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. A2048702626
Door Module Mercedes W204 Rear Right O/S Control Unit Module A2048702626
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Porsche Macan 95B Front Door Window Lifter Regulator Right O/S 95B837462B
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Porsche Cayenne 955 Telematics Bluetooth Telephone Module Unit 95504490277
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BMW F40 Mini F55 F56 Mid Range Sound Speaker Front Door Stereo 8715685
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Audi S3 8Y Air Module Control Unit SRS System ECU 5WA959655J
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Audi Q3 8U 2.0 TDI DFTA 150HP Quattro Engine ECU Kit Ignition + Key 04L907309AB
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Audi S3 8Y Body Control Comfort Module ECU Unit Bluetooth 8Y0035042C
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Audi Q7 4L Front Camera FAS Lane Assistance Control Unit 4E0910217D
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Parking Sensor Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Distance Parktronic Horizon Blue 391
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Gearbox Module Mercedes W176 W246 Control Unit ECU Automatic A2469004519
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Head-Up Display Hud Mini Cooper F54 F55 F56 F57 Project Dash Screen 8702093
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Part no. 8N8035223A
Audi TT 8N Amplifier BOSE Premium Audio Sound System Module 8N8035223A
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Telematics Module Mercedes W176 W207 W205 Bluetooth Control Unit A2139003617
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Part no. 6906070
BMW X5 E53 Roof Antenna Amplifier Trap Circuit 6906070
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Part no. 8584817
BMW G20 G21 G01 G02 Wiring Harness Engine Glow Plug Module 8584817
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Part no. 6970890
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Sensor B-pillar Left Airbag N/S 6970890
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Part no. 7605076
BMW F06 F10 F11 F12 F13 Wiring Harness Cable Engine Ignition Module N55 7605076
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Part no. 2240962-1
MIni R50 R53 PDC Front Parking Sensor Royal Grey - A48 2240962
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Part no. A6291500450
Alternator Mercedes ML W164 GL X164 Diesel OM629 Bosch 14V 220A A6291500450
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Part no. A2478207502
Mercedes C118 W177 W243 W247 Centre Console Dual USB-C Socket Ports A2478207502
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Part no. 5N0035342E
VW Volkswagen Polo 6R Multimedia Electronic Control Interface Module 5N0035342E
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Part no. A6395406209
Wiring Loom Mercedes W639 Vito Cable Door Wiring Cable A6395406209
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Part no. 8621486
BMW F20 F21 LCI F36 F87 M2 N55 Cable Alternator Starter Base B Wiring 8621486
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Part no. DV6T14B531BD
Ford Transit Connect Door Module Front Right O/S Control Unit ECU DV6T14B531BD
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Part no. 7253188-2
BMW E92 Seat Covering Panel Sports Left Right Thigh Support Cover Black Leather
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Part no. 8678976
Engine Wiring Mini F56 BMW F40 Petrol B38C Valvetronic Servo Motor Harness
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Part no. 9301522
BMW F01 F02 F07 F10 F11 CAS4 Control Unit Key Reading Module 9301522
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Part no. 9127895
BMW E88 Convertible Antenna Aerial DAB Rear Trunk Tailgate 9127895
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Part no. A6401508334-1
Engine Control Unit Mercedes W245 B200 CDI OM640.941 140HP ECU A6401508334
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Part no. 9176193
Mini Cooper R57 R58 LCI Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier FM 9176193
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Part no. 3425833
BMW X3 E83 2.5i 3.0i M54 Wiring Harness Cable Engine Ignition Module 3412247
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Part no. 4F0955557A
Audi A6 C6 Door Crash Impact Sensor Front Left Right N/O/S 4F0955557A
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Part no. A2474703702
Mercedes W177 W247 Solenoid Valve Line Pipe Hose Starter A2474703702
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Part no. 8H0959985B
Audi Q7 4L Keyless Module ECU Door Lock Control Unit 8H0959985B
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Part no. 9331597
