# 860878 Ground Connection | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta ground connection for engines from serial number 2300052118 onwards, also supplied within installation kit 872381 for converting from a two-pole to a one-pole starter motor. From the Cables and Fuses group, it weighs 0.023 kg and is listed for 19 applications across the D series.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 2003
-   Volvo Penta 2003R
-   Volvo Penta D2003AG
-   Volvo Penta 2003TB
-   Volvo Penta 2001AG
-   Volvo Penta 2001B
-   Volvo Penta 2001BG
-   Volvo Penta 2001D
-   Volvo Penta 2003D
-   Volvo Penta 2003T
-   Volvo Penta 2003TR
-   Volvo Penta 2002AG
-   Volvo Penta 2002B
-   Volvo Penta 2002BG
-   Volvo Penta 2002D
-   Volvo Penta 2003B
-   Volvo Penta 2001
-   Volvo Penta 2002
-   Volvo Penta 2001R

-   **Engine Family:** D
-   **Serial Range:** Included in installation kit 872381 for changing from 2-pole to 1-pole starter motor., SN2300052118-

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   For engines from serial number 2300052118 onwards
-   Included in installation kit 872381
-   For the two-pole to one-pole starter motor conversion
-   0.023 kg
-   19 applications across D series engines

## 📋 Kit Contents

-   Included in installation kit 872381 for changing from 2-pole to 1-pole starter motor., SN2300052118-

## 🔌 Function

Completes the earth return path between the engine and the starter motor circuit.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Slow or lazy cranking, or a click with no turn
-   Terminal ends discoloured, green or corroded
-   Cable getting warm during cranking
-   Braid or conductor broken where it enters the terminal
-   Voltage drop measurable across the connection while cranking

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   If you are converting the starter motor rather than replacing a damaged lead, kit 872381 carries the rest of the parts
-   Clean both mating faces back to bright metal and confirm the terminal is tight before condemning the starter

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 55.3 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Electrical & Wiring
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 55.30 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 860878 Ground Connection | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/860878-ground-connection-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10