1981 Fiat Strada 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

5 Alternator / Generator parts for the 1981 Fiat Strada come from 3 brands — FVP, PURE ENERGY and REMY.

Listed part numbers: FVP 13151 and FVP 14605, 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

3 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat Strada, 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.

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 are listed for the 1981 Fiat Strada, 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

6 Battery Cable parts for the 1981 Fiat Strada come from 2 brands — DEKA and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. The "Popular" part is DEKA 00297.

This group includes DEKA 00297, DEKA 00802 and DEKA 00287 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 Strada.

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 are listed for the 1981 Fiat Strada, from BUSSMANN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and TRIDON / NOVITA.

Part numbers include 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 Strada, 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.

Part numbers include BUSSMANN GBC8, BUSSMANN GBC16 and BUSSMANN GBC25, among others listed above.

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

One part is listed for the 1981 Fiat Strada — WELLS 7A1012.

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

5 Starter Motor parts for the 1981 Fiat Strada come from 3 brands — FVP, PURE ENERGY and REMY.

This group includes FVP 16593 and FVP 16747 and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 1981 Fiat Strada — WELLS 1V1025.