The 1978 Fiat Brava has 13 electrical parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 9 brands, covering both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1978 Fiat Brava, 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 Battery (5 parts), Alternator / Generator (3 parts) and Battery Cable (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 1978 Fiat Brava was sold with both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1978 Fiat Brava electrical parts are FVP (3 parts), DEKA (2 parts) and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (2 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Remanufactured and New.
1 part on this 1978 Fiat Brava 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.
Alternator / Generator
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAI GLOBAL Fits: 2.0L L4 | 13152N | 🇺🇸 US | with A/CBosch Unit | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 | 13152 | 🇺🇸 US | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 13152 | 🇺🇸 US | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1978 Fiat Brava, from WAI GLOBAL, FVP and PURE ENERGY.
In the New grade, WAI GLOBAL supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is WAI GLOBAL 13152N.
In the Remanufactured grade, FVP and PURE ENERGY supply 2 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is FVP 13152.
This group includes WAI GLOBAL 13152N and FVP 13152 and the remaining parts above.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | 9A78DT | 🇺🇸 US | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 2.0L L4 | 9A34 | 🇺🇸 US | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE Fits: 2.0L L4 | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 | P24AGM | 🇺🇸 US | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 | P24RAGM | 🇺🇸 US | 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 1978 Fiat Brava come from 3 brands — DEKA, FVP and EXIDE. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A78DT.
This group includes DEKA 9A78DT, DEKA 9A34 and EXIDE MX24 and the remaining parts above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1BC65 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 2.0L L4 | A651 | 🇺🇸 US | PositiveBATTERY TO SWITCH | 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.
2 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1978 Fiat Brava, from ACDELCO and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.
Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 1BC65 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A651.
Flasher
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSSMANN Fits: 2.0L L4 | 550 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermal FlasherThermal, 12v, 3 terminal, 12.8amp, 2-6 bulbs | View on Amazon |
| TRIDON / NOVITA Fits: 2.0L L4 | EL13 | 🇺🇸 US | Electro-Mechanical Flasher | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards.
2 Flasher parts for the 1978 Fiat Brava come from 2 brands — BUSSMANN and TRIDON / NOVITA.
This group includes BUSSMANN 550 and TRIDON / NOVITA EL13.
Voltage Regulator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 2.0L L4 | VR134 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the regulators that control alternator output voltage.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR134.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1978 Fiat Brava
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. Every electrical part here is 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: Battery and Alternator / Generator .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1978 Fiat Brava?
Our catalog currently lists 13 electrical parts for the 1978 Fiat Brava across 5 subcategories and 9 brands, covering both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do electrical parts differ between 1978 Fiat Brava engines?
Yes. Every electrical part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. 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 1978 Fiat Brava?
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 1978 Fiat Brava 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 1978 Fiat Brava?
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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