Mercedes W176 W246 Harness Cable Positive A2465407932
€142.95
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Part no. A0025427219
Mercedes W169 W245 W204 W212 Relay 4-Pin Black Hella A0025427219
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€22.75
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Part no. A2038201485
Mercedes W203 Door Control Module Front Right O/S A2038201485
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€22.75
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Part no. A2709060026
Starter Motor Mercedes W176 W246 Engine Starter Unit 12V Denso A2709060026
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A2469060093
Fuse Box Mercedes W176 OM607 Front Relay Control Unit Module A2469060093
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2079010100
Air Module Mercedes W207 C207 Coupe Control Unit ECU A2079010100 5WK43967
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A1769051000
Mercedes W176 Front Crash Impact Air Module Sensor Unit A1769051000
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€75.95
€64.56
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Part no. A2465400082
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 Cover Equipment Electrical Fuse Box A2465400082
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A2118209626
Mercedes W211 W219 Alarm Control Module Unit ECU A2118209626
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€22.75
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Part no. A2219007701
Mercedes W221 Door Module Rear Right Left N/O/S Control Unit A2219007701
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€22.75
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Part no. A2466200514
Mount Support Mercedes W176 Battery Bracket Holder A2466200514
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€22.75
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Part no. A6511501433
Mercedes W176 W246 Glow Plug Wiring Harness Loom OM651 Engine A6511501433
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€22.75
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Part no. A0061512501
Mercedes W203 W204 Diesel Engine Starter Motor A0061512501
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€37.95
€32.26
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Part no. A2115408445
Gateway Module Mercedes W169 W211 W245 W219 W203 Control Unit ECU A2115408445
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2129004314
Door Module Mercedes W204 W212 Front Right O/S Control Unit A2129004314
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€22.75
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Part no. A0009004802
Air Module Mercedes W639 W906 ECU Control Unit Crash Impact A0009004802
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€22.75
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Part no. A2129001711
Mercedes W212 PDC Parking Distance Control Unit Module Sensor A2129001711
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€22.75
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Part no. A2469055003-1
Ignition Switch Mercedes W167 W177 W247 Lock Control Unit Module A2469055003
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€51.95
€44.16
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Part no. A2465405933
Battery Cable Mercedes W176 W246 Terminal Starter Wiring Harness A2465405933
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€22.75
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Part no. A2129000004
SAM Module Mercedes W212 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit A2129000004
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€22.75
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Part no. A6459060800
Starter Motor Mercedes W176 W246 C117 Diesel Engine Denso A6459060800
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€22.75
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Part no. A2389055000
Mercedes W205 Antenna Aerial Amplifier Duplexer Module Receiver Unit A2389055000
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A0025424419
Mercedes Vito W639 Coolant Radiator Fan Relay Control Module A0025424419
€66.95
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Part no. A1765405608
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 Rear Right Door Wiring Cable A1765405608
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A0009054807-2
Mercedes W118 W177 W206 W247 NOX Sensor Electronics Module A0009054807
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A1645403230
Mercedes ML W164 Positive Battery Terminal Cable Lead Wiring A1645403230
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€37.95
€32.26
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Part no. A1635400382
Mercedes ML W163 Fuse Relay Box ECU Cover Trim A1635400382
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A9064460542
Mercedes W639 W906 ECU Control Unit Sensor Module Air Module A9064460542
€23.95
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Part no. A2465405833
Mercedes W176 W246 Starter Cable Loom Wiring 160 180 CDI Diesel A2465405833
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€22.75
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Part no. A1698208026
Mercedes W169 Door Control Module Right Front O/S A1698208026
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€22.75
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Part no. A0141540402
Alternator Mercedes W164 OM272 Engine Alternator 180A 14V Valeo A0141540402
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€75.95
€64.56
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Part no. A2118701885
Mercedes ML W164 Control Unit Module DC UHI MOST A2118701885
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€24.61
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Part no. A0009004613
EGR Module Mercedes W177 W205 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Unit ECU A0009004613
