1983 Jeep Cherokee Ignition Parts

This table covers the distributors that route spark. Read more

8 Distributor parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from CARDONE, WAI GLOBAL and AUTOLINE.

In the New grade, CARDONE and WAI GLOBAL supply 4 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is CARDONE 844691.

In the Remanufactured grade, AUTOLINE and CARDONE supply 4 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is AUTOLINE D4024.

Listed part numbers: CARDONE 844691, CARDONE 844891 and WAI GLOBAL DST4691, plus the other parts above.

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. Read more

36 Distributor Cap parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from LILAND GLOBAL, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 4 other brands. ULTRA-POWER 3D1019 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Premium is the most populated section, led by LILAND GLOBAL, WELLS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS.

This table covers the Distributor Drive gears. Read more

This group shows a single part: OMIX-ADA 1742302.

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. Read more

2 Distributor Mounting Gasket parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

This group includes FEL-PRO 70051 and VICTOR REINZ 711350400.

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. Read more

6 Distributor Pickup Coil parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

The Economy section lists 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — the catalog's value-priced group. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX212T is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX212.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX212T, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX204T and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX212 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Distributor reluctors. Read more

One part is listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee — WELLS 1A4019.

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. Read more

18 Distributor Rotor parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from LILAND GLOBAL, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FD110T carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FD110T.

The Premium section lists 2 options from WELLS — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. WELLS 4R1074A is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 11 options from LILAND GLOBAL, WALKER PRODUCTS and WELLS. LILAND GLOBAL FD110LG is listed in this group.

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. Read more

11 Ignition Coil parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 10 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SPECTRA PREMIUM, B&B and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is SPECTRA PREMIUM C610. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

The Economy section: 7 options from SPECTRA PREMIUM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B and 4 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM C610 is listed in this group.

Premium: 1 part, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FD476.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from WELLS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. A representative part number is WELLS 5C1023.

This table covers the Ignition control modules. Read more

6 Ignition Control Module (ICM) parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 5 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX203T. 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 LX203T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from WELLS, HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is WELLS 6H1012.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX203T, WELLS 6H1012 and HOLSTEIN 2IGM0018, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee — WELLS 1A4145.

This table covers the lock cylinders in the ignition switch. Read more

4 Ignition Lock Cylinder parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DORMAN and WELLS. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. DORMAN 926070 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US66L.

This group includes DORMAN 926070, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US66LT and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US66L and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

34 Spark Plug parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from CHAMPION, DENSO, BOSCH and 5 other brands. ACDELCO 41631 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Copper / Nickel, Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel), Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) and Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel), with Copper / Nickel the largest group at 14 parts from ACDELCO, NGK, MOTORCRAFT and 3 other brands.

This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 42004.

This table covers the Spark Plug wires. Read more

25 Spark Plug Wire parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 8 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 10116.

The Economy section: 5 options from B&B, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and FAMOUS BRAND. B&B S657303 is listed in this group.

The High Performance (Lowest Resistance) section lists 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 10116 is listed in this group.

Premium: 9 parts, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, NGK, DENSO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is NGK 53359.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B, WALKER PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 9466D.