Automotive electrical systems
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Part no. 9365305
BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 Telematics Comunication Control Module Unit ECU 9365305
PLN 42.95
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Part no. 02T911023S
Starter Motor Seat Ibiza 6J VW Volkswagen Polo 6R 1.2 Petrol Engine 02T911023S
PLN 42.95
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Part no. 141951253B-1
VW Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda Relay Unit 4 Pins 12V 40A 141951253B
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Part no. A2189000104
Mercedes CLS X218 Parktronic PDC Parking Assist Control Module A2189000104
PLN 61.95
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Part no. 6989080-OLI
BMW E65 E66 E67 PDC Rear Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Olivin Metallic
PLN 155.95
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Part no. A2079011800
Mercedes W204 W207 Control Unit ECU Sensor Module Air SRS Bag A2079011800
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Audi A6 C7 Rear Door Control Module Unit ECU Left Right N/O/S 4G8959795G
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Part no. 9805533-1
Mini R60 Rear PDC Parking Sensor Royal Grey Metallic - A48 9805533 SET x2
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Part no. A0009007306
Mercedes W176 W204 W207 W212 W246 Fuel Pump Module Control Unit ECU A0009007306
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Part no. 7610009-5
Mini Cooper S R55 R56 N14 1.6 174HP Engine Control ECU Kit DME 7610009 Manual
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Part no. A1715400406
Mercedes SLK R171 Window Lifter Lift Mechanism Cable Wiring Harness A1715400406
PLN 47.95
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Part no. A6395400044
Mercedes Vito W639 Anti Theft Alarm Switch Loom Cable A6395400044
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Part no. 9226357
BMW F20 F21 F30 TOP HIFI Loudspeaker Tweeter Harman Kardon 9226357
PLN 94.95
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Part no. A2059003222
Door Module Mercedes W205 W253 Control Unit Module Front Right O/S A2059003222
PLN 94.95
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Part no. A4475400082
Mercedes Vito W447 Fuse Box Cover Trim Panel Lid Housing A4475400082
PLN 237.95
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Part no. 8580390-1
Engine Starter BMW F40 F46 F48 B47B B47D B48E Diesel Motor Actuator 8580390
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Part no. 6980177-3
BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 F10 F11 X5 E70 Relay Unit Green Set TYCO 5 Pins 6980177
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Part no. A1729060205
Mercedes SLK R172 Rear SAM Fuse Relay Box Control Unit Module A1729060205
PLN 379.95
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Part no. 8507924
Gearbox Wiring BMW F20 F30 125d 325d N47S1 Engine Loom Harness Cables 8507924
PLN 360.95
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Part no. A2038219551-2
Mercedes CL203 Rear Roof Alarm Motion Sensor Control Unit Module A2038219551
PLN 56.95
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Part no. 80A907247
Audi SQ5 FY Line Keyless Entry Antenna Control Module 80A907247
PLN 42.95
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Part no. 6971353
BMW X3 E46 E83 Navigation Computer GPS System DVD Player Unit 6971353
PLN 427.95
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Part no. 6942100
BMW E60 Air Module Control Unit Gateway Sensor B Pillar Right O/S 6942100
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Part no. 8C1T-18C815-AD-1
Ford Transit Radio Head Unit 6000 CD Media Player Unit 8C1T-18C815-AD
PLN 142.95
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Part no. 6900583
BMW E65 E66 Power Distribution Box 6900583
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Part no. 7394649
BMW F01 F02 F03 F10 LCI X3 F25 Control Unit Rear Function Module 7327886
PLN 379.95
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Part no. 03C903024F
Alternator Audi A3 8P VW Passat B7 Engine Generator 1.4 TSI 03C903024F
PLN 237.95
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Part no. 130002613
BMW 5 X5 7 Series E60 E60N E61 E65 E66 E67 E70 Drive Longitudinal Seat Adjust
PLN 61.95
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Part no. 9224275
BMW F01 F02 F07 GT Control Unit Air Module ECU 9224275
PLN 94.95
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Part no. 3415607
BMW X3 E83 LCI Petrol N52N Cable Alternator Starter Base B+ 3415607
PLN 104.95
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Part no. A2129000217
Mercedes W212 Radio Head Unit Navi CD Player Control Unit A2129000217
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Part no. 9217004
Battery Cable Plus BMW X5 E70 E70N LCI X6 E71 Positive Pole 9217004
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Part no. 7591534
