# 21407218 Control Cable | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta 3 ft / 0.9 m Xact Control Cable - Part Number: 21407218

  

A premium low-friction mechanical throttle and gear-shift cable with a nominal length of 3 ft (0.9 m). The Xact design uses a stainless-steel armoured strand core and corrosion-resistant end fittings for smooth operation through demanding marine cable routes.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Nominal length: 3 ft (0.9 m)

• Stainless-steel armoured strand core

• Stainless-steel and plated-brass end fittings

• Designed for smooth operation through tight bends

• Must not be cut or shortened

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 21407218 (current Xact cable reference)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 3595377 - related 5 ft Xact control cable

• 40005275 - related 6 ft Xact control cable

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Same-length Type 333 / 33C premium control cable may be used after confirming travel, threaded ends and attachment geometry

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta Xact mechanical throttle and shift-control systems

• Aquamatic sterndrive control installations

• Hydraulically operated reverse-gear control installations

• Saildrive control installations

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Mechanically controlled Volvo Penta marine petrol and diesel packages using Type 333 / 33C cable geometry

  

• HP Range: Not horsepower specific

• Engine Type: Mechanical marine throttle or shift-control system

• Year Range: Control-head, engine, transmission and cable-route dependent

  

🔌 Function

  

Transfers movement from the helm control lever to the engine throttle or transmission shift mechanism.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Stiff, notchy or unusually heavy control movement

• Excessive lost motion at the helm lever

• Engine does not reach full throttle

• Drive or transmission does not fully engage

• Corroded or damaged end fittings

• Split, crushed or chafed outer jacket

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 162.61 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 162.61 AUD | In stock |

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21407218-control-cable-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-02