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. 8516739-2
Mini One D R55 R56 LCI N47N 90HP Diesel Engine ECU Kit DDE 8516739 CAS 3 Key
£161.95
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Part no. 6906548
Mini Cooper R56 Electrical System Fuse Distribution Box 6906548
£13.95
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Part no. 1472984-2
Mini R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 5-Pin Black Relay Wiper Set 1472984
£13.95
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Part no. 9361145
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI R58 R59 CHAMP 2 Navigation 9361145
£132.95
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Part no. rhd-8516169-1
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 LCI Diesel Positive Battery Cable Lead
£13.95
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Part no. 1472984-3
Mini R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 5-Pin Black Relay Wiper Set 1472984
£13.95
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Part no. 9290610
Mini R57 LCI R58 R59 Passenger Door Wiring Loom Harness Cables 9231842
£23.95
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Part no. 9244417
Mini Navigation Head Unit R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 CHAMP 2 Sat Nav DAB 9244417
£265.95
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Part no. 9333024
BMW i3 I01 Front Door Ambient Light Control Unit LED Module 9333024
£18.95
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Part no. 8677247
Mini Countryman F60 Cable Alternator Starter Wire 12428677247 8677247
£47.95
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Part no. 9240945
Mini Cooper D R55 R56 R57 R60 LCI Electrical System Fuse Distribution Box
£13.95
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Part no. 8691827-5
Mini Cooper F54 F55 F56 B38 136HP Engine Control ECU Kit DME 8691827 Manual
£189.95
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Part no. 8519663-11
Mini Cooper D R60 ALL4 N47N 143HP 2.0 Engine ECU Kit DDE 8519663 + CAS3 + Key
£113.95
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Part no. 3456625
Mini R56 MMI Multimedia Switch Button Panel Radio Reader Boost CD Player 3456625
£284.95
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Part no. 9352574-1
Mini Cooper F56 Wiring Passenger Loom Front Left N/S Door Cables 9352574
£37.95
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Part no. 7522284-1
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 W10 1 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7522284
£13.95
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Part no. 5A17F35
Mini F55 F56 F60 B38C 136HP Engine Control Unit ECU DME 5A17F35 Manual
£237.95
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Part no. 3456397
MINI Cooper R58 R59 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Rod 3456397
£56.95
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Part no. 3448901
Mini Cooper One R56 Footwell Light Module High ECU PL3 FRM II 3448901
£56.95
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Part no. 8691838-2
Mini F54 F55 F57 B38 136HP Petrol Engine Control ECU Kit DME 8674258 Automatic
£237.95
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Part no. 9360501
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Rear Electric Power Distribution Fuse Box 9360501
£13.95
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Part no. 6835346
Mini F60 Rear Door Harness Loom Cable Wiring Left Right N/O/S 6835346
£18.95
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Part no. 8642707-1
Mini Cooper S F56 B48 192 HP Engine ECU DME Kit BDC + Key 8642707 Automatic
£598.95
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Part no. 2758980
BMW Mini Cooper R58 R59 Bracket Safety Belt Front Right O/S 2758980
£13.95
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Part no. 8512415
Mini Cooper D R60 ALL4 N47N 112HP Diesel Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8512415
£42.95
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Part no. 8486997
Mini F55 F56 F57 Integrated Supply Module Electrical Control Unit Module 8486997
£13.95
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Part no. 2757722
Mini Cooper R57 R58 R59 Control Unit Module Bracket Holder PGS 2757722
£13.95
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Part no. 6800898
Steering Wheel Switch Mini R50 R52 R53 Radio Switch Horn Set 6800903
£18.95
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Part no. 9367672
Mini F55 F56 F57 Central Cover Information Instrument Radio 9367672
£47.95
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Part no. 9354393
Mini F55 F56 F57 Central Cover Information Instrument Radio 9354393
£28.95
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Part no. 7512967-1
Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Base B Terminal Point Engine Compartment 7512967
£13.95
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Part no. 2755095
Mini Clubman R55 Amplifier Holder System HiFi Stereo Audio 2755095
£13.95
