Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 5H0971385F
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 CD1 Rear Seat Couch Wiring Harness Cable Loom 5H0971385F
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Part no. 8573257-1
BMW F20 F30 F32 120d 320d 420d Diesel N47N 184HP ECU Kit DDE 8573257 Automatic
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Part no. 7P6907357B
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Headlight Head Lamp Range Control Unit Module ECU 7P6907357D
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Part no. 1477973
Ford Transit Connect Mk1 Starter Motor Engine Actuator 1.8 Diesel 2T14-11000-BC
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Part no. A4539052600
Smart Fortwo C453 Aerial Antenna Rod Radio GPS Antenna Unit A4539052600
€94.95
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Part no. 8518568-3
BMW F20 F30 120d 320d ed Diesel N47N 163HP ECU Kit DDE 8518568 + Key + FEM
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Part no. 9267958
BMW F20 F30 MINI F56 Control Unit Air Conditioning Module 9267958
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Part no. A6519007401-6
Mercedes SLK R172 250CDI 651.980 204HP Engine ECU Kit Ignition + Key A6519007401
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Part no. 8385987
BMW X5 E53 Support Bracket Navigation Computer 8385987
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Part no. 4L1937503
Audi Q7 4L Fuse Relay Box Module Electrical Control Unit 4L1937503
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Part no. 8574048
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Engine Starter Motor Plug Bracket Holder Mount 8574048
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Part no. 9351679
BMW F10 F20 F22 F30 Navigation Sat Nav Head Unit High 9351679
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Part no. 1K0971235J
Audi A3 Volkswagen Golf Battery Wire Cable Negative Earth Lead 1K0971235J
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Part no. 9878658
BMW F20 F30 F31 LCI Mini F55 F56 Compensator LTE UK Control Unit Module 9878658
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Part no. 4H0035670T
Audi A8 D4 Reader Radio CD System Audio MMI Multimedia Head Unit 4H0035670T
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Part no. 9277202
Wiring Cable BMW F06 F12 F13 Electric Parking Hand Brake Handbrake Set 9277202
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Part no. 6949450
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Centre Console DSC PDC Switch Center Cluster 6949450
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Part no. 7561834-13
BMW E87 E90 120i 320i N46 150HP Engine Control DME Module 7561834 Automatic
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Part no. A1715409606
Mercedes R171 Wiring Cable Harness Front Passenger Door Wiring Loom A1715409606
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Part no. A2135406831
Mercedes W213 Rear Door Wiring Harness Keyless Left Right N/O/S A2135406831
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Part no. 7520912-1
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 LCI Lid Cover Panel Electronic Box 7520912
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Part no. 7P6919603
VW Volkswagen Touareg 7P Dashboard Multimedia Display Screen Panel 7P6919603
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Part no. A1679008207
Telematics Module Mercedes W177 W247 Communication Control Unit ECU A1679008207
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Part no. 4E0910552G
Audi S8 D3 5.2 FSI 450HP BSM Quattro Engine Unit ECU 4E0910552G Automatic
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Part no. 6791748
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 DXC Pulse Generator Sensor Front Axle N47N 6791748
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Part no. 7H7970292P
VW Volkswagen Transporter T5 Comfort Convenience Body Module BCM 7H0937049T
€246.95
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Part no. 7P6035552M
VW Touareg 7P Antenna Amplifier Signal Booster Module Rear Left N/S 7P6035552M
€23.95
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Part no. 8T0959792H
Door Module Audi A5 8T A4 B8 Control Front Left N/S Unit 8T0959792H
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Part no. A0009821923
Mercedes W205 Interior Trunk Fuse Box Automotive Pink Relay A0009821923 Red
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Part no. 4H0959107AB
Audi A8L 4H Tailgate Lift Boot Lid Control Unit Module Trunk 4H0959107AB
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Part no. 8512047-7
BMW E90 E91 LCI N47N 320d 163HP ECU Module KIT DDE 8512047 Automatic
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Part no. 9380945
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F60 HSD line HU - CID 9380945
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Part no. 5Q0971250P
