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. A2218230050
Mercedes W221 Centre Console Telephone Keypad Control Unit Module A2218230050
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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. 4H0951253A
Seat Skoda Audi VW Polo 6R Multi Use Control Module Relay 4 Pin 645 4H0951253A
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Part no. 6C0959653
VW Polo 6R Seat Ibiza 6J Clock Spring Steering Column Squib Ring 6C0959653
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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. 7P6971161FL
VW Touareg 7P Door Wiring Loom Harness Cable Front Passenger Side 7P6971161ES
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Part no. 9395949-1
Radio Player Mini F54 F55 F56 Stereo Head Unit Module Alpine 9395949
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Part no. A2048205497
Mercedes W204 Display Screen Radio Multimedia Navigation Sat Unit A2048205497
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Part no. 9289008
BMW F10 F11 On Board Screen Central Information Display Monitor 10,25" 9289008
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Part no. 9228495
BMW F07 GT ECU Body Control Module Junction Box V12 PL2 JBBFE III 9228495
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Part no. 9365837
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Head Unit Basic Media Headunit 9365837
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Part no. A1695457740
Mercedes-Benz A B W169 W245 Bracket Starter Alternator Control Unit A1695457740
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Part no. 7823420
BMW E60 E87 E90 LCI N47 120d 320d 520d ECU Control Unit DDE 7823420
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Part no. 7560626
BMW X3 Z4 E83 LCI E85 E86 Power Distribution Module Fuse Box 7560626
€23.95
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Part no. A2128204585
Mercedes-Benz A B W176 W246 Glove Box Aerial Antenna Booster Amplifier
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Part no. 7160897
BMW X5 E53 E60 E61 E65 E81 E87 E90 E91 Turn Indicator Silver Bulb 7160897
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Part no. 8605456
Engine Wiring BMW F21 F30 LCI F36 N20 Loom Module Harness Cable 8605456
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Part no. 7516376
BMW E65 E66 E67 Electric Valve 735i 745i 735Li 745Li 745LiS 7516376
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Part no. 1K0971250AL
Audi A3 8P Negative Battery Terminal Cable Wiring Battery Wire 1K0971250AL
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Part no. 1K0951253
VW Volkswagen Audi Seat Relay 449 Unit Module 4 Pins 1K0951253
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Part no. 9136726-2
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 Multifuse B Battery Power Distributor Cable 9136726
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Part no. 5G0919605
VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Radio Control Head Unit CD Player 5G0919605
€56.95
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Part no. A6394407810
Wiring Loom Mercedes W639 Vito Cable Front Door Left Right N/O/S A6394407810
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Part no. 8K1907115C-1
Audi A4 B8 1.8 TFSI CDHA 160HP Engine Control Unit ECU Kit 8K1907115C Manual
€123.95
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Part no. 6871062
BMW F01 F07 F10 F12 VDC Module Rear Suspension Level Control Unit 6871062
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Part no. A2469000005
Mercedes W176 PDC Parking Distance Control Module Unit A2469000005
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Part no. A6397600340
Mercedes Vito W639 Door Handle Cable Catch Bowden Cable Rear A6397600340
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Part no. A2469017000
Mercedes W176 Windscreen Rain Sensor Unit Module A2469017000
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Part no. A1769052400-1
Mercedes W176 Pressure Crash Impact Sensor Control Module A1769052400
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Part no. 7510646
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Ventilation Hose E-Box Fan 7510646 12907510646
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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. 4H0951253C
Seat Skoda Audi VW Polo 6R Multi Use Control Module Relay 4 Pin 646 4H0951253C
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Part no. 5WA959436P
Volkswagen Golf CD1 Keyless Go Module ECU Entry Control Unit 5WA959436P
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Part no. 8T0035225J
Audi A5 8T Antenna Aerial Amplifier Module Control Unit 8T0035225J
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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. A2205401124-1
Fuse Box Unit Mercedes CL S C215 W220 1 Front Right O/S ECU A2205401124
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Part no. 8X0959795A
Audi A1 8X Q3 8U Rear Door Module Control Unit ECU 8X0959795A
€23.95
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Part no. 6937515-9
BMW E87 E90 E91 Radiator Fan Cable Harness Loom Wiring 6937515
€23.95
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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. 06H911021A
Audi A5 8T 2.0 TFSI Petrol Engine Starter Motor Actuator 06H911021A
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Part no. 9188853
BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Battery Earth Cable Ground - Pole Lead L= 490MM 9188853
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Part no. 6885215
BMW F90 M5 F91 M8 G05 G11 G30 Steering Column Control Unit Module 6885215
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Part no. A2741501802
Mercedes W213 Engine Wiring Harness Cable Loom A2741501802
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Part no. A1669003602
Mercedes W204 R172 DAB Receiver Digital Audio Control Unit Module A1669003602
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Part no. 8794297
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 Mini F55 F56 F57 Head Unit Basic Media DAB 8794297
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Part no. 9335298
BMW 1 Series F20 Front Left Door N/S Wiring Loom Harness Cables 9215715
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Part no. 9191408
BMW X1 Series E84 Wiring Cable Loom Set Rear Door Left Right N/O/S 9191408
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Part no. A2218708326
Mercedes W221 Rear View Backup Camera Control Unit Module A2218708326
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Part no. A2129008816
Mercedes X218 Radio Comand Navigation Seat Control Unit Module A2129008816
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Part no. 9203304
BMW X5 Series E70 Cable Loom Door Rear Left Right N/O/S Wiring Harness 9207857
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Part no. 6972065
BMW E91 Touring Ultra Sonic Burglar Alarm System Sensor Module 6972065
