# 3818529 Connection Block | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta connection block weighing 0.379 kg and listed for 12 applications on D series engines. It supersedes part number 3587590, catalogued earlier as a connector, so the same joining duty carries over under the new description.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D9A2J
-   Volvo Penta D9A2G
-   Volvo Penta D9A2L MH
-   Volvo Penta D9A2D
-   Volvo Penta D9A2B
-   Volvo Penta D9A2F
-   Volvo Penta D9A2K
-   Volvo Penta D9A2H
-   Volvo Penta D9A2M MP
-   Volvo Penta D9A2A
-   Volvo Penta D9A2C
-   Volvo Penta D9A2E

-   **Engine Family:** D

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.379 kg
-   12 applications on D series engines
-   Supersedes 3587590, previously listed as a connector
-   Insulated multi-way junction block

## 🔌 Function

Joins and branches several circuits at one insulated block so they can be connected and separated without cutting cable.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Discoloured or melted insulation around a terminal
-   Voltage dropping under load with the cable itself sound
-   Heat marks or a burnt smell at the block
-   Green or white corrosion between terminal and cable end
-   Intermittent operation cured by disturbing a connection

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Label the connections before dismantling and isolate the batteries first
-   Renew or clean any corroded cable end rather than refitting it to a new block

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3818529 → Supersedes 3587590 → Supersedes 3839294

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3587590 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3839294 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 532.81 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Hoses & Pipes
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 532.81 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3818529-connection-block-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10