Audi S3 8V Battery Wire Cable Negative Earth Lead 95Q0971250P
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Part no. A0065424220
Mercedes W164 W251 High Tone Horn Signal Right O/S A0065424220
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Part no. 8657337
Starter Motor BMW F90 M5 G11 G30 Petrol Engine Starter Actuator DENSO 8657337
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Part no. 7856771
Injection Wiring BMW F90 M5 F91 M8 S63M Cyl. 1-4 Loom Valve Ignition 7856771
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Part no. 7801203
BMW X5 E70 E87 F10 F11 F15 F25 F30 Diesel Engine Starter Motor 7801203
€23.95
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Part no. A2139005213
Mercedes W213 Door Control ECU Module Front Left N/S A2139005213
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Part no. 5A19AC3
BMW F40 ACSM5 Control Unit Air Module ECU Control Module 5A19AC3
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Part no. 7627023
BMW F20 F21 F30 Petrol N13 Automatic Gearbox Engine Sensor Module 1 Wiring
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Part no. A0009050038
Mercedes W212 Multi-Purpose Windscreen Camera Control Unit Module A0009050038
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Part no. 9144846
Mini Cooper R57 Cabrio Convertible Wiring Loom Harness Rear Trunk Lid 9144846
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Part no. A2059000524
Mercedes W207 W212 Telematics Services Communication Module A2059000524
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Part no. 6900582
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Fuse Board Power Distribution Box
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Part no. 6923945
BMW 5 6 SERIES E60 E60N E61 E61N E63 B terminal point engine compartment 6923945
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Part no. 0148459-PS
Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Flap 0148459 Pure Silver - 900
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Part no. 4F9971085E
Audi A6 C6 Avant Rear Bumper PDC Wiring Loom Parking Sensor 4F9971085E
€32.95
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Part no. 8636064
Wiring Cable BMW F20 F30 LCI B48 Engine Injector Ignition Loom 8636064
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Part no. 9315684
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Body Control Comfort Module Unit FEM ECU LR01 9315684
€94.95
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Part no. 3D0909601E
VW Volkswagen Touareg 7L Air Module Control Unit ECU SRS 3D0909601E
€23.95
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Part no. A0009059101
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W207 W212 ESP Yaw Rotation Rate Sensor A0009059101
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Part no. 9221713
BMW F01 Front Bumper PDC Wiring Loom Cable Harness F02 9221713 9221712
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Part no. 7936365
Mini F55 F56 F57 Integrated Supply Module Z11 Control Unit Module 7936365
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Part no. A4475400082
Mercedes Vito W447 Fuse Box Cover Trim Panel Lid Housing A4475400082
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Part no. 1K0971120CH
Volkswagen Golf 1K Door Wiring Harness Loom Cable Front Drivers Side 1K0971120CH
€32.95
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Part no. 8T0959793F
Door Module Audi A5 8T A4 B8 Control Front Right O/S Unit 8T0959793F
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Part no. 7L5035738
Porsche Cayenne 9PA Rear Door Treble Speaker Audio Unit Right O/S 7E0035411B
€23.95
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Part no. 9247081
BMW X1 E84 Wiring Loom Harness Passenger Side 9247081
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Part no. 9291977
Mini Roadster R59 Cabrio Convertible Top Module CVM 61359291977 9291977
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Part no. 8S0820047
Audi TT FV 8S A/C Air Condition Climate Control Module Unit ECU 8S0820047
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Part no. 6799712
BMW F10 F11 ICM Management Control Unit Module DSC Brakes 6799712
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Part no. A1698209126
Door Module Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Left N/S Control Unit A1698209126
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Part no. 5Q0937084CJ
Audi A3 8V 1.6 TDI DBKA BCM Body Control Module Unit ECU 5Q0937084CJ
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Part no. 9242204
Wiring BMW F12 F13 F06 Cable Set For Electric Parking Brake Handbrake 9242204
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Part no. 9242522
BMW X5 E70 Light Module Footwell Control Unit ECU FRM II MAX Lear 9242522
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Part no. 7810980-1
BMW E60 E90 X5 E70 3.0sd 335d 535d M57N2 Engine ECU KIT DDE 7810980 CAS3 + Key
€522.95
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Part no. 5A0FAD6