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Part no. 9137799
Door Wiring Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 Passenger Cable 9137799
£13.95
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Part no. 6881636
Mini Cooper One F54 F55 F56 F57 Parking Assistant Control Unit Module 6881636
£28.95
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Part no. 8570848
Mini Cooper One D F54 F55 F56 F57 Engine Starter Motor Diesel Bosch 8570848
£28.95
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Part no. 3457402
Mini Cooper R58 Coupé Footwell Light Module High EKS PL3 FRM3R 3457402
£189.95
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Part no. 8691831-1
Mini Cooper S F55 F56 B48 192HP Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 8691831 + BDC + Key
£569.95
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Part no. 8517727-6
Mini Cooper SD ALL4 R56 LCI R60 143HP N47N Engine ECU Kit DDE 8517727 Manual
£170.95
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Part no. 9268336
BMW MINI Clubman R55 R55N LCI Cable Adapter Lead Sensor Side Airbag 9207117
£13.95
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Part no. 3457433
Mini Cooper R56 R57 LCI R58 R59 R60 CD Radio Audio Player Control Unit 3457433
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Part no. 7573701
Mini Cooper R56 N12 1.6 120HP Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 7573701 CAS3 + Keys
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Part no. 7799152
Mini One D R50 Diesel W17 88HP Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 7799152 Manual
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Part no. 6946989
CD Changer Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 6-Disc Multichanger with Magazine 6946989
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Part no. 3457402-1
Mini Cooper R56 Footwell Light Module High EKS PL3 FRM3R 3457402
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Part no. 7510738
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Ignition Coil Pack and Leads Set 2122435
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Part no. 7790996
Mini One D R50 W17 Base B+ Battery Terminal Point Engine Compartment 7790996
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Part no. 8621260-3
Mini Cooper S R60 JCW ALL4 N18 218HP Engine Control ECU DME 8621260 Manual
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Part no. 7557395-2
Mini Cooper R50 1.6 W10 116HP Engine ECU Kit DME + EWS + Key 7557395 Manual
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Part no. 7619713
Mini R55 R56 R57 R60 Gearbox Module Control ECU Automatic Unit 7619713
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Part no. 3453738
Mini Cooper One R56 PL3 SPEG H2 High Fuse Distribution Box 3453738
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Part no. 3451927-1
Mini Cooper One R55 High SPEG DC/DC H3 Fuse Distribution Box 3451927
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Part no. 3456478
Mini R58 Door Module Harness Wiring Loom Cable Set Driver's Side 3456478
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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. 8506666
Mini Cooper D R60 ALL4 N47N Diesel Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8506666 Manual
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Part no. 3457168
Mini Cooper R58 Fuse Distribution Box PL3 SPEG H8 DC/DC 3457168
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Part no. 7557395
Mini Cooper R50 R52 W10 1.6 Petrol Engine Control Unit ECU DME 7557395 Manual
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Part no. 5A402E9
Mini F55 BDC FCC BSI Fuse Box Power Distribution Control Module Unit ECU 5A402E9
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Part no. 6819195
PDC Module BMW F45 X3 F25 Mini F55 F56 Parking Distance Sensor Unit 6819195
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Part no. 7613226-2
Mini Cooper S R56 LCI N18 184HP ECU Kit Control DME 7613226 CAS3 Key Automatic
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Part no. 9494336-1
Mini One F56 B38 102HP Petrol Engine ECU Control Unit Kit DDE 9494336 BDC Key
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Part no. 7589971-14
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 N12 1.6 120HP ECU Kit DME 7589971 + CAS3 + Keys Manual
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Part no. 3450435-2
Mini Cooper One R56 High SPEG H1 Fuse Distribution Box 3450435
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Part no. 7607685-1
Mini R56 R57 LCI One N16 1.6 98HP Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 7607685 CAS3 + Key
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Part no. 7587548-3
Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 N14 1.6 ECU Basic Control Unit DME 7587548 Manual
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Part no. rhd-6927740
Mini Cooper One R50 R53 Heater Air Conditioning Wiring Loom Harness 6927740
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Part no. 3453634-1
