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. A2048207785
Mercedes W204 Rear Left Door N/S Control Unit Module A2048207785
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Part no. 7259883
Stop Lamp Cover BMW F30 F80 M3 Rear Third Stop Brake Lamp Trim 7259883
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Part no. 8736682
BMW i3 I01 Body Domain Comfort Control Unit BDC Module ECU 8736682
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Part no. 8489325
BMW i3 I01 94Ah Rex Hybrid Basic Control Unit Module ECU 8489325
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Part no. 7195197
BMW E88 Convertible Folding Top Roof ECU Module CVM Bracket Holder Mount 7195197
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Part no. A2125455640
Mercedes W212 Battery Holder Mount Bracket Support E-Class A2125455640
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Part no. 6942638
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 M-ASK M-Audio System Controller Navigation Radio 6942638
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Part no. 9210105
BMW 5 Series F07 GT Gran Turismo Door Wiring Loom Cable Harness 9210105
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Part no. 9345322
BMW F10 LCI ECU Body Control Module V2 Junction Box PL6 JBBFE III 9345322
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Part no. 8602123
BMW i3 I01 Hybrid Electric Earth Ground Cable Line Strap Battery Lead 8602123
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Part no. 6825835
BMW 2 Series F45 F46 Cable Wiring Jump Starter Base B+ Engine Battery 6809391
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Part no. A2059008218
Telematics Module Mercedes W176 W205 W218 Communication Control Unit A2059008218
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Part no. 9361589
BMW 2 F45 Active Tourer Door Wiring Loom Harness Cable Driver's Side 9361600
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Part no. 9380938
BMW 2 Series F45 Door Wiring Loom Harness Co-Driver's Passenger's Side 9380938
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Part no. A2749003900
Mercedes Vito W447 Electronic Control Unit Module ECU A2749003900
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Part no. A0009003606
Mercedes W176 W246 Automatic Transmission Control Uni A0009003606
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Part no. A2479009412
Bluetooth Module Mercedes W247 W447 Multimedia Control Unit ECU A2479009412
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Part no. 9118111
BMW 1 Series E81 E82 Door Wiring Loom Harness 9118111
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Part no. 9197177-1
BMW 1 Series E88 Cabrio Footwell Light Module Control Unit ECU NSW 9197177
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Part no. 7601993
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 R60 Neutral Start Stop Gearbox Sensor Module 7601993
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Part no. A2129001529
Mercedes-Benz C E Class W204 W207 W212 Front Left Door N/S Control Unit Module
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Part no. A2465452840
Mercedes-Benz A B W176 W246 Control Module Housing Bracket Mount A2465452840
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Part no. 4B0959643E
Audi A3 8P Crash Impact Airbag Sensor Unit Module Air Bag 4B0959643E
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Part no. A1669008506
Seat Module Mercedes W176 W246 Control Unit Front Left Right N/O/S A1669008506
€66.95
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Part no. A0009003704
Mercedes W204 W212 Tyre Pressure Check Monitor Control Unit Module A0009003704
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Part no. A6401507934
Mercedes W169 W245 A180 B180 CDI Engine Control Module A6401507934 Automatic
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Part no. 9813237
Mini R60 Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Midnight Grey Metallic 9813237
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Part no. 8E0959643B
Audi A4 B7 Crash Impact Airbag Sensor Unit Module 8E0959643B
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Part no. 35962
BMW X3 Series E53 E83 iPod Interface Retrofit Connection Module 0035962
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Part no. A6511590246
Wiring Cable Cover Mercedes W204 W212 W906 OM651 Engine Duct Bracket A6511590246
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Part no. 8370933
BMW 3 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 E90 Support Bracket Navigation Computer 8370933
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Part no. 6855995
Control Unit Module BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus 6855995
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Part no. 8602802
BMW i3 I01 Hybrid Rex Engine Wiring Cable Harness Bracket Mount Trim 8602802
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Part no. A1695458140
Mercedes W169 W245 Relay Control Unit Bracket Mount Holder Cover A1695458140
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Part no. 9331207
BMW F20 CD DAB Radio Bluetooth Head Unit 9331207
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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. A1668200689
Antenna Amplifier Mercedes W176 Aerial Module Unit Rear A1668200689
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Part no. 8E0959655G
Air Module Audi A4 B6 B7 ECU Control Unit Crash Sensor Air 8E0959655G
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Part no. A2039000000-1
Mercedes CL203 Head Unit CD Player Radio Audio Controller Unit A2039000000
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Part no. 8510592
BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI 118d 318d N47 143HP ECU Control Unit DDE 8510592 Manual
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Part no. A2049009301
Mercedes W212 Media Interface Control Unit Module Multimedia A2049009301
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Part no. A2059007123
Mercedes W176 W212 W246 Telematics Communication Control Unit Module A2059007123
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Part no. A1695400132
Cable Wiring Mercedes W245 Fuel Pump Sending Unit Plug Socket A1695400132
€23.95
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Part no. 8509910
BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Engine Electronics Control Unit Box Cover Trim 8509910
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Part no. A2465409611
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Battery Surround Trim Box Bracket A2465409611
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Part no. 2T1411000BC
Ford Transit Connect Starter Motor Engine Diesel 2T1411000BC
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Part no. A2048704658
Mercedes W204 Radio Control Function Button Knob Controller Unit A2048704658
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Part no. 9253637
BMW 3 5 Series F10 F11 F30 F31 Airbag Control Unit Module 9253637 65779253637
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Part no. 9199305
KaFAS Camera BMW F10 F11 Rear View Control Unit Module 9199305
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Part no. 6854856
BMW F10 F11 F12 EMF Module Parking Brake Unit Electric Control 6854856
