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. 9144846
Mini Cooper R57 Cabrio Convertible Wiring Loom Harness Rear Trunk Lid 9144846
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Part no. 9213372
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R58 Electrical System Fuse Distribution Box 9213372
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Part no. 7218339
Control Unit BMW E60 E61 E81 E87 E90 Fuel Pump ECU 7218339
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Part no. 6983305
BMW E87 Body Control Module Unit L2 ECU 6983305 61356983305
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Part no. 8517727-3
Mini Cooper D R60 ALL4 112HP 1.6 N47N Engine ECU Kit DDE 8517727 + CAS3 + Key
€146.95
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Part no. 9177978
BMW E92 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box L1 PL2 JBBFE 9177978
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Part no. 9151979
BMW E60 E90 Dashboard Dash Onboard Monitor Display Screen 8.8" CCC
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Part no. 9166707
BMW E87 LCI Light Module NSW LCM Footwell Module PL2 FRM II 9166707
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Part no. 9187536
BMW 3 Series E90N E90 LCI ECU Body Control Module H1 61359187536 9187536
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Part no. 7794908
Preheater System Lead BMW E87 E90 E91 Diesel 7794908
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Part no. 9224872
BMW 1 2 3 4 Series F20 F21 F30 F80 Cover Power Distribution Fuse Box 9224872
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Part no. 7547141
BMW E82 E84 E87N E88 E90 E91 E92 E93 E93 E-box fan 7547141
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Part no. 6962296
BMW E81 E87 E88 E89 E90 E91 E92 E93 Radio Business CD 6962296
€47.95
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Part no. 2753721
Mini R55 R56 Electric Window Lifter Actuator Motor Door Left N/S 2753721
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Part no. 9176877
BMW 3 Series E92 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box L1 PL2 JBBFE II 9176877
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Part no. 9177981
BMW E90 ECU Body Control Module H1 PL2 JBBFE2 9177981
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Part no. 7543297
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 E64 N52 Cable Alternator Starter Base B
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Part no. 8385164-2
BMW 7 Series 2 E65 E66 Battery B Engine Compartment Terminal Point 8385164
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Part no. 9187625
Bluetooth Module BMW E87 LCI E90 Hands Free High MULF2 9187625
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Part no. 9141446
BMW 3 Series E93 Cabrio Convertible Hydraulic Pump Power Supply Cable 9141446
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Part no. 7075946
BMW 5 7 Series E60 E61 E65 Front Seat Backrest Adjustment Drive Memory 7075946
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Part no. 6960803
BMW E65 E66 E67 Control Unit Voice Input System Module 6960803
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Part no. 9177979
BMW E81 Body Control Module ECU L2 PL2 JBBFE II Junction Box 9177979
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Part no. 6758750
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 DSC Hydro Braking Pump Unit Speed Sensor
€23.95
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Part no. 1709317
BMW X5 E53 E60 E61 E63 E64 Petrol Engine Ping Knock Sensor 1709317
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Part no. 8377654
BMW X5 E53 AmplifIer Trap Circuit Antenna Booster Diversity 8377654
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Part no. 6911003
BMW 1 3 X1 X3 X5 X6 SERIES E81 E82 E84 E87 E88 E90 Accelerating Sensor 6911003
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Part no. 7796892
BMW E60 E61 X3 E83 X5 E70 X6 E71 Starter Motor Diesel 7796892
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Part no. 7356250
BMW E92 LCI Coupe Mini R56 R57 Xenon Headlight Ballast Headlamp Control 7356250
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Part no. 6973115
BMW X1 E81 E84 E87 E90 E91 Parking Control Module Unit PDC 6973115
€56.95
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Part no. 1489994
Mini R50 R52 Starter Motor Engine W10 0,9KW Bosch Actuator 1489994
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Part no. 6940623
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E82 E84 E87 E90 E91 PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Quartz Blue
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Part no. 6941018
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 Airbag ECU Control Unit Centre Vehicle Sensor
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Part no. 1742690
BMW E60 E63 E87 E90 Relay Changer Make Contact Salmon Red 1742690
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Part no. 7812070
Mini Cooper Clubman R55 R56 W16 1.6 Diesel Engine Starter Motor 7802945
€23.95
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Part no. 6940236
BMW E90 E91 E92 LCI AUX USB Lead Cable Wire 6940236
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Part no. 6916692
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Steering Wheel Electronics Control Unit Module 6916692
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Part no. 6954007
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 E65 PDC Parking Control Module Unit ECU 6978232
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Part no. 9134483
BMW E92 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box L1 PL2 JBBFE 9134483
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Part no. 6981416
BMW E87 E90 E91 CAS 2 Control Unit ECU Key Reading Module 6981416
€28.95
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Part no. 1388911
BMW E36 E38 E21 E85 R52 R57 Change-Over Contact Relay Violet 1388911
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Part no. 7537365
Cable Wire BMW E60 E61 E81 E87 E90 Tubing For Clamp 7537365
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Part no. 7567776
Starter Cable BMW E81 X1 E84 E87 E90 N52 Alternator Battery Wire B 7567776
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Part no. 6950131
BMW X3 E83 Z4 E85 Front Rear Door Mid-range Audio Loudspeaker 6950131
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Part no. 6982386
BMW X1 E81 E84 E87 E90 E91 Parking Control Module Unit PDC 6982386
€56.95
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Part no. 9128183
BMW 3 Series E90 Light Module ECU 61359128183 9128183 9128223 PL2FRMFA
€23.95
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Part no. 9152262
BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Front Crash Impact Sensor Module 9152262
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Part no. 7837273
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E91 PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Le Mans Blau Blue
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Part no. 7168154
Mini Clubman R55 LCI Wiper Motor Actuator Window Right Rear O/S 7168154
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Part no. 7212916
BMW MINI R57 Cabrio Convertible Wiring Set Loom Harness PDC Rear Bumper 7212916
