# 3854714 Shift Mechanism | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shift mechanism from the Ignition and Control Systems group, weighing 0.2 kg and listed for 8 applications on DPX drives.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 7.4GSiPBYCCE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GSiPWTR
-   Volvo Penta 8.2GSiPBYCCE
-   Volvo Penta 8.2GSiPWTR
-   Volvo Penta DPX415XEFS
-   Volvo Penta DPX385XBYDCE
-   Volvo Penta DPX385XEFS
-   Volvo Penta DPX415XBYDCE

-   **Engine Family:** DPX

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.2 kg
-   8 listed applications on DPX drives
-   Ignition and Control Systems group

## 🔌 Function

Translates movement of the control cable into the drive's gear selection, holding the chosen gear positively engaged.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Gear that will not engage, or jumps out under load
-   Vague or notchy feel at the control lever
-   Clunk or delay before drive takes up
-   Worn pivots, bushes or bent linkage found on strip-down
-   Selection that works in one direction but not the other

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Check the shift cable and its adjustment before condemning the mechanism - a stretched or stiff cable gives the same symptoms
-   Set the shift adjustment to specification after fitting and confirm both gears engage cleanly with the boat afloat

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 160.17 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Ignition & Controls
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 160.17 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3854714 Shift Mechanism | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3854714-shift-mechanism-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10