Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. A0009004810
Adblue Module Mercedes W205 W222 C253 Exhaust Gas Control Unit ECU A0009004810
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Part no. A2135409616
Mercedes Sprinter W910 Battery Sensor Negative Terminal Cable Wiring A2135409616
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Part no. A6229000500
Mercedes W447 OM622.951 Engine Control Unit Module ECU Kit A6229000500 Manual
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Part no. 6799083
Control Unit BMW F10 F11 X3 F25 Parking Brake Handbrake Module EMF 6799083
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Part no. A2139008822
Air Module Mercedes W213 C238 Control Unit Module ECU A2139008822
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Part no. A0035421019
Relay Mercedes C117 GLA X156 ML W166 W176 W246 5 Pins Yellow A0035421019
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Part no. A0061515601
Mercedes ML W164 W211 W221 Engine Starter Motor A0061515601 0001109262
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Part no. A2055404106
Brake Harness Mercedes W205 Rear Left N/S Brake Pad Wear Wire Wiring A2055404106
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Part no. 9347878
Dashboard Monitor BMW X5 F15 Onboard Central Display Screen 10,25" 9347878
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Part no. A1775404507
Mercedes V177 C118 W247 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module A1775404507
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Part no. A1665459340
Mercedes W166 C292 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module A1665459340
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Part no. A2479004411
Mercedes V177 W247 Windshield Camera Driver Assists Front Camera A2479004411
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Part no. A1665400180
Mercedes W166 Fuse Box Relay Cover Shield Cap Trim A1665400180
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Part no. 9230944
Control Unit BMW F01 F02 F07 F10 F11 CAS4 Key Reading Module 9230944
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Part no. A2139003317A
Mercedes C118 V177 W213 Diesel OM654 Automatic Transmission Module A2139003317
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Part no. A1725402209
Electrical Cable Mercedes R172 Transmission To Body Wiring Harness A1725400035
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Part no. A0065422618
ESP Sensor Mercedes W166 Electronic Yaw Rate Sensor Module A0065422618
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Part no. 5A130F9
BMW F40 F44 G20 Parking Control Module Unit USS ECU LOW 5A130F9
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Part no. A6397600504-1
Mercedes Vito W639 1 Rear Left Right Sliding Door Handle Bowden Cable
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Part no. A0009067900
Alternator Mercedes W204 W212 Diesel Engine OM651 Valeo 180A A0009067900
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Part no. 9208452
Wiring BMW F07 Front Bumper PDC Wiring Park Assist Sensor Harness 9208452
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Part no. A1679008812
Seat Module Mercedes W167 W177 W247 Control Unit ECU A1679008812
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Part no. 8579480-1
BMW F20 120d F30 320d F10 520d N47N 184HP Engine Control Unit DDE 8579480 Manual
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Part no. A2198202026
Door Module Mercedes C219 Front Door Right O/S Control Unit A2198202026
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Part no. A1779001203
Mercedes W177 Door Control Module Rear Left Right N/O/S A1779001203
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Part no. A2139005213
Mercedes W213 Door Control ECU Module Front Left N/S A2139005213
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Part no. A2135406631
Mercedes W213 Rear Door Wiring Harness Cable Left N/S A2135406631
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Part no. 8648843
BMW F45 Mini F60 B38X High Voltage Accumulator Negative Ground Cable 8648843
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Part no. 5A08530
Fuel Pump Control BMW G30 G12 Mini F60 Tank Function Module Unit ECU 5A08530
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Part no. A2055400182
Mercedes W205 W213 C238 C253 Relay Fuse Box Top Cover Lid Cap A2055400182
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Part no. A0009008709
Mercedes W213 Tyre Pressure Control Module Unit A0009008709
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Part no. A6549001400-1
Mercedes W213 E220 CDI 654.920 194HP Engine ECU Kit A6549001400 Automatic
€455.95
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Part no. 6926358
BMW E87 E90 E91 E92 Front Seat Module Control Unit ECU 6926358
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Part no. A2139005613
Mercedes W213 Front Door Module Right O/S Control Unit A2139005613
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Part no. 9868383
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Body Control Comfort Module Unit FEM ECU LR01 9868383
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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. 55562863
Opel Insignia A 2.0 CDTI Diesel Alternator Bracket Holder Mount 55562863
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Part no. A1765404609
Mercedes W176 Rear Bumper PDC Wiring Loom Parking Sensor Cable Harness 9364201
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Part no. 8651049
Mini Countryman F60 Battery Ground Earth Mass Cable 8651049
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Part no. A2139068701-1
Mercedes W205 W213 Fuse Box Rear SAM Module Electrical Unit A2139068701
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Part no. 8648003
BMW F20 F30 F31 LCI Earth Cable Battery Cable 8648003 12428648003
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Part no. 6983335-1
BMW E39 E46 E53 6-disc CD Multi Changer Control Unit Modul With Magazine 6983335
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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. 6824129
Inverter Wiring BMW F45 Mini F60 Hybrid High Voltage Battery Cable Loom 6824129
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Part no. 6821407
High Voltage Cable BMW F45 Mini F60 Hybrid Harnes EDH 6821407
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Part no. 6821404
High Voltage Cable BMW F45 Mini F60 Hybrid Plugin Alternator 6821404
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Part no. A2049003211
Mercedes W204 Stereo Radio Autoradio CD Player Head Unit A2049003211
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Part no. 9282118
BMW F10 CAS4 Control Unit Module 9282118 61359282118
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Part no. 8510137
BMW F10 F11 520d Diesel N47N 184HP Engine ECU Control Unit DDE 8510137 Automatic
€113.95
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Part no. 8573257-6
BMW F10 F11 520d Diesel N47N 184HP Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8573257 Automatic
€89.95
