27 Electrical parts are listed for the 1971 Fiat 850, in 8 part types, covering both the 817cc L4 and the 903cc L4. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1971 Fiat 850, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. Most of the listed parts are Alternator / Generator End Bearing (8 parts), Battery Cable (6 parts) and Battery (5 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.
The 1971 Fiat 850 was sold with both the 817cc L4 and the 903cc L4. 25 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1971 Fiat 850 electrical parts are DEKA (8 parts), STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (3 parts) and FVP (3 parts), plus 9 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
5 parts on this 1971 Fiat 850 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6201ZZ (Alternator / Generator End Bearing) and DEKA 9A78DT (Battery). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1971 850 engines | GB292 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bosch Alternator | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the alternator.
One part is listed for the 1971 Fiat 850 — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB292.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1971 850 engines | RB6201ZZ | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Marelli Alternatorwith 42, 44, 45, 55, 60, 65 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1971 850 engines | RB6302ZZ | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Marelli Alternatorwith 42, 44, 45, 55, 60, 65 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 201SS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Marelli Alternatorwith 42, 44, 45, 55, 60, 65 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1971 850 engines | NB201SS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Marelli Alternatorwith 42, 44, 45, 55, 60, 65 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1971 850 engines | NB302SS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Marelli Alternatorwith 42, 44, 45, 55, 60, 65 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 302SS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Marelli Alternatorwith 42, 44, 45, 55, 60, 65 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 201SS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 0.3937 in. Width | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 302SS | 🇨🇦 CA | 0.5118 in. Width | 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.
8 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1971 Fiat 850 come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6201ZZ. Every part fits both the 817cc L4 and the 903cc L4.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6201ZZ is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, NATIONAL and BCA supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is NATIONAL 201SS.
2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6201ZZ, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6302ZZ and NATIONAL 201SS and the remaining parts above.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 9A78DT | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 9A34 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE Fits: all 1971 850 engines | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 1971 850 engines | P24AGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 1971 850 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 1971 Fiat 850 come from 3 brands — DEKA, FVP and EXIDE. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A78DT. Every part fits both the 817cc L4 and the 903cc L4.
This group includes DEKA 9A78DT, DEKA 9A34 and EXIDE MX24 and the remaining parts above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 00297 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Popular Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 00298 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 00785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 00801 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 903cc L4 | A126 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 903cc L4 | 4214N | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 14" 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.
6 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1971 Fiat 850, from DEKA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. DEKA 00297 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.
This group includes DEKA 00297, DEKA 00298 and DEKA 00785 and the remaining parts above.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 00350 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: all 1971 850 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 1971 Fiat 850 come from DEKA. Every part fits both the 817cc L4 and the 903cc L4.
Listed part numbers: DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Flasher
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIDON / NOVITA Fits: all 1971 850 engines | EL13 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Electro-Mechanical Flasher | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards.
This group shows a single part: TRIDON / NOVITA EL13.
Starter Motor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 16380 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 16380 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER Fits: all 1971 850 engines | 16380 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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.
3 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1971 Fiat 850, from FVP, PURE ENERGY and TERREPOWER. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1971 850.
Listed part numbers: FVP 16380, plus the other parts above.
Starter Solenoid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1971 850 engines | SS258 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 1971 Fiat 850 — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS258.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1971 Fiat 850
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.
- Match the engine first. Some electrical parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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: Alternator / Generator End Bearing and Battery Cable .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1971 Fiat 850?
Our catalog currently lists 27 electrical parts for the 1971 Fiat 850 across 8 subcategories and 12 brands, covering both the 817cc L4 and the 903cc L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do electrical parts differ between 1971 Fiat 850 engines?
Some do. 25 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1971 Fiat 850?
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 1971 Fiat 850 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 1971 Fiat 850?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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