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. A1698207026
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W169 W245 Door Control Unit Right O/S Front A1698207026
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Part no. A6395450003
Mercedes Vito W639 Cover Fuse Box Battery Trim Panel Lid A6395450003
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Part no. A2045420818
Mercedes-Benz A C W169 W204 Battery Negative Earth Cable Wiring A2045420818
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Part no. A2709060026
Starter Motor Mercedes W176 W246 Engine Starter Unit 12V Denso A2709060026
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Part no. rhd-A6394402536
Mercedes W639 Battery Starter Alternator Wiring Harness Cable A6394402536
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Part no. A2059007123
Mercedes W176 W212 W246 Telematics Communication Control Unit Module A2059007123
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Part no. A2048210851
Mercedes W212 Windscreen Rain Sensor Temperature Humidity Unit A2048210851
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Part no. A2128205026
Mercedes W212 Impact Crash Sensor Door Left Right A2128205026
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Part no. A2518206510
Mercedes W212 Light Sensor Sunlight Sensor Front A2518206510
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Part no. A2469000012
Mercedes W176 W246 Radio Head Unit COMAND Navi Player Control Unit A2469000012
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Part no. A2129005327
Radio Head Unit Mercedes W212 COMAND Navi CD DVD Player Changer A2129005327
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Part no. A1648205585
Mercedes W164 Air Module Control Unit SRS Sensor ECU Bosch A1648205585
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Part no. A9065450003-2
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Fuse Box Cover Trim Panel Lid Grey A6395450003
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Part no. A9064460542
Mercedes W639 W906 ECU Control Unit Sensor Module Air Module A9064460542
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Part no. A9065410400
Battery Bracket Mercedes Sprinter W906 W910 Mount Trim Holder A9065410400
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Part no. A2218206397
Mercedes-Benz S W221 Rear View Reversing Camera Video Unit Park A2218206397
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Part no. A2048702426
Mercedes W204 Door Module Rear Left N/S Control Unit Module A2048702426
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Part no. A1179009200
Mercedes W176 Air Module Belts System Control Unit ECU Bosch A1179009200
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Part no. A1693300907-1
Mercedes A B W169 W245 Front Left N/S Suspension Control Track Arm A1693300907
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Part no. A1769051000
Mercedes W176 Front Crash Impact Air Module Sensor Unit A1769051000
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Part no. A2701590042
Ignition Coil Mercedes W176 M270 Petrol Ignition Cable Connector A2701590042
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Part no. A1729017601
Mercedes SLK R172 Front Air Module SRS Control Unit ECU A1729017601
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Part no. A0009050054
Mercedes A-Class W169 Battery Lead Wire Cable Negative A0009050054
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Part no. A2078203426
Mercedes W204 C207 Rain Sensor Light Control Unit Front Windscreen A2078203426
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Part no. A6519000601
Mercedes-Benz W906 313 CDI OM651 Diesel Engine Control Unit CRD ECU A6519000601
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Part no. A1669002700
Parking Brake Module Mercedes W176 W166 Electric Control Unit A1669002700
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Part no. A2469017000
Mercedes W176 Windscreen Rain Sensor Unit Module A2469017000
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Part no. A2045402710
Mercedes W204 Wiring Loom Cable Door Rear Left Right N/O/S A2045402710
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Part no. A0009004213
Adblue Module Mercedes W447 W906 Control Unit ECU A0009004213
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Part no. A1718204326
Mercedes SLK R171 Front Air Module SRS Control Unit ECU A1718204326
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Part no. A2129004407
Display Screen Mercedes W204 W212 Information Navigation Dashboard A2129018103
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Part no. A2205400031
Mercedes A B S Class W169 W220 W245 Battery Lead Cable Negative A2205400031
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Part no. A9069004700-1
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Fuse Box SAM Control Unit Module A9069004700
£142.95
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Part no. A1698202675-1
Mercedes W169 W245 Aerial Roof Antenna Radio Control Unit Module A1698202675
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Part no. A9079009304
Mercedes Sprinter W907 Radar Sensor Distance Active Brake System A9079009304
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Part no. rhd-A2115400582
Fuse Box Cover Mercedes W211 C219 SAM Control Module Cap Lid Housing A2115400582
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Part no. A2049005903
Mercedes W204 Navigation CD Player COMAND Radio Sat Nav Head Unit A2049005903
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Part no. A2609060100
Mercedes C118 W177 W247 M260 Petrol Engine Starter Motor 12V A2609060100
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Part no. A2049001813
Mercedes W204 Head Unit Radio CD Player Audio Sat Nav Control A2049001813
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Part no. A1775404007
Fuse Box Mercedes W177 Power Distribution Junction Relay Unit A1775404007
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Part no. A0325453832
Module Mercedes W639 Automatic Transmission Control Module Unit A0325453832
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Part no. A0045429218
YAW Rate Sensor Mercedes W203 W209 R171 Accelerator Speed Module A0045429218
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Part no. A2479002707
Communication Module Mercedes W177 W247 Hermes LTE Control Unit A2479002707
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Part no. A1715450901
Mercedes SLK R171 Front Fuse Box SAM Relay Control Unit Module A1715450901
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Part no. A0009003310
Mercedes W205 W213 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit ECU A0009003310
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Part no. A1698208326
Mercedes-Benz W169 W245 Door Module Front Left N/S Control Unit A1698208326
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Part no. A0014460340-1
Mercedes W169 A150 M266.920 95HP Engine Control ECU Kit A0014460340 Automatic
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Part no. A2469009413-1
Mercedes W176 W246 Control Unit Body Control Module ECU A2469009413
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Part no. rhd-A2055402250-1
Mercedes W205 Fuse Box Relay Control Module Battery Terminal A2055402250
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Part no. A0009007607
