Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 8X0907063A
Audi A1 8X Body Control Module BCM Power Supply Unit 8X0907063A
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Part no. 06J971082D
Audi Q3 8U Engine Injector Module Wiring Harness Cable 2.0 TFSI 06J971082E
£23.95
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Part no. 8T0907441D
AUDI A4 B8 Reversing Camera Control Module Rear View Unit ECU 8T0907441D
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Part no. 4H0959792H
Audi A8 D4 4H Front Door Control Module Unit ECU Passenger Side 4H0959792H
£18.95
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Part no. 8P0907530
Audi A3 S3 8P Gateway Control Module ECU 8P0907530
£13.95
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Part no. 8U0907468Q
Audi Q3 8U Gateway Control Module Unit ECU 8U0907468Q
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Part no. 8E0857925C
Audi A3 8P A4 B7 Glovebox Compartment Ipod Interface Connector 8E0857925C
£13.95
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Part no. 4D0907131
Audi VW Volkswagen Seat Relay Unit Module 4 Pins 12V 4D09907131
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Part no. 5WB959107B
Audi Q2 GA Rear Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Control Unit Module ECU 7367747
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Part no. 8J0035456A
Antenna Amplifier Audi Q5 8R A6 C6 A5 8T Mobile Phone Module Unit 8J0035456A
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Part no. 8K0907064FM
Audi A4 B8 Body Comfort Control BCM Module Unit ECU 8K0907064FM
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Part no. 4F0919805
Audi A4 B8 Smart Card Reader Smart Card System TV 4F0919805
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Part no. RHD-4H2919600C-1
Audi A8 D4 Sat Navi Multimedia Head Unit Radio Control Switch Panel 4H2919600C
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Part no. 8T2035110B
Audi A5 8T Radio Head Unit Navi CD DVD Player Changer 8T2035110B
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Part no. 7L0915138C
Audi Q7 4L Battery Mounting Bracket Part Holder 7L0915138C
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Part no. 8E3910560-1
Audi S4 B7 4.2 V8 BBK Quattro Engine 344HP ECU Kit 8E3910560 Ignition Key
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Part no. 5Q0971250N
Audi A3 8V Volkswagen VW Golf Mk7 Negative Cable Ground Wire Harness 5Q0971250N
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Part no. 7P6907357C
Audi A3 8V VW Touareg 7P Xenon Headlight Module Control Unit 7P6907357C
£23.95
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Part no. 4E0959655K
Audi A8 4E S8 D3 SRS Bag Control Air Module Unit Bosch 4E0959655K
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Part no. 8E0054635D
Audi A3 8P TT 8J PDC Parking Distance Control Unit Module 8E0054635D
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Part no. 8E0035411B
Audi A4 B7 Door Speaker Tweeter Front Left Right N/O/S 8E0035411B
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Part no. 8N7907953
Audi TT 8N Wind Brake Relay Unit Module 8N7907953
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Part no. 03F906070GN-2
Audi A1 8X 1.2 TFSI CBZA 86HP Engine Control ECU Kit 03F906070GN Manual
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Part no. RHD-5Q2419502AC
Audi A3 8V Power Steering Column Control Unit Module 5Q2419502AC
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Part no. 8V4971693F
Audi A3 8V Rear Left Right N/O/S Door Card Wiring Loom Harness 8V4971693
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Part no. 8E0907401AJ-1
Audi A4 B7 3.0 TDI BKN 204HP Quattro Engine Automatic 8E0907401AJ Key + Ignition
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£284.95
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Part no. 8P0907357F
Audi S4 B7 Headlight Head Light Lamp Range Control Unit Module ECU 8P0907357F
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Part no. 04E907309AC-1
Audi A1 8X 1.4 TFSI CZCA 125HP Engine ECU Kit BCM Lock + Key 04E907309AC Manual
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Part no. 06A906033EH
Audi A3 8P 1.6 MPI BSE 102HP Engine Control Unit ECU 06A906033EH Manual
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Part no. 03F906070CA
Audi A1 8X 1.2 TFSI CBZA 86HP Engine Control Module ECU 03F906070GN Manual
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£94.95
£56.97
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Part no. 8P0971679J
Audi A3 8P Dashboard Glove Box Wiring Hanress CD Changer Cable 8P0971679J
£32.95
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Part no. 141951253B
Audi VW Volkswagen Seat Relay Unit Module 4 Pins 141951253B
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£13.25
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Part no. 4H0971845AD
Audi A7 4G Fuse Relay Box Module Control Unit 4H0971845AD
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Part no. 06K907425B-18
Audi S3 8V 2.0 TFSI DJHA 310HP Quattro Engine ECU Kit 06K907425B BCM + Key
£237.95
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Part no. 8T0959792Q
Audi A5 8T Front Door Control Module Passenger Side 8T0959792Q
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Part no. 8K0907637A
Audi A5 8T Acceleration Yaw Rate Sensor Module Control Unit ECU 8K0907637A
