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. 03L903017E
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Q5 8R Quattro Alternator Generator 2.0 TDI 03L903017
€56.95
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Part no. A2046190048
Mercedes-Benz C W204 Rear Battery Support Holder Mount Bracket A2046190048
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Part no. 8T0959754D
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T A6 C7 Remote Radio Alarm Key Button Control 868 MHZ 8T0959754D
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Part no. A6395406609
Wiring Loom Vito Mercedes W639 Front Door Cable Left Right N/O/S A6395406609
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Part no. A0009060226
Starter Mercedes Vito W447 Diesel OM622 Starter Motor A0009060226
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Part no. 8R0035223H
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Q5 8R Audio Amplifier Sound Module Control Unit 8R0035223H
€28.95
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Part no. 9360357-1
Door Wiring Mini F55 F56 R60 Rear Right Left N/O/S Harness Loom Cable 9360357
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Part no. A2118701885
Mercedes ML W164 Control Unit Module DC UHI MOST A2118701885
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Part no. A9069005701
Mercedes W639 W906 Air Module SRS Control Unit ECU A9069005701
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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. A2535407830
Mercedes C253 AMG Rear Bumper PDC Wiring Parking Sensor Loom Harness A2535407830
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Part no. 7515197-2
MINI Cooper One R50 W10 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7515197
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Part no. 6929701
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Alarm System Ultra Sonic Module 65756929701 6929701
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Part no. P0148459-BRG1
Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Flap British Racing Green A67
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Part no. 7552697
Mini Cooper One Clubman R55 R56 R57 R59 R60 JCW Engine Starter Motor 7552697
€23.95
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Part no. 7521582
BMW E46 E83 E85 Engine Electronics Unit Box Cover Trim 7521582
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Part no. 2755518
Mini R55 R56 R57 Battery Tray Holder Mounting Bracket Housing Box 2755518
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Part no. 46858322
Peugeot Boxer II Citroen Relay III Fuse Box Control Unit Module 46858322
€284.95
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Part no. A4478260000
Mercedes Vito W447 Headlight Turn Indicator Light Socket Plug A4478260000
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Part no. 9110878
BMW E81 E87 E91 Switch Cluster Steering Column Cruise Control 9110878
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Part no. 9366412
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 F36 Module Control Unit FEM 9366412
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Part no. 7588502-1
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 N12 1.6 Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 7588502 CAS3 Key
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Part no. 443937105B
VW Volkswagen Audi Skoda Seat Little Fuse Amp 30A 12V 443937105A
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Part no. A2059007539
Fuse Box Mercedes S205 Interior Front Relay Fuse Box Sam Module A2059007539
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€68.37
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Part no. 5WA962133E
Volkswagen Golf 5G Keyless Entry Module Aerial Antenna 5WA962133E
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€28.01
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Part no. 8574095
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 116d 316d 118d 318d Diesel N47N Engine ECU 8574095 Manual
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Part no. 4L0971225D
Audi Q7 4L Positive Battery Terminal Cable 4L0971225D
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Part no. 8638551
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F32 LCI Integrated Supply Module Unit 8638551
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Part no. 1440105280
Citroen Jumpy MK2 Peugeot Expert 1.6 HDI Alternator Wiring Loom 1440105280
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Part no. 6934552
BMW E81 E87 E90 Hands Free Electronics Charging Module MULF 6934552
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Part no. 6R0915181E
Audi A1 8X Battery Cable Loom Harness Wiring Negative Terminal 6R0915181E
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Part no. 9393675
BMW X3 F25 Body Control Module ECU Junction Box JBBFE III 3 V8 Lear 9393675
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Part no. 7180829
Headlights Control Module BMW E81 E82 E87 Adaptive Xenon Unit ALC 7171789
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€56.91