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W207 W212 Front Windscreen Windshield Lane Assist Camera
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Part no. A4479009509-1
Mercedes W447 Comfort Control Unit Module A4479009509
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Part no. A0009820112
Mercedes W177 W207 Power Energy Distribution Unit Module A0009820112
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Part no. A2059001722
Computer Mercedes W205 X253 W447 Navigation Radio Player Head Unit A2059001722
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Part no. A1695401006
Mercedes W169 W245 Rain Light Sensor Control Unit Wiring A1695401006
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Part no. A2048704426
Door Module Mercedes W204 S204 Front Right O/S Control Unit A2048704426
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Part no. A6399003300
Mercedes Vito W639 Parking Module PDC Distance Control Unit Sensor A6399003300
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Part no. A2469060093
Fuse Box Mercedes W176 OM607 Front Relay Control Unit Module A2469060093
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Part no. A2049006301
Mercedes W204 Rear SAM Module Fuse Box Control Unit A2049006301
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Part no. rhd-A2479008311
Mercedes W177 Dash Monitor Display Speedo SAT NAV Virtual Cockpit A2479008311
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Part no. A6429002900
Mercedes W212 E350 CDI OM642.850 Engine Control Unit Module ECU A6429002900
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Part no. A2129004203
Mercedes W212 Boot Lid Control Unit Trunk Lid Module A2129004203
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Part no. A1179005800
Mercedes W176 Airbag Belts System Control Unit Module ECU Bosch A1179005800
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Part no. A1698207326
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W169 W245 Door Control Unit Left N/S Front A1698207326
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Part no. A1679050700
Mercedes W177 Crash Impact Sensor Front Door Left Right Unit A1679050700
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Part no. A2139008013
Bluetooth Module Mercedes W176 W213 Control Unit Hands Free A2139008013
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Part no. A1779006604
Airbag Module Mercedes C118 W177 W247 Front Air Bag Control Unit ECU A1779006604
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Part no. A2045406662
Mercedes-Benz C W204 PDC Parking Sensor Distance Control Module A2045406662
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Part no. A1669005811
Door Module Mercedes W176 W246 Front Right O/S Control Unit Module A1669005811
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Part no. A1698208426
Mercedes-Benz A B W169 W245 Front Right Door O/S Control Unit Module A1698208426
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Part no. A9079000806
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Front SAM Body Control Module Unit ECU A9079000806
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Part no. A2118701310
Mercedes W221 Hood Bonnet Light Solar Sensor Module Unit A2118701310
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Part no. A2229009519-1
Mercedes C238 Head Unit Radio CD Player Audio Sat Nav Control A2229009519
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Part no. A2048204697
Mercedes W204 Dashboard Dash Navigation Central Display Screen Monitor
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Part no. A2465407632
Battery Cable Mercedes W176 W246 Positive Wiring Starter Harness A2465407632
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Part no. A2049009201
Parktronic Module Mercedes W204 PDC Parking Sensors Control Unit A2049009201
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Part no. A0009057402
Mercedes-Benz S W221 Front Camera Video Night View Adaptive Highbeam Unit
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Part no. A6519003701
Mercedes W212 OM651.924 E220CDI 170HP Engine Control Unit Module ECU A6519003701
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Part no. A2219003402
Audio Amplifier Mercedes W221 Sound Booster Control Unit Module A2219003402
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Part no. A2129004402
Door Module Mercedes W212 E-Class Front Left N/S Control Unit A2129004402
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Part no. A2124404851
Mercedes W212 Rear Bumper PDC Wiring Parking Sensor Loom Harness A2124404851
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Part no. A1695450540-1
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 Fuse Electrical Box Relay Control Unit A1695450540
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Part no. A0025421219-1
Mercedes W168 W203 W211 W218 Relay Unit 5-Pin Yellow Hella A0025421219
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Part no. A0038212751
Mercedes-Benz M S W221 ML W164 Airbag Impact Crash Sensor Door A0038212751
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Part no. A4479000900
Mercedes Vito W447 Air Module Control Unit ECU 4479000900
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Part no. A2038201585
Mercedes W203 Door Control Module Front Left N/S A2038201585
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Part no. A9068203526
Door Module Mercedes Sprinter W906 Front Right O/S Control Unit ECU A9068203526
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Part no. A2135406303
Mercedes W213 PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Loom Cable Rear Bumper A2135406303
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Part no. A2229000905
Mercedes W205 PDC Park Assist Control Module Ecu A2229000905
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Part no. A2038700426
Door Module Mercedes CL203 Front Right O/S Control Unit A2038700426
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Part no. A1648220230
Mercedes W164 W212 Alarm Sensor Warning Buzzer Module Unit A1648220230
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Part no. A0009069905
Mercedes W205 W213 Engine Alternator Generator M264 Petrol A0009067703
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Part no. A2079011800
Mercedes W204 W207 Control Unit ECU Sensor Module Air SRS Bag A2079011800
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Part no. A1729006008
Mercedes W204 W212 W176 Media Interface Control Unit Module A1729006008
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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. A1765405905
Mercedes W176 Center Console Wiring Loom Electrical Harness A1765405905
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Part no. A1645407901
Mercedes V251 Gateway Module Control Unit ECU A1645407901
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Part no. A0038202926
Mercedes W164 X164 W221 SRS Airbag Impact Crash Sensor A0038202926
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Part no. A2056200018
Battery Box Bracket Mercedes W205 W213 W238 Trim Holder Right O/S A2056200018
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Mercedes W204 Seat Module Memory Control Unit Front Left N/S A1729007500
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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. |
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