1979 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

4 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1979 Fiat 128, from FVP and PURE ENERGY.

Listed part numbers: FVP 13137 and FVP 14295, plus the other parts above.

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

9 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1979 Fiat 128 come from 6 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z.

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.

3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203ZZ and NATIONAL 203S, among others listed 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

4 Battery parts for the 1979 Fiat 128 come from 3 brands — DEKA, BOSCH and FVP.

Listed part numbers: BOSCH S678DT, DEKA 9A78DT and DEKA 9A34, plus the other 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

16 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1979 Fiat 128, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DEKA, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 4BC30X carries the "Popular" badge.

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

2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1979 Fiat 128 come from DEKA.

Part numbers include DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

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

3 Flasher parts for the 1979 Fiat 128 come from 3 brands — BUSSMANN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and TRIDON / NOVITA.

Part numbers include BUSSMANN 550, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL2 and TRIDON / NOVITA EL13.

This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB294.

This table covers the Starter bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: WELLS 7A1012.

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

This group shows a single part: 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

2 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1979 Fiat 128, from FVP and PURE ENERGY.

Listed part numbers: FVP 16465, plus the other parts above.

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

This group shows a single part: WELLS 1V1025.