Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 7638194
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Engine Starter Motor N20 N26 N55 Petrol 7638194
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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. 6906914
BMW X5 E53 Battery Cable Negative Wire 6919976
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Part no. 7127282
BMW X5 Series E70 Rear Trunk Battery Cover Tray Storage Box 7127282 51477127282
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Part no. 9114362
On Board Monitor BMW E60 E63 E90 Dashboard Display Screen 8.8" 9114362
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Part no. rhd-7808234
BMW 3 E90 E91 325d 330d N57 Engine Injector Module Wiring Harness Cable 7808234
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Part no. 9207913-1
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 F33 F36 Fan Motor Relay 9207913
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Part no. 6945072
BMW E90 E91 E92 Bracket CD Changer Holder Amplifier Mounting 6945072
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Part no. 9130764
BMW E65 E66 CD Audio System Controller Player 9130764
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Part no. 9229878-2
BMW X1 E84 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box H2 PL2RR JBBFE IIIR 9229878
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Part no. 9387453
Display Screen BMW F30 F31 F32 F33 On-board Navigation Monitor 8,8" 9387453
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Part no. 9148267
BMW 3 Series E93 Seat Control Unit Module FSV 7.11.0 9148267
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Part no. 9237655-2
BMW E60 E61 E81 E87 E90 F10 Audio Aux In Socket Plug 9237655
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Part no. 8507880
BMW 1 3 Series F20 F21 F30 F31 N47N Wiring Loom Harness Engine Gearbox Module
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Part no. 7808257
BMW E90 E91 LCI F10 Wiring Harness Engine Glow Module N57 7808257
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Part no. 9234437
BMW F01 F10 F11 LCI IBS Negative Battery Lead Cable 9234437
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Part no. 9227184
BMW 1 Series E87 LCI ECU Body Control Module Unit H2 PL2RR JBBFE IIIR 9227184
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Part no. 6858698
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus Control Unit Module 6858698
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Part no. 7579142-5
BMW E87 LCI E90 116i 316i 1.6 Petrol N43 122HP ECU Kit DME CAS3 Key 7579142
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Part no. 9374510
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Body Control Unit Module REM 9374510
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Part no. 7259883
Stop Lamp Cover BMW F30 F80 M3 Rear Third Stop Brake Lamp Trim 7259883
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Part no. 6864208
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Air Module ECU ICM Control Unit 6864208
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Part no. 9170721
BMW E90 E91 E92 Professional CCC Navigation System Controller 9170721
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Part no. 8362064
BMW E39 X5 E53 Z4 E85 Drive For Window Lifter Motor Right O/S 8362064
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Part no. 6923305
BMW E60 Rear Lamp Light Bulb Left N/S Carrier For White Turn Indicator Cover
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Part no. 7316535
BMW F20 F22 F30 Sliding Sunroof Drive Motor Unit Webasto 7193398
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Part no. 9229878
BMW E91 LCI ECU Body Control Module Junction Box H2 9229878
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Part no. 9214812
BMW E88 E93 LCI Air Module Control Unit ECU 9214812
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Part no. 7239175
BMW 3 Series F30 F80 M3 Battery Cover Trunk Trim Panel Right Boot 7239175
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Part no. 9145439
BMW E46 X3 E83 Diesel Auxiliary Heating Electric Flow Heater 9145439
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Part no. 6989713
BMW 1 3 Z4 Series E88 E89 E93 Convertible Cabrio DWA-Alarm System Module 6989713
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Part no. 9160187
BMW 1 Series E81 Body Control Module ECU L2 PL2 JBBFE II Junction Box 9160187
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Part no. 8362063
BMW X5 Z4 E46 E53 E85 Drive Window Lifter Motor Left N/S Front 8362063
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Part no. 9284974
BMW F10 F11 On-board Central Information Display Screen Monitor 10,25" 9284974
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Part no. 9176958
BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 Mini R55 R56 DAB Radio Tuner Module 9176958
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Part no. 9286941
BMW F10 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box V2 PL6 JBBFE III 9286941
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Part no. 9264923
BMW F01 F02 F10 F11 F13 Power Distribution Fuse Box Rear 9264923
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Part no. rhd-7570550-1
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 118i 318i N43 Wiring Loom Harness Engine 7570534 7570550
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Part no. 9255048
BMW 1 Series E81 E87 E87N Battery Wire Cable Negative Earth Lead 9255048 6929705
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Part no. 9240351
BMW X5 F20 F21 F30 E70 LCI Trunk Lid Reversing Camera Rear 9240351
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Part no. 8482940
BMW F30 LCI G11 G30 Battery Cell Supervision Circuit Module Unit 8667593
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Part no. 9280186
BMW 5 7 Series F10 F11 F01 F02 F03 LCI Airbag Control Module ECU Unit 9280186
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Part no. 6859714-1
BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Air Suspension Supply Compressor Valve Control Unit 6859714
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Part no. 9286785
BMW X1 E84 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box H2 PL2RR JBBFE IIIR 9286785
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Part no. 9240527-1
BMW E87 LCI ECU Footwell Light Module BASIS PL2 FRM3R Lear 9240527
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Part no. 6826326
BMW F40 G05 G20 G30 Shark Roof Fin Antenna Aerial Module Unit 6826326
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Part no. 9129433
BMW 5 6 Series E60 E61 E63 E64 LCI CD Changer Cartridge Magazine 9129433
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Part no. 1439674
BMW X5 E53 Base B Positive Battery Terminal Cable Cover Compartment
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Part no. 9122432
BMW E60 E61 LCI X5 E70 X6 E71 X3 F25 Rain Light Solar Sensor 9122432
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Part no. 1393415
BMW 3 5 7 Series E36 E38 E90 E91 F10 F11 Change-Over Contact Relay Grey 1393415
