# 3812911 Instrument | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta drive trim position instrument, 52 mm, white with an analogue gauge, from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.120 kg and listed for 245 applications across D, V and VMM series. It supersedes part numbers 874949 and 881654, catalogued earlier as a trimmer. The front ring is a separate order.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, V, VMM
-   **HP Range:** 145-480 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   White face, analogue gauge
-   52 mm instrument
-   0.120 kg
-   Supersedes 874949 and 881654
-   245 applications across D, V and VMM series
-   Gauge diameter: Ø 52 mm
-   Gauge family: Rudder and trim gauges
-   Gauge range: EVC gauge range
-   52 mm instrument diameter
-   Anti-fogging membrane and full backlighting
-   Plug-and-play serial connection - adding instruments is easy
-   Diameter: 52 mm
-   Face colour: White

## 🔌 Function

Shows the drive's trim angle on the helm panel so the operator can set and repeat trim positions.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Needle stuck at one end of its travel
-   Trim reading that does not follow the drive through its range
-   Panel illumination out behind a working needle
-   Moisture or staining behind the glass
-   Reading that changes when the loom is disturbed

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Black-faced 3812881 is the same instrument for dark panels — the only difference in the listings is colour and 7 grams
-   Check the trim sender and its wiring before condemning the gauge — a fixed or dead reading is more often the sender or an open circuit
-   Sized for a 52 mm panel cut-out; the front ring kit is ordered separately
-   Front ring and mounting items are not supplied with the instrument and are ordered separately: 52 mm black 874709 or chrome 874733, 85 mm black 874708 or chrome 874732, 110 mm black 3847888 or chrome 3885216 for panels up to 12 mm (15 mm at 110 mm); 881611/881613 in 52 mm and 881612/881614 in 85 mm for panels 12-25 mm; X-rings 874843 in 52 mm and 874844 in 85 mm for flush mounting
-   The other face colour is 3812881

