1983 Jeep Cherokee 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

38 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from PURE ENERGY, REMY, TERREPOWER and 4 other brands. WAI GLOBAL 71279N carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from New through Remanufactured; Remanufactured is the most populated section, led by ACDELCO, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 3 other brands.

This table covers the brushes inside the alternator. Read more

3 Alternator / Generator Brush parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RX119, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RX103A and WELLS 5A1015.

This table covers the holders that carry the alternator brushes. Read more

3 Alternator / Generator Brush Holder parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RX119A, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RX103A and WELLS 5A1016.

This table covers the rectifier diode packs in the alternator. Read more

4 Alternator / Generator Diode Rectifier parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS D9, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS D16 and WELLS 2D3001 and the remaining 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

16 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 7 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, SKF and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

The Economy section lists 4 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and FAMOUS BRAND — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, NATIONAL, SKF, BCA and 1 other brand supply 10 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is NATIONAL MNJ471S.

2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

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

16 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DEKA and ACDELCO. ACDELCO 4BC16 carries the "Popular" badge. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 8 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 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from DEKA. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

This group includes DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

This table covers the engine-control modules that run fuel, spark and emissions. Read more

BSE supplies the 4 Engine Control Module (ECM Computer) parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee.

This group includes BSE EM2102, BSE EM1078 and BSE EM1081 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Flasher parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — TRIDON / NOVITA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL1 and TRIDON / NOVITA EL13, among others listed above.

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

17 Fuse parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 2 brands — BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE. The "Popular" part is BUSSMANN ATC15. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

In the 10 Amp grade, BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "10 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN ATC10.

The 15 Amp section lists 3 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "15 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN ATC15 is listed in this group.

The 20 Amp section lists 3 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "20 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN ATC20 is listed in this group.

In the 25 Amp grade, BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "25 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN ATC25.

In the 3 Amp grade, BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "3 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN ATC3.

The 4 Amp section lists 2 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "4 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN ATC4 is listed in this group.

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

15 Horn parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — FIAMM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FIAMM 7210223. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

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: 8 parts, from FIAMM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is FIAMM 7250522.

This table covers the capacitors that suppress radio noise. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RC15.

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

This group shows a single part: WELLS 5A1007.

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

This group shows a single part: WELLS 7A1002.

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

7 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from PURE ENERGY, WAI GLOBAL, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. PURE ENERGY 3209N carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

In the New grade, PURE ENERGY and WAI GLOBAL supply 2 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is PURE ENERGY 3209N.

In the Remanufactured grade, ACDELCO, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands supply 5 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is ACDELCO 3361039.

Listed part numbers: PURE ENERGY 3209N, WAI GLOBAL 3212N and ACDELCO 3361039, plus the other parts 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

5 Starter Solenoid parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. WELLS 1M1023 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

Economy: 1 part, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS589T.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from WELLS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. WELLS 1M1023 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: WELLS 1M1023, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS589T and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS582, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Voltage Regulator parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

The Economy section: 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR111T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR111.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR111T, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR111 and WELLS 1V1032.