# 858697 Solenoid | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta starter solenoid weighing 1.25 kg and listed for 40 applications across MD, TMD, AD, AQAD, D and TAMD series engines. Brush retainer 858686 carries exactly the same fitment list, which makes the two companion parts on the same starter.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** MD, TMD, AD, AQAD, D, TAMD, BB, HS, AQD

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   1.25 kg
-   40 applications across six engine series
-   Same fitment list as brush retainer 858686
-   Starting System group

## 🔌 Function

Throws the pinion into mesh with the flywheel and closes the heavy contacts that feed the starter motor.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   A single loud click with no cranking
-   Starter engaging then dropping out repeatedly
-   Nothing at all when the key is turned but the panel stays live
-   Contacts burnt, pitted or welded on strip-down
-   Plunger sticking or the return spring weak

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Prove the battery, cables and earth strap first - a bad connection gives exactly the same symptoms
-   Check the pinion and ring gear teeth for damage while the starter is off

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta AD31, AD31B, AD31D, AD31D-A, AD31XD
-   Volvo Penta AD41B, AD41D, AD41BJ
-   Volvo Penta TAMD31A, TAMD31B, TAMD31D
-   Volvo Penta TAMD41B, TAMD41D, TAMD41A
-   Volvo Penta TMD31A, TMD31B, TMD31D
-   Volvo Penta TMD40A, TMD40B, TMD40C
-   Volvo Penta AQAD40B, AQAD40A
-   Volvo Penta D41B, D41D
-   Volvo Penta TAMD40A, TAMD40B
-   Volvo Penta TMD41B, TMD41D
-   Volvo Penta AD30A
-   Volvo Penta AD40B
-   Volvo Penta AQAD30A
-   Volvo Penta AQD40A
-   Volvo Penta BB740A
-   Volvo Penta HS1A
-   Volvo Penta MD30A
-   Volvo Penta MD31A
-   Volvo Penta MD40A
-   Volvo Penta 740A
-   Volvo Penta TAMD30A
-   Volvo Penta TMD30A

## Details

- **Price:** 1408.26 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Starters & Starting
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1408.26 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 858697 Solenoid | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/858697-solenoid-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06