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. 6962531
Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Air Module Control Unit Module ECU 6962531
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Part no. 7603567
BMW E60 E93 Mini Cooper R55 R56 R60 Minus Lead IBS Negative Battery 7603567
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Part no. 7530354
Mini Cooper R50 R52 Power Steering Pump Power Cables 7530354
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Part no. 3416765
Mini Cooper One R56 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Diversity Module 3416765
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Part no. 3451779
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Air Module ECU Control Unit 3451779
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Part no. 3453737
Mini R56 High SPEG M3 Fuse Distribution Box Electrical Control Unit 3453737
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Part no. 2755393
Sensor Mat Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 Passenger Side 2755393
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Part no. 1489995
Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Starter Motor W10 1.6 Petrol Engine 1489995
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Part no. 7510738
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Ignition Coil Pack and Leads Set 2122435
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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. 2757044
Mini R55 R56 R57 R58 Right O/S Electric Window Lifter Motor 2757044
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Part no. 6797326
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI R58 R59 R60 R61 Speed Sensor 6797326
€47.95
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Part no. 6915886
Air Module Mini R50 R53 Side Control Unit ECU 6915886
€23.95
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Part no. 9252640
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 R60 R61 Control Unit PDC Parking Sensor Module 9252640
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Part no. 6906606
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Fuse Box Electrical Unit Cover Cap Black 6906606
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Part no. 6922801
Mini Cooper One R50 R53 Body Control Unit Basic Module BCM 6922801
€142.95
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Part no. 6791372
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI Steering Wheel Driver's Side Air Module 6791372
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€28.01
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Part no. 6906600
Fuse Box Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 JCW Housing 1509011
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Part no. 9283529
Mini Navigation Head Unit R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 CHAMP 2 Sat Nav DAB 9283529
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€165.95
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Part no. 6906626
Mini R50 R52 R53 Fuse Box Housing Electrical Power Distribution Box 6906626
€23.95
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Part no. 1508927-1
Mini Cooper S R52 R53 Positive Battery Cable Fuse Box Module B 6911180
€23.95
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Part no. 1508927
Mini Cooper S R52 R53 Positive Battery Cable Lead Wire Cable B 1508927
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Part no. 2758951
Mini Cooper R58 R59 Dash Roof Operating Unit Light Switch 2758951
€23.95
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Part no. 6933242
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Side Air Module Control Unit 6933242
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Part no. 5A04A04
Mini F54 F55 F56 F60 Telematics Module Bluetooth Control Unit ECU 5A04A04
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€25.77
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Part no. 3457490
Mini Cooper Paceman R61 High SPEG Fuse Distribution Box H4 3457490
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€165.95
€99.57
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Part no. 7542310
BMW Mini Cooper One R50 DME Petrol Engine Control Unit ECU Automatic 7542310
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€24.61
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Part no. 6906604-1
BMW Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 1 Power Distribution Fuse Box Front 6906604
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€22.75
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Part no. 2751265-7
Cable Wiring Mini R55 R56 Headlight Lamp Front Left N/S Plug Socket 6913653
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Part no. 3457050
Bluetooth Head Unit Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Radio Boost CD USB 3457050
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€322.95
€274.51
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Part no. 6906604
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Power Distribution Fuse Box Front 6906604
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Part no. 9151148
BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 6 Disc CD Changer 9151148
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€22.75
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Part no. 9805670-1
Mini R60 Countryman Window Lifter Motor Drive Front Right O/S Door 9804384
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€22.75
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Part no. 9343287
BMW i3 I01 Mini F56 Air Conditioning System A/C Control Unit Module 9343287
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€75.95
€64.56
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Part no. 9126106
BMW Mini R55 R56 R57 Cabrio Adapter Lead Outside Temperature Sensor 9126106