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Part no. 8512499-1
BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 LCI N47 143HP Diesel ECU Kit DDE 8512499 Manual
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Part no. 6772102
BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Holder Bracket Actuator Unit 6772102
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Part no. 9115107
BMW X5 Series E70 E70N LCI Wiring Set Wash Water Container Cable Loom 9115107
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Part no. 7810860
BMW E90 E91 E92 LCI N47N Engine Alternator Starter Cable B 7810860
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Part no. 3449504
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Electrical System Fuse Distribution Box 3449504
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Part no. 7638192
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 N13 Petrol Engine Starter Motor Bosch 7638192
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Part no. 9163348
BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 Hands-free Electronics Charging MULF2 9163348
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Part no. 9119355
BMW E60 E61 E63 E81 E87 E90 E91 DAB Radio Tuner Module 9119355
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Part no. 7823344
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 F33 Alternator Generator 150A N47N Diesel 8519890
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Part no. 1472984
Mini R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61 5-Pin Black Relay Wiper 1472984
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Part no. 7169960
BMW E60 E63 E87 E90 Control Unit Sensor Fuel Pump ECU 7169960
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Part no. 3417160
BMW X3 E83 LCI Cable Alternator Starter Base B 3417160
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Part no. 3402979
BMW X3 Series E83 2.0d Diesel M47N2 Wire Line Lead For Preheater System 3402979
€23.95
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Part no. 9290804
BMW F20 F22 F30 F32 Module ECU Control Unit FEM Fuse Box 9290804
€227.95
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Part no. 3420482
BMW X3 E83 Ground Earth Cable Battery Wiring 3420482
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Part no. 9278279
Mini R55 R56 LCI Instrument Cluster Speedo Navigation Display Screen 9278279
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Part no. 9185542
BMW X5 Series E70 CCC Radio CD Player Navigation 9185542
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Part no. A2035400031
Mercedes CLK W203 C209 Negative Battery Terminal Cable A2035400231
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Part no. 9114135
BMW X5 X6 Series E70 E71 Power Distribution Fuse Box 9114135
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Part no. 9279824
Body Control BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Unit Module REM 9279824
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Part no. 7296090
BMW Z4 F30 F31 E89 Headlight Ballast Control Unit Xenon Light 7296090
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Part no. 6941986
BMW X5 E53 X3 E83 Mini R50 Central Lock EWS III Immobilizer Module ECU
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Part no. 9348726
BMW F20 F21 F30 Air Module Control Unit 0285013626 9461918 9296494 6826983
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Part no. 3453587
BMW X3 E83 LCI N47 Diesel Cable Alternator Starter Base B 3453587
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Part no. 7527610-5
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 W10 Engine Control Unit DME Manual 7527610
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Part no. 7199885
BMW E93 Cabrio Convertible Folding Top Roof ECU Module CTM 7199885 7199882
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Part no. 3456946
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI R58 R59 CHAMP 2 Navigation 9270726
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Part no. 6906548
Mini Cooper R56 Electrical System Fuse Distribution Box 6906548
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Part no. 7631109
BMW F20 F21 F30 F32 F87 Battery Cable Negative IBS 7631109
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Part no. 9226357
BMW F20 F21 F30 TOP HIFI Loudspeaker Tweeter Harman Kardon 9226357
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Part no. 9807169
Mini Cooper One R56 R55 R58 R60 R61 Air Module Control Unit ECU 9807169
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Part no. 9287535
CAS3 Module BMW E60 E87 E90 E91 E92 Key Reading Control Unit 9287535
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Part no. 7404880
Fuel Pump Module BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Control Unit ECU 7404880
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Part no. 9201128
Rollover Controller BMW E88 E93 Mini R57 Convertible Control Unit Module 9201128
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Part no. 6974310
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E63 E64 Body Control Module ECU Control Unit 6974310
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Part no. 6989588
BMW 3 X1 Series E91 LCI E84 Switch Cluster Cruise Control Stalk Unit 6989588
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Part no. 9130313
BMW 3 Series E93 E93N LCI Cabrio Battery Cable Plus Pole 9130313
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Part no. 3456995
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 Radio Boost CD Player Unit Head 3456995
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Part no. 7608801
Valve Cable BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Petrol N13 Valve Tronic Wiring Harness 7608801
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Part no. 9247470
BMW E90 LCI Junction Box Body Control Module Unit 9247470
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Part no. 9122274
BMW E60 E61 LCI Front Cables Set Wiring PDC Parking Sensor Bumper 9122274
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Part no. 9114342
Distance Control Sensor BMWE81 E87 E90 PDC Parking Sensor Montego Blue 9114342
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Part no. 3450435
Mini Cooper One R56 High SPEG H1 Fuse Distribution Box 3450435
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Part no. 6918816
BMW 1 3 5 6 X1 X3 X5 X6 Z4 Series Relay Change Over Contact Silent Blue 6918816
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Part no. 9229875
BMW 3 Series E90 LCI Body Control Module H1 PL2RR JBBFE IIIR 61359229875 9229875
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Part no. 3455236
Mini Cooper One R56 High SPEG DC/DC Fuse Distribution Box H5 3455236
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Part no. 9174261
BMW E60 E87 E90 Telematics Bluetooth Control Unit Module ECU 9174261
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Part no. 6778809-1
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Xenon Headlight Level Sensor 6778809
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BMW X5 Series E53 Control Element Light Switch 6909776
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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 .