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Radio Boost CD Player Head Unit 3453634
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Part no. 7610009-1
Mini Cooper S R56 N14 1.6 174HP ECU Kit DME CAS 3 Key 7610009 Manual
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Part no. 8617050
Mini One R56 LCI N16 1.6 98HP Engine Control Unit Module ECU DME 8617050 Manual
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Part no. 7799146
Mini R55 R56 Alternator Supporting Bracket Mount Generator Diesel W16 7799146
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Part no. 7823291-2
Alternator Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 Diesel N47N Generator 158A 7576956
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Part no. 9484304
Air Module ECU Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Crash Control Unit Module 9484304
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Part no. 3455528
Mini Cooper One R56 High PL3 SPEG H5 DC/DC Fuse Distribution Box 3455528
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Part no. 9809589
Mini R60 Countryman High PL3 SPEG H6 Fuse Distribution Box 9809589
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Part no. 7615981-2
Mini One R55 R56 R57 LCI N16 1.6 Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 7615981 + CAS 3 + Key
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Part no. 7640005-13
Mini Cooper R55 R56 N12 1.6 120HP Engine Unit ECU Kit DME 7640005 CAS3 2 Keys
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Part no. 7573701-1
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 N12 120HP Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 7573701 CAS3 Key
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Part no. 7212916
Mini R57 Cabrio Convertible Wiring Set Loom Harness PDC Rear Bumper 7212916
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Part no. 8519663-21
Mini Cooper SD R60 ALL4 N47N 143HP Engine ECU Kit DDE 8519663 Manual CAS3 + Keys
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Part no. 7545789-2
MINI Cooper R50 W10 116HP Engine ECU Kit DME EWS Key 7545789 Automatic
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Part no. 9195956
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 CCC Navigation Navi Sat Nav Head Unit 9195956
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Part no. 8782591
Mini F55 F56 Roof Antenna AM FM GPS TEL 8782591 65208782591
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Part no. 8705958
Basic Navigation Unit Mini F54 F60 Countryman Sat Nav Head Unit 8705958
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Part no. 8470176-5
Mini Cooper D F55 F56 B37 1.5 116HP Engine Control Unit ECU DME 8470176 Manual
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Part no. 3457428-2
BMW Mini Cooper R56 Footwell Light Module High EKS ECU LEAR PL3 FRM3R 3457428
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Part no. 3456587-2
Light Module Mini R57 LCI Cooper One Footwell Low EKS ECU PL3 FRM3R 3456587
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Part no. 7530354
Mini Cooper R50 R52 Power Steering Pump Power Cables 7530354
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Part no. 3457413
Mini Cooper One R56 High PL3 SPEG H4 Relay Fuse Distribution Box 3457413
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Part no. 3456034
Mini Cooper R56 LCI ECU Footwell Light Module FRM3R LOW EKS Lear 3456034
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Mini Cooper One R57 High PL3 SPEG DC/DC H5 Fuse Distribution Box 3456858
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Part no. 3457429-1
Mini Cooper R61 Footwell Light Module High EKS SZT ECU FRM3R PL3 Lear 3457429
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Mini Cooper Cabrio R57 Footwell Light Module High EKS ECU PL3 FRM II 3452677
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Part no. 7557395-5
Mini Cooper R50 R52 W10 116HP Engine ECU Kit DME 7557395 + EWS + Key Manual
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Mini One D F56 B37 95HP Diesel Engine ECU Kit DDE 8576522 BDC-LR01 Key Lock
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Radio Player Mini F55 F56 CD Bluetooth DAB Alpine Control Unit Module 9344050
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Part no. 8635627-1
Mini Cooper S F55 F56 B48 192HP Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 8635627 + BDC + Key
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Mini Cooper S R52 R53 W11 Engine Wiring Loom Harness 7541073 Automatic
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Mini Cooper R56 Engine N12 1.6 120HP Petrol ECU Kit DME 7640004 CAS3 Key Manual
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Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Petrol N12 Engine Control Unit DME 7640004 ECU Manual
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Head Unit MINI F56 F55 F54 F57 F60 Radio DAB Multimedia MINI 2 9442458
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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 .