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€22.75
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Part no. 7589971-2
ECU Kit Mini One R55 R56 R57 N12 95HP DME 7589971 + CAS3 + Key Manual
€113.95
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Part no. 3449504
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Electrical System Fuse Distribution Box 3449504
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Part no. 7512967-1
Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Base B Terminal Point Engine Compartment 7512967
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Part no. 7567119
Ignition Wiring Harness Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Injection Valve 7567119
€32.95
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Part no. 7520933
Mini Cooper One W10 R52 Wiring Harness Loom Engine 7520933 7531839 7514274
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Part no. 6917544
Mini Cooper R50 R53 Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Pepper White - 850
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€22.75
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Part no. 7533100
Mini Cooper One R50 Petrol W10 Engine Wiring Loom Harness Module 7533100
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€28.77
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Part no. 9811224
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Airbag ECU Control Unit Module 9811224
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€22.75
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Part no. 1477831
BMW Mini Cooper One R50 R52 Intake Silencer Air Filter Box 1477831
€42.95
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Part no. 9812297
Mini R55 R56 R57 Air Module ECU Control Unit Module 9812297
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Part no. 7823706
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI Engine Wiring Harness Loom DDE 7823706
€37.95
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Part no. 9809354
Mini R55 R56 R60 R61 Air Module ECU Control Unit Module 9809354
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Part no. 2753721
Mini R55 R56 Electric Window Lifter Actuator Motor Door Left N/S 2753721
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Part no. 7520019
Mini Cooper One R50 Petrol W10 W11 Engine Control Unit DME 7520019 Automatic
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€22.75
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Part no. 6929760-1
Mini Cooper R52 Cabrio Aerial Base Roof Antenna 6929760
€32.95
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Part no. 7790996
Mini One D R50 W17 Base B+ Battery Terminal Point Engine Compartment 7790996
€23.95
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Part no. 9213373
Mini Cooper R57 Convertible Cabrio Petrol Fuse Box 9213373
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€22.75
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Part no. 6949229
Mini R52 Cabrio Convertible DWA Rear Door Alarm System Module Unit 6949229
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Part no. 9350336
BMW F06 F12 F13 F80 Mini F56 Radio CD Player Head Unit 9395949
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€75.95
€64.56
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Part no. 8383551
Mini R50 R53 Headlight Aim Range Control Unit Module ECU Xenon 8383551
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Part no. 3428336
Mini Clubman Cooper R55 Antenna Amplifier Diversity Signal Booster 3428336
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€28.01
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Part no. 9360501
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Rear Electric Power Distribution Fuse Box 9360501
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€22.75
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Part no. 9137800
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Passenger's Door Harness Wiring Cables N/S 9137800
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Part no. 7601189
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI N16 Engine Wiring Loom Injection Ignition
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€56.95
€34.17
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Part no. 9824925
Mini F55 F56 F60 LCI Navigation Touch Screen 8.8" Display Nav Head Unit 9824925
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€565.21
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Part no. 7587548-5
Mini Cooper S R55 R56 N14 1.6 174HP ECU Kit DME 7587548 CAS3 + Key Manual
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€579.95
€492.96
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Part no. 6805893
Mini F60 Countryman Door Wiring Harness Rear Left Right N/O/S 6805893
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€37.95
€32.26
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Part no. 9364636
Body Domain Controller Mini F54 F55 F56 F60 ECU BDC Control Unit Module 9364636
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€165.95
€141.06
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Part no. 7515197-1
Mini Cooper One R50 W10 Battery Cable Wiring Plus Pole 7515197
€23.95
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Part no. 7515197-2
MINI Cooper One R50 W10 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7515197
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Part no. 7600076-2
Mini Cooper R55 R56 N12 1.6 120HP ECU Kit DME 7600076 + CAS3 + Key Manual
€142.95
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Part no. 9167397
Mini Cooper R57 R58 R59 Hands Free Telephone Microphone 9167397
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Part no. 7552697
Mini Cooper One Clubman R55 R56 R57 R59 R60 JCW Engine Starter Motor 7552697
