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. 3448964
Mini Cooper One R56 High SPEG Fuse Distribution Box SPEG High 3448964
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Part no. 6862756
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus Control Unit Module 6862756
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Part no. 9179808
BMW E60 E61 E90 E91 On-board Navigation Display Monitor Screen 6,5" 9179808
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Part no. 9160189
BMW 1 Series E87 LCI ECU Body Control Module H2 ECU 9160189
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Part no. 9134669
BMW E93 Convertible Seat Control Unit Module ECU 9134669 FSV 7.10.0
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Part no. 9139868
BMW X3 E83 LCI X5 E70 LCI PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Schwarz Black 9139868
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Part no. rhd-A2035400250
Mercedes-Benz C CLK Class W203 C209 Fuse Distribution Dashboard A2035400250
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Part no. A1179008600
Airbag Module Mercedes w176 Air Bag SRS Control Unit ECU A1179008600
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Part no. 9151516
BMW E60 E63 E64 LCI Body Control Unit Module 9151516
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Part no. 9270501
BMW X3 E83N E70 LCI E71 PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Schwarz 7687127
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Part no. 6942676
BMW X3 X5 Series E53 E83 PDC Parking Distance Control Unit Active Module 6942676
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Part no. 6982386
BMW X1 E81 E84 E87 E90 E91 Parking Control Module Unit PDC 6982386
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Part no. 8387547
Fuse Box Base BMW X3 E83 Mini R50 R53 Battery Positive Cable B 8387547
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Part no. 6865298
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus Control Unit Module Airbag 6865298
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Part no. 9261591
BMW F20 F21 F30 PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor PDC Front Imperial Blau Blue
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Part no. 9123041
BMW E88 E90 E92 Steering Switch Cluster Column Indicator Wiper Stalk 9123041
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Part no. 7457873
BMW F20 F21 F30 LCI Headlight Control Unit Module FLE2 7457873
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Part no. 9224595
BMW E90 LCI Footwell Light Control Module LCM LED Basis 9224595
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Part no. A9065420518
Mercedes-Benz W639 W906 ESP Yaw Rotation Rate Sensor Control Unit A9065420518
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Part no. 6957114
BMW 3 Series E92 Front Right O/S Driver Side Door Wire Wiring Loom 6957111
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Part no. 6949289
Mini Cooper One R50 R53 Body Control Unit Basic Module BCM 6949289
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Part no. 9123043
BMW E81 E87 E91 LCI Steering Column Switch Cluster Wiper Stalk 9123043
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Part no. 3457050
Bluetooth Head Unit Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Radio Boost CD USB 3457050
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Part no. 6935599
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Red Japanrot Japan Red
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Part no. A0025421319
Mercedes W204 Genuine Universal In Car Black Relay 4-Pin Tyco A0025421319
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Part no. 6919354
BMW E60 E61 Stereo System Central Bass Subwoofer Right O/S 6919354
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Part no. 9322120
BMW F30 F31 F32 F33 Central Information Display Screen 6,5" 9322120
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Part no. 7811701-2
BMW 1 3 Series E87 LCI E90 E91 N47 DDE 7811701 Engine Control Unit Diesel ECU
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Part no. 9351155
Control Panel BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Radio Player High Audio Unit Module 9208591
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Part no. 9374506
Body Control Unit BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Module REM 9374506
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Part no. rhd-9155310
Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI Cable Set EPS Power Steering Wiring Harness 9155310
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Part no. 8709339
On-Board Screen BMW F20 F30 LCI Information Display Touch Monitor 8,8" 8709339
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Part no. 9124585
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 Front Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Sedonarot Red
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Part no. 6922211
BMW E81 E87 E90 E60 Mini R55 R56 R57 Interior Aerial Comfort Access 6922211
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Part no. 9134855-1
Battery Lead BMW E81 E87 Battery Cable Negative IBS 9134855 61129134855
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Part no. 6778809-1
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Xenon Headlight Level Sensor 6778809
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Part no. 7512967-1
Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Base B Terminal Point Engine Compartment 7512967
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Part no. A6398201226
Mercedes Vito W639 Door Front Right O/S Control Unit Module ECU A6398201226
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Part no. 6938504
Battery Cable BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 Positive Lead Battery Wiring Harness 6938504
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Part no. A0009055103
Distance Radar Module Mercedes W176 W207 W212 Front Distronic Unit A0009055103
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Part no. 9118101
BMW 1 Series E81 E82 Driver Side Offside O/S Door Wiring Loom Harness 9118101
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Part no. 1508927
Mini Cooper S R52 R53 Positive Battery Cable Lead Wire Cable B 1508927
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Part no. 9377149
BMW 1 3 Series F20 F21 F30 F31 Telematic Control Unit Module 9377149
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Part no. 6972064
BMW 1 3 X1 SERIES E81 E87 E90 E91 E92 Ultra Sonic Module Alarm System 6972064
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Part no. 8364542
BMW E46 X3 E83 Power Distribution Fusebox Cover Fuse Box 8364542
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Part no. 7533100
Mini Cooper One R50 Petrol W10 Engine Wiring Loom Harness Module 7533100
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Part no. 9805524-LW
Mini R60 Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light White 9805524
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Part no. 9226357-1
Loudspeaker BMW F20 F30 Top-HiFi Door Speaker Tweeter Set Harman Kardon 9226357
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Part no. 6947796
