1978 Honda Civic 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

12 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from PURE ENERGY, REMY, TERREPOWER and 2 other brands. WAI GLOBAL 14184N 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 14184N.

In the Remanufactured grade, PURE ENERGY, REMY, TERREPOWER and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is PURE ENERGY 14131.

4 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the brushes inside the alternator. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Honda Civic — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JX94.

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

14 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 6 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, SKF and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62012RS. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

The Economy section lists 3 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, BCA, SKF, NATIONAL and 1 other brand supply 10 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is NATIONAL 201CC.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

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

This group shows a single part: FULLRIVER FT62051.

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

14 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from DEKA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. DEKA 00297 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific.

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

2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from DEKA. Every part fits both the 1.2L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Listed part numbers: DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

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

6 Flasher parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, TRIDON / NOVITA and WELLS. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552. Every part fits both the 1.2L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL1 and TRIDON / NOVITA LF12, among others listed above.

This table covers the horns mounted in the front of the vehicle. Read more

19 Horn parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — FIAMM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. The "Popular" part is FIAMM 7210223. Every part fits both the 1.2L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

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.

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

3 Starter Brush parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and BECK/ARNLEY.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1781698, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JX111 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JX117.

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

This group shows a single part: ACDELCO D2002.

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

8 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand. REMY 16499 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include REMY 16499, BOSCH SR152X and FVP 16249, among others listed above.

This table covers the Starter solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

WELLS supplies both parts for the 1978 Honda Civic. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include WELLS 1M1110 and WELLS 1M1113.