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Part no. 9229989
BMW F07 GT Cable Loom Door Rear Left Right N/O/S Wiring Harness 9210135
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Part no. 8E0907637B
Audi A6 C6 Yaw Module Rotation Rate Acceleration Sensor 8E0907637B
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Part no. 8509722
BMW 1 Series F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F35 Control Unit Box Engine 8509722
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Part no. 8577764-1
BMW F10 F11 520d Diesel N47N 184HP ECU Kit DDE 8577764 + Key + CAS4 Automatic
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€227.97
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Part no. 9176882
BMW E87 LCI Body Control Module Junction Box Electronics H2 9176882
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Part no. 8378113
BMW Z4 Series E85 E86 Interior Fuse Box 8378113
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€25.60
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Part no. A1669062300
Mercedes W221 Rear Armrest DVD Player Control Headunit A1669062300
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€40.17
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Part no. 6904165
BMW X5 E53 Front Dashboard Centre Console Lighter Wiring Loom Harness 6904165
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Part no. 5QS919298
Audi A3 S3 8Y VW Caddy SB Mk4 Parking Sensor Module Control Unit 5QS919298
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€137.66
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Part no. A2035451303
Mercedes CL203 W203 Fuse Box Cover Engine Bay Relay A2035451303
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Part no. 5Q0959595E
Audi A3 8V Door Control Module Unit ECU Rear Left Right N/O/S 5Q0959595E
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Part no. A2139058001
Mercedes C238 W213 Trunk Lid Handsfree Switch Sensor A2139058001
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Part no. 8570659
Wiring BMW X3 F25 N47N Engine Automatic Gearbox Module Wiring Harness 8570659
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Part no. 9284282
BMW F10 Body Control Module ECU Junction Box PL6 JBBFE III V2 9284282
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Part no. 03L906018LB
Audi A6 C7 2.0 TDI CGLC 177HP Engine Control Unit ECU 03L906018LA Automatic
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Part no. A2055406921
Battery Wiring Mercedes X253 Diesel OM651 Alternator Harness Cable A2055406921
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€22.75
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Part no. 7550967
BMW E81 E90 E91 E60 Petrol Alternator Generator 150A 7550967
€61.95
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Part no. 8664661
BMW F23 F30 F32 220i 320i 420i N20 184HP Engine Module ECU DME 8664661 Automatic
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€211.17
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Part no. 9270035
Antenna Aerial Amplifier Mini F55 F56 F60 Rear AM/FM DAB 9270035
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Part no. 390203254
Seat Adjustment Motor Mercedes R171 W221 Front Seat Motor Actuator 0390203254
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Part no. F1BT18C815HK
Ford Transit Connect Mk2 II Radio Stereo CD Player Head Unit F1BT18C815HK
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Part no. 8E0907637
Audi A4 B7 YAW Sensor ESP Rotation Rate Acceleration Control Unit 8E0907637
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Part no. A2059008218
Telematics Module Mercedes W176 W205 W218 Communication Control Unit A2059008218
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Part no. A2038703389
Mercedes W203 W209 W639 CD 6 Disc Changer With Magazine A2038703389
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Part no. A1179001801
Mercedes W176 Air Module System Control Unit Module ECU A1179001801
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€73.06
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Part no. 6977398
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 R55 R56 Sensor B-pillar Airbag 65776977398 6977398
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Part no. 9163173
BMW E60 E61 LCi Right Left Rear Door Wiring Loom N/O/S 9120797
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Part no. 8X0959673
Audi A1 8X Windscreen Heating Control Switch 8X0959673
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Part no. 9803029180
Peugeot Partner Citroen Berlingo Mk2 Wiring Cable Loom Diesel Engine 9803029180
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€36.51
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Part no. 9665162580
Peugeot Partner Citroen Berlingo 1.6 HDI Engine Wiring Cable Bracket 9665162580
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Part no. 4H0955557
Volkswagen VW Polo 6R 5 Audi A6 C7 Air Module Crash Impact Sensor 4H0955557
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Part no. 9354457
BMW F20 F30 F31 F32 Front Seat Control Unit Module ECU 9354457
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Part no. 9355549
