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. 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. A0141541102
Alternator Generator Mercedes W204 W207 Diesel Engine Valeo 150A A0141541102
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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. 03G906016GJ-1
Volkswagen Golf V 1K 2.0 SDI BDK 75HP Engine Control ECU Kit 03G906016GJ Manual
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Part no. 8K0959793S
Audi A4 B8 Front Door Control Module Unit ECU 8K0959793S
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Part no. 9153418-2
BMW F10 F11 B Plus Distributor Box Front Battery Cable Unit 9153418
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Part no. TM450
Trafficmaster TM450 GPS Vehicle Location Tracker Control Unit Module ECU
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Part no. A4479063000
Mercedes Vito W447 Heater Blower Motor Fan Resistor A4479063000
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Part no. A2075402013
Door Cable Mercedes W212 Wiring Loom Front Left Right Door N/O/S A2075402013
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Part no. 9267535
BMW X3 F25 Body Control Module ECU Junction Box JBBFE III 3 V9 Lear 9267535
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Part no. A2129003414
Fuse Box Mercedes C204 W204 Front Relay Control Unit Module SAM A2129003414
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Part no. 7661503
Battery Cable Relay BMW E60 E64 E82 E90 Electrical Unit 7661503
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Part no. 4F0959792T
Audi A6 C6 Front Left N/S Door Lock Control Module Unit ECU 4F0959792T
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Part no. A2319009106
Door Module Mercedes R231 Front Door Right O/S Control Module A2319009106
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Part no. 9142092
Bluetooth Antenna BMW X1 X3 Z4 E84 E89 F01 F02 F03 F25 Amplifier AMP 9142092
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Part no. 8X0959792H
Audi Q3 8U Door Module Front Door Left N/S Control Module 8X0959792H
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Part no. 6C1Q-10K019-AC
Ford Transit MK7 2.4 TDCi Diesel Alternator Bracket Mount Support 6C1Q-10K019-AC
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Part no. 7522284-1
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 W10 1 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7522284
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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. 9381020
BMW F33 F83 M4 Convertible Folding Top Roof ECU Module Control Unit CTM 9381020
€89.95
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Part no. MB3G-12C550-CG
VW Volkswagen Amarok Mk2 Glow Plug Relay Unit Module ECU MB3G-12C550-CG
€256.95
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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. A2229009910
Mercedes W205 W213 C238 Seat Heating Heater Module Control Unit ECU A2229009910
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Part no. A0131541702
Alternator Mercedes W638 OM611 Engine Alternator Generator A0131541702
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Part no. 4F0035503E
Audi A4 B8 Transmitting Receiving Unit Road Toll System 4F0035503E
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Part no. 9170453
BMW X5 E70 Footwell ECU Light Control Module Xenon FRM II Lear 9170453
€170.95
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Part no. a0045468040
Mercedes W204 W212 W221 Power Distributor Box Conectors Socket A0045468040
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Part no. 2S6T-14A073-AC
Ford Transit Connect Fuse Box Power Distribution Junction Relay 2S6T-14A073-AC
€32.95
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Part no. A2229000016
Entry Module Mercedes C253 W205 W213 C238 Keyless Go Control Unit A2229000016
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Part no. A2139065706-1
Fuse Box Mercedes W205 W213 Front Engine Compatment Relay Module A2139065706
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Part no. 6972611
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Wiring Rear Left Right Door Cable Harness N/O/S 6982362
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Part no. 7619136
BMW E84 F25 F26 N20 Engine Sensor Module Wiring Cable Loom Harness 7619136
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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. 8X0959795C
Audi Q3 8U Door Module Rear Left Door Control Unit 8X0959795C
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Part no. A2059006213
Mercedes W205 Rear Door Module Control Unit ECU Left N/S A2059006213
€23.95
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Part no. 6867169
Air Module BMW F20 F23 F30 F32 F36 Domain Control Module ICM Unit 6867169
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Part no. 4M0971228DH
Audi Q7 4M Q8 Mk1 Starter Motor Wiring Harness Cable Line 4M0971228DH
€113.95
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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. 5L0051236H
Skoda Yeti 5L Octavia III Card Map Sat Navi Navigation Europe 2015 5L0051236H
€23.95
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Part no. P1XT-18T806-AC
Volkswagen VW Amarok NF Audio Sound System Amplifier Unit P1XT-18T806-AC
€66.95
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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. A2710106644-2
Mercedes R171 SLK200 M271.944 163HP Engine Control ECU Kit A2710106644 Key Lock
€237.95
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Part no. A2049005003
Mercedes S204 Estate Fuse Box Rear SAM Module Control Unit A2049005003
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Part no. A2125400035
Earth Ground Cable Mercedes W204 W207 W212 Battery Starter Wiring A2125400035
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Part no. 9318750
Head Unit BMW F10 F20 F22 F30 F32 Navigation Sat Nav DAB High 9318750
€113.95
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Part no. A6402002770-1
Alternator Belt Tensioner Mercedes W169 W245 OM640 Diesel Holder Mounting Panel
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Part no. 8K0959792S
Audi A4 B8 Front Door Control Module Unit ECU Passenger Side 8K0959792S
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Part no. A2056186000
Mercedes W205 W238 Rear Battery Holder Bracket Mount Strap Clamp A2056186000
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Part no. A0048201910
Mercedes W124 E280 Acceleration Sensor For Belt Locking Retractor A0048201910
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Part no. 6970090
BMW E63 E64 Start Stop Switch Wiring Harness Cable Loom Connector 6970090
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Part no. BK3D18D815BE-1
Ford Transit MK8 Radio Stereo Audio USB Head Unit Panel BK3D-18D815-BE
