1979 Alfa Romeo Spider Electrical Parts

This table covers the alternators that charge the battery and run the electrical load. Typical signs include dim lights at idle, a battery lamp, or a growl from the charging pulley. Load-test the battery and inspect the belt and grounds — a bad ground mimics a failed alternator. Read more

5 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider, from BOSCH, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands.

This group includes BOSCH AL16X and FVP 13069 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the brushes inside the alternator. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB292.

This table covers the holders that carry the alternator brushes. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider — WELLS 5A1201.

This table covers the bearings in the alternator housing. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

6 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, NATIONAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z.

The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA, NATIONAL and SCHAEFFLER supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is NATIONAL 203S.

Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6201Z and NATIONAL 203S, among others listed above.

This table covers the batteries listed by group size and specification. Typical signs include slow cranking, a battery lamp, or a no-start after the vehicle sat overnight. Confirm group size and terminal layout in the notes. Clean the posts and the ground before condemning the battery. Read more

9 Battery parts for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider come from 4 brands — DEKA, FULLRIVER, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A78DT.

In the AGM (Extended Life) grade, DEKA, FVP, EXIDE and 1 other brand supply 8 parts: grouped under the catalog's "AGM (Extended Life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DEKA 9A78DT.

In the Performance AGM (Extended Life + Increased Power) grade, FULLRIVER supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Performance AGM (Extended Life + Increased Power)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is FULLRIVER FT96527.

Part numbers include DEKA 9A78DT, DEKA 9A34R and DEKA 9A34, among others listed above.

This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early. Read more

DEKA supplies the 5 Battery Cable parts for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider. DEKA 00802 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DEKA 00802, DEKA 00286 and DEKA 00297 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts. Read more

2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider come from DEKA.

Listed part numbers: DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards. Read more

4 Flasher parts for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider come from 4 brands — BUSSMANN, FAMOUS BRAND, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include BUSSMANN 550, FAMOUS BRAND FCA1028 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL2, among others listed above.

This table covers the horns mounted in the front of the vehicle. Read more

2 Horn parts for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider come from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN19 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN19T.

This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB288.

This table covers the starter motors that crank the engine. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

4 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider, from FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include FVP 16531, among others listed above.

This table covers the Starter solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS255.

This table covers the regulators that control alternator output voltage. Read more

2 Voltage Regulator parts for the 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR124 and WELLS 1V1025.