Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. A2115457301
Mercedes C219 Front Fuse Box SAM Relay Control Module A2115457301
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Part no. A1718204026
Mercedes SLK R171 Rain Sensor Front Windscreen Light A1718204026
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Part no. A0009009213
Mercedes W447 Fuel Pump Control Module A0009009213
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Part no. rhd-A1715400130
Mercedes SLK R171 M271 Positive Battery Cable Starter Alternator A1715400130
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Part no. A2469004512
Mercedes-Benz A M Class W166 W176 Parking Brake Control Unit Module ECU
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Part no. A1729011302
Mercedes W204 Display Screen Multimedia Navigation Sat Nav COMAND A1729011302
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Part no. A2079005000
Mercedes A207 Convertible Roof Top Control Unit Module ECU A1718204226
£113.95
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Part no. A2129004514
Radio Head Unit Mercedes W207 W212 COMAND Navi CD Player Navigation A2129004514
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Part no. A2139005528
Mercedes W205 W213 Ignition Central Lock Control Unit Module ECU A2139005528
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Part no. A2479007708
Rain Sensor Mercedes C118 W177 W247 Front Windscreen Light Unit A2479007708
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Part no. A2198202026
Door Module Mercedes C219 Front Door Right O/S Control Unit A2198202026
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Part no. A2049006009
Mercedes W204 Navigation CD Player Radio Stereo Sat Nav Head Unit A2049006009
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Part no. A2048708026
Mercedes W204 Media Interface Control Unit Module ECU A2048708026
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Part no. A2079052800
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W207 Cabrio A207 Anti Theft Alarm Module Control Unit ECU
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Part no. A1729050151
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Roof Towing Alarm Sensor Switch Module
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Part no. A2661539779-2
Mercedes W169 W245 M266.920 95HP Engine Control ECU Kit A2661539779 Manual
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Part no. A2118705189
Sound Amplifier Mercedes W204 W211 W212 C219 Audio Harman Becker AMP A2118705189
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£28.01
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Part no. A9079002407
Mercedes W907 Electronic Ignition Module Control Unit A9079002407
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£132.95
£113.01
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Part no. A0009057302
Windscreen Camera Mercedes W204 W212 Front Windshield Camera Unit A0009057302
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Part no. A2059008218
Telematics Module Mercedes W176 W205 W218 Communication Control Unit A2059008218
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Part no. A0035420219-1
Relay Mercedes W639 W906 5-Pin Black 12V 20A A0035420219 Set X2
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Part no. A2129005401
Mercedes W207 Fuse Junction Box Relay Control Unit Module SAM A2129005401
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Part no. A2661534179-1
Mercedes W169 A150 M266.920 95HP Engine Control Unit ECU Kit A2661534179 Key
£142.95
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Part no. A2115407145
Gateway Module Mercedes W211 W219 Control Unit Module ECU A2115407145
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Part no. A0009004401
Distance Radar Module Mercedes W212 W221 Distronic Control Unit ECU A0009004401
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Part no. A9079003207
Mercedes W907 Air Suspension Level Control Unit Module Airmatic A9079003207
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£108.95
£92.61
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Part no. A1695400706
Rear View Mirror Cable Mercedes W169 W245 Wiring Loom Harness A1695400706
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£13.95
£13.25
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Part no. A6519003701-1
Mercedes W212 OM651.924 E220CDI 170HP Engine ECU Kit + Key + Lock A6519003701
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£161.95
£97.17
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Part no. A2124400414
Mercedes C207 W207 W212 Fuel Pump Module Diesel Control Unit ECU A2124400414
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Part no. A2035401113
Mercedes C Class W203 Solenoid SOLV Valve Wiring Harness Diesel A2035401113
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Part no. A2128204185
Mercedes W204 W212 Door Module Control Unit Module Rear Right O/S A2128204185
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£13.25
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Part no. A2038703589
Mercedes W203 CD Player Radio Audio Sat Nav Navigation A2038703589
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£237.95
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Part no. A2129004114
Door Module Mercedes W204 W212 Rear Left N/S Control Unit A2129004114
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Part no. A0009821923-1
Mercedes W205 Interior Trunk Fuse Box Automotive Pink Relays Set A0009821923
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£14.37
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Part no. A6429000401-1
Mercedes W166 ML350 Bluetec 4-Matic OM642.826 Engine ECU Kit Module A6429000401
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£474.95
£284.97
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Part no. A9069005501
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Central Lock Locking Control Unit Module ECU A9069005501