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Alpine CD Radio Player Head Control Unit 9331597
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Part no. 3D0951253A
VW Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda Relay Black 5 Pins 12V 50A Set 433 3D0951253A
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Part no. B67824524
Mercedes W164 Media Interface Connection Cable MI AUX Wiring B67824524
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Part no. 9321016-1
BMW F10 F11 LCI On-Board Screen Central Information Display 10,25" 9321016
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Part no. 9226884
BMW F20 F21 LCI Antenna Amplifier Diversity 9226884
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Part no. 9216468
BMW F10 F11 F20 F30 F31 Front Seat Heating Control Module ECU 9216468
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Part no. A1568200089
Mercedes W176 W246 Tailgate Aerial Antenna Amplifier Unit A1568200089
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Part no. 6932399
BMW X5 E53 Cable Loom Plug Socket Connector Wiring Harness 6932399 6932396
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Part no. 8617551-5
BMW F20 F21 125i N20 218HP ECU Control Unit Kit DDE 8617551 Key FEM Automatic
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Part no. 7605061
Alternator Generator BMW F10 F30 N20 Diesel Electrical Unit Denso 210A 7605061
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Part no. A2044401705
Mercedes S204 Door Wiring Loom Cable Rear Left Right N/O/S A2044401705
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Part no. 7638322-2
Mini One R56 LCI N16 98HP Engine ECU Kit DME 7638322 + CAS3 + Key Automatic
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Part no. A0055461240
Mercedes W169 W245 Distributor Box Front Control Unit Module A0055461240
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Part no. A2129003508
Mercedes W207 W906 Fuel Pump Control Unit Module ECU A2129003508
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Part no. A4479009808
Mercedes Vito W447 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Electric Module SAM 4479009808
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Part no. 9399466
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Telematics Control Unit Module 84109399466 9399466
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Part no. A2049006009
Mercedes W204 Navigation CD Player Radio Stereo Sat Nav Head Unit A2049006009
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Part no. A2078201089
Mercedes W207 A207 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Unit A2078201089
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Part no. A6511590246
Wiring Cable Cover Mercedes W204 W212 W906 OM651 Engine Duct Bracket A6511590246
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Part no. 6943771
BMW 1 Series E87 CAS2 ECU Control Unit Key Reading Module 6943771
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Part no. 9289679
BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Antenna Amplifier Control Unit Module 9289679
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Part no. A2098209610
Mercedes CLK W209 Convertible Alarm Anti Theft System Control Unit A2098209610
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Part no. 3453954
Mini Cooper One R57 R58 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Diversity Module 3453954
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Part no. A0009821923-1
Mercedes W205 Interior Trunk Fuse Box Automotive Pink Relays Set A0009821923
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Part no. 3402862
BMW X3 E83 LCi Earth Cable Flow Electric Battery Negative
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Part no. 443937105B
VW Volkswagen Audi Skoda Seat Little Fuse Amp 30A 12V 443937105A
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Part no. 8V5971687Q
Audi A3 8V Door Wiring Harness Loom Rear Left Right N/O/S 8V5971687Q
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Part no. 4F1971036A
Audi A6 C6 Front Passenger Door Wiring Left N/S Harness Loom Cable 4F1971036A
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Part no. A1718204326
Mercedes SLK R171 Front Air Module SRS Control Unit ECU A1718204326
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Part no. 5Q0035874C
Skoda Octavia Mk3 5E MMI Multimedia SAT NAV Radio Stereo Head Unit 5Q0035874C
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Part no. 7E0907655A
Audi TT 8J ESP YAW Lateral Acceleration Sensor 7E0907655A
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Part no. 6500CW
Citroen Relay Peugeot Boxer Fuse Relay Electrical Box Housing Cover 6500CW
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Part no. A1665400180
