Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 8J0035456A
Antenna Amplifier Audi Q5 8R A6 C6 A5 8T Mobile Phone Module Unit 8J0035456A
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Part no. 9236460
BMW F10 Footwell Light Module Control Unit ECU FRM III 9236460
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Part no. 8636069
BMW F20 F30 LCI B48 Engine Gearbox Module Wiring Cable Loom Harness 8636069
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Part no. 7595179-13
BMW E81 E87 LCI N43 116i 2.0 122HP Engine ECU Kit 7595179 DME CAS3 Key Manual
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Part no. 9248096
Air Module BMW F01 F02 LCI F06 F10 F11 F13 ECU Control Unit ECU 9248096
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Part no. 8648856
BMW F39 F45 F48 F49 Mini Cooper F60 Earth Ground Cable 8648856
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Part no. 9337807
Door Speaker BMW F15 F16 Front Rear Loudspeaker HiFi Audio Speaker 9337807
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Part no. 5Q0971250Q
Audi A3 S3 8V Negative Battery Terminal Earth Cable Lead Wiring 5Q0971250Q
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Part no. 7510738-7
Ignition Coil Mini R50 R52 R53 Petrol W10 Coil Pack Module Unit 7510738
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Part no. 3456016
Mini R55 R56 R57 R58 R60 Control Unit PDC Parking Sensor Module 3456016
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Part no. 6911838
BMW 5 X3 X5 Series E53 E60 E61 E83 PDC Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Schwarz Black
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Part no. 8K0907637C
Yaw Sensor Audi A4 B8 A5 8T ESP Rotation Rate Unit Module 8K0907637C
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Part no. 7428425-3
Headlight Module BMW F20 F21 LCI Front Lamp Hedlamp LED Control Unit 7428425
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Part no. A2479004707
Mercedes W177 Dynamic Adaptive Suspension System Control Unit Module A2479004707
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Part no. 7P0937401
Volkswagen Touareg 7P Power Distribution Unit Positive Battery Socket 7P0937401
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Part no. 1J0973332A
Audi RS4 B8 Cable Loom Wiring Plug Socket 2 Pins 1J0973332A
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Part no. 259901385R
Smart Fortwo C453 Central Electronic Control Unit Module ECU 259901385R
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Part no. 04L906021CK
Audi Q5 8R 2.0 TDI CNHA Quattro 190HP Engine Unit ECU Kit 04L906021CK Automatic
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Part no. 4F1910336B
Telephone Control Module Audi A8 4E S8 D3 Bluetooth Unit 4F1910336B
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Part no. 9798377-1
BMW F45 LCI 225xe B38X B38A15A 224HP Engine ECU DME Kit 9798377 BDC + Key
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Part no. 9189906-1
BMW E88 E93 Air Module Control Unit ECU 9189906
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Part no. 8576341
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 118d 318d 143HP N47N Engine Control ECU DDE 8576341 Manual
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Part no. 7317408
BMW F10 F11 LCI F30 F31 Xenon Headlight Ballast Control Unit 7317408
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Part no. 4G0907468AB
Audi A6 C7 Gateway Module Control Unit ECU 4G0907468AB
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Part no. 6942551
BMW E87 E90 E91 Front Left N/S Seat Lordosis Pad Adapter Lead Wiring
€23.95
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Part no. 03L906018JM-1
Audi Q5 8R 2.0 TDI CGLC Quattro 177HP Engine Control ECU Kit 03L906018JM Manual
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Part no. A1729009302
Mercedes W212 W221 Media Interface Control Unit Module A1729009302
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Part no. 9353421
BMW F11 LCI Body Control Module Unit V7 PL6 JBBFE III 9353421
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Part no. A0038206926
Mercedes W221 Door Control Module Unit ECU Rear Left N/S A0038206926
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Part no. A0035422819
Battery Relay Mercedes W176 W246 W447 Cut Off Module Control Unit A0035422819
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Part no. 7802158
BMW E60N E81 E87N E90 E90N E91 E91N E92 E93 Wiring Harness Engine Glow Module
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Part no. 8364542
BMW E46 X3 E83 Power Distribution Fusebox Cover Fuse Box 8364542
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Part no. 6883149
BMW F12 F13 X5 F15 Suspension Control Module VDC Control Unit 6883149
€89.95
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Part no. 6968650