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€28.01
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Part no. A0009058112
Mercedes C118 W177 W247 Negative Battery Terminal Cable Lead A0009058112
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€22.75
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Part no. A2049005410
Mercedes W204 Sat Nav Radio CD Player Radio Head Unit A2049005410
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€66.95
€56.91
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Part no. A9069005701
Mercedes W639 W906 Air Module SRS Control Unit ECU A9069005701
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€22.75
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Part no. A1695451940
Mercedes W169 W245 Fuse Box Module Unit A1695451940
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€28.01
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Part no. A0025409117
Mercedes W221 Blind Spot Radar Distance Sensor Rear Left Right N/O/S A0025409117
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€284.95
€242.21
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Part no. A0009006516
Bluetooth Module Mercedes S205 W205 W177 Active Parking Assist Control Rear
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€47.95
€28.77
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Part no. A1729006008
Mercedes W204 W212 W176 Media Interface Control Unit Module A1729006008
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€22.75
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Part no. A2139008013
Bluetooth Module Mercedes W176 W213 Control Unit Hands Free A2139008013
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€22.75
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Part no. A2129004203
Mercedes W212 Boot Lid Control Unit Trunk Lid Module A2129004203
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€22.75
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Part no. A6519007401
Mercedes W212 E250CDI Blue Efficiency OM651 204HP Engine Module ECU A6519007401
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€76.46
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Part no. A0055422018
ESP Sensor Mercedes W164 W221 Yaw Rotation Rate Sensor A0055422018
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€22.75
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Part no. A2036901430
Mercedes C CLC Class CL203 W203 Rear SAM Unit Fuse Box Trim Cover A2036901430
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€22.75
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Part no. A0018204535
Microphone Mercedes W639 W906 Hands-Free Interior Mic Unit A0018204535
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€32.26
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Part no. A1179009200
Mercedes W176 Air Module Belts System Control Unit ECU Bosch A1179009200
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€70.95
€60.31
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Part no. A6395450301
Mercedes W639 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Electric Module SAM A6395450301
€156.95
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Part no. A2115452601
Mercedes ML W164 Prefuse Fuse Distribution Box Front A2115452601
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€22.75
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Part no. A1718204026
Mercedes SLK R171 Rain Sensor Front Windscreen Light A1718204026
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€32.26
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Part no. A0051511301-2
Starter Motor Mercedes W203 W210 W211 Diesel Engine Actuator A0051511301
€32.95
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Part no. A2049060105
Mercedes W204 SAM Control Unit Module Fuse Box Relay Rear A2049060105
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€53.51
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Part no. A2045402610
Mercedes W204 Cable Harness Rear Door Panel Card Wiring Loom A2045402610
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€22.75
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Part no. A2129009505
Mercedes W212 PDC Parking Distance Control Unit Module Sensor A2129009505
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€22.75
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Part no. A1779003806
Door Module Mercedes C118 W177 W247 Front Left N/S Control Unit A1779003806
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€24.61
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Part no. A1679004712
Bluetooth Module Mercedes W205 W213 W222 W238 Control Unit ECU A1679004712
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€32.26
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Part no. A6519007500-11
Mercedes W204 C 200 CDI 651.913 136HP Engine Unit ECU Kit A6519007500 Key Lock
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Part no. A2049009004
Parking Module Mercedes W204 S204 PDC Distance Control Unit Sensor A2049009004
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€22.75
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Part no. A2125400382
Mercedes W212 Cover Fuse Box Trim Panel Lid A2125400382
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€22.75
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Part no. A1669000318
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Front Left N/S Door Control Unit Module ECU
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€22.75
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Part no. A0061511001
Starter Motor Mercedes W906 M272 Engine Diesel Bosch A0061511001
€28.95
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Part no. A2465401950
Battery Base Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Power Fuse Relay Box A2465401950
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€22.75
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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 .