1981 Fiat Brava 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 are listed for the 1981 Fiat Brava, from FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 2 other brands. WAI GLOBAL 13152N carries the "Popular" badge.

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, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is TERREPOWER 13152.

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

3 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1981 Fiat Brava come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL.

The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6303Z is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA and NATIONAL supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB303S.

This group includes 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 for the 1981 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.

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

9 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat Brava, from DEKA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. ACDELCO 4BC30 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 4BC30, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A304 and DEKA 00287, among others listed above.

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

2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1981 Fiat Brava come from DEKA.

Listed part numbers: DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

This table covers the engine-control modules that run fuel, spark and emissions. Read more

One part is listed for the 1981 Fiat Brava — BSE EM6030.

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

3 Flasher parts for the 1981 Fiat Brava come from 3 brands — 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

4 Fuse parts for the 1981 Fiat Brava come from 2 brands — BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE.

In the 16 Amp grade, BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "16 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN GBC16.

The 8 Amp section lists 2 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "8 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN GBC8 is listed in this group.

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

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

This group shows a single part: WELLS 5A1082.

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

This group shows a single part: 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 are listed for the 1981 Fiat Brava, from FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include FVP 16257, among others listed above.

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

2 Voltage Regulator parts for the 1981 Fiat Brava come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR471 and WELLS 1V1025.