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. 7286050
BMW F20 Control Unit Module Wing Mirror Power Fold 7286050
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Seat Ibiza 6J Central Body Comfort BCM Interface Module 6C0937089D
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Audi TT 8J 2.0 TFSI Petrol Fuel Injectors Wiring Harness 06F971082F
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Part no. 6953467
BMW 1 3 Series E88 E93 Convertible Tel Phone Antenna Aerial 6953467
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Part no. 2992478-3
Plug Socket BMW X1 E84 Rear Light In The Side Panel Right O/S Wiring 6984754
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Part no. A2205400382
Mercedes CL S Class C215 W220 Fuse Box Unit Front Right O/S Cover A2205400382
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BMW G20 G30 F40 F45 Mini F54 F56 F60 Crankshaft Position Sensor 8644376
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Part no. 9228914
Radio CD Player BMW F10 F11 F13 Navigation ECE Sat Nav Head Unit 9228914
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Part no. 9253111
BMW F20 F21 F22 Positive Plus Pole Battery Blow Off Cable 9253111
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Part no. 9224595
BMW E90 LCI Footwell Light Control Module LCM LED Basis 9224595
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Part no. 9113064
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Centre Console Switch Cluster Control Unit ECU 9113064
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Part no. 9811260
BMW Mini Cooper R60 Wiring Passenger Loom Front Door Cables Left N/S 9811260
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Part no. A2701506733
Wiring Harness Mercedes W246 M270 Petrol Engine Wiring Harness Loom A2701506733
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Part no. 9315130
Door Wiring Harness BMW F25 Rear Left Right Door N/O/S Wiring Loom 9315130
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Part no. 7607454
Battery Insert BMW F13 F12 F06 Battery Crashpad Foam Insulator 7607454
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Part no. A2479002707
Communication Module Mercedes W177 W247 Hermes LTE Control Unit A2479002707
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Part no. 9227766
BMW F11 Touring Tailgate Spoiler Probe AM/FM Sensor 9227766
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Part no. 7619143
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Valvetronic Servomodule Wiring Cable Loom Harness 7619143
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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. A0009003606
Mercedes W176 W246 Automatic Transmission Control Uni A0009003606
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Part no. 9366112
Mini F56 Active Sound Design Radio Audio Amplifer Control Unit Module 9366112
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Part no. TM450
Trafficmaster TM450 GPS Vehicle Location Tracker Control Unit Module ECU
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Part no. A0051513901
Kompressor Mercedes W203 W211 M271 Petrol Engine Starter Motor A0051513901
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Part no. A1031550435
Mercedes W124 M103 Bracket Alternator Mount Holder Support A1031550435
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Part no. 1508937
BMW Mini Cooper S One D R50 R52 R53 Negative Battery Cable Wire 1508937
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Part no. A2829003300
Mercedes W177 A200 163HP M282.914 Engine Control Unit ECU A2829003300 Automatic
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Part no. 9294309
Dashboard Monitor BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Onboard Central Display Screen 6,5" 9294309
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Part no. 8506281-2
BMW E87 LCI E90 116d 316d N47 Engine ECU KIT DDE 8506281 + CAS3 + Key Manual
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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. 6989080-OLI
BMW E65 E66 E67 PDC Rear Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Olivin Metallic
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Part no. 9353066
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Relay Cover Electric Fan Relay Cap 9353066
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Part no. 06E971627Q
Fuel Injector Wiring Audi S4 B8 A6 A7 C7 4G 3.0 V6 TFSI Wiring Cable 06E971627Q
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Part no. A2218704895
Mercedes W221 Door Module Rear Door Control ECU Unit Left N/S A2218704895
€28.95
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Part no. 7N0907530AF
VW Tiguan 5N Central Gateway Control Unit Module Relay ECU 1K0907530S
€32.95
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Part no. 6952477
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Centre Console Switch Centre DTC PDC 6952477
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Part no. 9237055
Antenna Diversity BMW F07 GT Control Unit Module Aeral Amplifier 868 MHZ 9237055
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Part no. 7583225-11
BMW E87 LCI E90 118i 318i N43 143HP ECU Control Kit DME 7583225 Automatic
€270.95
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Part no. 9231466
BMW 2 3 4 Series F22 F30 F32 Antenna Amplifier Module Trap Circuit 9231466
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Part no. 6950525-2
4 x BMW E63 E64 E93 Alarm System Module Sensor DWA Control Unit Set 6950525
€28.95
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Part no. 9213374
Mini R55 R56 R57 Cover Power Distribution Fuse Box 9213374
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Part no. 8U0907468AQ
Audi A1 8X Central Gateway Control Unit Module Relay ECU 8U0907468AQ
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Part no. 8510591-7
BMW X1 E84 2.0d N47 177HP sDrive Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8510591 Manual
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Part no. 7174403-5
BMW E92 Coupe Rear Light Lamp Plug Socket Wiring Left N/S 6984754
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Part no. A4479063000
Mercedes Vito W447 Heater Blower Motor Fan Resistor A4479063000
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Part no. A2709060500
Ignition Coil Mercedes W176 W204 C207 W212 Petrol Cable Connector A2709060500
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Part no. 9294309-1
BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Dashboard Monitor Onboard Central Display Screen 6,5" 9294309
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Part no. 9337807
Door Speaker BMW F15 F16 Front Rear Loudspeaker HiFi Audio Speaker 9337807
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Part no. 3451779
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Air Module ECU Control Unit 3451779
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Part no. 8E0959643B
Audi A4 B7 Crash Impact Airbag Sensor Unit Module 8E0959643B
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Part no. A2215401833
Mercedes W221 Door Harness Left Right N/O/S Rear Door Wiring Loom A2215401833
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Part no. 9113355
