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. A2139002722
Door Module Mercedes W205 W213 X253 Rear Left Door Control Unit A2139002722
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Part no. A1694710141
Mercedes W169 W245 Fuel Pump Cable Harness Bracket Mount Trim A1694710141
€23.95
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Part no. A1695450046
Mercedes-Benz A C W169 W204 Battery Relay Module Box A1695450046 A0035422619
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Part no. A2129008825
Mercedes C204 Fuse Box Control Unit SAM Module Relay A2129008825
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Part no. A2229002112
Door Module Mercedes W205 GLC C253 Control Unit Rear Right O/S A2229002112
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Part no. A1779004106
Door Module Mercedes C118 W177 W247 Front Right O/S Control Unit A1779004106
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Part no. A2649001800
Mercedes C205 W213 W253 W257 Alternator Generator M264 Engine A2649001800
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Part no. A2078202910
Seat Control Module Mercedes A207 W207 Cabrio Rear Control Unit ECU A2078202910
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Part no. A2139068701
Mercedes W205 W213 Fuse Box Rear SAM Module Electrical Fuse Unit A2139068701
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Part no. A0009008214
Mercedes W177 W247 W447 W907 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit ECU A0009008214
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Part no. A2225404419
Mercedes W222 C238 C257 Electrical Wiring Harness Loom Cable A2225404419
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Part no. A2135452840
Mercedes W213 ECU Bracket Control Unit Module Holder Mount A2135452840
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Part no. A0025450801
Fuse Holder Mercedes W169 W245 W906 Electrical Fuse Box Bracket A0025450801
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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. A2059004321
Mercedes W205 X253 Front Right O/S Door Control Unit Module A2059004321
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Part no. A1669006105
Door Module Mercedes W176 W246 Front Right O/S Control Unit A1669006105
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Part no. A1779006715
Mercedes W177 Wireless Charger Centre Console Phone Charging Module A1779006715
€123.95
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Part no. A0038202926
Mercedes W164 X164 W221 SRS Airbag Impact Crash Sensor A0038202926
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Part no. A0015452616
Mercedes W212 Transmission Control Unit Module VDO EGS 722.646 A0015452616
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Part no. A2054404136
Mercedes W205 Battery Lead Wiring Loom Cable Hybrid Cable Harness A2054404136
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€28.77
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Part no. A1669004519
Mercedes C292 SAM Module Rear Control Unit A1669004519
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€56.95
€34.17
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Part no. A2129000406
Fuel Pump Module Mercedes W207 C207 A207 Control Unit ECU A2129000406
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€22.75
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Part no. A1179005800
Mercedes W176 Airbag Belts System Control Unit Module ECU Bosch A1179005800
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€73.06
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Part no. A2046801231
Mercedes W204 Dashboard Navigation Central Display Screen Monitor A2046801231
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€22.75
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Part no. A2059002922
Door Module Mercedes W205 W253 C253 Front Left N/S Control Unit ECU A2059002922
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€28.01
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Part no. A9079004105
Air Module Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Control Module ECU A9079004105
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€85.95
€51.57
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Part no. A0025450901
Mercedes W169 W245 W906 Fuse Holder Electrical Fuse Box Bracket A0025450901
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2129008818
Keyless Go Module Mercedes W207 W212 W218 ECU Door Lock Control Unit A2129008818
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A2465410105
Battery Cover Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Frame Bracket Mount Holder A2465410105
€23.95
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Part no. A0009004836
Mercedes W177 W247 Driving Dynamics Module Control Unit ECU A0009004836
€142.95
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Part no. A2118203042
Mercedes E-Class W211 S211 Front Right Door O/S Window Lifter Motor Regulator
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€22.75
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Part no. A0025424019-1
Mercedes W906 W907 Cut Off Electric Relay Module A0025424019
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A2465400512
Seat Wiring Mercedes C117 Front Seat Left Wiring Harness a2465400512
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A0005400664
Mercedes W205 Battery Cable Wiring Harness Loom Petrol Hybrid A0005400664
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A1679050700
Mercedes W177 Crash Impact Sensor Front Door Left Right Unit A1679050700
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2059006615
Mercedes W205 Windscreen Rain Sensor Front Control Unit A2059006615
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A0035421619
Mercedes W177 Relay 052 Engine Fuse Box Relay Slot B D E 70A Tyco A0035421619
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€22.75
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Part no. A2129009908