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3812911 → Supersedes 874949

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   881654 earlier number superseded by this part
-   874949 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 8.1GiCE-JF, 8.1GiCE-J, 8.1GiCE-M, 8.1GiCE-P, 8.1GiCE-Q, 8.1GiE-JF, 8.1GiE-J, 8.1GiE-KF, 8.1GiE-K, 8.1GiE-M, 8.1GiE-MF, 8.1GiE-P, 8.1Gi-H, 8.1Gi-HF, 8.1Gi-J, 8.1Gi-JF, 8.1GXiE-JF, 8.1GXiE-J, 8.1GXiE-K, 8.1GXiE-KF, 8.1GXiE-M, 8.1GXiE-P, 8.1GXi-G, 8.1GXi-GF, 8.1GXi-J, 8.1GXi-JF, 8.1IPSCE-JF, 8.1IPSCE-MF, 8.1IPSCE-P, 8.1IPSCE-Q, 8.1IPSE-JF, 8.1OSi-D, 8.1OSi-DF, 8.1OSi-J, 8.1OSi-JF, 8.1OSiE-JF, 8.1OSiE-J, 5.7GXiE-320-R, 5.7GXiCE-320-R, 5.7GXiCE-JF, 5.7GXiCE-J, 5.7GXiCE-M, 5.7GXiCE-P, 5.7GXi-J, 5.7GXi-JF, 5.7GXiE-JF, 5.7GXiE-J, 5.7GXiE-KF, 5.7GXiE-K, 5.7GXiE-M, 5.7GXiE-MF, 5.7GXiE-P, 5.7GXi-H, 5.7GXi-HF, 5.7OSi-300-J, 5.7OSi-300-JF, 5.7OSiE-300-JF, 5.7OSiE-300-J, 5.7OSi-G, 5.7OSi-GF, 5.7OSXi-J, 5.7OSXi-JF, 5.7OSXiE-JF, 5.7OSXiE-J, 5.7OSXi-G, 5.7OSXi-GF, 5.0OSi-J, 5.0OSi-JF, 5.0OSiE-J, 5.0OSiE-JF, 5.0OSi-G, 5.0OSi-GF, 5.7Gi-300-J, 5.7Gi-300-JF, 5.7GiE-300-JF, 5.7GiE-300-J, 5.7GiCE-300-M, 5.7GiE-300-N, 5.7Gi-300-N, 5.7GiCE-300-MF, 5.7GiE-300-P, 5.7GiE-300-R, 5.7GiCE-300-J, 5.7GiCE-300-JF, 5.7GXiE-N, 5.7GXi-N, 5.7GiE-300-K, 5.7GiE-300-KF, 5.7GiE-300-M, 5.7Gi-G, 5.7Gi-GF, 5.7GiCE-300-P, 5.7GiCE-300-R, 4.3OSi-GF, 4.3OSi-J, 4.3OSi-JF, 5.0GiCE-225-S, 5.0GXiCE-JF, 5.0GXiCE-J, 5.0GXiCE-M, 5.0GXiCE-MF, 5.0GXiCE-P, 5.0GXi-J, 5.0GXi-JF, 5.0GXiE-JF, 5.0GXiE-J, 5.0GXiE-K, 5.0GXiE-270-R, 5.0GXiCE-270-R, 5.0GXiE-KF, 5.0GXiE-M, 5.0GXiE-MF, 5.0GXiE-N, 5.0GXi-N, 5.0GXiE-P, 5.0GXi-G, 5.0GXi-GF, 4.3GXiE-225-R, 4.3GXiE-M, 4.3GXiE-P, 4.3GXiE-Q, 4.3GXi-G, 4.3GXi-GF, 4.3GXi-J, 4.3GXi-JF, 4.3OSi-G
-   Volvo Penta V8-350-CE-R, V8-380-CE-R, V8-300-CE-M, V8-350-CE-M, V8-300-CE-N, V8-350-CE-N, V8-380-CE-M, V8-270-CE-B, V8-300-E-A, V8-300-E-B, V8-300-CE-A, V8-320-CE-B, V8-300-CE-B, V8-320-E-A, V8-320-E-B, V8-320-CE-A, V8-380-CE-A, V8-380-CE-B, V8-380-CE-D, V8-430-CE-D, V8-350-CE-D, V8-380-CE-J, V8-430-CE-J, V8-350-CE-H, V8-350-CE-J, V8-300-CE-R, V8-430-CE-R, V8-430-CE-M, V8-300-CE-K, V8-350-CE-K, V8-380-CE-K, V8-430-CE-K, V8-300-CE-P, V8-350-CE-P, V8-380-CE-P, V8-300-CE-G, V8-300-CE-H, V8-300-CE-J, V8-350-CE-G, V8-225-CE-A, V8-225-CE-B, V8-270-E-A, V8-270-E-B, V8-270-CE-A, V8-380-CE-N, V8-430-CE-N, V8-430-CE-P, V8-300-CE-S, V8-350-CE-S, V8-400-CE-R
-   Volvo Penta D6-340I-G, D6-380I-G, D6-440I-G, D6-480I-G, D6-300A-G, D6-340A-G, D6-380A-G, D6-440I-WJ-G, D6-480I-WJ-G, D6-300D-G, D6-340D-G, D6-380D-G, D6-440D-G, D6-480D-G, D6-400A-G, D6-440A-G, D6-300I-G, D6-480A-G
-   Volvo Penta V6-200-CE-N, V6-240-CE-M, V6-280-CE-M, V6-280-CE-J, V6-280-CE-G, V6-240-CE-N, V6-240-CE-K, V6-280-CE-K, V6-200-CE-P, V6-250-CE-P, V6-280-CE-P, V6-225-E-A, V6-280-CE-N, V6-250-CE-O, V6-240-CE-G, V6-240-CE-J, V6-250-CE-R, V6-280-CE-R
-   Volvo Penta D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-320I-G, D4-300I-G, D4-150A-G, D4-230A-G, D4-270A-G, D4-320A-G, D4-300A-G, D4-145I-G, D4-175 VG
-   Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP, D8A5-A MH, D8A6-A MH, D8A5-A MG, D8A6-A MG, D8A4-A MP, D8A1-A MP, D8A3-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C2-B MP, D13C4-B MP, D13C5-B MP, D13C7-B MP, D13C8-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D16C1-E MH, D16C1-F MH, D16C2-E MH, D16C2-F MH
-   Volvo Penta D11C3-A MP, D11C2-A MP, D11C4-A MP
-   Volvo Penta VMM-A

## Details

- **Price:** 277.3 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Instruments & Gauges
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 277.30 AUD | In stock |

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- 3812911 Instrument | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Updated: 2026-10-09