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£56.95
£48.41
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Part no. A6549061600
Starter Motor Mercedes W205 W213 W238 W447 OM654 Engine Diesel A6549061600
£37.95
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Part no. A2079014200
Airbag Module Mercedes W207 C207 Coupe Air Bag SRS Control Unit ECU A2079014200
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£28.95
£24.61
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Part no. A9070005999-1
Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Door Wiring Loom Cable Harness A9070005999
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£51.95
£31.17
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Part no. A6519007401-2
Mercedes W204 C250CDI Blue Efficiency OM651.911 204HP Engine ECU A6519007401 Key
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£161.95
£97.17
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Part no. A2049004306
Mercedes W204 Navigation CD Player COMAND Radio Sat Nav Head Unit A2049004306
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£94.95
£56.97
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Part no. A2119820402
Mercedes CLS W219 Battery Fuse Box Control Unit Module A2119820402
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£18.95
£16.11
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Part no. A2129063001
Radio Head Unit Mercedes W212 COMAND Navi CD DVD Player Navigation A2129063001
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£161.95
£137.66
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Part no. A2465400082
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 Cover Equipment Electrical Fuse Box A2465400082
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£23.95
£14.37
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Part no. A2469008710
Mercedes W176 Sat Navi MMI Multimedia Radio CD Head Unit A2469008710
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£208.95
£177.61
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Part no. A0009820123
Relay Mercedes W166 Voltage Dip Protection Start/Stop Relay Module A0009820123
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£161.95
£97.17
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Part no. A6079001800-3
Mercedes W176 A180 CDI OM607.951 109HP Engine ECU A6079001800 Manual
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£94.95
£56.97
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Part no. A2049006003
Radio Player Mercedes W204 Audio 20 Navi CD Player Head Unit A2049006003
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£189.95
£113.97
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Part no. A2229050207
Reversing Camera Mercedes W205 W222 C253 Rear View Control Unit A2229050207
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£94.95
£80.71
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Part no. A4479001118
Mercedes W447 Front Air Module Control Unit ECU A4479001118
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£408.95
£245.37
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Part no. A0038207426
Mercedes W221 Door Module Control Unit Rear Right O/S A0038207426
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£18.95
£16.11
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Part no. A2118701185
Air Module Mercedes W211 W219 Control Unit ECU A2118701185
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£13.95
£13.25
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Part no. A2465400140
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 Equipment Electrical Cover Fuse Box A2465400140
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£13.95
£13.25
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Part no. A2465400340
Mercedes W176 Fuse Relay Box Unit A2465400340 A2469067200
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£23.95
£20.36
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Part no. A1699000100
Mercedes-Benz A B W169 W245 Front Left Door N/S Control Unit Module A1699000100
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£27.95
£16.77
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Part no. A2465407832
Battery Cable Mercedes W176 W246 Positive Wiring Starter Harness A2465407832
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£142.95
£85.77
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Part no. A1718205126
Mercedes SLK R171 Door Module Front Left N/S Control Unit ECU A1718205126
£132.95
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Part no. A2059007521
Module Mercedes W205 Air Conditioning A/C System Control Module A2059007521
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£18.95
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Part no. A0055429518
Mercedes-Benz S W221 Yaw Rotation Rate Acceleration Sensor Module A0055429518
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Part no. A0015467435
Battery Cover Mercedes W906 Battery Positive Pole Cover Red A0015467435
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£13.95
£13.25
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Part no. A2465402150
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W176 W246 Diesel Fuse Box Relay Unit A2465402150
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£56.95
£48.41
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Part no. A0009067500
Alternator Generator Mercedes W204 W212 Diesel Engine Valeo 180A 14V A0009067500
£56.95
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Part no. A2465410105
Battery Cover Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Frame Bracket Mount Holder A2465410105
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Part no. rhd-A0009822423
Mercedes-Benz W221 Battery Motor Starter Relay Positive Plus Cable A0009822423
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Part no. A2129001327
