1989 Geo Prizm Ignition Parts

Engine:
1.6L L4

The 1989 Geo Prizm has 81 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 13 part types and 29 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 1989 Geo Prizm, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. 47 parts of the 81 listed are Spark Plug (28 parts), Ignition Coil (13 parts) and Distributor Rotor (6 parts). The other 10 part types cover the remaining 34 parts.

Distributor

New

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CARDONE 8474403
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Cap & Rotor
Fitment notes — CARDONE 8474403
Includes Cap & Rotor
Electronic DistributorID #(s) 19100-16260
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SKP SKDITY46
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with I.D. # 19100-16260
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WAI GLOBAL DST74403
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Cap & Rotor
Fitment notes — WAI GLOBAL DST74403
Includes Cap & Rotor
with ID # 19100-16260
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Remanufactured

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AUTOLINE D9089
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Reman.
Fitment notes — AUTOLINE D9089
Reman.
Nippon Denso Type
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This table covers the distributors that route spark.

Distributor Brush

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS 5A1186
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Distributor brushes.

Distributor Cap

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular JH148T
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
T-Series
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS 5D1151A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Premium
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JH148
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WELLS 5D1151
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WELLS 3D1125
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Rotor
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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.

Distributor Mounting Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 72438
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
O-Ring Type
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VICTOR REINZ 417653800
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Distributor Mounting. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Distributor Rotor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular JR101T
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
T-Series
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS IR4016
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS 4R1053A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Premium
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular JR101
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WALKER PRODUCTS 9261025
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Color: Red
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WELLS 4R1053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Contact Terminal Material: Brass
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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.

Ignition Coil

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP Popular SKUF40T
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Coil Pack
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ULTRA-POWER Popular UF40
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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B&B BB5040
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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FAMOUS BRAND EBC1531
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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PRENCO 361126
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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SPECTRA PREMIUM C626
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pack
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WAI GLOBAL CUF40
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DELPHI Popular GN10215
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY 1788144
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UF40
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS C40
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WALKER PRODUCTS 9201107
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Single Coil
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WELLS 5C1076
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Requires External Resistor: YESTerminal Type: Threaded
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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.

Ignition Control Module (ICM)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS 6H1110
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Ignition control modules.

Ignition Lock Cylinder

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 989043
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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LOCKSMART LC14580
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular E1410A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Professional
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WELLS Popular 4H1090
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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BECK/ARNLEY 2011707
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Key
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US128L
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the lock cylinders in the ignition switch.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.039", 0.040", 0.042", 0.044", 0.045", 0.05", 0.059" and 0.06". Replacement brands in this table include DENSO, NGK and CHAMPION.

