MPA Electrical 14783 Alternator

Remanufactured 80 Amp Alternator for Saab and Mercedes-Benz

MPA Electrical Part Number 14783 is a remanufactured 12-volt alternator built for vehicles that use an 80 amp charging system. It features an internal regulator, external fan, clockwise rotation, and a pulley-free design for applications that match the listed OE configuration.

This alternator is a fitment-based replacement for select Saab 9000 and Mercedes-Benz 380, 420, 500, and 560 series models. It is built around Bosch manufacturer specifications and is listed with a 4:00 clock position for applications that require that mounting orientation.

Key Features

• MPA Electrical remanufactured alternator, Part Number 14783
• 80 amp output for 12-volt charging systems
• Internal voltage regulator
• External fan design
• Clockwise rotation
• Without pulley
• Bosch manufacturer specification
• 4:00 clock position

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 14783 is a remanufactured alternator for vehicles that require an 80 amp Bosch-style charging unit. It is listed for 1995 Saab 9000, 1986-1994 Saab 9000, and select Mercedes-Benz applications including 1981-1985 380SL, 1981-1983 380SEL, 1981 380SLC, 1982-1983 380SEC, 1984-1985 380SE, 1984-1985 500SEC, 1984-1985 500SEL, 1986-1991 420SEL, 1986-1991 560SEC, and 1986-1991 560SEL.

This part cross-references Bosch 13155 for the same application. It also aligns with interchange references used across the aftermarket for Saab 9000 and Mercedes-Benz charging system service, including MPA Electrical Part Number 14783.

Common Uses

• Restores charging output on a Saab 9000 with an 80 amp alternator setup
• Addresses battery warning lights caused by alternator output loss
• Helps correct dim lights or weak electrical performance at idle
• Replaces a worn alternator with internal regulator failure
• Supports repair of charging issues on Mercedes-Benz 380, 420, 500, and 560 series models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original alternator output, pulley configuration, rotation, and clock position before ordering. This unit is supplied without a pulley, so the existing application must match that requirement. Confirm the Bosch-style mounting and electrical connections against the removed part to ensure proper fitment on Saab 9000 and Mercedes-Benz applications.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt to meet the listed application requirements for fit and function. Part Number 14783 is specified as a remanufactured alternator with Bosch manufacturer data for the confirmed vehicle applications above.