Mercedes SLK R172 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit SAM Module A2129009908
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€127.95
€76.77
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Part no. A2118202442
Mercedes E-Class W211 S211 Rear Right Door Window Lifter Motor Regulator
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2139003022
Door Module Mercedes W205 W213 X253 Rear Right Door Control Unit A2139003022
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€56.95
€34.17
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Part no. A1645400624
Mercedes W164 Fuse Box Relay Housing Cover A1645400624
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A1779061302
Mercedes EQA H243 W247 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module A1779061302
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€80.95
€68.81
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Part no. A6429002900-5
Mercedes C207 C350 CDI BE OM642.836 Engine Control ECU Kit A6429002900 Automatic
€379.95
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Part no. A1679009330
Mercedes C118 W167 W177 W243 W247 Ignition Control Module Unit ECU A1679009330
€284.95
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Part no. A2056105402
Mercedes W205 Battery Recess Trunk Floor Battery Box Base Plate A2056105402
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€22.75
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Part no. A0055422618
Rate Sensor Mercedes W212 ESP Yaw Rotation Control Unit Module A0055422618
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€22.75
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Part no. A2829003300-1
Mercedes W177 A180 282.914 136HP Petrol ECU Kit A2829003300 Key BCM Automatic
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€246.95
€148.17
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Part no. A6421508900-1
Mercedes W212 E350 CDI OM642.852 Engine Control Unit Module ECU A6421508900
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€222.95
€133.77
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Part no. A2059003222
Door Module Mercedes W205 W253 Control Unit Module Front Right O/S A2059003222
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€37.95
€32.26
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Part no. A2045409533
Mercedes W204 Door Wiring Front Right O/S Door Cable Harness A2045409533
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€22.75
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Part no. A1645400750
Mercedes ML W164 Battery Fuse Box Power Distribution A1645400750
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€22.75
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Part no. A1679008311
Mercedes C238 Door Control Unit Module ECU Front Left N/S A1679008311
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€40.76
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Part no. A2709002100-15
Mercedes C117 CLA 180 270.910 122HP Engine ECU Kit A2709002100 Automatic
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€503.95
€302.37
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Part no. A0025422619
Mercedes ML W163 Relay 4-Pin Grey Tyco A0025422619
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€22.75
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Part no. A1729000302
Mercedes R172 PDC Parking Distance Sensor Control Module Unit A1729000302
€23.95
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Part no. A2129004502
Mercedes W204 W207 Front Right Door Control Unit Module A2129004502
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Part no. A1679004211
Door Module Mercedes W205 W213 W910 Front Right O/S Control Unit ECU A1679004211
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€94.95
€80.71
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Part no. A2045402410
Mercedes W204 Door Wiring Front Left N/S Door Cable Harness A2045402410
€23.95
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Part no. A2118705026
Passenger Seat Module Mercedes W164 W203 W211 Memory Control Unit A2118705026
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A0015424423
Parktronic Screen Mercedes W207 W212 Front Parking Sensor Display A0015424423
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A2058200526-1
SD Card Reader Mercedes W213 S213 Multimedia USB Port Socket Module A2058200526
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A2479007312
Mercedes W212 Suspension Module Adjustment Control Unit Controller A2479007312
€94.95
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Part no. A1679005218
Mercedes W167 W177 Radio Stereo Nav Navigation Head Unit High A1679005218
€450.95
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Part no. A2469000516
Radio CD Player Mercedes W176 W246 COMAND Nav Sat Head Unit A2469000516
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€113.95
€96.86
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Part no. A1695450140
Mercedes A B Class W169 W245 Holder Bracket Engine Control Unit A1695450140
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€22.75
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Part no. A2118705426
Rain Sensor Mercedes W211 C219 Front Windscreen Control Unit A2118705426
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€23.95
€22.75
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Part no. A9069820109
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Positive Battery Terminal Cover Cap Trim Red A9069820109
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€22.75
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Part no. A2129003704
Parking Module Mercedes W207 W212 PDC Distance Control Unit Sensor A2129003704
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€28.95
€24.61
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Part no. A2128201689
Mercedes W212 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Unit A2128201689
