Automotive electrical systems
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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. A9079005303
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Control Unit Module ECU A9079005303
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Part no. A9078209400
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Radio Stereo Player Head Unit A9078209400
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Part no. A2711500391-7
Mercedes W204 C180 Engine Unit BlueEFFICIENCY 271.820 156HP ECU A2711500391
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Part no. A9079051202
Mercedes Sprinter W907 Battery Wire Negative Lead Cable A9079051202
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Part no. A2139002817
Mercedes W177 W205 C257 Radar Sensor Front Control Unit Module A2139002817
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Part no. 8589948
BMW G20 G21 Positive Battery Cable Wiring Loom 8589948
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Part no. 8606306
BMW F10 F11 F30 184 HP Petrol N20 Engine Control Unit ECU DME 8606306 Manual
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Part no. A2741501802
Mercedes W213 Engine Wiring Harness Cable Loom A2741501802
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Part no. A2115450301-1
Mercedes S211 W211 W219 Fuse Distribution Box Unit A2115453901
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Part no. A2139008430
Mercedes W910 Gearbox Control Module A2139008430
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Part no. 8720310
Telematics Module Mini F54 F55 F56 F60 Bluetooth Control Unit ECU 8720310
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Part no. A9079006906
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Ignition Lock Control Unit Module ECU A9079006906
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Part no. 8508654
BMW F10 F11 N47S1 Engine Injector Module Wiring Harness 8508654
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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. A2078201089
Mercedes W207 A207 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Unit A2078201089
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Part no. 6994419
BMW G20 Power Distribution Fusebox Cover Fuse Box Terminal 6994419
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Part no. 9268802
Mini Cooper Countryman R60 Champ 2 Navigation Radio DAB Player Unit 9268802
€132.95
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Part no. 443937105A
VW Volkswagen Audi Skoda Seat Little Fuse Amp 30A 12V 443937105A
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Part no. 7M0951253C
Volkswagen T5 Audi Seat Skoda Relay Black Control Unit 5 Pin 12V 7M0951253C
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Part no. A0009062822-1
Mercedes W207 W212 W906 Engine Diesel 200A 14V Alternator Generator LRA03818
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Part no. 9875930
BMW G20 Head Unit Navigation Audio Player Controller Module 9875930
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Part no. 6842527
BMW G20 Battery Terminal Voltage Distribution Box 400W MID 6842527
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Part no. A1765400103
Battery Cable Mercedes C117 W176 Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A1765400103
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Part no. A0035421819
Mercedes C205 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module A0035421819
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Part no. A2389058501
Antenna Mercedes A205 Convertible Telephone Antenna Module A2389058501
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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. 6839769
KaFAS Module BMW F10 F20 F30 Mini F55 F56 Assist Camera Control Unit 6839769
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Part no. A4475406777
Alternator Wire Mercedes Vito W447 Battery Alternator Cable A4475406777
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Part no. A1331510745
Mercedes C117 CLA 45 AMG Heat Shield Alternator Plate Petrol M133 A1331510745
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Part no. 8649179
BMW X5 F15 Positive Wiring Harness Cable Battery 8649179
€89.95
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Part no. A2059067200-1
Mercedes W205 S205 W213 Fuse Box Front Relay Control Unit Module A2059067200
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Part no. 8578945-3
BMW F20 118d F30 318d N47N 143HP ECU Engine Contol Unit DDE 8578945 Manual
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Part no. A2059003740
Mercedes A205 Convertible Comfort Control Unit Module A2059003740
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Part no. A2389009000
Air Module Mercedes A205 A238 A217 SRS Protection Control Unit A2389009000
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Part no. A2229009519-1
Mercedes C238 Head Unit Radio CD Player Audio Sat Nav Control A2229009519
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Part no. 8779030
BMW G30 G31 Body Control Comfort Module Unit FEM ECU V05 8779030
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Part no. A0035455005
Mercedes W202 W210 Kick Down Kickdown Relay Electrical Module Unit A0035455005
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Part no. 7555193
BMW F10 Control Unit Box F07 F11 Engine Ventilation Housing Box 7555193
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Part no. 8092797
Engine Wiring BMW F87 M2 F82 F83 M4 S55 Loom Module Harness Cable 8092797
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Part no. RHD-A1669005212
Mercedes ML W166 Front Door Module Right O/S Door Control Unit A2059006013
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Part no. 9276016
BMW F11 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Diversity 868 MHZ 9276016
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Part no. A1669005612
Door Module Mercedes ML W166 Rear Right O/S Door Control Unit A1669005612
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Part no. A1669063901
Mercedes ML W166 Relay Module Box Under Rear Right Seat F4 A1669063901
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Part no. A1669009311
SAM Module Mercedes ML W166 Center Electrics Control Modul A1669009311
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Part no. A1669003712
Mercedes ML W166 SAM Module Control Unit ECU A1669003712
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Part no. A1729060005
Mercedes R172 Rear SAM Fuse Relay Box A1729060005
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Part no. A1725408705
Mercedes R172 Electrical Wiring Harness Cable Window Regulator A1725408705
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Part no. A2059001240
Mercedes GLC 220d X253 Air Conditioning Climat A/C Control Module A2059001240
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Part no. A9075406849
Mercedes Sprinter W907 Ground Line Battery Earth Cable Wire A9075406849
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Part no. A2059007615
Module Mercedes W205 Air Conditioning Control Module A2059007615
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Part no. A9075404687
