1973 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 are listed for the 1973 Fiat 128, from FVP, PURE ENERGY, WAI GLOBAL and 1 other brand. WAI GLOBAL 12029N carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

In the New grade, WAI GLOBAL supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is WAI GLOBAL 12029N.

In the Remanufactured grade, FVP, PURE ENERGY and TERREPOWER supply 5 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is FVP 13058.

Listed part numbers: WAI GLOBAL 12029N, FVP 13058 and FVP 14045, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the brushes inside the alternator. Read more

One part is listed for the 1973 Fiat 128 — 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 for the 1973 Fiat 128 come from 5 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z. Every part fits both the 1.1L L4 and the 1.3L L4.

The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z 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 203S.

2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, 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

5 Battery parts for the 1973 Fiat 128 come from 3 brands — DEKA, FVP and EXIDE. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A78DT. Every part fits both the 1.1L L4 and the 1.3L L4.

Part numbers include DEKA 9A78DT, DEKA 9A34 and EXIDE MX24, among others listed 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

15 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1973 Fiat 128, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DEKA, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 4BC30X carries the "Popular" badge. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 8 are engine-specific.

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

2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1973 Fiat 128 come from DEKA. Every part fits both the 1.1L L4 and the 1.3L L4.

Listed part numbers: DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

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

2 Flasher parts for the 1973 Fiat 128 come from 2 brands — BUSSMANN and TRIDON / NOVITA. Every part fits both the 1.1L L4 and the 1.3L L4.

This group includes BUSSMANN 550 and TRIDON / NOVITA EL13.

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

2 Starter Drive parts for the 1973 Fiat 128 come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and WELLS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: 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 are listed for the 1973 Fiat 128, from FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1973 128.

Listed part numbers: FVP 16465, plus the other 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

One part is listed for the 1973 Fiat 128 — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS258.

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

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR124.