# 21461496 Network Adapter | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta AKI A-CAN Network Adapter - Part Number: 21461496

  

An Analogue Key Interface network adapter used to connect conventional ignition-switch signals to Volvo Penta EVC-D, EVC-E2 and related control networks.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• AKI R1F / A-CAN interface

• Converts analogue key signals to CAN network data

• Sealed marine electronic housing

• Designed for Volvo Penta EVC installations

• Updated replacement available

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 21656937 → Replaces 21461496

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 21461496

• 21656937 - Later network-adapter replacement

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

• D4-F EVC installations

• D6 EVC-D and EVC-E2 installations where specified

• D3-G EVC installations

• Confirm EVC generation, wiring and software compatibility

  

🔌 Function

  

The adapter translates analogue ignition-key positions and commands into messages used by the EVC network.

  

Common signs of failure or damage:

  

• Ignition key does not wake the EVC system

• No start or stop command

• CAN communication fault

• Intermittent system power-up

• Corroded connectors

• Incorrect response after installing an incompatible adapter

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 631.97 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 631.97 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 21461496 Network Adapter | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21461496-network-adapter-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-03