Mercedes W907 Battery Cable Alternator Wiring Loom Harness Cabling A9075404687
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Part no. 6G9210E887EE
Land Rover Freelander 2 Navigation Nav Reader DVD CD Control Unit 6G9210E887EE
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Part no. A2057200522
Mercedes GLC X253 Front Door Trim Cover Panel Strip Left N/S Black A2057200522
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Part no. A9079004807
Air Module Mercedes W907 W910 Control Unit ECU A2139008828
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Part no. A9079051602
Mercedes W907 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Control Unit Module A9079051602
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Part no. 8510221-16
BMW E90 E91 E92 LCI 325d Diesel N57 204HP ECU Engine Module DDE 8510221 Manual
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Part no. A9075407312
Mercedes W907 Battery Fuse Box Positive Distribution Terminal A2479061803
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Part no. 7540686
BMW F20 M135i F30 335i N55 326HP Engine Control Unit ECU DME 7540686 Automatic
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Part no. A2059000828
Door Module Mercedes GLC X253 Rear Door Left Control Module A2059000828
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Part no. 8580307
BMW X1 E84 18dX Diesel N47N Engine Control Unit Module ECU DDE 8580307 Manual
€94.95
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Part no. A9079009304
Mercedes Sprinter W907 Radar Sensor Distance Active Brake System A9079009304
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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. 8636068
Engine Wiring BMW F20 120i F30 320i 330i LCI B48 Cable Loom Harness 8636068
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Part no. 8380407-1
BMW X5 E53 Power Distribution Fusebox Cover Fuse Box 8380407
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Part no. A2469064201
Antenna Amplifier Mercedes X117 W176 W205 Rear Aerial Module A2469064201
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Part no. 7928648
BMW G30 LCI Radio Remote Control Receiver Module ECU Unit 434 Mhz 7928648
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Part no. A2709002100-4
Mercedes X117 CLA 45 AMG 4-Matic M133.980 Engine Control ECU Kit A2709002100
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Part no. 9661094180
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Diesel Glow Plug Wiring Loom Cable Wire 9661094180
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Part no. F20 F30 PLUG SOCKET LOOM PDC
PDC Plug BMW F20 F22 F30 F32 Loom Socket Parking Sensor Wiring Harness
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Part no. 7558220-1
BMW E82 E90 E91 E92 N54 135i 335i Alternator Generator 180A 7558220
€137.95
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Part no. 8486560
BMW F40 Steptronic Double Clutch Gearbox Transmission Control Module 8486560
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Part no. A9075406749
Mercedes W907 Battery Electrical Ground Line Wire Earth Cable A9075406749
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Part no. 9459681
Seat Module BMW F20 F30 F32 F33 X1 F48 X5 F15 Front Control Unit ECU 9459681
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Part no. 9194824
BMW Z4 E89 Convertible Roadster Air Module ECU Control Unit 9194824
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Part no. A2054400534
Mercedes C205 Bumper PDC Wiring Loom Rear Parking Sensor A2054400534
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Part no. 9365819
BMW X5 F15 Wiring Rear Right O/S Door Harness Loom 9365819
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Part no. A2781506020
Cable Beam Mercedes W166 W212 W221 Engine Wiring Harness Loom A2781506020
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Part no. A9075400500
Mercedes W907 Battery Cable Wiring Loom Harness Cabling A9075400500
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Part no. A6229001000
Mercedes W447 114CDI OM622.851 136HP Engine Control Unit Manual A6229001000
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Part no. A2469008813
Module Mercedes W176 A45 AMG M133 4matic All Wheel Drive Control A2469008813
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Part no. 8512415-9
Mini One D R60 N47N 90HP Diesel Engine Control Module ECU DDE 8512415 Manual
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Part no. A4209003305
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Radio Stereo Player Head Unit Module A4209003305
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Part no. A9079003207
Mercedes W907 Air Suspension Level Control Unit Module Airmatic A9079003207
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Part no. A2139008530
Mercedes W213 W447 Transmission Gearbox Control Unit Module ECU A2139008530
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Part no. A9075409482
Fuse Box Mercedes Sprinter W907 Prefuse Box Module Relay Holder A9075409482
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Part no. 8571349
BMW F20 F21 F30 LCI F22 F32 G30 X3 F25 Starter Acoustic Vibration Plug 8571349
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Part no. A2535401001
Battery Cable Mercedes C238 C253 Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A2535401001
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Part no. A6519007500-11
Mercedes W204 C 200 CDI 651.913 136HP Engine Unit ECU Kit A6519007500 Key Lock
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Part no. A9079004105
Air Module Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Control Module ECU A9079004105
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Part no. 9283429
BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 LCI Radio CD Player Multimedia Head Unit 9283429
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Part no. A0005463704
Mercedes C118 Positive Pole Battery Insulating Cap Cover Trim A0005463704
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Part no. 8574024
Engine Wiring BMW F30 F31 335dX N57Z Automatic Gearbox Cable Harness 8574024
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Part no. 7555176
BMW F10 Control Unit Box F07 F11 Engine Ventilation Housing Box 7555176
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Part no. A2059005222
Seat Module Mercedes W205 W253 Memory Control Unit Passenger's Side A2059005222
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Part no. A2059005122
Seat Module Mercedes W205 W253 Memory Control Unit Driver's Side A2059005122
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Part no. A2469005312
Mercedes X117 X156 W246 Relay Control Unit Module A2469005312
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Part no. A1669005417
Mercedes X117 Communication Telematics Control Module Unit ECU A1669005417
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Part no. A2239053002
Mercedes Vito W447 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Control Unit Module A2239053002
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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 .