1972 Fiat 128 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

6 Alternator / Generator parts for the 1972 Fiat 128 come from 4 brands — FVP, PURE ENERGY, WAI GLOBAL and 1 other brand. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

The New section lists 1 option from WAI GLOBAL — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. WAI GLOBAL 12029N is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 5 options from FVP, PURE ENERGY and TERREPOWER — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. FVP 13058 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include WAI GLOBAL 12029N, FVP 13058 and FVP 14045, among others listed above.

This table covers the brushes inside the alternator. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FX45.

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

8 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts are listed for the 1972 Fiat 128, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 2 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z carries the "Popular" badge. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z.

The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from NATIONAL and BCA — built to original-equipment specification. NATIONAL 203S is listed in this group.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203ZZ and NATIONAL 203S and the remaining parts 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

6 Battery parts are listed for the 1972 Fiat 128, from DEKA, FVP, BOSCH and 1 other brand. DEKA 9A78DT carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

This group includes DEKA 9A78DT, BOSCH S678DT and DEKA 9A34 and the remaining parts 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

11 Battery Cable parts for the 1972 Fiat 128 come from 3 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DEKA and ACDELCO. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 4BC30X. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

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

DEKA supplies both parts for the 1972 Fiat 128.

This group includes DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

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

2 Flasher parts are listed for the 1972 Fiat 128, from BUSSMANN and TRIDON / NOVITA. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1972 128.

Listed part numbers: BUSSMANN 550 and TRIDON / NOVITA EL13.

This table covers the starter drives that engage the flywheel ring gear. Read more

2 Starter Drive parts are listed for the 1972 Fiat 128, from ACDELCO and WELLS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include ACDELCO E2009 and WELLS 2K1113.

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 for the 1972 Fiat 128 come from 4 brands — FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.1L L4 and the 1.3L L4.

This group includes FVP 16465 and the remaining parts 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

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS258.

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

One part is listed for the 1972 Fiat 128 — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR124.