This page lists 15 electrical parts for the 1988 Lada Niva, across 5 part types, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The electrical system on the 1988 Lada Niva covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. The largest groups are Alternator / Generator End Bearing (5 parts), Battery Cable (4 parts) and Starter Motor (3 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 1988 Lada Niva came with a single engine, the 1.6L L4, and every part is verified against it.
9 brands supply electrical parts for the 1988 Lada Niva, led by DEKA (6 parts), TERREPOWER (2 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (1 part), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1988 Lada Niva. 1 part has it: SKF 62012RSJ (Alternator / Generator End Bearing). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERREPOWER | 11104 | 🇨🇦 CA | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | 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.
This group shows a single part: TERREPOWER 11104.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB62012RS | 🇨🇦 CA | Commutator End | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | 62012RSJ | 🇨🇦 CA | Commutator End | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB201CC | 🇨🇦 CA | Commutator End | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 201CC | 🇨🇦 CA | Commutator End | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 62012RSR | 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith 42 Amps Alternator | 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.
5 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts are listed for the 1988 Lada Niva, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, SKF, BCA and 2 other brands. SKF 62012RSJ carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62012RS.
The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from SKF, BCA, NATIONAL and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. SKF 62012RSJ is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: SKF 62012RSJ, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62012RS and BCA NB201CC, plus the other parts above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA | 00297 | 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00298 | 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00808 | 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00809 | 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 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.
4 Battery Cable parts for the 1988 Lada Niva come from DEKA.
This group includes DEKA 00297, DEKA 00298 and DEKA 00808 and the remaining parts above.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA | 00350 | 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 01056 | 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal Lead Free | View on Amazon |
This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.
DEKA supplies both parts for the 1988 Lada Niva.
Part numbers include DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Starter Motor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP | 17935 | 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY | 17935 | 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER | 17935 | 🇨🇦 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.
3 Starter Motor parts for the 1988 Lada Niva come from 3 brands — FVP, PURE ENERGY and TERREPOWER.
This group includes FVP 17935 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1988 Lada Niva
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: Alternator / Generator End Bearing and Battery Cable .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1988 Lada Niva?
Our catalog currently lists 15 electrical parts for the 1988 Lada Niva across 5 subcategories and 9 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 1988 Lada Niva?
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 1988 Lada Niva 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 1988 Lada Niva?
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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