Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 3457583-2
BMW Mini Clubman R55 High SPEG PL3 H5 Fuse Distribution Box 3455531
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Part no. 7515197-1
Mini Cooper One R50 W10 Battery Cable Wiring Plus Pole 7515197
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BMW E60 E93 Mini Cooper R55 R56 R60 Minus Lead IBS Negative Battery 7603567
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Part no. 7790996
Mini One D R50 W17 Base B+ Battery Terminal Point Engine Compartment 7790996
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Part no. 5A58958
Mini F55 F56 F57 F60 Antenna Amplifier Diversity Signal Booster 5A58958
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BMW Mini Cooper One R50 W10 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7515197
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Part no. 8383551
Mini R50 R53 Headlight Aim Range Control Unit Module ECU Xenon 8383551
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Part no. 9224687
BMW Mini Clubman R55 LCI Cable Wiring Loom Splitdoor Door Rear Left N/S 9224424
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Part no. 9136726
BMW Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Multifuse B Battery Power Distributor 9136726
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Part no. 9224686
BMW Mini Clubman R55 Cable Wiring Loom Splitdoor Door Rear Right O/S 9224424
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Part no. 5A402E9
Mini F55 BDC FCC BSI Fuse Box Power Distribution Control Module Unit ECU 5A402E9
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Part no. 6819195
PDC Module BMW F45 X3 F25 Mini F55 F56 Parking Distance Sensor Unit 6819195
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Part no. 9383681
Mini F55 Fuse Box Front Body Control Module ECU BCM Unit 13275881
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Part no. 6916058
Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Support Bracket Navigation Computer 6916058
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Part no. 5A58955
Mini F60 Aerial Antenna Amplifier AMP Booster Module 5A58955
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Part no. 9488417
Mini F60 BMW F48 SCR Control Module Unit 9488417
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Part no. 8699950
Mini Cooper S F54 192HP Petrol B38 Engine ECU Kit DME 8699950 Automatic
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Part no. 9877611
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F60 Windscreen Rain Light Solar Sensor Control Unit 9877611
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Part no. 3452071-1
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 CCC CD DVD Navigation Sat Nav Head Unit 9185540
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Part no. 7607685-1
Mini R56 R57 LCI One N16 1.6 98HP Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 7607685 CAS3 + Key
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Part no. 3423829
Mini Clubman Cooper R55 Antenna Amplifier Diversity Signal Booster 3423829
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Part no. 7600019-3
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 Petrol N12 1.6 120HP ECU Kit DME + CAS3 + Key 7600019
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Part no. 8782591-1
Mini F55 F56 Roof Antenna AM FM GPS TEL 8782591 65208782591
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Part no. P0148459-PUR
Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Flap 0148459 Black-eye Purple
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Part no. 7168153
BMW MINI Cooper One Clubman R55 R55N LCI Wiper Motor Window Left Rear N/S 716815
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Part no. 8702093-1
Head-Up Display Hud Mini Cooper F54 F55 F56 F57 Project Dash Screen 8702093
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Part no. 3455528
Mini Cooper One R56 High PL3 SPEG H5 DC/DC Fuse Distribution Box 3455528
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Part no. 9806332
Mini R60 R61 Ultra Sonic Module Alarm System Sensor 9806332
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Part no. 2755704-1
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 R60 R61 Fuse Box Empty Housing 2755704
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Part no. 7589971-10
BMW Mini One R56 N12 1.4 N12B14A 95HP Petrol ECU Kit DME 7589971 + CAS3 + 2 Keys
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Part no. 7526780
BMW Mini R50 One 1.6i Petrol Engine Control Unit DME Manual 7520019 7526780
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Part no. 7534705
Mini R50 R52 Ground Battery Cable Alternator Starter 7534705
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Part no. 6915063
Ultra Sonic Module Mini R50 R53 Alarm System Sensor 6915063
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Part no. 7510921
Mini R52 Cabrio Petrol W10 Engine Wiring Loom Harness Module 7510921
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Part no. 3455895
Mini Cooper One R56 Footwell Light Module Low EKS ECU PL3 FRM3R 3455895
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Part no. 7638322
Mini Cooper One R56 LCI N16 1.6 122HP Petrol Engine Unit ECU DME 7638322 Manual
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Part no. 3457428-2
BMW Mini Cooper R56 Footwell Light Module High EKS ECU LEAR PL3 FRM3R 3457428
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Part no. 3456034
Mini Cooper R56 LCI ECU Footwell Light Module FRM3R LOW EKS Lear 3456034
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Part no. 8691838-1
Mini F54 F55 F57 B48 136HP Petrol Engine Control ECU Kit DME 8674258 Manual
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Part no. 6822094
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 Radio Sat Nav DAB Basic Media Player Head Unit 6822094
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Part no. 7574294
Mini Cooper S R56 Automatic Gearbox TCU ECU Control Unit EGS Module 7574294
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Part no. 8648856
BMW F39 F45 F48 F49 Mini Cooper F60 Earth Ground Cable 8648856
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Part no. 7522284
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 W10 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7522284
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Part no. 9213374
Mini R55 R56 R57 Cover Power Distribution Fuse Box 9213374
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Part no. 3449686
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Passive Go Module Control Unit 3449686
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Part no. 7612190-1
Mini Cooper S R55 R56 LCI N18 1.6 184HP ECU Kit DME 7612190 + CAS3 + Keys Manual
£617.95
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Part no. 9137800
BMW Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Left Passenger's Door Module Cables N/S 9137800
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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. 8720310
Telematics Module Mini F54 F55 F56 F60 Bluetooth Control Unit ECU 8720310
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Part no. 7541084
Mini Cooper Cabrio R52 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7541084