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Part no. A6394409909
Wiring Loom Mercedes W639 Vito Cable Sliding Door Rear Left N/S A6394409909
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Part no. 7639661
BMW F20 Alternator Engine Alternator Generator Denso 170A Petrol N55 7639661
€47.95
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Part no. 7254970
BMW E92 LCI Grille Trim Panel Chrome Frame Front Right O/S 7254970
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Part no. 8514577
BMW X3 F25 Diesel N47N Engine Gearbox Wiring Loom Harness 8514577
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Part no. 6799677
BMW F11 Touring Rear Axle Air Suspension Control Unit ECU Module 6799677
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Part no. A1648208289
Mercedes ML W164 Radio CD Player Audio Stereo Head Unit A1648208289
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Part no. 6820386
Mini F54 F55 F56 Operating Unit Audio Radio Control Switch Panel 6820386
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Part no. 9289256
BMW X3 F25 CIC Sat Nav Professional Infotainment Radio Player Head Unit 9289256
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Part no. 9296495
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F33 F34 Air Module Control Unit ECU 9296495
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Part no. 6870539
BMW F10 F11 F12 F13 Parking AID Control Module ECU 6870539
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Part no. A6291501779
ECU Mercedes X164 Diesel OM629.912 Engine Control Module 306 HP Automatic
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Part no. A2079012500
Air Module Mercedes C204 C207 Sensor Control Unit ECU A2079012500
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Part no. rhd-A0009052902
Mercedes W212 Negative Cable Battery Terminal Wiring A0009052902
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Part no. A2139004625
Mercedes W213 C238 C253 C257 Air Module Control ECU Sensor A2139004625
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Part no. A2465400512
Seat Wiring Mercedes C117 Front Seat Left Wiring Harness a2465400512
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Part no. 6933410
BMW E85 Fuses Electrical Fuse Set 6933410
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Part no. A2139006911
Mercedes W213 C238 Telematic Charging Phone Control Module A2139006911
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Part no. A1646803535
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W164 B-Pillar Trim Cover Bottom Left N/S A1646801935
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Part no. A1175401205
Mercedes C117 Drivers Door Wiring Harness A1175401205
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Part no. A2115460580
Wiring Holder Mercedes W211 Cable Loom Harness Cover Channel A2115460580
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Part no. 8702093-1
Head-Up Display Hud Mini Cooper F54 F55 F56 F57 Project Dash Screen 8702093
€113.95
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Part no. 8582279
BMW F30 320d ed Diesel N47N 184HP Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8582279
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Part no. 8671504-1
Starter BMW G20 G21 G30 G32GT G01 G05 Starter Motor Valeo 8671504
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Part no. 8580053
Starter Cable BMW G30 G31 G32 Alternator Wiring Starter-Base B+ 8595355
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Part no. 9459673
Seat Module BMW X4 F26 F20 F30 Front Driver Side Control Unit ECU 7943747
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Part no. 9325545
BMW F11 Parking Brake Module Wiring Cable Harness Loom 9325545
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Part no. VW-Remote-Key
VW Passat Radio Remote Control Alarm Key Fob Control Unit Module
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Part no. 9383681
Mini F55 Fuse Box Front Body Control Module ECU BCM Unit 13275881
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Part no. 8T0959754
Audi A5 8T Remote Radio Alarm Key Button Control Unit Module 868 MHZ 8T0959754
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Part no. 9285504
Distributor BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 B + Battery Power Distributor 9285504
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Part no. A2709060500
Ignition Coil Mercedes W176 W204 C207 W212 Petrol Cable Connector A2709060500
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Part no. 8605458
Wiring BMW X1 E84 F11 N20 Engine Sensor System Module Wiring Harness 8605458
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Part no. A2229004320
Telematics Module Mercedes C238 Communication Blutooth Control A2229004320
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Part no. A2135402870
Ground Cable Mercedes C238 Fuse Box Wire Prefuse Box Wiring A2135402870
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Part no. A2059001136
Mercedes C238 Vehicle Dynamic Transmission Control Unit Module A2059001136
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Part no. A2479002707
Communication Module Mercedes W177 W247 Hermes LTE Control Unit A2479002707
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Part no. 8582155-3
BMW F20 F30 F32 120dX 320dX 420dX 184HP N47N Engine ECU 8582155 Automatic
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Part no. A2055408104
Battery Cable Mercedes W205 X253 Diesel OM651 Alternator Wiring A2055408104
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Part no. 8510281
Engine Wiring BMW F30 F31 F32 F36 330d 430d N57N Loom Harness Cable 8510281
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Part no. 8586540-5
BMW F30 F32 LCI 330d 430d N57N 258HP Control Unit ECU Kit DDE 8586540 FEM Key
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Part no. A4475402231
Mercedes W447 Sliding Door Wiring Loom Harness Right O/S A4475402231
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Part no. A0009009213
Mercedes W447 Fuel Pump Control Module A0009009213
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Part no. A4475400053
Mercedes Vito W447 Negative Battery Cable A4475400053
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Part no. A4479063000
Mercedes Vito W447 Heater Blower Motor Fan Resistor A4479063000
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Part no. A0009000716
Mercedes Vito W447 Diesel Adblue Module Control Unit ECU A0009000716
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Part no. 8580059
Mini F56 F60 BMW F40 F39 Diesel B37 Battery Starter Alternator Wiring 8580059
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Part no. A6421540402-1
Mercedes W164 W204 W211 OM642 Diesel Alternator Generator A6421540402
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Part no. 7607454
Battery Insert BMW F13 F12 F06 Battery Crashpad Foam Insulator 7607454
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BMW F40 F54 Cover Battery Vehicle Trim 7290719
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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 .