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€22.75
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Part no. 8647841
BMW F45 X1 F48 Mini F55 F56 F57 Integrated Supply Module Z11 8647841
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€22.75
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Part no. 6800903-2
Mini R50 R52 R53 Steering Wheel Horn Switch Left Right N/O/S Set 6800903
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€28.01
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Part no. 6942507
Mini R52 R53 Battery Cable Wiring Lead Positive Plus Pole 6942507
€94.95
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Part no. 6906614
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Power Distribution Fuse Box Front 6906614
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Part no. 9154128
BMW Mini Cooper One R56 Front Left Passenger's Door Wiring Harness N/S 9154128
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€22.75
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Part no. 9384100
Mini F54 Clubman F60 Countryman KaFAS Camera Windscreen Unit Front 9384100
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€42.95
€36.51
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Part no. 9807169
Mini Cooper One R56 R55 R58 R60 R61 Air Module Control Unit ECU 9807169
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€22.75
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Part no. 8617722
Wiring Harness BMW F48 Mini F55 F56 B38 Petrol Engine Servotronic Module 8617722
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€28.01
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Part no. 9808713
Mini Cooper S Cabrio R57 R57N LCI Air Module ECU Control Unit Module 9808713
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€113.95
€68.37
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Part no. 9311113
Mini R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 Navigation Head Unit CHAMP 2 Sat Nav DAB 9311113
€113.95
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Part no. 7598857
Mini R55 R56 Cooper S EGS Module Automatic Gearbox ECU Control Unit 7598857
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€48.57
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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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€28.01
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Part no. 3449505
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Fuse Distribution Box Cover Trim Cap 3449505
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Part no. 8678964
BMW X1 F48 Mini Cooper F55 F56 Engine Gearbox Module Wiring Cable Loom 8678964
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€22.75
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Part no. 7520019-5
MINI Cooper S R52 R53 W11 170HP Engine Control Unit ECU DME 7520019 Manual
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€28.77
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Part no. 8634246
Mini F54 F60 B42 B46 B48 Ignition Injection Valve Wiring Harness Loom 8634246
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€40.76
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Part no. 7939175
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Rain Light Solar HUD Sensor 9496244
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€40.17
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Part no. 7588502-1
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 N12 1.6 Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 7588502 CAS3 Key
€189.95
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Part no. 8678960
Mini Cooper S F55 F56 F57 F60 Valvetronic Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8678960
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Part no. 9395949-1
Radio Player Mini F54 F55 F56 Stereo Head Unit Module Alpine 9395949
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€85.77
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Part no. 9136726-2
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 Multifuse B Battery Power Distributor Cable 9136726
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€22.75
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Part no. 9361654
Radio Player Mini F55 F56 CD Bluetooth DAB Control Unit Module 9361654
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€101.11
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Part no. 8486547-2
Mini Cooper F55 F56 Dual-Clutch Transmission Gearbox Control Unit Module DCT
€379.95
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Part no. LHD-HC-8613-R56
Mini R56 R57 R58 Display Screen Instrument Cluster Speedo Android HC-8613
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Part no. 6917556-IB
Mini R50 R52 R53 Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Indi Blue 6917556
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Part no. 8654635
Mini Cooper S F55 F56 Petrol Positive Battery Alternator Starter Cable 8654635
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Part no. 9185474
Mini Cooper R60 R61 Antenna Aerial Diversity Trap Circuit 9185474
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Part no. 6937083
Ultra Sonic Module Mini Cooper R50 R53 Alarm System Sensor 6937083
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Part no. 8604258
Mini Cooper R56 Positive Battery Cable Alternator Lead 8604258
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Part no. 9136725
BMW Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Multifuse B Battery Power Distributor 9136725
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Part no. 5A1B272-1
Mini Cooper F60 SE ALL4 B38X 220HP Engine Control ECU DME 5A1B272 Automatic
€427.95
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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
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