# 978969 Terminal | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta cable terminal weighing 0.005 kg and listed for 124 applications across the D series engines. It is the more widely fitted of the two terminals in this run - the other, 978970, is listed for 18 applications - and they are separate part numbers, so order against the harness rather than by appearance.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D
-   **HP Range:** 180-435 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.005 kg
-   Listed for 124 applications on D series engines
-   The wider fitment of the two terminals listed here
-   Companion terminal 978970 covers 18 applications

## 🔌 Function

Forms the end fitting on a cable so it can be bolted or clamped to a stud, post or terminal block, carrying the full circuit current across the joint.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Electrics dropping out or flickering as the joint moves with vibration
-   Green or white powdery corrosion around the crimp barrel
-   Terminal discoloured or heat-marked from a high-resistance joint
-   Cable pulling out of the barrel, or strands broken at the neck
-   Insulation cracked or melted back behind the terminal

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Crimp with the correct die rather than pliers - a partial crimp is the usual cause of a joint that runs hot
-   Clean the mating stud and nut at the same time; a new terminal on a corroded post will fail again
-   The other terminal here, 978970, is a different number - match to the harness rather than by feel

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-370A-C, D6-350A-A, D6-350A-B, D6-330A-D, D6-330D-E, D6-370D-E, D6-370D-B, D6-330D-B, D6-330A-F, D6-370A-F, D6-370D-A, D6-330D-C, D6-330A-C, D6-370D-C, D6-330D-D, D6-370D-D, D6-330D-F, D6-370A-D, D6-330A-E, D6-370A-E, D6-370D-F, D6-330I-D, D6-310I-B, D6-280I-B, D6-280I-C, D6-280I-D, D6-280I-E, D6-310I-D, D6-435I-D, D6-310I-E, D6-280I-A, D6-310I-A, D6-300A-F, D6-300D-F, D6-300I-F, D6-310D-B, D6-310D-D, D6-310D-C, D6-310D-E, D6-370I-A, D6-370I-B, D6-330I-B, D6-330I-C, D6-370I-C, D6-370I-D, D6-310A-B, D6-280A-C, D6-310A-C, D6-310A-A, D6-280A-D, D6-310A-D, D6-280A-E, D6-310A-E, D6-310I-C, D6-280A-A, D6-280A-B, D6-330I-F, D6-370I-F, D6-400A-E, D6-435D-A, D6-435D-D, D6-435D-E, D6-435D-F, D6-435I-A, D6-435I-C, D6-435I-E, D6-400A-F, D6-435D-C, D6-435I-F, D6-330I-E, D6-370I-E, D6-330A-B, D6-370A-B
-   Volvo Penta D4-260A-B, D4-260A-A, D4-260A-C, D4-260A-D, D4-260A-E, D4-260A-F, D4-260D-B, D4-260D-C, D4-260D-D, D4-260D-E, D4-260D-F, D4-260I-A, D4-260I-B, D4-260I-C, D4-260I-D, D4-260I-E, D4-260I-F, D4-300A-A, D4-300A-C, D4-300A-D, D4-300A-E, D4-300A-F, D4-300D-A, D4-300D-C, D4-300D-D, D4-300D-E, D4-300D-F, D4-300I-A, D4-180I-C, D4-225I-C, D4-180I-D, D4-225I-D, D4-180I-E, D4-225I-E, D4-180I-F, D4-225I-F, D4-210A-A, D4-210A-B, D4-225A-B, D4-225A-C, D4-225A-D, D4-300I-C, D4-300I-D, D4-300I-E, D4-300I-F, D4-225A-E, D4-225A-F, D4-210I-A, D4-210I-B, D4-180I-B, D4-225I-B

## Details

- **Price:** 1.32 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Electrical & Wiring
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1.32 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 978969 Terminal | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/978969-terminal-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-22