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Part no. 4E0910148B
Audi S6 C6 MMI Multimedia TV Tuner Receiver Control Module Unit ECU 4E0910148B
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Part no. 4F0907468F
Audi A6 C6 Q7 4L Diagnostic Interface Gateway Module ECU Control Unit 4F0907468F
£18.95
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Part no. 06N907309A-1
Audi A4 B9 8W 35 TFSI DMSB 150 HP Engine ECU Kit Body + Key 06N907309A Automatic
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£332.95
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Part no. 8V4971687Q
Audi A3 8V Rear Door Wiring Left Right N/O/S Harness Loom Cable 8V4971687Q
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£22.77
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Part no. 8T8035225C
Audi A5 8T Audio Radio Aerial Amplifier Control Unit 8T8035225C
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£13.25
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Part no. 8K0915181K
Audi RS3 8P Battery Wiring Harness Cable Loom Connector 2.5 TFSI 8K0915181K
£75.95
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Part no. 8K0906264B-1
Audi A4 B8 1.8 TFSI CJEB 170HP Engine ECU Kit 8K0906264B Key + Ignition + Lock
£427.95
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Part no. 04E907309AB
Audi A3 8V 1.4 TFSI CZEA 150HP Engine Control Unit ECU Kit 04E907309AB Manual
£189.95
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Part no. 8P7907115K-2
Audi A3 8P 1.8 TFSI CDAA 160HP Engine Control Module ECU Kit 8P7907115K Manual
£170.95
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Part no. 80A906093
Audi Q5 FY Fuel Pump Control Unit Module ECU Diesel Kuhnke 80A906093
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Part no. 191906383C
Audi VW Volkswagen Seat Relay Unit Module 4 Pins 191906383C
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£13.25
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Part no. 8W7907468E
Audi S5 F5 Gateway Control Module Diagnostic Interface Unit 8W7907468E
£232.95
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Part no. 04L906021CK-1
Audi Q5 8R 2.0 TDI CNHA 190HP Engine ECU Kit 04L906021BG Automatic
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£332.95
£199.77
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Part no. 80A907247
Audi SQ5 FY Line Keyless Entry Antenna Control Module 80A907247
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£13.25
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Part no. 8J0035186M
Audi TT 8J Radio CD Player Professional Audio Concern Head Unit 9199439
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£42.95
£25.77
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Part no. 8W0959593G
Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Front Door Module Control Unit ECU Driver Side 8W0959593G
£18.95
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Part no. 8U0971687D
Audi Q3 8U Door Loom Wiring Harness Cable Rear Left Right N/O/S 8U0971687D
£13.95
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Part no. 8T0971030R
Audi A5 8T Coupe Front Door Wiring Loom Harness Passenger Side 8T0971030R
£18.95
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Part no. 4L1971073D
Audi Q7 4L Front Frame Air Module Wiring Harness Cable 4L1971073D
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Part no. 5Q1937084C
Audi Q2 GA Module BCM Body Control Unit Module ECU 5Q1937084C
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£85.95
£51.57
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Part no. 4K0971227H
Audi A6 C8 Battery Wiring Harness Earth Cable 3.0 TFSI 4K0971227H
£28.95
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Part no. 5Q0959392A
Audi A3 8V Front Door Module Unit ECU Left N/S Passenger Side 5Q0959392A
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Part no. 4H0907441
Audi A8 4H Rear View Backup Camera Control Unit Module 4H0907441
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£47.95
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Part no. 8X0971687C
Audi A1 8X Rear Door Harness Left N/S Wiring Loom Cable 8X0971687C
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£28.01
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Part no. 4F0907247A
Audi Q7 4L Keyless Entry Amplifier Control Box Module Aerial Antenna 4F0907247A
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Part no. 8Y0035043F
Audi S3 8Y Multimedia Radio CD Player Bluetooth Control Head Unit 8Y0035043F
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£142.95
£85.77
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Part no. 4B0919471A
Audi TT 8N Headlight Module Ballast Relay Control Unit 4B0919471A
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Part no. 4K0906121C
Fuel Pump Control Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 A6 C8 Pump Unit Module ECU 4K0906121C
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£14.37
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Part no. 4H0971142C
Audi A8 D4 Door Card Wiring Loom Cable Harness Rear Right O/S 4H0971142C
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£16.11
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Part no. RHD-3Q2971111
Audi RS3 8V Power Steering Rack Wiring Harness Loom Cable 3Q2971111
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£34.17
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Part no. 8V7971029