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Part no. 6974246
BMW MINI Cooper Clubman R55 R55N LCI Retaining Bracket Safety Belt Rear Right
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Part no. 9137803
MINI Cooper R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 Drivers Door Wiring Cable 9137803
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Part no. 8655106
Mini F56 B38 1.5 136HP Petrol Engine ECU Module DME 8655106 Manual
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Part no. 3456051
Mini Cooper R55 LCI Footwell Light Module High EKS ECU PL3 FRM3R 3456051
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Part no. 9876796
Telematics Module Mini F55 LCI 4g Bluetooth Control Module Unit Ecu 9876796
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Part no. 9309997
Mini F57 Cabrio Aerial Base Antenna Rod Unit AM / FM / TEL / GPS / DAB-L 9309997
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Part no. 1167294
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 Fresh Air Recirculating Actuator 1167294 6NN007626
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Part no. 7491439
Tailgate Smart BMW F10 F30 F34 Mini F54 F60 Opener Control Unit Module 7491439
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Part no. 4542789
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 W10 1.6 Petrol Engine Starter Motor 4542789
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Part no. 7545789-4
Mini R50 One 1.6i W10 90HP Engine ECU Kit DME + EWS3 + Key 7545789 Automatic
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Part no. 8655108-2
Mini One F54 F55 F56 B38 1.2 102HP Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME BDC + Key 8655108
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Part no. 7573029
Mini Cooper R55 R56 IBS Negative Battery Lead Cable
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Part no. 7542310
BMW Mini Cooper One R50 DME Petrol Engine Control Unit ECU Automatic 7542310
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Part no. 9321022-1
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 B+ Junction Terminal Box 300-400 W 9321022
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Part no. 7600076-2
Mini Cooper R55 R56 N12 1.6 120HP ECU Kit DME 7600076 + CAS3 + Key Manual
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Part no. 8617722
Wiring Harness BMW F48 Mini F55 F56 B38 Petrol Engine Servotronic Module 8617722
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Part no. 9803846-1
Mini Cooper Countryman R58 R60 R61 Aerial Roof Antenna Base Module 9803846
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Part no. 3450280
Mini Cooper One R56 Footwell Light Module High ECU PL3 FRM II 3450280
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Part no. 3450646
Mini Cooper Convertible R57 Fuse Box Electrical Control Unit 3450646
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Part no. 7589971-1
Mini One R55 R56 N12 1.4 95HP ECU Engine Control Unit DME 7589971
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Part no. 3457434-2
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 Radio Boost CD Player Head Unit 3457434
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Part no. 8519663-2
Mini Cooper R56 LCI R60 N47N 122HP Diesel Engine ECU Kit DDE 8519663 CAS 3 Key
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Part no. 8517727
Mini Cooper D R60 N47N Engine Control Unit ECU 8517727 Manual
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Part no. 9388179
Mini Cooper One F54 F55 F56 F60 ECU Body Domain Controller BDC Module 9388179
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Part no. 3453590
Mini Cooper R57 R58 Antenna Bumper Mounted FM/DAB Wiring 3453590
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Part no. 8519663-4
Mini Cooper D ALL4 R60 N47N 1.6 Diesel Engine ECU Kit DDE 8519663 CAS3 + Key
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Part no. 7936364
Mini F55 F56 F57 Integrated Supply Module Z11 Control Unit Module 7936364
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Part no. 8519663
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI N47N 1.6 Diesel Engine ECU Kit DDE CAS 3 Key 8519663
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Part no. 3451927
BMW Mini Cooper One R56 High SPEG DC/DC H3 Fuse Distribution Box 3451927
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Part no. 7515206
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 Battery Alternator Starter Cable Wiring 7515206
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Part no. 9824925-1
Mini F55 F56 F60 LCI Navigation Touch Screen 8.8" Display Nav Head Unit 9824925
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Part no. 8642707
Mini Cooper S F55 F56 B48 Petrol Engine Control Unit ECU DME 8642707 Manual
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Part no. rhd-9807894
Mini Countryman R60 Cable Set EPS Power Steering Wiring Harness 9807894
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Part no. 8602991
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Battery Wire Cable Negative Earth Lead 8602991
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Part no. 9213372
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R58 Electrical System Fuse Distribution Box 9213372
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Part no. 6968826
Mini R50 R53 Body Control Unit Basic Module BCM BC1RD 6968826
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Part no. 7573029-1
Mini Cooper R55 R56 IBS Negative Battery Lead Cable 1 7573029
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Part no. 9209758
BMW X5 Z4 E89 E70 Mini Cooper R56 R57 CD Changer Multichanger 9209758
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Part no. 8635625-2
Mini Cooper F56 B38 136HP Petrol Engine ECU Kit DME 8635625 BDC + Key Automatic
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Part no. 9354389
Mini F55 F56 F57 Central Cover Information Instrument Radio 9354389
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Mini Cooper F56 Cable Set EPS Power Steering Wiring Harness 9314848
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Part no. 9389115-1
Mini Countryman R60 CAS3 Body Control Unit Key Reading Module BCM 9389115
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Part no. 8512415-12
Mini Cooper SD R60 ALL4 N47N 143HP Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8512415 Automatic
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Part no. 8648840
BMW F45 F48 F49 Mini Cooper F60 Earth Ground Cable 8648840
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Part no. 3449504-1
Mini R55 R56 Fuse Box Electrical System Distribution Box 3449504
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Mini R57 R58 Front Left Door Module Wiring Loom Harness N/S 9157650
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Part no. 5A7A176
Mini F60 BMW F39 F48 Sat Nav Player Head Unit ECU 5A7A176
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Mini Cooper One Clubman R55 R56 R57 R59 R60 JCW Engine Starter Motor 7552697
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Mini Cooper S R53 Petrol W11 Engine Control Unit ECU DME Manual 7527610
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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 .