# 22278818 Starter Motor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta Heavy-Duty Electric Starter Motor - Part Number: 22278818

Complete electric starter motor for a Volvo Penta heavy-duty diesel starting system. It combines the solenoid, pinion drive and high-torque motor and must be matched to flywheel tooth form, voltage and mounting flange.

  

⚙️ Key Features

• Complete starter motor and solenoid assembly

• Heavy-duty diesel cranking torque

• Factory mounting flange and pinion reach

• Matched to system voltage and flywheel ring gear

• Service fitment controlled by engine serial number

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 22278818 (current OEM reference)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 22278818

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Volvo Penta heavy-duty marine-commercial or industrial diesel starting system

  

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• Fitment is controlled by the exact Volvo Penta assembly and product serial number; no broader engine-model list is published for this service item.

• Engine Type: Heavy-duty turbocharged diesel engine

• System Voltage: Confirm 12V or 24V from the engine electrical diagram

• Serial Range: Match mounting flange, pinion teeth and flywheel housing

  

🔌 Function

Engages the flywheel ring gear and cranks the engine to starting speed when the solenoid is energised.

  

Common signs of failure:

• Solenoid clicks but engine does not crank

• Slow cranking with charged batteries

• Starter spins without engaging

• Overheated cable terminals

• Grinding from pinion or ring-gear damage

  

📦 Condition

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 2903.67 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 2903.67 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 22278818 Starter Motor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/22278818-starter-motor-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-04