BMW E87N E90 E91 Mini Cooper R56 DC/DC Torque Converter Wandler 9113355
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Part no. 6882969
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus Control Unit Module Air Module 6882969
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Part no. A9065400113
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W906 Rear Door Licence Plate Lighting Wiring Cable
€23.95
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Part no. 8K0959793D
Audi A4 B8 A5 S5 8T Door Module Control Unit Front Left N/S 8K0959793D
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Part no. 8W9971104M
Audi A4 B9 Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Harness Wiring Loom Cable 8W9971104M
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Part no. 6863389
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus Control Unit Module Airbag 6863389
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Part no. 9390835
Sound Amplifier BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Active Harman Becker Design 9390835
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Part no. 9267511
BMW X5 E70 Body Control Module Main Primary ECU Unit JBBFEIII R LP 9267511
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Part no. 9240274-2
BMW E30 E31 F01 F02 F10 F11 Top View Mirror Camera 9240274
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Part no. A2129008818
Keyless Go Module Mercedes W207 W212 W218 ECU Door Lock Control Unit A2129008818
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Part no. 6940588
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Alarm System Unit Ultra Sonic Module 6940588
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Part no. 6936649
BMW 1 3 X1 Series E81 E84 E87 E90 E91 LCI Power Distribution Box Black 6936649
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Part no. A2128270228-PAL
Mercedes W212 Aerial Fin Roof Antenna Shark Palladium Silver - 792 A2128270228
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Part no. 9224687
BMW Mini Clubman R55 LCI Cable Wiring Loom Splitdoor Door Rear Left N/S 9224424
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Part no. 7640132
BMW F20 LCI F30 F56 Alternator Generator DENSO 150A 7640132
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Part no. A0025450601
Mercedes W906 Fuse Relay Box Module Control Unit A0025450601
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Part no. 03L906018PH
Audi Q3 8U 2.0 TDI CFGC 177HP Quattro Engine Control Unit ECU 03L906018PH
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Part no. 9811783
Mini Cooper Paceman R61 Wiring Loom Harness Front Cable 9811783
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Part no. 6993311
Seat Module BMW F20 F32 F33 Control Unit Front Left Right N/O/S 6993311
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Part no. 8578945-2
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 116d 316d N47N 116HP ECU Kit DDE 8578945 Key FEM Lock Manual
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Part no. 2371741
Mini F55 F56 Battery Cable Positive Battery Alternator Starter Wiring 2371741
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Part no. 5B4E028
Remote Control Receiver BMW F70 X5 G05 G60 U06 Mini F65 Radio Module 5B4E028
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Part no. 0390203255
Seat Adjustment Motor Mercedes W221 Front Seat Motor Actuator 0390203255
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Part no. 4F9971085E
Audi A6 C6 Avant Rear Bumper PDC Wiring Loom Parking Sensor 4F9971085E
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Part no. 7195768
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Battery Holder Hold Down Strap Bracket 7195768
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Part no. 9305712
BMW X3 F25 Body Control Module ECU Junction Box JBBFE III 3 V9 Lear 9305712
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Part no. 9224686
BMW Mini Clubman R55 Cable Wiring Loom Splitdoor Door Rear Right O/S 9224424
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Part no. A9079001605
Mercedes W907 Central Gateway Control Unit Module Relay ECU A9079001605
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Part no. 9350003-1
Safety Control Unit BMW F01 LCI F07 F10 F11 F25 Air Module Bag ECU 9350003
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Part no. 9231283-IBB
PDC Parking Sensor BMW X5 E70 F10 Ultrasonic Sensor Imperial Blue A899231283
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Part no. 7848469
BMW F80 M3 F82 F83 M4 Wiring Harness Engine Gearbox Module 7848469
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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. A2701590042
Ignition Coil Mercedes W176 M270 Petrol Ignition Cable Connector A2701590042
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Part no. A2469000005
Mercedes W176 PDC Parking Distance Control Module Unit A2469000005
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Part no. 4F7910401L-1
Audi A6 C6 2.7 TDI CANC Quattro 190HP Engine Control Unit ECU Kit 4F7910401L
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Part no. 9304728
PDC Wiring BMW X3 F25 Front Bumper Loom Cable Harness Parking Sensors 9304728
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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. 9289256
BMW X3 F25 CIC Sat Nav Professional Infotainment Radio Player Head Unit 9289256
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Part no. BK3D18D815BE-1
Ford Transit MK8 Radio Stereo Audio USB Head Unit Panel BK3D-18D815-BE
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Part no. 420919275-PHB1
Audi A5 8T Parking Distance PDC Rear Ultra Sonic Sensor Phantom Black - Z9Y
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Part no. A1698201085
Mercedes W245 ECU Control Unit Sensor Air Module A1698201085
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Part no. 03L903023K
Audi A3 8V A4 A5 B8 Alternator Generator Electrical Unit Diesel 03L903023K
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Part no. A2125400035
Earth Ground Cable Mercedes W204 W207 W212 Battery Starter Wiring A2125400035
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Part no. 6957761
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 Passenger Door Airbag Control Module 6957761
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Part no. 6928050
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Battery Cable Wire Earth Ground Minus Negative L=260MM
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Part no. 6926962
BMW E60 E61 Front Seat Adjustment Switch Right O/S 6926962 6930048
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Part no. 7H0907655A
Audi TT 8J Yaw Rotary Rate Sensor Speed Cluster Sensor 7H0907655A
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Part no. 8510592-1
BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI 118d 318d N47 ECU Kit DDE CAS3 Key 8510592
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BMW X3 E83 Rear Bumper Wiring Loom PDC Harness Parking Sensor
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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 |
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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 .