Audi S3 8V Front Right Door O/S Wiring Harness Carrier 8V7971029
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£48.41
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Part no. 5Q0959393K
Audi Q2 GA A3 8V Front Door Control Module Unit Right O/S 5Q0959393K
£18.95
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Part no. 8K0971104AF
Audi A5 8T 5 Door Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom 8K0971104AF
£18.95
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Part no. 8P4971035AB
Audi S3 8P Wiring Harness For Door Trim Panel D Cable Harness 8P4971035AB
£18.95
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Part no. 03C906026AD
Audi A1 8X 1.4 TFSI CTHG 185HP Engine ECU Kit BCM + Key 03C906026AD Automatic
£246.95
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Part no. 03G906016KN-1
Audi A4 B7 2.0 TDI BPW 140HP Engine ECU Kit Ignition + Key 03G906016KN Manual
£94.95
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Part no. 7L0864643B-1
Battery Cover Audi Q7 4L VW Touareg 7P Porsche Cayenne 9PA Top Cap 7L0864643B
£18.95
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Part no. 4G8959792A
AUDI A7 4G8 Door Control Module Front Right O/S Passenger Side 4G8959792A
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Part no. 8W0907063DG
Audi A5 F5 45 TFSI DKNA Body Control Module BCM Unit ECU 8W0907063DG
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Part no. 4F0907247
Audi A6 C6 Keyless KESSY Entry Amplifier Box Module Aerial Antenna 4F0907247
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Part no. 8P0862335H-1
Audi A4 B7 Bluetooth Interface Phone Conectivity Control Module 8P0862335H
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£14.37
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Part no. 4K0971227A
Audi A6 C8 4K Battery Positive Wiring Harness Voltage Converter 4K0971227A
£23.95
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Part no. 6C0915343A-1
Audi A1 8X Battery Terminal Fuse Socket Retainer 6C0915343A
£23.95
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Part no. 4G0919475L
Audi A6 C7 4G PDC Module Parking Sensor Assistance Control Unit 4G0919475L
£123.95
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Part no. 8P0959655P
Audi A3 8P Air Module Control Unit ECU Module 8P0959655P
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Part no. 4E0035785D-1
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T MMI Multimedia Interface Control Unit Module 4E0035785D
£104.95
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Part no. 4KE959655H
Audi Q7 4M Air Module Control Unit ECU SRS Module Unit 4KE959655H
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£79.77
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Part no. RHD-4G1035192F-1
Audi A6 C7 MMI Multimedia Sat Nav Navigation Control Head Unit 4G1035192F
£75.95
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Part no. 079903805AF
Audi A5 S5 S5 8T 4.2 FSI Alternator Bracket Mount Holder 079903805AF
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Part no. 03L906018AG
Audi A3 8P 2.0 TDI 140HP CFFB Engine Control ECU Kit 03L906018AG Automatic
£142.95
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Part no. RHD-8T2971030J
Audi S5 8T Front Door Wiring Harness Cable Loom Right O/S 8T2971030J
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Part no. 8T0035570
Audi A6 C6 Interference Disturbance Suppressor Filter Module 8T0035570
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Part no. 81A971104
Audi Q2 GA Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom 81A971104
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£40.76
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Part no. 8P4971035AC
Audi A3 8P Door Wiring Driver's Side Harness Loom Electrical Cable 8P4971035AC
£113.95
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Part no. 8W0906093G
Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Petrol Engine Fuel Pump Control Unit Module 8W0906093G
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Part no. 4N0907063ME
Audi Q7 4M Body Control Comfort Unit Module BCM Convenience Unit ECU 4N0907063ME
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£102.57
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Part no. 8W0971035
Audi A4 B9 Door Card Wiring Loom Harness Cable Front Right O/S 8W0971035
£18.95
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Part no. 8Y0035043B
Audi A3 8Y Multimedia Radio CD Player Bluetooth Control Head Unit 8Y0035043B
£142.95
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Part no. 4F0907335
Audi S6 C6 Entry Keyless Kessy Control Module Unit ECU 4F0907335
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Part no. 4M0906121B
Audi A4 B9 Q7 4M A5 F5 Diesel Fuel Pump Control Module Unit ECU 4M0906121B
£32.95
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Part no. 1J0973332A
Audi RS4 B8 Cable Loom Wiring Plug Socket 2 Pins 1J0973332A
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Part no. 03L906018SK
Audi A4 B8 A5 8T 2.0 TDI CJCD 150HP Engine Control ECU 03L906018SK Automatic
£47.95
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Part no. 4M1907468C
Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Q7 4M Gateway Control Module Unit ECU 4M1907468C
£47.95
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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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