BMW F01 F10 F20 F21 F30 F87 Integrated Supply Module Unit 7591534
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Part no. 9243667
BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Rear Door Left Right N/O/S Wiring Loom Cables Harness 9243667
PLN 94.95
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Part no. 9364552
Seat Wiring BMW F45 X1 F48 Mini F55 F56 Passenger's Side Sensor Cable 9364552
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Part no. 9496815
Front Impact Sensor BMW F70 G05 G14 G15 G29 Safety Crash Module Unit 9496815
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Part no. A2059007143
SAM Module Mercedes W205 Trunk Rear SAM Control Module A2059007143
PLN 408.95
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Part no. A2069055100
Mercedes C118 W167 W177 W206 W247 Stereo Amplifier Harman Kardon A2069055100
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Part no. 4M0971228DH
Audi Q7 4M Q8 Mk1 Starter Motor Wiring Harness Cable Line 4M0971228DH
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Part no. 6927270
BMW 5 Series E60 Seat Control Unit Module Left Right N/O/S Temic 6927270
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Part no. A2229001814
Door Module Mercedes W205 X253 Rear Left N/S Control Unit A1698209126
PLN 47.95
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Part no. A2059067200
Mercedes W205 S205 W213 Fuse Box Front Relay Control Unit Module A2059067200
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Part no. 6839769
KaFAS Module BMW F10 F20 F30 Mini F55 F56 Assist Camera Control Unit 6839769
PLN 142.95
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Part no. 6922262
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Control Unit Door Front Passenger Side 6922262
PLN 37.95
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Part no. A6549061600
Starter Motor Mercedes W205 W213 W238 W447 OM654 Engine Diesel A6549061600
PLN 189.95
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Part no. 4H0911075B
Audi A8L 4H Power Positive Distribution Junction Jumper Box Housing 4H0911075B
PLN 94.95
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Part no. 8693361
BMW F87 M2 Engine Control ECU Kit DME 8693361 N55 370HP Key Dual Clutch
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Part no. 7789231
BMW X5 E46 E53 E60 E65 Preheater System Lead Cable Starter 7789231
PLN 42.95
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Part no. A2049012704
Mercedes W204 ECU Control Unit Crash Impact Sensor Air Module A2049012704
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Part no. 5Q0959393
Audi A3 8V Control Unit Central Door Locking Module ECU 5Q0959393
PLN 123.95
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Part no. 8507899
BMW F31 N47N 320d Engine Wiring Harness Module Diesel 8507899 8507896
PLN 237.95
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Part no. 9234087
BMW E70 F01 F02 F10 F11 Rain / Light / Solar Fogging Sensor Control Unit 9234087
PLN 42.95
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Part no. 9281722
BMW E93 Cabrio Convertible Folding Top Roof ECU Module CTM 9281722
PLN 75.95
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Part no. 9381581
BMW i3 I01 IBS Cable Negative Battery Lead Wiring Harness Control Unit 9381581
PLN 142.95
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Part no. 9222071
BMW F07 BCM Body Control Module Unit Controller 9222071
PLN 142.95
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Part no. 9142092
Bluetooth Antenna BMW X1 X3 Z4 E84 E89 F01 F02 F03 F25 Amplifier AMP 9142092
PLN 42.95
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Part no. 9459673-1
Seat Module BMW X4 F26 F20 F30 Front Driver Side Control Unit ECU 9250421
PLN 313.95
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Part no. A2215403110
Mercedes W221 Positive Battery Cable Wire A2215403110
PLN 94.95
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Part no. 3455305-1
2 x Mini R57 R58 R59 DWA Door Alarm System Module Control Unit Set 3455305
PLN 42.95
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Part no. A6541500800
Mercedes W177 W213 Engine Wiring Harness Loom E220d Diesel A6541500800
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Part no. 9257152
Telematics Bluetooth BMW F10 F20 F22 F30 Combox GPS Control Unit Module 9257152
PLN 241.95
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Part no. A6459060800
Starter Motor Mercedes W176 W246 C117 Diesel Engine Denso A6459060800
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Part no. 9177784
BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 X6 E72 Map Fuse Box Grouping Diagram Card 9177784
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Part no. A1698206726
Mercedes-Benz W245 ECU Control Unit Sensor Module Airbag A1698206726
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Part no. 7123326
BMW E65 E66 E67 Rear Seat Headrest Adjustment Actuator Drive 7123326