Mercedes W166 Fuse Box Relay Cover Shield Cap Trim A1665400180
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Part no. A2535400601
Mercedes X253 Starter Motor Wiring Harness Cable A2535400601
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Part no. 1S0919275D-MRE
Audi A5 8T PDC Parking Distance Control Sensor 1S0919275D Misano Red Pearl - Z3M
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Part no. DT1T14B321AG
Ford Transit Connect Mk2 II Air Module Control Unit ECU DT1T14B321AG
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Part no. 1K0907719B
Audi A3 8P Anti Theft Alarm System Control Module Unit ECU 1K0907719B
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Part no. 6954776
BMW Z4 E85 Roadster Cabrio Convertible Roof Module Folding Top 6954776
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Part no. 8693361
BMW F87 M2 Engine Control ECU Kit DME 8693361 N55 370HP Key Dual Clutch
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Part no. 5WA915343B
Battery Bracket VW Golf 8 CD1 Audi A3 8Y Battery Clamp Holder 5WA915343B
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Part no. 9358302
Mini 1 2 3 Series F20 F21 F30 LCI F55 F56 Compensator LTE ECE 9358302
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Part no. A6519005301-7
Mercedes W204 C250CDI 204HP OM651.911 Engine ECU Kit A6519005301 Automatic
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Part no. 8606445
Wiring Harness BMW F20 F21 F30 LCI Motor Sensor System Module 1 8606445
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Part no. 6925642
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 Reserve Fuse Carrier Housing 6925642
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Mercedes w177 Sensor Wiring Harness Cable Front A1775403131
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Part no. A4535408304
Smart Fortwo C453 Front Bumper Wiring Parking Sensor Loom Harness A4535408304
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Mercedes W177 Power Distributor Connector Plug Unit A0045468440
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Part no. 9247130
BMW F11 Touring Antenna Aerial Diversity Amplifier Unit 868 MHZ 9247130
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Mercedes W177 Relay 052 Fuse Box Relay Slot B D E 70A Tyco SET X2 A0035421619
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Part no. A2469009212
Mercedes X117 Tailgate Boot Control Rear Module Unit A2469009212
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Part no. 918545-102
BMW F11 Wiring Cable Loom 918545-102 767832-113
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Part no. A2188701489
Mercedes W218 Audio Amplifier Harman Kardon Subwoofer Control Unit A2188701489
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Part no. A1669005412
Mercedes W166 Door Module Rear Left N/S Control Unit ECU A1669005412
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Part no. 8C11-3C190-AB
Ford Transit Yaw Sensor ESP Rotation Rate Control Unit Module 8C11-3C190-AB
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Part no. 6913389
BMW X3 X5 Z4 E53 E83 E85 6 Disc CD Changer Multichanger Without Magazine
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Part no. 6938226
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Cable Wiring Loom Rear Door Left Right 61126938226 6938249
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Part no. A1729003106
Mercedes SLC R172 Parktronic Parking Sensor Module Unit ECU A1729003106
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Part no. 3456872
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 Radio Boost CD Player Unit Head 3456872
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Part no. GU5T-14B192-GA
Ford Transit Mk8 Relay High Power 4-Pin Black FoMoCo GU5T-14B192-GA 4RA933714
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Seat Leon Mk3 Door Crash Impact Sensor Front Left Right N/O/S 3Q0959354
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BMW X5 X6 Series E70 E71 Front Central Bass Subwoofer Speaker HiFi 6971884
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Part no. 9257152
Telematics Bluetooth BMW F10 F20 F22 F30 Combox GPS Control Unit Module 9257152
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Part no. 5M5T-14B192-EA-1
Ford Transit Custom Relay 4-Pin Black 12V 40A FOMOCO Set X2 5M5T-14B192-EA
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Part no. 9241826-1
BMW F10 F11 On Board Screen Central Information Display Monitor 10,25" 9241826
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BMW X5 Series E70 E70N LCI Wiring Set Wash Water Container Cable Loom 9115107
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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. |
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