1996 Geo Metro Ignition Parts

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69 Ignition parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, in 11 part types, covering both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 1996 Geo Metro, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. Most of the listed parts are Spark Plug (17 parts), Ignition Coil (10 parts) and Spark Plug Wire (9 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 33 parts.

Crankshaft Position Sensor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 CSC1512
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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PRENCO Fits: 1.3L L4 4D1364
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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ULTRA-POWER Fits: 1.3L L4 5S1686
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 PC93
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WALKER PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 2351395
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Sensor Only
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DELPHI Fits: 1.3L L4 SS11402
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WELLS Fits: 1.3L L4 5S1686
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the sensors that report crankshaft position and engine speed. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor.

Distributor

New

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WAI GLOBAL Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 DST23400
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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SKP Fits: 1.3L L4 SKDISZ06
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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SPECTRA PREMIUM Fits: 1.3L L4 SZ06
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Remanufactured

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AUTOLINE Fits: 1.3L L4 D9088
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Reman.
Fitment notes — AUTOLINE D9088
Reman.
Nippon Denso Type
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 3123400
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 3123400
Remanufactured
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This table covers the distributors that route spark.

Distributor Cap

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 JH166T
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
T-Series
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 3D1130
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Rotor
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FACET Fits: 1.3L L4 27623
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 JH166
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WELLS Fits: 1.3L L4 5D1154
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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 Cap Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 JH165G
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Distributor Cap. 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 Pickup Coil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 LX761
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WELLS Fits: 1.3L L4 4P1221
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Distributor Pickup coils. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, or a snap in damp weather. Swap with a neighbor to confirm, and replace a torn boot with the coil.

Distributor Rotor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 DAA1363
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
O.E. REPL
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 JR150T
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FACET Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 37628
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 JR150
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.3L L4 1737961
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WELLS Fits: 1.3L L4 4R1174
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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 Fits: 1.3L L4 SKC849
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits without Bracketor Coil Pack
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SPECTRA PREMIUM Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 C924
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Packwith Brackets
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B&B Fits: 1.3L L4 BB5144
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Coil mounted on bracket
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PRENCO Fits: 1.3L L4 361186
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Reuse or Discard MTG Plate as RequiredRE-Use or Discard Bracket as Required
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SPECTRA PREMIUM Fits: 1.3L L4 C849
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Packwithout Bracket
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WAI GLOBAL Fits: 1.3L L4 CUF76
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 UF144
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with BRACKET
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 UF76
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
without Bracket
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 C76
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
without Bracket
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WELLS Fits: 1.3L L4 5C1030
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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)

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ULTRA-POWER Fits: 1.3L L4 LX626
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Fits: 1.3L L4 E1993
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Professional
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 LX626
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 M626
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Round Connector
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WAI GLOBAL Fits: 1.3L L4 MM121
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WELLS Fits: 1.3L L4 6H1019
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Ignition control modules.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.040", 0.041", 0.042", 0.044", 0.045", 0.054" and 0.063". Replacement brands in this table include BOSCH, NGK and ACDELCO.

Copper / Nickel

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BOSCH Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 7900
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
NickelPre-Set Gap: 0.031"
Fitment notes — BOSCH 7900
NickelPre-Set Gap: 0.031"
Gap 0.044 InOriginal Equipment is Copper/Nickel
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NGK Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 6261
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — NGK 6261
V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 IN
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NGK Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 7133
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — NGK 7133
StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 IN
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ACDELCO Fits: 1.3L L4 R42XLS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO R42XLS
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .042
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CHAMPION Fits: 1.3L L4 301
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.041"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 301
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.041"
OE TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.042"
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DENSO Fits: 1.3L L4 3088
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
U-Groove ConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — DENSO 3088
U-Groove ConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Gap .032
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Fits: 1.3L L4 41802
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalDouble Platinum
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 41802
ProfessionalDouble PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.045"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 (in)
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CHAMPION Fits: 1.3L L4 7415
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 7415
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042"Resistor Plug
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Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CHAMPION Fits: 1.3L L4 9007
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.054"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 9007
IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.054"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042"
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DENSO Fits: 1.3L L4 5307
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — DENSO 5307
Iridium PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Gap .032
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NGK Fits: 1.3L L4 3903
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — NGK 3903
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 IN
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SKP Fits: 1.3L L4 SP1041
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Fitment notes — SKP SP1041
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Gap: .042/1.1mm
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NGK Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 7084
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — NGK 7084
G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 IN
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ACDELCO Fits: 1.3L L4 4
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalRapidfire
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 4
ProfessionalRapidfirePre-Set Gap: 0.041"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.042 (in)
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BOSCH Fits: 1.3L L4 6737
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OE Fine Wire PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
Fitment notes — BOSCH 6737
OE Fine Wire PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
Original Equipment is Copper/Nickel
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BOSCH Fits: 1.3L L4 4478
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
PLATINUM+4Pre-Set Gap: 0.063"
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BOSCH Fits: 1.3L L4 4506
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PLATINUM IR FUSIONPre-Set Gap: 0.063"
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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 Fits: 1.3L L4 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 Wire

Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NGK Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 8119
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Set
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DENSO Fits: 1.3L L4 6714006
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Spark Plug Wire Set7mm
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 55109
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
IntermotorSet
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 55109
IntermotorSetCore Material: Suppression CoreSpark Plug Wire Lead 3: 27.5"
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 7415
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
United-PackardSet
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 745
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Permashield-Delcore or United-PackardSet
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 27478
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pro SeriesSet
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 27478
Pro SeriesSetCoil Wire: 22"Outside Diameter: 20.5Spark Plug Wire Lead 3: 27.5"
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B&B Fits: 1.3L L4 M429280
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Platinum Class Laser Mag
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 27419
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pro SeriesSet
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 27419
Pro SeriesSetCore Material: Silicone Suppression CoreOutside Diameter: 16.5Wire Set Import / Domestic: Domestic
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WALKER PRODUCTS Fits: 1.3L L4 9241103
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Direct FitSet
Fitment notes — WALKER PRODUCTS 9241103
Direct FitSetSuppression Core
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This table covers the Spark Plug wires.

Buying Ignition Parts for a 1996 Geo Metro

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

  • Match the engine first. Every ignition part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • 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 1996 Geo Metro?

Our catalog currently lists 69 ignition parts for the 1996 Geo Metro across 11 subcategories and 22 brands, covering both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do ignition parts differ between 1996 Geo Metro engines?

Yes. Every ignition part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1996 Geo Metro?

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 1996 Geo Metro?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.040", 0.041", 0.042", 0.044", 0.045", 0.054" and 0.063". 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 1996 Geo Metro 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 1996 Geo Metro?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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