Door Module Mercedes W204 W212 Rear Right O/S Control Unit Module A2129001327
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£13.95
£13.25
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Part no. rhd-A1725400182
Mercedes SLK R172 Fuse Relay Box Cover Cap Top Trim A1725400182
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£23.95
£14.37
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Part no. A1695407705
Mercedes-Benz A B W169 W245 Door Cable Harness Wiring Loom Front Left N/S
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Part no. A2129003702-1
Mercedes W212 Fuse Box Rear SAM Relay Control Unit Module A2129003702
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Part no. A0035421819
Mercedes C205 Fuse Box Relay Control Unit Module A0035421819
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Part no. A0009050438
Windscreen Camera Mercedes W204 W212 Front Windshield Camera Unit A0009050438
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£13.25
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Part no. A9079001605
Mercedes W907 Central Gateway Control Unit Module Relay ECU A9079001605
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£379.95
£227.97
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Part no. A2049005003
Mercedes S204 Estate Fuse Box Rear SAM Module Control Unit A2049005003
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£42.95
£25.77
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Part no. A1719000100
Radio Head Unit Mercedes SLK R171 CD Player Control Unit Module A1719000100
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£142.95
£121.51
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Part no. A1179001801
Mercedes W176 Air Module System Control Unit Module ECU A1179001801
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£66.95
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Part no. A2049009410-1
Mercedes W204 CD Player Radio Stereo Navigation Sat Nav Head Unit A2049009410
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£44.16
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Part no. A2469006816
Mercedes W176 W231 W246 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Module A2469006816
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Part no. A2059055211
Mercedes W117 W154 W205 W213 W217 Tailgate Open Switch Sensor Rear A2059055211
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Part no. rhd-A2124407558
Alternator Wiring Mercedes W212 C218 Diesel OM651 Alternator Fuse Box Harness
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£14.37
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Part no. A6229000500
Mercedes W447 OM622.951 Engine Control Unit Module ECU Kit A6229000500 Manual
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£189.95
£113.97
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Part no. A2049060305
SAM Module Mercedes W204 Control Unit Electrical Fuse Box Unit A2049060305
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£37.95
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Part no. A1645400350-1
Mercedes ML W164 Fuse Prefuse Box Jump Start Terminal A1645400350
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Part no. A2219007202
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 Front Fuse Box Control Unit Module SAM A2219007202
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£91.17
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Part no. A2124400706
Wiring Harness Mercedes W212 LED Lighting Air Nozzle Cable A2124400706
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Part no. A1645403572-1
Mercedes W164 W251 Fuse Box Relay Module Control Unit A1645403572
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Part no. A6461502734-1
Mercedes W204 C220 CDI 170HP 646.811 Engine Unit ECU A6461502734 Automatic
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Part no. A2465402050
Mercedes W176 Fuse Box Control Unit SAM Module Relay A2465402050
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Part no. A2198202326
Mercedes CLS W219 Door Module Front Left N/S Control Unit Module A2198202326
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Part no. rhd-A2135400124
Mercedes W213 Fuse Relay Electrical Box Housing Covering Panel A2135400124
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Part no. rhd-A2383401000
Battery Pipe Mercedes W205 W213 C238 W257 W290 Hose Line Tube A2383400800
£23.95
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Part no. A2115457001
Mercedes C219 Fuse Box Control Unit SAM Module A2115457001
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Part no. rhd-A2215403410
Mercedes W221 Negative Battery Terminal Cable Wiring Lead A2215403410
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Part no. A2044401005
Mercedes-Benz C W204 Rear Left N/O/S Right Door Wiring Loom Harness A2045407609
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Part no. A2115453532
Mercedes W211 Body Control Module BCM Comfort Module Unit A2115453532
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Part no. A1765406005
Mercedes X156 Wiring Harness Loom A1765406005
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Part no. A2054402834
Mercedes W205 Parking Sensor Wiring Rear Bumper PDC Loom Cable A2054402834
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Part no. A2469005515
Mercedes W176 Rain Light Sensor Control Unit Front Windscreen Camera A2469005515
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Part no. 281156903R
Mercedes Citan W415 Radio CD Player Bluetooth Head Unit USB MP3 281156903R
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Part no. A1728200815
Mercedes W204 C207 Centre Console Aux Port Socket Plug Terminal A1728200815
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Part no. A2128203385
Door Module Mercedes W212 Front Left N/S Door Control Unit A2128203385
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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 .