BMW 3 Series E93 E93N LCI Aerial Antenna Amplifier FM/AM Right O/S 6968650
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Part no. 9259831
BMW E93 Convertible Wiring Loom Front Door Cables Cable Passenger Side 9186668
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Part no. A2465400340-2
Mercedes W176 Fuse Relay Box Control Unit A2465400340 A2465400140
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Part no. 9335289
BMW F20 Door Cable Harness Wiring Front Right O/S 9335289
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Part no. A0035420419
Mercedes W177 W205 W247 Relay Fuse Unit Module 4 Pins Black A0035420419
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Part no. A1698203185
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W169 W245 Door Control Module Left Rear N/S A1698203185
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Part no. 4E0907280B
Audi A8 4E S8 D3 Power Supply Control Module Unit ECU 4E0907280B
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Part no. A1775408609
Door Wiring Mercedes W177 W247 Front Passenger Side Cable Harness A1775408609
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Part no. A2128204713
Seat Wiring Mercedes W212 Front Loom Harness Passenger Side A2128204713
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Part no. A2129003502
Mercedes W212 Xenon Headlight Ballast Control Unit Module Hella A2129003502
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Part no. 4H0907801H
Parking Brake Module Audi A6 C7 A7 4G A8 4H Handbrake Control Unit 4H0907801H
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Part no. 5Q0907530AM
Audi A3 8V VW Passat B8 Gateway Control Unit Module 5Q0907530AM
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Part no. 8V0971553
Audi A3 8V Front Seat Side Air Module Wiring Harness Loom Cable 8V0971553
€23.95
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Part no. A0035420219-3
Mercedes W639 W906 Relay 5-Pin Control Unit 12A Blue A0035420219
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Part no. 9360357-1
Door Wiring Mini F55 F56 R60 Rear Right Left N/O/S Harness Loom Cable 9360357
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Part no. A2469005312
Mercedes X117 X156 W246 Relay Control Unit Module A2469005312
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Part no. 8067511
BMW F98 Adapter Cable Wiring RBS Rear Axle 8067511
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Part no. 6763735
BMW X5 E60 E81 E87 E90 E91 E92 Xenon Headlight Level Sensor
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Part no. 9127088
BMW E81 E90 DC/DC Torque Converter Module Wandler 9253208 9127088
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Part no. 6923209
BMW X5 E46 E53 Alarm System Inclination Indicator Module Unit 6923209
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Part no. 9229875
BMW 3 Series E90 LCI Body Control Module H1 PL2RR JBBFE IIIR 61359229875 9229875
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Part no. 7552105
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R58 Petrol Engine Starter Motor N12 7540897
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Part no. 6947216
BMW 3 Series E93 Convertible Rear Bumper FM Radio Aerial Antenna 6947216
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Part no. 09D927750EE
VW Volkswagen Touareg 7L Automatic Gearbox Module Control Unit ECU 09D927750EE
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Part no. 6798872-1
BMW F10 F11 F30 F31 Wheel Module Tire Pressure Control RDC 433MHZ Unit 6798872
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Part no. 8621190
BMW F20 F22 F30 LCI Electric Line Cable Power Distribution Module 8621190
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Part no. 4G8959795G
Audi A6 C7 Rear Door Control Module Unit ECU Left Right N/O/S 4G8959795G
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Part no. A2129004106
Door Module Mercedes W212 Rear Left N/S Control Unit A2129004106
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Part no. 02E911024M
Audi A3 8V 2.0 TFSI DJHA Starter Motor 12V 02E911024M
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Part no. A9079002407
Mercedes W907 Electronic Ignition Module Control Unit A9079002407
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Part no. 6866986
BMW F01 F02 LCI F06 F10 F11 F13 ECU ICM Control Unit Module Airbag 6866986
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Part no. 8515494
BMW 5 Series F10 F11 530d N57N Cable Alternator Starter Base B+ 8515494
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Part no. 9387561
Head Unit BMW I3 I8 Mini F56 Navigation Sat Nav DAB High Control Module 9387561
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Part no. A2469000717
Mercedes C117 X156 All Wheel Drive Control Unit Module ECU MFA A2469000717
