30 Electrical parts are listed for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite, in 5 part types, covering the 1.1L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. 24 parts of the 30 listed are Battery Cable (12 parts), Starter Motor (7 parts) and Alternator / Generator (5 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.1L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite.
The most listed brands for 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite electrical parts are UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS (8 parts), FVP (4 parts) and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (4 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Remanufactured and New.
7 parts on this 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including WAI GLOBAL 15017N (Alternator / Generator) and DEKA 9A78DT (Battery). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAI GLOBAL Popular | 15017N | 🇺🇸 US | Does Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP | 15017 | 🇺🇸 US | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY | 15017 | 🇺🇸 US | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
| REMY | 15017 | 🇺🇸 US | Premium RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER | 15017 | 🇺🇸 US | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite, from WAI GLOBAL, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands. WAI GLOBAL 15017N carries the "Popular" badge.
In the New grade, WAI GLOBAL supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is WAI GLOBAL 15017N.
In the Remanufactured grade, FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is FVP 15017.
This group includes WAI GLOBAL 15017N and FVP 15017 and the remaining parts above.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 0513860 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: BECK/ARNLEY 0513860.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular | 9A78DT | 🇺🇸 US | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 9A34 | 🇺🇸 US | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP | P24AGM | 🇺🇸 US | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP | P24RAGM | 🇺🇸 US | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Battery parts for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite come from 3 brands — DEKA, FVP and EXIDE. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A78DT.
Listed part numbers: DEKA 9A78DT, DEKA 9A34 and EXIDE MX24, plus the other parts above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | A244L | 🇺🇸 US | 24" Length | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | B14 | 🇺🇸 US | NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | 4219 | 🇺🇸 US | 19" Length4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 7244SC | 🇺🇸 US | Length: 24"Federal Wire | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | A246 | 🇺🇸 US | PositiveBATTERY TO SWITCH | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4419 | 🇺🇸 US | 4-Gauge19" Length | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4424 | 🇺🇸 US | 4-GaugeSwitch To Starter | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4225 | 🇺🇸 US | 25" Cable4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4214N | 🇺🇸 US | 14" Cable4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4432 | 🇺🇸 US | 4-GaugeSwitch To Starter | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4219N | 🇺🇸 US | 19" Length4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4225N | 🇺🇸 US | 25" Cable4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
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.
12 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A244L carries the "Popular" badge.
Starter Motor
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE ENERGY Popular | 16121N | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WAI GLOBAL | 16121N | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | 3361233 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRemanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP | 16121 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY | 16121 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| REMY | 16121 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER | 16121 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
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.
7 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite, from PURE ENERGY, WAI GLOBAL, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. PURE ENERGY 16121N carries the "Popular" badge.
New: 2 parts, from PURE ENERGY and WAI GLOBAL. A representative part number is PURE ENERGY 16121N.
Remanufactured: 5 parts, from ACDELCO, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 3361233.
Part numbers include PURE ENERGY 16121N and ACDELCO 3361233, among others listed above.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite
On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.
- Confirm you have the 1.1L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Battery Cable and Starter Motor .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Our catalog currently lists 30 electrical parts for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite across 5 subcategories and 11 brands, covering the 1.1L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.1L L4 engine. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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