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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. 1K0937125C
Fuse Box Audi A3 8P Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Cover Trim Panel Housing 1K0937125C
€28.95
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Part no. 8678967
Mini Cooper R56 Petrol Engine Installation Wiring Loom Harness 8678967
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Part no. 9224872
BMW 1 2 3 4 Series F20 F21 F30 F80 Cover Power Distribution Fuse Box 9224872
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Part no. A1668200400
Mercedes GLE W166 C292 Front Seat Occupancy Sensor Wire Harness A1668200400
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Part no. 7609656-3
BMW Z4 E89 Roadster 23i N52N 204HP ECU Kit DME 7609656 CAS3 Key Manual
€336.95
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Part no. 9387626
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Windshield Rain Light Solar Sensor 9387626
€23.95
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Part no. 6968649
BMW E93 Convertible Aerial Antenna Amplifier FM/AM Left N/S 6968649
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Part no. 9277818
Antenna Amplifier BMW F23 Cabrio FM Radio Booster Unit Module 9277818
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Part no. 038907281D
Genuine VW Audi Seat Skoda Diesel Glow Plug Relay Unit Black 9 Pins 038907281D
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Part no. 9240527-1
BMW E87 LCI ECU Footwell Light Module BASIS PL2 FRM3R Lear 9240527
€132.95
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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. A1779008103
Mercedes W177 W247 Telematics Module Communication Control Unit A1779008103
€66.95
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Part no. 9153802
BMW X5 E70 Footwell Light Module Control Unit ECU FRM II NSW Lear 9153802
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€88.17
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Part no. P1WT-14H076-CGG
VW Volkswagen Amarok Mk2 Control Unit Module ECU P1WT-14H076-CGG
€450.95
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Part no. A2045452647
Mercedes W204 Aerial Antenna Control Unit Bracket Holder Mount A2045452647
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Part no. BK21-12B681-AA
Ford Transit Custom Mk8 Glow Plug Relay Unit 2.2 Diesel BK21-12B681-AA
€23.95
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Part no. 8T0959793K
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Door Control Unit Module Front Driver's Side 8T0959793K
€23.95
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Part no. A0009001017
Mercedes S205 W205 Air Conditioning Control Module A/C ECU Unit A0009001017
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Part no. 8W0907159F
Audi A4 S4 B9 A5 S5 Impact Sound Actuator Control Module 8W0907159F
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Part no. 3453247
BMW X3 E83 E90 Engine Automatic Gearbox Module Wiring Cable Loom Harness 3453247
€47.95
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Part no. 6836210
Telematics Control Unit Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Module 84106836210 6836210
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Part no. 8577238
BMW F30 F31 Sterter Motor Alternator Cable Wiring Loom Harness 8577238
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Part no. 9270356-2
Fuse Carrier BMW F40 Mini F55 F56 F57 F60 Distribution Box 9270356
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Part no. A2059006651
Mercedes C205 GLC C253 Body Control Comfort Module Unit SAM BCM A2059006651
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Part no. 7168154
Mini Clubman R55 LCI Wiper Motor Actuator Window Right Rear O/S 7168154
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Part no. 6882780
BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Power Steering Column Control Unit Module 6882780
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Part no. A6429002900-4
Mercedes W204 C350 CDI OM642.830 Engine Module ECU Kit A6429002900 Key Lock
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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. 9X2Q9A361CA
Range Rover L320 Sport Rear Fuel Pump Control Unit Bracket Holder 9X2Q9A361CA
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Part no. A0009006302
Mercedes W176 Automatic Gearbox Transmission Module Control Unit ECU A0009006302
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Part no. A2129003408
Mercedes W204 W221 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit A2129003408
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Part no. 7174403-5
BMW E92 Coupe Rear Light Lamp Plug Socket Wiring Left N/S 6984754
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Part no. A4475400053
Mercedes Vito W447 Negative Battery Cable A4475400053
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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. A1695400132
Cable Wiring Mercedes W245 Fuel Pump Sending Unit Plug Socket A1695400132
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Part no. 9130047
BMW 3 4 5 Series E92 F32 E61 LCPA Seat Belt Module ECU
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Part no. 9276009
BMW F07 GT Rear Antenna Aerial Amplifier AM/FM DABIII FBD2 868MHZ 9237057
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Part no. 9287756
Loudspeaker Centre BMW F25 F15 Central Woofer Audio Speaker 9287756
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Part no. 3412336
BMW X3 E83 Battery Cable Negative Wiring 3412336
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Part no. 6907313
BMW E65 E66 Wiring Loom Cables Rear Bumper PDC 6907313
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Part no. 9181454
BMW X1 E84 Aerial Antenna Noise Suppression Filter 9181454
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Part no. A2129014606-1
Mercedes W212 Display Screen Information Navigation Dashboard A2129014606
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Part no. 6R0919433
VW Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda Glow Plug Relay Unit Black 505 7 Pins 6R0919433
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Part no. 7P5971694D
Porsche Cayenne 92A Rear Door Wiring Harness Loom Cable Right O/S 7P5971694D
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Part no. A2218200210
Mercedes W221 Seat Occupancy Mat Control Unit Sensor A2218200210
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Part no. 6921982
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Control Unit Door Rear Driver Side
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Part no. 7P6971162EC
VW Touareg 7P Door Wiring Loom Harness Cable Front Driver's Side 7P6971162DJ
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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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