BMW 1 2 3 4 Series F20 F22 F21 F30 F32 LCI ECU USB Hub Module 9355549
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Part no. A2038202185
Mercedes W203 Door Control Module Rear Left N/S A2038202185
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Part no. 6839821
Battery Cable BMW G01 G02 F97 F98 Positive Plus Pole Lead L= 712MM 6839821
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Part no. 5QS907338B
Audi A3 S3 8Y Headlight Head Light Lamp Range Control Unit Module ECU 5QS907338B
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Part no. 7810000
BMW E60 E81 E87 LCI E90 120d 320d 520d N47 Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 7810000
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Part no. 4H0909131
Audi A8L 4H Ignition Keyless Entry Reader Coil Module 4H0909131
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Part no. A0355400145
Mercedes ML W164 C209 W211 C219 AMG Fuel Pump Control Module A0355400145
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Part no. A9068204126
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Door Module Front Right O/S Control Unit A9068204126
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Part no. 9274021
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Body Control Unit Module REM 9274021
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Part no. A2139008013
Bluetooth Module Mercedes W176 W213 Control Unit Hands Free A2139008013
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Part no. A2218201875
Mercedes W221 Aerial Antenna Control Unit Keyless Go Entry Module A2218201875
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Part no. 7786372
BMW X5 E53 3.0d M57 Earth Cable Battery Cable 7786372 12427786372
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Part no. 3455306
Mini R57 Cabrio Convertible DWA Alarm System Relay ECU 3455306 65753455306
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Part no. 1736922
BMW E31 E32 E34 E34 E39 Petrol Engine Starter Motor 1729982
€80.95
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Part no. 5WB959107B
Audi Q2 GA Rear Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Control Unit Module ECU 7367747
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Part no. 8W1959595
Audi Q5 FY Rear Door Control Module Unit Left Right N/O/S 8W1959595
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Part no. A0009057302
Windscreen Camera Mercedes W204 W212 Front Windshield Camera Unit A0009057302
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Part no. 6929554
BMW E65 E66 Door Air Module Sensor Control Unit Front Right O/S 6929554
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Part no. A1664403436
Mercedes GLE W166 Wiring Harness Automatic Gearbox Cable Loom A1664403436
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Part no. 8K2971228G
Audi A5 8T 1.8 TFSI Starter Alternator Harness Wiring Cable 8K2971228G
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Part no. A2709002100-1
Mercedes W176 W246 A180 B180 BlueEFFICIENCY 270.910 122HP Engine ECU A2709002100
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Part no. A1765400103
Battery Cable Mercedes C117 W176 Starter Alternator Wiring Harness A1765400103
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Part no. 6980177
BMW X1 X3 X5 X6 Z4 Z8 Relay Changeover Function Green 6980177
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Part no. 8635813
Engine Wiring BMW F20 F30 F31 LCI B38 Valvetronic Servomotor Cable Loom 8635813
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Part no. 9152262
BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Front Crash Impact Sensor Module 9152262
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Part no. 6914396
Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Support Bracket Navigation Computer 6914396
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Part no. 7951288
BMW F20 F30 F31 Mini F55 F56 F60 Control Unit Air Conditioning Module 7951288
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Part no. A6561593100
Mercedes W213 OM656 Diesel Engine Wiring Guide Cable Duct A6561593100
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Part no. A2469008516
Parking Brake Module Mercedes W176 W246 Electric Control Unit ECU A2469008516
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Part no. A2709002900-1
Mercedes X156 GLA200 M270.910 156HP Engine Control Unit ECU Kit A2709002900 Key
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Part no. 9231280-TS
BMW F07 Parking Module PDC Distance Control Unit Sensor Titan Silver - 354
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Part no. 1388277080
Citroen Relay 35L III Positive Battery Wiring Loom Harness Diesel 1388277080
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Part no. 7537612
BMW X5 E53 E60 E81 E87 E90 Engine Vacuum Control Electric Valve 7537612
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Part no. A2229009708
Mercedes W205 Body Control Comfort Unit Module BCM Unit ECU A2229009708
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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 .