BMW 1 3 X1 SERIES E81 E87 E88 E90 E91 Parking Control Module Unit PDC 6947796
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Part no. 3457568
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 Radio Boost CD Player Unit Head 3457568
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Part no. rhd-8507799
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 LCI N47N Wiring Harness Engine Injector Module 8507799
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Part no. 6820696
BMW F30 F31 F32 Control Unit Module Active Sound Design 6820696
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Part no. 7411595
BMW F10 F20 F30 Control Unit For Fuel Pump Module 7411595
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Part no. 6794618
EMF Actuator BMW F10 F12 Brake Caliper Parking Brake Unit Electric 6794618
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Part no. 9179400
BMW E93 E64 Convertible Rollover Control Controller Module 9179400
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Part no. 7570287
BMW Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Earth Ground Battery Strap Cable 7570287
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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. 3425833
BMW X3 E83 2.5i 3.0i M54 Wiring Harness Cable Engine Ignition Module 3412247
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Part no. 8377939
BMW X5 E39 E53 Sunroof Sliding Roof Drive Unit Motor Actuator 8377939
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Part no. 9263800
BMW E90 LCI ECU Footwell Light Module FRM3R Rear Led Basis 9263800
£94.95
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Part no. 6934648
BMW X5 E70 E91 LCI Touring Tailgate Trap Circuit Aerial Amplifier 6934648
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Part no. A1699010100
Mercedes W169 W245 Sam Control Module Fuse Box Unit A1699010100
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Part no. 9176884
BMW E93 ECU Body Control Module H3 Junction Box 61359176884 9176884
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Part no. A2038201485
Mercedes W203 Door Control Module Front Right O/S A2038201485
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Part no. 6868253
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 ECU ICM Control Unit Module Airbag ECU 6868253
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Part no. 6863433
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus Control Unit Module 6863433
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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. 6821135
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Head Unit Media DAB Navigation Business Headunit 6821135
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Part no. A1669003407
Mercedes W176 W204 Digital Audio DAB Receiver Control Unit Module A1669003407
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Part no. 6913896-1
BMW Z4 Series E85 E86 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Rod
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Part no. 3455527
Mini Cooper One R56 High SPEG DC/DC Fuse Distribution Box 3455527
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Part no. 9193745
BMW 3 5 E60 E61 E90 LCI Display Screen 8.8" Monitor Sat Nav 9193745
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Part no. 6822077
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Head Unit Basic Media Navigation Headunit 6822077
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Part no. 1508927-2
BMW Mini Cooper S R52 R53 2 Positive Battery Cable Fuse Box Module B 6911180
£13.95
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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. 9176682
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 Parking Control Module Unit PDC 9176682
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Part no. A4478200087
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Connector AUX USB Adapter Port Socket A4478200087
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Part no. 9223314
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E90 LCI Business System Car Infotaiment Computer CIC
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Part no. 9226882
BMW F20 F21 Rear Antenna Aerial Amplifier AM/FM DAB 9226882
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Part no. 9229294
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F80 M3 USB Socket Plug Port Control Unit 9229294
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Part no. 7PP941572AB
Audi A4 B9 Volkswagen Tiguan 1T Headlight Ballast Control Module 7PP941572AB
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Part no. 9197159
BMW E81 NSW ECU Light Module Footwell Module PL2 FRM II 6135 9197159
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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. 6850375
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 LCI E88 E90 M3 E92 Speed Cluster Sensor 6780334
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Part no. 1388911-1
BMW E36 E38 E85 Mini R52 R57 2x Change-Over Contact Relay Violet Set 1388911
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Part no. 9244426
BMW X5 E70 Rear Bumper PDC Cables Wiring Loom Set 9219647
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Part no. 7798076
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 LCI Electrical Battery Earth Cable 330MM 7798076
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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. 9228495
BMW F07 GT ECU Body Control Module Junction Box V12 PL2 JBBFE III 9228495
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Part no. 7571142
Plus Cable Wiring Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Battery Lead Power Positive 7571142
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Part no. 3455263
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Radio Boost CD Player Head Unit 3455263
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Part no. 2754241-1
BMW MINI Cooper R55 R56 R57 R60 Engine Computer Mount Support Bracket Holder
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Part no. 8506375
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E91 LCI N47 Diesel ECU DDE engine control 8506375
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Part no. 3456016
Mini R55 R56 R57 R58 R60 Control Unit PDC Parking Sensor Module 3456016
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Part no. 1K0937125D
Audi A3 8P Engine Bay Fuse Box 1K0937125D
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Part no. 6927548
BMW Z4 E85 Drive For Window Lifter Motor Front Right O/S 6927548 9116626
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Part no. rhd-7808247
BMW X5 E70 LCI X6 E71 N57 Engine Injector Module Wiring Harness Cable 7808247
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Part no. 9866978
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Body Control Unit Module REM 9866978
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BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI E92 Navigation System Car Computer CIC 9218330
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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
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