1981 Fiat 124 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

8 Alternator / Generator parts for the 1981 Fiat 124 come from 5 brands — FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is WAI GLOBAL 13152N.

The New section lists 1 option from WAI GLOBAL — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. WAI GLOBAL 13152N is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 7 options from FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. TERREPOWER 13152 is listed in this group.

This group includes WAI GLOBAL 13152N and TERREPOWER 13152 and the remaining parts 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

3 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL.

In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6303Z.

The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from BCA and NATIONAL — built to original-equipment specification. BCA NB303S is listed in this group.

Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6303Z, BCA NB303S and NATIONAL 303S.

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 are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from DEKA, FVP and EXIDE. DEKA 9A78DT carries the "Popular" badge.

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

5 Battery Cable parts for the 1981 Fiat 124 come from 2 brands — DEKA and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. The "Popular" part is DEKA 00297.

This group includes DEKA 00297, DEKA 00785 and DEKA 00801 and the remaining parts above.

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

DEKA supplies both parts for the 1981 Fiat 124.

This group includes DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

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

3 Flasher parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from BUSSMANN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and TRIDON / NOVITA.

This group includes BUSSMANN 550, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL2 and TRIDON / NOVITA EL13.

This table covers the replacement fuses for this vehicle's fuse boxes. Typical signs include one circuit dead while its neighbor still works, or a fuse that blows again as soon as you replace it. Match amperage and fuse type. A repeat blow means a short — find it before the next fuse. Read more

5 Fuse parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE. BUSSMANN GBC8 carries the "Popular" badge.

The 16 Amp section lists 2 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "16 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN GBC16 is listed in this group.

The 25 Amp section lists 2 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "25 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN GBC25 is listed in this group.

In the 8 Amp grade, BUSSMANN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "8 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN GBC8.

Listed part numbers: BUSSMANN GBC8, BUSSMANN GBC16 and BUSSMANN GBC25, plus the other parts above.

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

2 Starter Brush parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB284 and WELLS 5A1082.

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

2 Starter Drive parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from ACDELCO and WELLS.

Part numbers include ACDELCO E2007 and WELLS 2K1112.

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 1981 Fiat 124 come from 4 brands — FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: FVP 16257, 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

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

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

2 Voltage Regulator parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR134 and WELLS 1V1025.