14 Electrical parts are listed for the 1968 Citroen DS21, in 4 part types, covering the 2.2L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1968 Citroen DS21, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. 12 parts of the 14 listed are Battery (5 parts), Battery Cable (4 parts) and Alternator / Generator End Bearing (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.
The 1968 Citroen DS21 came with a single engine, the 2.2L L4, and every part is verified against it.
6 brands supply electrical parts for the 1968 Citroen DS21, led by DEKA (8 parts), FVP (2 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (1 part), plus 3 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1968 Citroen DS21. 1 part has it: DEKA 9A78DT (Battery). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6203 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Open Designwith Ducellier Alternator | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB203 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Ducellier AlternatorDrive End | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 203 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Open Designwith Ducellier Alternator | 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.
3 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts are listed for the 1968 Citroen DS21, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from BCA and NATIONAL — built to original-equipment specification. BCA NB203 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203, BCA NB203 and NATIONAL 203.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular | 9A78DT | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 9A34 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP | P24AGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP | P24RAGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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 are listed for the 1968 Citroen DS21, from DEKA, FVP and EXIDE. DEKA 9A78DT carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include DEKA 9A78DT, DEKA 9A34 and EXIDE MX24, among others listed above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA | 00297 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00298 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00808 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00809 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 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.
4 Battery Cable parts for the 1968 Citroen DS21 come from DEKA.
This group includes DEKA 00297, DEKA 00298 and DEKA 00808 and the remaining parts above.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA | 00350 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 01056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal Lead Free | View on Amazon |
This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.
DEKA supplies both parts for the 1968 Citroen DS21.
This group includes DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1968 Citroen DS21
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 2.2L 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 and Battery Cable .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1968 Citroen DS21?
Our catalog currently lists 14 electrical parts for the 1968 Citroen DS21 across 4 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the 2.2L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1968 Citroen DS21?
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 1968 Citroen DS21 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 1968 Citroen DS21?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.2L 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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