# 24040481 Starter Motor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta starter motor weighing 10.10 kg. It supersedes part number 23025978 and covers its 74 applications across TD and TAD series engines. A remanufactured starter is also catalogued against this fitment, which is worth comparing on cost.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Starter motor
-   10.101 kg
-   Supersedes 23025978
-   Covers the 74 TD and TAD series engine applications of the number it replaces
-   A remanufactured starter is catalogued against the same fitment
-   Also supersedes Volvo part numbers 20459041 and 3803877

## 🔌 Function

Spins the flywheel ring gear to turn the engine over fast enough for it to fire, then disengages once the engine runs under its own power.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   A single loud click and no crank
-   Slow, laboured cranking that improves with a jump start
-   Grinding or a screech as the pinion meets the ring gear
-   Starter that keeps running after the key is released
-   Burnt smell, and brushes or the solenoid contacts found worn on strip-down

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Check battery condition, the main earth strap and the starter feed before condemning the motor - most slow-crank complaints are cable or battery
-   A remanufactured starter is also listed for this fitment and is worth comparing on cost
-   Inspect the flywheel ring gear teeth for damage while the starter is out

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   24040481 → Supersedes 23025978 → Supersedes 22851149 → Supersedes 21306350 → Supersedes 20880693 → Supersedes 20796052

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   23025978 earlier number superseded by this part
-   22851149 earlier number superseded by this part
-   21306350 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3803979 earlier number superseded by this part
-   20880693 earlier number superseded by this part
-   20796052 earlier number superseded by this part

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   Valeo: 438241

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 2814.79 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Starters & Starting
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 2814.79 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 24040481 Starter Motor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/24040481-starter-motor-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06