40 Ignition parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, in 7 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1981 Fiat 124, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. 31 parts of the 40 listed are Spark Plug (19 parts), Ignition Control Module (ICM) (7 parts) and Spark Plug Wire (5 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 9 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1981 Fiat 124.
The most listed brands for 1981 Fiat 124 ignition parts are NGK (7 parts), STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (6 parts) and CHAMPION (5 parts), plus 13 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Copper / Nickel and Iridium.
7 parts on this 1981 Fiat 124 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T (Ignition Control Module (ICM)) and BOSCH 7900 (Spark Plug). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Distributor Cap
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 5D1116 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
This group shows a single part: WELLS 5D1116.
Distributor Rotor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILAND GLOBAL | MA307LG | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | PremiumBlack Brass | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | MA307 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 4R1099 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.
3 Distributor Rotor parts for the 1981 Fiat 124 come from 3 brands — LILAND GLOBAL, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
This group includes LILAND GLOBAL MA307LG, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS MA307 and WELLS 4R1099.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLSTEIN | 2IGC0146 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | UF2 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C2 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5C1057 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Requires External Resistor: YES | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
4 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand.
In the Economy grade, HOLSTEIN supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is HOLSTEIN 2IGC0146.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS — built to original-equipment specification. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UF2 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: HOLSTEIN 2IGC0146, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UF2 and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS C2, plus the other parts above.
Ignition Control Module (ICM)
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | LX301T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER | LX301 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Popular | 6H1013 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Mounting Hardware Included: No | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LX301 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | M1906 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | MARELLI | View on Amazon |
| WAI GLOBAL | DM1906 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Distributor # 4430224Standard Unit | View on Amazon |
| WAI GLOBAL | DM1906HD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Distributor # 4430224Heavy Duty Unit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition control modules.
7 Ignition Control Module (ICM) parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WAI GLOBAL, ULTRA-POWER and 2 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T.
The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from WAI GLOBAL, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. WELLS 6H1013 is listed in this group.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T, ULTRA-POWER LX301 and WELLS 6H1013 and the remaining parts above.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.030", 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.036", 0.040", 0.041" and 0.044". Replacement brands in this table include NGK, CHAMPION and DENSO.
Copper / Nickel
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH Popular | 7900 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | NickelPre-Set Gap: 0.031" | View on Amazon |
| NGK Popular | 4008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 415 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 300 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 4151 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusClassification: Champion Copper Plus Small Engine | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 3066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | U-Groove ConventionalHex Size: 20.6 mm | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 6427 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 7131 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.036" | View on Amazon |
Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 41804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalDouble Platinum | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 7415 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 6637 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 9804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 5306 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium PowerHex Size: 20.6 mm | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4709 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium TTSolid Terminal | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SP1041 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip | View on Amazon |
Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 7084 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 4 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalRapidfire | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4502 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum TTSolid Terminal | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 6764 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinumuse Iridium #6637 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
19 Spark Plug parts for the 1981 Fiat 124 come from 6 brands — NGK, CHAMPION, DENSO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is BOSCH 7900.
The Copper / Nickel section lists 8 options from NGK, CHAMPION, BOSCH and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BOSCH 7900 is listed in this group.
The Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 2 options from ACDELCO and CHAMPION — grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 41804 is listed in this group.
In the Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, DENSO, NGK, CHAMPION and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is NGK 6637.
The Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 4 options from NGK, ACDELCO and DENSO — grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. NGK 7084 is listed in this group.
Spark Plug Non-Fouler
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 42004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach | View on Amazon |
This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling.
One part is listed for the 1981 Fiat 124 — DORMAN 42004.
Spark Plug Wire
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 54358 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Set | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 55436 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntermotorSet | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&B | M439860 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum Class Laser Mag | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 27402 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pro SeriesSet | View on Amazon |
| WALKER PRODUCTS | 9241021 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Direct FitSet | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Spark Plug wires.
5 Spark Plug Wire parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat 124, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, NGK, B&B and 1 other brand. NGK 54358 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Premium section lists 2 options from NGK and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. NGK 54358 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from B&B, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. B&B M439860 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include NGK 54358, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 55436 and B&B M439860, among others listed above.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1981 Fiat 124
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Spark Plug and Ignition Control Module (ICM) .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1981 Fiat 124?
Our catalog currently lists 40 ignition parts for the 1981 Fiat 124 across 7 subcategories and 16 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1981 Fiat 124?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1981 Fiat 124?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.030", 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.036", 0.040", 0.041" and 0.044". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
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 1981 Fiat 124 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 1981 Fiat 124?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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