This page lists 70 electrical parts for the 1978 Honda Accord, across 12 part types, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1978 Honda Accord, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. Most of the listed parts are Horn (19 parts), Battery Cable (12 parts) and Alternator / Generator End Bearing (10 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 29 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1978 Honda Accord.
The most listed brands for 1978 Honda Accord electrical parts are STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (15 parts), FIAMM (13 parts) and DEKA (6 parts), plus 16 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Accessory Replacement and Economy.
13 parts on this 1978 Honda Accord page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including PURE ENERGY 14158 (Alternator / Generator) and ACDELCO 203FF (Alternator / Generator End Bearing). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE ENERGY Popular | 14158 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Popular | 14131 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP | 14158 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP | 14131 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| REMY | 14158 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| REMY | 14131 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER | 14540 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER | 14131 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
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.
8 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Accord, from PURE ENERGY, FVP, REMY and 1 other brand. PURE ENERGY 14158 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include PURE ENERGY 14158 and PURE ENERGY 14131, among others listed above.
Alternator / Generator Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | E732 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | FX45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thickness (In): 3/16" | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 5A1103 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the alternator.
3 Alternator / Generator Brush parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Accord, from ACDELCO, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
Listed part numbers: ACDELCO E732, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FX45 and WELLS 5A1103.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB62012RS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Nippondenso Alternatorwith 50, 60 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB62032RS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Nippondenso AlternatorTwo Seal Style | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | 203FF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 203FF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Two Seal Stylewith Nippondenso Alternator | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB203FF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Nippondenso Alternatorwith 2 Seal Design | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB201CC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Nippondenso Alternatorwith 50, 60 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 201CC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Nippondenso Alternatorwith 50, 60 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 62032RSR | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Drive End12.000 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 62032RSJ | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Drive End | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 62012RSJ | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Commutator End | View on Amazon |
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.
10 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1978 Honda Accord come from 6 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 203FF.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62012RS is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, NATIONAL, BCA, SKF and 2 other brands supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 203FF.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FULLRIVER | FT62051 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | BCI Group 51(Length X Width X Height) 9.02 In x 5.43 In x 9.06 In | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: FULLRIVER FT62051.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | 4BC30X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldInsulation Color: Black, Blue | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Popular | 00803 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Popular | 00804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00297 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00296 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | B12G | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | NegativeStrap Body Ground | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 7324LC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Federal Wire | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | A246 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | A304U | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 30" 4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4419 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 4-Gauge19" Length | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4225 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 25" Cable4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4219N | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 19" Length4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
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.
12 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Accord, from DEKA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 4BC30X carries the "Popular" badge.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA | 00350 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 01056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal Lead Free | View on Amazon |
This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.
2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1978 Honda Accord come from DEKA.
Listed part numbers: DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Flasher
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | EFL552 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Metal HousingElectronic Flasher | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | EFL1 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Plastic HousingElectronic Flasher | View on Amazon |
| TRIDON / NOVITA | LF12 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Loud Flasher2 Terminal | View on Amazon |
| TRIDON / NOVITA | LF12K | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Loud Flasher | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 1R2194 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermal FlasherTurn Signal | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 1R2193 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Electronic FlasherTurn Signal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards.
6 Flasher parts for the 1978 Honda Accord come from 3 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, TRIDON / NOVITA and WELLS. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL1 and TRIDON / NOVITA LF12 and the remaining parts above.
Horn
Accessory Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIAMM Popular | 7210223 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Accessory HornFreeway Blaster | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM Popular | 72112 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Freeway BlasterAccessory Horn | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM | 7211223 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Accessory Horn (Louder)FWY Blaster | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM | 7410024 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Accessory HornEl Grande | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM | 6602023 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Accessory HornRed | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM | 6602523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Accessory HornChrome | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM | 6604523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Ultimate Blast HornAccessory Horn | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIAMM Popular | 7421122 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OE Replacement Horn KitIncludes OE Connectors & L Bracket | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM Popular | 7250522 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OE Replacement Horn KitIncludes OE Connectors & L Bracket | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | E1905E | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold2 Pin Connection | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM | 4036523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OE Replacement Disc Horn125 dB | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM | 4031023 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OE Replacement Disc Horn125 dB | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM | 7421322 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OE Replacement Horn KitIncludes OE Connectors | View on Amazon |
| FIAMM | 7250622 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OE Replacement Horn KitIncludes OE Connectors & L Bracket | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | HN17T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-SeriesUniversal | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | HN18 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | High Output Low Tone | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | HN19 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | High Tone | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | HN19T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | HN20 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Low Tone | View on Amazon |
This table covers the horns mounted in the front of the vehicle.
19 Horn parts for the 1978 Honda Accord come from 3 brands — FIAMM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. The "Popular" part is FIAMM 7210223.
The Accessory Replacement section lists 7 options from FIAMM — grouped under the catalog's "Accessory Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FIAMM 7210223 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 12 parts, from FIAMM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. A representative part number is FIAMM 7421122.
Starter Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1781698 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Starter Brush Assembly | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | JX117 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor.
2 Starter Brush parts for the 1978 Honda Accord come from 2 brands — BECK/ARNLEY and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.
Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 1781698 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JX117.
Starter Drive
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | SDN246 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Number of Gear Teeth: 9 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the starter drives that engage the flywheel ring gear.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SDN246.
Starter Motor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH | SR152X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP | 16251 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY | 16251 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| REMY | 16251 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER | 16251 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Accord, from BOSCH, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands.
Part numbers include BOSCH SR152X and FVP 16251, among others listed above.
Voltage Regulator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | VR134 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | vendor # Bosch | View on Amazon |
This table covers the regulators that control alternator output voltage.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR134.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1978 Honda Accord
On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.
- 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, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Horn and Battery Cable .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1978 Honda Accord?
Our catalog currently lists 70 electrical parts for the 1978 Honda Accord across 12 subcategories and 19 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1978 Honda Accord?
Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
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 1978 Honda Accord 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 1978 Honda Accord?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L L4 engine. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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