# 873112 Position Sensor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta position sensor carrying the SOLAS designation, from the Instruments group, weighing 0.113 kg and listed for 42 applications across the D, TMD, AD and TAMD series. It supersedes 872639. The SOLAS designation is the deciding detail, so check it against the vessel's requirements before ordering.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, TMD, AD, TAMD
-   **HP Range:** 145-480 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   SOLAS designation
-   0.113 kg
-   42 applications across D, TMD, AD and TAMD
-   Supersedes 872639

## 🔌 Function

Reports the position of the component it monitors to the panel or control system.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Reading stuck, jumping or sitting at full scale
-   Indication not matching the actual position
-   Connector corroded or the lead chafed
-   Sensor body cracked or weeping
-   Reading that comes and goes with vibration

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   The SOLAS designation is part of the specification - check it against the vessel's requirements before ordering
-   Check the wiring and connector before replacing the sensor; a corroded pin gives the same symptoms

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   873112 → Supersedes 872639 → Supersedes 872631

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   872639 earlier number superseded by this part
-   872631 earlier number superseded by this part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 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 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
-   Volvo Penta TAMD31L-A, TAMD31M-A, TAMD31P, TAMD31P-A, TAMD31S
-   Volvo Penta TAMD41H-A, TAMD41H-B, TAMD41P-A, TAMD41P
-   Volvo Penta AD31L-A, AD31P-A
-   Volvo Penta TMD31L-A
-   Volvo Penta TMD41L-A

## Details

- **Price:** 1068.4 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Sensors & Senders
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1068.40 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 873112 Position Sensor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/873112-position-sensor-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-07