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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. A1729007003
Seat Module Mercedes W204 W212 Control Unit Front Left Right N/O/S A1729007003
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Part no. A1729006903
Seat Module Mercedes W204 W212 Control Unit Front Left Right N/O/S A1729006903
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Part no. A6549061600
Starter Motor Mercedes W205 W213 W238 W447 OM654 Engine Diesel A6549061600
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Part no. A2465401850
Prefuse Box Mercedes W176 OM607 Fuse Relay Control Unit A2465401850
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Part no. 6927270
BMW 5 Series E60 Seat Control Unit Module Left Right N/O/S Temic 6927270
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Part no. A2465405933
Battery Cable Mercedes W176 W246 Terminal Starter Wiring Harness A2465405933
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Part no. 9264568
BMW E92 LCI Body Control Module Unit PL2RR JBBFE IIIR L1 9264568
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Part no. A2038201585
Mercedes W203 Door Control Module Front Left N/S A2038201585
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Part no. A0465456628
Mercedes W203 W204 W218 Front Seat Wiring Loom Plug Connector A0465456628
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Part no. A6519060026
Starter Motor Mercedes W204 W212 W639 OM651 Diesel Engine DENSO A6519060026
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Part no. 8594487
BMW F45 Mini F56 Positive Battery Alternator Starter Cable Wiring 8594487
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Part no. 6824386
Fuse Box Unit BMW F20 F22 F30 F32 Module ECU Control FEM 6824386
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Part no. 14B296AA
Ford Transit Connect Yaw Sensor ESP Speed Sensor Control Unit Module 14B296AA
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Part no. 9257008
BMW F01 F10 F12 Sat Nav Infotainment Radio Player Head Unit CIC 9257008
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Part no. A2465402705
Mercedes W176 Door Harness Loom Cable Wiring Front Left Right N/O/S A2465402705
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Part no. A2465407711
Mercedes W176 Door Harness Loom Cable Wiring Rear Left Right N/O/S A2465407711
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Part no. A0009055103
Distance Radar Module Mercedes W176 W207 W212 Front Distronic Unit A0009055103
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Part no. A1779001604
Mercedes W177 W247 Door Module Front Right Control Unit A1779001604
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Part no. A0035422819
Battery Relay Mercedes W176 W246 W447 Cut Off Module Control Unit A0035422819
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Part no. 8806980
BMW i3 I01 LCI Door Wiring Cable Loom Harness Rear Left Right N/O/S 8806980
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Part no. 6989112-SCH
BMW E60 E61 E83 Front PDC Parking Sensor Schwarz 2 Black 668
€23.95
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Part no. A1698702710
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W169 W245 Tow Protection ECO Switch Button Unit Module
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Part no. A2128300008
Fan Blower Mercedes W212 Comand Navi CD Control Unit Module Cooler A2128300008
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Part no. A2129010700
Mercedes W212 ECU Control Unit Sensor Module Airbag A2129010700
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Part no. A0015424523
Parktronic Display Mercedes W207 W212 PDC System Parking Sensor A0015424523
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Part no. 9117831
Negative Battery Lead BMW F45 F46 X1 F48 IBS Minus Pole Cable 9117831
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Part no. 7811702-2
BMW E81 E82 E87 LCI E88 N47S 123d ECU Kit DDE 7811702 + CAS3 + Key Manual
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Part no. 9241825
Central Information Display BMW F10 F11 LCI Boardmonitor Screen 7" 9241825
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Part no. A2075400740
Fuse Box Mercedes W204 Battery Terminal Control Unit Module A2075400740
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Part no. A2465453740
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Rear Fuel Pump Control Unit Bracket Holder
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Part no. 2S6T-14A073-AC
Ford Transit Connect Fuse Box Power Distribution Junction Relay 2S6T-14A073-AC
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Part no. A2139003617
Telematics Module Mercedes W176 W207 W205 Bluetooth Control Unit A2139003617
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Part no. A2469068601
Battery Junction Block Mercedes W176 W246 Battery Plus Pole Terminal A2469068601
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Part no. A0009008214
Mercedes W177 W247 W447 W907 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit ECU A0009008214
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Part no. 9895416
BMW F20 F21 LCI 118i B38 136HP Engine ECU Kit DME Manual Control Unit 9895416
€170.95
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Part no. 8721882
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 LCI Head Unit Media DAB Navigation Professional 8721882
€522.95
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Part no. A9066800214
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Radio Fan Adapter Cooling Control Unit Module A9066800214
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Part no. A2129006518
Door Module Mercedes W204 W207 W212 Front Right O/S Control Unit A2129006518
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Part no. A2129009128
Door Module Mercedes W207 W212 CLS W218 Front Left N/S Control Unit A2129009128
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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. 9286785
BMW X1 E84 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box H2 PL2RR JBBFE IIIR 9286785
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Part no. 10723AF
Ford Transit Connect Battery Box Tray Housing Holder Bracket 10723AF
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Part no. A2095453140
Fuse Box Holder Mercedes W209 Control Unit Mount Bracket CLK A2095453140
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Part no. 9289115
Radio Professional BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 LCI Autoradio CD Bluetooth 9289115
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Part no. 9250458
BMW X3 F25 Footwell Light Module Control Unit ECU FRM3 9250458
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Part no. A1698202985
Door Module Mercedes W169 W245 Front Left N/S Control Unit A1698202985
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Part no. A4475401440
Mercedes Vito W447 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module A4475401440
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Part no. 9151978
BMW E60 E63 E64 E90 LCI Dashboard Dash Onboard Display Monitor Screen 8.8" CCC
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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 .