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€22.75
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Part no. A2059068501
Mercedes W205 Fuse Box Rear Relay Electrical Control Unit Box A2059068501
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€22.75
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Part no. A2229008911
Tuner Box Mercedes W213 W205 W222 Digital Audio Control Unit DAB ECE A2229008911
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€34.17
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Part no. A2469006816
Mercedes W176 W231 W246 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Module A2469006816
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€22.75
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Part no. A2075844181
Mercedes C207 Fuse Box Grouping Fuse Placement Map Card Diagram A2075844181
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€22.75
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Part no. A1695401006
Mercedes W169 W245 Rain Light Sensor Control Unit Wiring A1695401006
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€24.61
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Part no. A2048210851
Mercedes W212 Windscreen Rain Sensor Temperature Humidity Unit A2048210851
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€22.75
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Part no. A6079002200-2
Mercedes W176 A180 CDI OM607 109HP BlueEFFICIENCY Engine Unit ECU A6079002200
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€113.95
€68.37
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Part no. A2059004721
Door Module W205 Rear Right O/S Door Control Unit Module A2059004721
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€24.61
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Part no. A2048704326
Mercedes W204 Door Module Control Unit Module Front Left N/S A2048704326
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€22.75
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Part no. A1665402102
Battery Cable Mercedes W166 C292 Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A1665402102
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Part no. A0009822523
Mercedes W156 W242 W246 W447 Relay 4-Pin Black Hella A0009822523
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€22.75
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Part no. A9079053907
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Battery Sensor Cable Negative Terminal A9079053907
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€22.75
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Part no. A0005456616
Mercedes W212 Automatic Gearbox EGS Control Module Unit ECU A0005456616
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€28.01
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Part no. A2025402373-1
Mercedes A C E Class 1 W169 W203 W211 OBD Diagnostic Plug Cover A2025402373
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Part no. A1775408220
Door Wiring Mercedes W177 W247 Front Passenger Side Cable Harness A1775408220
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€28.01
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Part no. A2465400308-1
Mercedes W176 W246 OM651 Alternator Cable Battery Prefuse Box A2465400308
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€22.75
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Part no. A1715405045-1
Mercedes SLK R171 Central Gateway Module ECU Control Unit A1715405045
€23.95
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Part no. A0009822723
Mercedes W205 Estate Fuse Relay Box Module Control A0009822723
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€22.75
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Part no. 13720856
Mercedes W212 Negative Cable Battery Terminal Wiring 13720856
€23.95
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Part no. A2125420018-TNG
Mercedes W204 Parking Sensor PDC Distance Front Tenorite Grey - 755 A2125420018
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€22.75
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Part no. A2049005601
Mercedes W204 S204 Estate SAM Control Unit Module Rear A2049005601
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€32.26
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Part no. A2075405205
Mercedes W207 Door Cable Wiring Loom Front Left Right Door N/O/S A2075405205
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Part no. A1698706094
Mercedes W169 W245 Radio Player Audio 20 Stereo CD Head Unit Display A1698706094
€56.95
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Part no. A2215408245
Mercedes W221 Air Suspension Control Unit Module ECU A2215408245
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Part no. A0025422619-3
Relay Mercedes W203 W204 W212 W639 W906 4-Pin Grey Hella 12V A0025422619
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Part no. A1679006613
Mercedes W177 Sliding Roof Module Sunroof Panoramic Control Unit A1679006613
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€84.96
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Part no. A2129005614-1
Mercedes C207 W212 W218 Head Unit Navi CD Player Navigation A2129005614
€237.95
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Part no. A2479002513
Telematic Control Module Mercedes W447 W907 W910 Telematics Unit A2479002513
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€96.86
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Part no. A2479002307
Mercedes W177 W247 4Matic Transfer Control Unit Module ECU A2479002307
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€82.77
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Part no. A6549061600
Starter Motor Mercedes W205 W213 W238 W447 OM654 Engine Diesel A6549061600
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€28.77
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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 .