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Part no. 9329702
BMW F20 F30 F31 REM Rear Electronic Module Fuse Box Control Unit V3 9329702
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Part no. 3427743
BMW X3 Series E83 Wiring Drivers Side Loom Front Door Cables Right O/S 3427743
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Part no. 9224177
BMW F10 F11 F12 F13 F15 F16 Airbag Sensor Module B-pillar Crash Sensor 9224177
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Part no. 9152262
BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Front Crash Impact Sensor Module 9152262
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Part no. 6946384
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Airbag ECU Control Unit Gateway Module
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Part no. 6906070
BMW X5 E53 Roof Antenna Amplifier Trap Circuit 6906070
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Part no. 9196936
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 E91 E92 Seat Control Unit Module ECU 6926371
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Part no. 9348935
BMW X1 F45 F48 Mini F55 F56 F60 Air Module Control Unit Module ECU 9348935
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Part no. 6990098
BMW X3 E83 LCi AMPLIFIER HIFI SYSTEM LEAR PL2 6990098 65126990098
£28.95
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Part no. 6974916
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 CCC CD Professional Navigation System Controller 6974916
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Part no. 9345374
BMW F10 LCI Light Control Footwell Module ECU Unit FRM3 9345374
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Part no. 6901269
BMW X3 Z4 Series E83 E85 E86 Base B Positive Battery Terminal Cover Compartmen
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Part no. 9367376
Control Unit BMW F01 F02 F07 F10 F11 CAS4 Key Reading Module 9367376
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Part no. 9114135
BMW X5 X6 Series E70 E71 Power Distribution Fuse Box 9114135
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Part no. rhd-8513667
BMW X5 E70 LCI X6 E71 Diesel N57 Wiring Harness Engine Gearbox Module 8513667
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Part no. 9327318
BMW 1 2 3 4 5 F10 F20 F22 F30 F32 Navigation Sat Nav DAB Head Unit High 9327318
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Part no. 6860962
BMW X3 F25 ECU ICM Control Unit Air Module Bag Safety 6860962 0265020494
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Part no. 9167198
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E92 E93 Towing Tow Bar Trailer Hook Module Control Unit
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Part no. 6863385
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus Control Unit Module Airbag 6863385
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Part no. 9233009
BMW F33 F83 M4 Convertible DWA-Alarm System Module Unit ECU 9233009
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Part no. rhd-6954129
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 E92 Front Seat Adjustment Switch Left N/S 6954129
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Part no. 9154358
BMW E81 E87 E90 Hands-Free Electronics Charging Module MULF 9154358
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Part no. 9252813
BMW 5 7 Series F01 F02 F10 F11 Power Distribution Fuse Box Rear 9252813
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Part no. 9185542
BMW X5 E70 CCC Radio CD Player Navigation 9185542
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Part no. 9177983
BMW E87 LCI Body Control Module Junction Box H2 9177983
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Part no. 7851568
BMW F80 M3 F82 M4 Actuator Drive Exhaust Flap 7851568
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Part no. 6998487
Airbag Module Mini F55 F56 F60 BMW X1 F48 F45 ECU Control Unit Air Bag 6998487
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Part no. 9257160
Bluetooth Combox BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 LCI Telematics Module 9257160
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Part no. 9257150
BMW F01 F02 F03 F10 F11 F20 F21 F30 F31 Bluetooth Module Combox Media 9257150
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Part no. 9254025
BMW 5 7 X3 X5 X6 Series F10 F11 E70 E71 F01 F02 F25 Rain Light Solar Sensor
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Part no. 9123739
BMW 1 3 5 7 Series E81 E87 E90 E91 E92 F01 USB USB Hub Audio Interface Module
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Part no. 7811700-1
BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E91 120d 320d N47 Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 7811700
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Part no. 9366409
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 F36 Module Control Unit FEM 9366409
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Part no. 3414122
BMW X3 E83 Sensor Air Module Front Impact Crash Sensor 3414122
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Part no. 9866980
BMW F20 Body Control Unit Module REM Fuse Box 9866980
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Part no. 9149242
BMW 5 6 Series E60 LCI E63 CHAMP Business System Controller CD Player 9149242
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Part no. 9298945
BMW X1 E84 ECU Body Control Module Junction Box H2 PL2RR JBBFE IIIR 9298945
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Part no. 8794119
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 LCI Professional Navigation Sat Nav Unit Head Unit 8794119
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Part no. 9261598
BMW F20 F21 F22 Rear Bumper PDC Ultrasonic Sensor Valencia Orange Metallic B44
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Part no. 6855558
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 ECU ICM Plus Control Unit Module 6855558
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Part no. 6990090
BMW E61 E63 E90 E92 F06 Mini R55 R56 Trap Circuit Antenna 6990090
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Part no. 9187541-1
BMW E88 ECU Body Control Module H3 PL2 JBBFE II Junction Box 9187541
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Part no. 7640755
BMW 1 3 Series F20 F21 F30 F31 N13 116i 316i 136HP ECU Kit DME 7640755 Manual
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Part no. 6927025-1
Window Lifter Drive BMW E87 E90 E91 Motor Rear Left 6927025
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Part no. 6980078
BMW E88 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Diversity Module AMP 6980078
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Part no. 9166708
BMW E90 Xenon Footwell Light Control Module LCM PL2 FRM II 9166708
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Part no. 9231179
Antenna Amplifier BMW F30 F80 M3 F82 M4 Rear Aerial Booster AM/FM DAB 9231179
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BMW E93 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Diversity Control Module 6950181 9187798
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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 .