11 Electrical parts are listed for the 1974 Citroen SM, in 3 part types, covering both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.0L V6. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1974 Citroen SM, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. All 11 listed parts are Battery (5 parts), Battery Cable (4 parts) and Battery Terminal (2 parts).
The 1974 Citroen SM was sold with both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.0L V6. All 11 parts on this page fit every engine.
The most listed brands for 1974 Citroen SM electrical parts are DEKA (8 parts), FVP (2 parts) and EXIDE (1 part).
1 part on this 1974 Citroen SM page carries a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — DEKA 9A78DT (Battery). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: all 1974 SM engines | 9A78DT | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: all 1974 SM engines | 9A34 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE Fits: all 1974 SM engines | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 1974 SM engines | P24AGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 1974 SM engines | 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 for the 1974 Citroen SM come from 3 brands — DEKA, FVP and EXIDE. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A78DT. Every part fits both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.0L V6.
This group includes DEKA 9A78DT, DEKA 9A34 and EXIDE MX24 and the remaining parts above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Fits: all 1974 SM engines | 00297 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: all 1974 SM engines | 00298 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: all 1974 SM engines | 00808 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: all 1974 SM engines | 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.
DEKA supplies the 4 Battery Cable parts for the 1974 Citroen SM. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1974 SM.
This group includes DEKA 00297, DEKA 00298 and DEKA 00808 and the remaining parts above.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Fits: all 1974 SM engines | 00350 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: all 1974 SM engines | 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.
2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1974 Citroen SM come from DEKA. Every part fits both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.0L V6.
Part numbers include DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1974 Citroen SM
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.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every electrical part on this page fits both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.0L V6.
- 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 1974 Citroen SM?
Our catalog currently lists 11 electrical parts for the 1974 Citroen SM across 3 subcategories and 3 brands, covering both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.0L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do electrical parts differ between 1974 Citroen SM engines?
No. On this page every electrical part fits both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.0L V6. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1974 Citroen SM?
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 1974 Citroen SM 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 1974 Citroen SM?
Every part on this page already fits both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.0L V6. 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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