BMW i4 G26 Hybrid Electric Earth Ground Cable Negative Battery Lead 5A0FAD6
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Part no. 3427743
BMW X3 Series E83 Wiring Drivers Side Loom Front Door Cables Right O/S 3427743
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Part no. 1K0907655D
VW Touran 1T Yaw Sensor ESP Rotation Rate Control Unit Module 1K0907655D
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Part no. 7790368
Mini Cooper One D R50 W17 Diesel Alternator Cable Starter Base B 7790368
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Part no. 8582280-5
Engine Control Unit BMW F20 F30 F31 118d 318d N47N 143HP ECU DDE 8582280 Manual
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Part no. 8T0959792D
Audi A5 8T Front Door Control Module Unit Left N/S 8T0959792D
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Part no. 8K0907064JE
Audi A5 8T Body Control Comfort Unit Module BCM Convenience Unit ECU 8K0907064JE
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Part no. 8650701-1
BMW F80 M3 F82 F83 M4 S55 431HP Engine Module ECU DME Kit 8650701 Automatic
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Part no. 4E0941817A
Audi RS4 B8 Front Door Wiring Harness Loom Plug Socket 4E0941817A
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Part no. 6921309
BMW E65 E66 Centre Console Front Armrest Tray Cables Wiring Set 6921309
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Part no. 7L0937503A
Volkswagen Touareg 7L Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module 7L0937503A
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Part no. 9137804
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 Drivers Door Wiring Harness Loom 9137804
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Part no. A2124405933
Door Wiring Mercedes W212 Loom Cable Rear Left Right N/O/S A2124405933
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Part no. 6973117
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E91 E92 E93 Parking Control Module Unit PDC 6973117
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Part no. 9241330
BMW X1 E84 USB AUX-IN Socket Plug Input Connector Media Port 9241330
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Part no. A2045451040
Mercedes W204 W212 Multimedia Interface Unit Module Bracket Mount A22045451040
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Part no. 8E1971035DF
Audi A4 Door Harness Loom Cable Wiring Front Left Right N/O/S 8E1971035DF
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Part no. 7537612
BMW X5 E53 E60 E81 E87 E90 Engine Vacuum Control Electric Valve 7537612
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Part no. 6949381
BMW E65 E66 Front Door Wiring Door Cable Harness Loom 6949381
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Part no. A2034404532
Mercedes CLC-Class CL203 Rear Parking Sensor Wiring Loom Cable PDC A2034404532
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Part no. A1698208626
Mercedes-Benz A B W169 W245 Door Control Module Right Rear O/S A1698208626
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Part no. 03E971815A
Volkswagen Polo 6R Cover Wiring Loom Guide Bracket Trim 03E971815A
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Part no. 6927706
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E63 E64 Tubing Duct Battery Cable Lead Positive Underfloor
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Part no. 5Q0907361G
Seat Leon Mk3 5F Fuse Box Control Unit Module Relay Box 5Q0907361G
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Part no. 8K590735700
Audi A5 8T Front Lamp Xenon Headlight Range Control Module 8K590735700
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Part no. 9321022-1
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 B+ Junction Terminal Box 300-400 W 9321022
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Part no. 03L906018JR
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI CJCB 136HP Engine Control Unit Module ECU 03L906018JR Manual
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Part no. 4L0971104S
Audi Q7 4L Rear Bumper Wiring Loom PDC Harness Parking Sensor 4L0971104
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Part no. A1669003309
Mercedes W176 W204 W246 Headlight Headlamp Range Control Unit Module A1669003309
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Part no. 9210861
BMW F10 F11 Power Distribution Fuse Box Front 9210861 61149210861
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Part no. 8486560
BMW F40 Steptronic Double Clutch Gearbox Transmission Control Module 8486560
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Mini R56 R57 Display Screen Instrument Cluster Speedo Android CarPlay 4+64GB LHD
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BMW Mini Cooper One R50 W10 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7515197
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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 .