PLN 132.95
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Part no. 7290719
BMW F40 F54 Cover Battery Vehicle Trim 7290719
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Part no. 8795213
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Wire Cable Screen Connector Monitor Display 8795213 8795212
PLN 189.95
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Part no. A0005400764
Mercedes W205 Battery Negative Ground Bonding Line Wire Earth Cable A0005400764
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Part no. 3C0907376A
Volkswagen VW Golf Scirocco Mk3 Electric Damping Control Module 3C0907376A
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Part no. 1K0971349BP
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Alternator Main Cable Wiring Harness Loom 1K0971349BP
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Part no. A2056186000
Mercedes W205 W238 Rear Battery Holder Bracket Mount Strap Clamp A2056186000
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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. 8638585
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 LCI Cable Alternator-Starter-Base B+ 8638585
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Part no. 7621168
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Earth Cable Battery Engine N47N N13 7621168
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Part no. 8W0907063CG
Audi Q5 FY 2.0 TFSI DAXB Petrol Supply Body Control Module Unit 8W0907063CG
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Part no. 9151979
BMW E60 E90 Dashboard Dash Onboard Monitor Display Screen 8.8" CCC
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Part no. A2741501802
Mercedes W213 Engine Wiring Harness Cable Loom A2741501802
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Part no. KV6T-14B060-AAF
Ford Transit Connect Battery Cable Engine Wiring Harness Loom KV6T-14B060-AAF
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Part no. CC1T-10300-BD
Ford Transit Mk8 2.2 TDCi Diesel Engine Alternator Generator Unit CC1T-10300-BD
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Part no. 9221861
BMW E90 E91 E93 LCI Front Left Right N/O/S Seat Control Module ECU 9221861
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Part no. 8573779-1
BMW F30 330dX 258HP N57N Control Unit Module ECU DDE 8573779 Key FEM Automatic
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Part no. 9387626-1
MINI Cooper One F55 F56 Rain / Light / Solar HUD Sensor Windshield 9387626
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Part no. 6947786
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 Steering Column Adjuster Switch 6947786
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Part no. 02M911023P
Audi Volkswagen Seat Skoda 2.0 TDI Diesel Starter Motor Engine Bosch 02M911023P
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Part no. 5M5T14B192CA
Ford Transit Custom Relay 4-Pin Black 12V 40A FOMOCO SET 5M5T14B192CA
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Part no. 6977679
BMW X5 X6 3 4 Series E70 F15 F16 F30 F31 F32 Cigarette Lighter Socket 6977679
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Mercedes W221 Radio Multimedia Head Unit A2219006303
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LHD-HC-8613-R56
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Part no. 7615305
Engine Wiring BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 N13 Loom Module Harness Cable 7615305
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Part no. 9313992
BMW F13 Front Seat Control Module Unit ECU Left Right N/O/S 9313992
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Mercedes SLK R172 Rear Window Heating Cable Loom Heat Wiring Harness A1725402513
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Part no. 8578946-3
BMW F20 F30 F32 120d 320d 420d 184HP N47N Engine ECU Kit DDE 8578946 Automatic
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Part no. 8K0971104Q
Audi A5 8T Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Wiring Harness Loom 8K0971104Q
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Fuse Box BMW F01 F02 F07 F10 F11 Power Distribution Front 9234421
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Earth Ground Cable Mercedes W204 W207 Battery Wiring Loom Engine A2044402607
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Fuse Box Mercedes W205 W213 Front Engine Compatment Relay Module A2139065706
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Part no. 8570934
BMW F20 F21 116d ed Diesel N47N 116HP ECU Engine Control Unit DDE 8570934 Manual
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Part no. 3456365
Roof Security Alarm Mini R55 R56 One Ultra Sonic Module 3456365
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Mercedes W212 Siren Alarm Horn Signal Module Unit A0038207726
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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 .