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Part no. 8K0907401-1
Audi A5 8T 3.0TDI CAPA Quattro 240HP Engine ECU Kit Ignition 8K0907401 + Key
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Part no. 6970337
BMW E92 Seat Backrest Adjustment Adapter Lead Cable 6970337
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Part no. 9203082
BMW E60 E63 E65 Adaptive Light Control Unit Module LM E6X AHL 9203082
€170.95
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Part no. A2128205026
Mercedes W212 Impact Crash Sensor Door Left Right A2128205026
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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. A2469067100
Mercedes W176 W246 C117 Fuse Relay Box Control Unit Module A2469067100
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Part no. 6836504
BMW F20 F21 LCI F30 F31 F32 F13 Electric Coolant Fan Motor Relay 130A 6836504
€23.95
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Part no. 3Q0907338
Audi S3 8V Front Headlight Lamp Range Control Module ECU 3Q0907338
€23.95
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Part no. A2115454840
Mercedes E-Class S211 W211 Battery Tray Holder Mounting Bracket A2115454840
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Part no. A2079012500
Air Module Mercedes C204 C207 Sensor Control Unit ECU A2079012500
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Part no. 9383181
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 F36 Fuse Box Body Module Control Unit FEM 9383181
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Part no. 55568953
Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti Oil Level Crankshaft Sensor Wiring 55568953
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Part no. A9078209400
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Radio Stereo Player Head Unit A9078209400
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€89.21
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Part no. A2139008330
Mercedes W177 W213 W247 Automatic Gearbox Control Unit Module ECU A2139008330
€94.95
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Part no. 8843416
BMW G30 Battery Cell Module Supervision Circuit Control Unit 8843416
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Part no. 94520-4H0004X
Hyundai H-1 Dashboard Panel Digital Clock Watch Unit 94520-4H0004X
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Part no. 8Z0951253
Skoda Octavia II 5 Pin Black Relay Control Module Unit Set Kit 8Z0951253
€23.95
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Part no. A2118201626
Mercedes S211 W211 Rear Door Control Unit Right O/S A2118201626
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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. 5Q0907530S
Audi A3 8V Gateway Control Module Unit ECU 5Q0907530S
€37.95
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Part no. 9352864
FEM Module BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F32 ECU Control Unit Fuse Box 9352864
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Part no. 03G906018DT-1
Seat Leon II 1P 2.0 TDI BMN 170HP Engine Control Module ECU 03G906018DN Manual
€94.95
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Part no. 6865298
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus Control Unit Module Airbag 6865298
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Part no. A2059006337
Safety Module Mercedes S205 Airbag Belt Tensioner Control Module SRS A2059006337
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Part no. 8510249
Engine Wiring BMW E90 E91 LCI N47N Loom Harness Cable Automatic Gearbox 8510249
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Part no. 9225022
BMW 2 3 4 Series F22 F30 F31 F32 Battery Power B+ Distribution Box 9225022
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Part no. A2048704426
Door Module Mercedes W204 S204 Front Right O/S Control Unit A2048704426
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Part no. A9079005303
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Control Unit Module ECU A9079005303
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Part no. 9322120
BMW F30 F31 F32 F33 Central Information Display Screen 6,5" 9322120
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Part no. 6980078
BMW E88 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Diversity Module AMP 6980078
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Part no. A2054402834
Mercedes W205 Parking Sensor Wiring Rear Bumper PDC Loom Cable A2054402834
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Part no. A2711508033
Mercedes W204 Engine Wiring Harness Cable Loom A2711508033
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Part no. 9185474
Mini Cooper R60 R61 Antenna Aerial Diversity Trap Circuit 9185474
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Part no. 6819651
BMW X5 F15 Rear Fuse Box Distribution Relay Module Control ECU Unit 6819651
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Part no. 8584816
Engine Wiring BMW G20 G21 X3 G01 B57 Injectors Module Harness Loom 8584816
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Part no. 6937083
Ultra Sonic Module Mini Cooper R50 R53 Alarm System Sensor 6937083
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Part no. 6814183
Audio Control Panel BMW F20 F30 F31 F32 Operating Unit FBM 6814183
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Part no. 5WA980653D
Volkswagen Golf CD1 Camera Lane Assist Control ECU Module Unit 5WA980653D
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Part no. A1408207126
Mercedes C140 Blinker Hazard Trailer Relay Module Control Unit A1408207126
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Part no. 7316147
BMW F30 F31 F34 Headlight Module Xenon Headlamp Control Unit Lear TMS 7316147
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Part no. 9380322
BMW F01 F02 F03 F10 F11 F13 Central Gateway Control Lear Module Unit ECU 9380322
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Part no. 6928267
BMW E65 E66 E67 Gateway Sensor Air Module Control Unit 6928267
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Part no. 8Y0035282
Audi A3 S3 RS3 8Y Online Service Bluetooth Control Module Unit 8Y0035282
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Part no. 8576341-1
BMW F20 F30 F31 116d 316d 116HP N47N Engine ECU Control Unit DDE 8576341 Manual
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Part no. A9067600404
Bowden Cable Mercedes W906 Rear Sliding Door Opener Cable Wire A9067600404
€23.95
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Part no. A2045406662
Mercedes-Benz C W204 PDC Parking Sensor Distance Control Module A2045406662
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Part no. A2055401900
Mercedes W205 Parking Sensor Wiring Rear Bumper PDC Loom Cable A2055401900
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Part no. 6939287
BMW E60 E61 E63 Air Module ECU Control Unit Centre Vehicle Sensor 6939287
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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 .