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Part no. 5P0035186B
Seat Altea Multimedia Radio CD Player Head Unit Controller 5P0035186B
€42.95
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Part no. 9134661
BMW E87 E90 E91 E92 Seat Control Unit Module ECU 9134661
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Part no. A2048708026
Mercedes W204 Media Interface Control Unit Module ECU A2048708026
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Part no. 9174261
BMW E60 E87 E90 Telematics Bluetooth Control Unit Module ECU 9174261
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Part no. A0009820112
Mercedes W177 W207 Power Energy Distribution Unit Module A0009820112
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Part no. A2465402050
Mercedes W176 Fuse Box Control Unit SAM Module Relay A2465402050
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Part no. A2661503133
Engine Wiring Mercedes W169 W245 M266 Petrol Cable Loom Harness A2661503133
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Part no. 1K8955557
Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Door Crash Impact Pressure Sensor Unit 1K8955557
€23.95
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Part no. 3449686
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Passive Go Module Control Unit 3449686
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Part no. A6511504133
Mercedes W204 W212 Engine Wiring Diesel Harness Loom Cable E250 CDI A6511504633
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Part no. 8601245
Earth Ground Cable BMW i3 I01 Hybrid Rex Electric Engine Wiring 8601245
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Part no. 130002613
BMW 5 X5 7 Series E60 E60N E61 E65 E66 E67 E70 Drive Longitudinal Seat Adjust
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Part no. 4H0959793F
VW Touareg 7P Front Door Control Module Unit ECU Driver's Side 4H0959793F
€23.95
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Part no. 4M0971237S
Audi Q7 4M Q8 Mk1 Battery Negative Cable Wiring Earth Line 4M0971237S
€37.95
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Part no. 8E0907279K
Audi A4 B7 Body Control Module BCM Comfort Control Unit Power Supply 8E0907279K
€23.95
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Part no. 8K0907063M
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Body Control Comfort Unit Module Unit ECU 8K0907063M
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Part no. A1698700689-3
Mercedes W169 W245 CD Player Radio Stereo Head Unit A1698700689
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Part no. N000000004325
Mercedes W169 W204 W211 C219 Replacement Fuse Kit Set N000000004325
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Part no. A2118703226
Mercedes W245 Bluetooth Control Unit Module Hands Free A2118703226
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Part no. 5Q0971230HH
Audi S3 8V Starter Alternator Wiring Harness 5Q0971230HH
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Part no. 9143823-1
BMW E88 E93 LCI ECU Air Control Unit Module Controller 9143823
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Part no. A2075400740
Fuse Box Mercedes W204 Battery Terminal Control Unit Module A2075400740
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Part no. A1679003418
Mercedes W205 C253 W257 Door Module Rear Left N/S Control Unit ECU A1679003418
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Part no. 3456995
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 Radio Boost CD Player Unit Head 3456995
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Part no. 8V0971104
Audi A3 S3 8V Sportback Wiring Harness PDC Parking Sensor Rear Bumper 8V0971104
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Part no. 6C11-3C190-AB
Ford Transit MK7 Yaw Sensor ESP Rotation Rate Control Unit Module 6C11-3C190-AB
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Part no. 6925715
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E82 E87 E90 E91 E92 Positive Battery Terminal Cover 6925715
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Part no. A2789060600
Mercedes W166 R172 W205 C207 W212 C216 Engine Starter Motor 12V A2789060600
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Part no. 03G911023
Audi A4 B7 A6 C6 Motor Starter Unit 2.0 TDI Diesel Engine 03G911023
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Part no. 8Y0963554A
Audi S3 8Y Rear Seat Couch Occupancy Recognition Sensor Unit 8Y0963554A
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Mercedes W204 Battery Wiring Cable Harness Loom A2045409907
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BMW F07 GT Central Gateway Module ECU Control Unit Lear ZGW-01 High 9237968
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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 .