Copper / Nickel

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NGK Popular 2382
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — NGK 2382
StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 IN
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ACDELCO 41629
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 41629
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .031
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ACDELCO FR2LS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GAP:.042
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BOSCH 7980
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
NickelPre-Set Gap: 0.059"
Fitment notes — BOSCH 7980
NickelPre-Set Gap: 0.059"
Gap 0.06 InOriginal Equipment is Copper/Nickel
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CHAMPION 89
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.05"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 89
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.05"
OE TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.044"
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DENSO 5016
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
U-Groove ConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — DENSO 5016
U-Groove ConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .044
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MOTORCRAFT SP467
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
.043 Gap
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NGK 2526
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — NGK 2526
V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 IN
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO 41800
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GM Original EquipmentDouble Platinum
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 41800
GM Original EquipmentDouble PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.045"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 (in)
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BOSCH 8104
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OE Fine Wire Double PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — BOSCH 8104
OE Fine Wire Double PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Original Equipment is Copper/Nickel
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CHAMPION 7071
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 7071
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.044"
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DENSO 3266
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Double Platinum
Fitment notes — DENSO 3266
Double Platinum
Gap .032
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DENSO 3005
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Double PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — DENSO 3005
Double PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .044
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Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NGK Popular 5464
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — NGK 5464
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 IN
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NGK Popular 4996
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Laser IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — NGK 4996
Laser IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 IN
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SKP Popular SP1012
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Fitment notes — SKP SP1012
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Gap: .031/0.8mm
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AUTOLITE XP3923
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium XP Spark Plug Dual Display PackIridium XP Spark Plug
Fitment notes — AUTOLITE XP3923
Iridium XP Spark Plug Dual Display PackIridium XP Spark PlugPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .031 (In) 0.8 (mm)
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AUTOLITE AI3923
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium Ultra
Fitment notes — AUTOLITE AI3923
Iridium Ultra
Gap .031 (In) 0.8 (mm)
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BOSCH 9602
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OE Fine Wire Double IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — BOSCH 9602
OE Fine Wire Double IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Original Equipment is Copper/Nickel
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CHAMPION 9201
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.039"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 9201
IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.039"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.044"
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DENSO 5301
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — DENSO 5301
Iridium PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .044
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DENSO 4706
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — DENSO 4706
Iridium TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Gap .040
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BOSCH Popular 6704
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OE Fine Wire PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — BOSCH 6704
OE Fine Wire PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Original Equipment is Copper/Nickel
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NGK Popular 7090
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — NGK 7090
G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 IN
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ACDELCO 5
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalRapidfire
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 5
ProfessionalRapidfirePre-Set Gap: 0.045"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.045" (IN)
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CHAMPION 2319
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold Plugwith 2 BBL
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CHAMPION 3071
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Platinum PowerInstalled Height (Inch): 2.07 In
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 3071
Platinum PowerInstalled Height (Inch): 2.07 InPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.044"
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DENSO 4507
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Platinum TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — DENSO 4507
Platinum TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Gap .040
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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.

Spark Plug Non-Fouler

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 42004
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach
Fitment notes — DORMAN 42004
14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach
14 mm Gasket Seat3/4 In. Reach
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This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling.

Spark Plug Tube Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Popular ES72105
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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APEX AES803
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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BECK/ARNLEY 0396585
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pack Of 2Two seals included
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MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33725
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Contains 4Spark Plug Tube Seal Kit
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33725
Contains 4Spark Plug Tube Seal KitMolded Rubber
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VICTOR REINZ 155410201
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Valve Cover
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This table covers the seals at the Spark Plug Tube. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Spark Plug Wire

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
B&B S428114TC
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Suppressor Wire Set
Fitment notes — B&B S428114TC
Suppressor Wire Set
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FAMOUS BRAND 354083
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Set
Fitment notes — FAMOUS BRAND 354083
Set
INCLUDES CAP
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NGK Popular 8126
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Set
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WALKER PRODUCTS Popular 9241154
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Direct FitSet
Fitment notes — WALKER PRODUCTS 9241154
Direct FitSetSuppression Core
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B&B M428114TC
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Platinum Class Laser Mag
Fitment notes — B&B M428114TC
Platinum Class Laser Mag
with Cap Assembly
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WELLS 5D1151
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Custom Fit Wires 6 Engine code
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This table covers the Spark Plug wires.

Tune-Up Kit

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 3702
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Permashield-DelcoreIncludes Wire Set, OEM Style Cap & Rotor
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BUNDLE SMP3088
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Distributor Cap, Distributor Rotor, Premium Spark Plug Wires, and Iridium Spark Plugs
Fitment notes — BUNDLE SMP3088
Includes Distributor Cap, Distributor Rotor, Premium Spark Plug Wires, and Iridium Spark Plugs
.042 Gap Spark Plugs
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 19472
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
United-PackardIncludes Premium Wire Set, Heavy Duty Cap & Rotor
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This table covers the Tune-Up kits.

Buying Ignition Parts for a 1989 Geo Prizm

On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.

  • Confirm you have the 1.6L 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 Coil .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ignition parts fit the 1989 Geo Prizm?

Our catalog currently lists 81 ignition parts for the 1989 Geo Prizm across 13 subcategories and 29 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1989 Geo Prizm?

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 1989 Geo Prizm?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.039", 0.040", 0.042", 0.044", 0.045", 0.05", 0.059" and 0.06". 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 1989 Geo Prizm 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 1989 Geo Prizm?

Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L 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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