0987883 Aftermarket Volvo Penta 12V Starter Solenoid | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

A 12-volt starter-mounted solenoid for late Ford permanent-magnet gear-reduction marine starters used by OMC and Volvo Penta. It cross-references to Volvo Penta 3854194 and is identified by the bolt-type S terminal and three-terminal configuration.

⚙️ Key Features

• 12-volt starter-mounted solenoid

• Designed for Ford-pattern permanent-magnet gear-reduction marine starters

• Three-terminal configuration with bolt-type S terminal

• High-current copper contact system

• Direct replacement for OMC 0987883 and Volvo Penta 3854194

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• Volvo Penta 3854194 / 3854194-2 → Cross-reference to OMC 0987883

• OMC 0987883 (OEM solenoid reference)

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 0987883

• 987883

• Volvo Penta 3854194

• Volvo Penta 3854194-2

• Volvo Penta starter 3854190

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• ARCO Marine: SW125

• Sierra: 18-6291

• Marine Spare Parts: PH375-0009

• Recmar: REC0987883

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• OMC and Volvo Penta Ford-based petrol-engine PMGR starter systems

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• OMC Cobra 5.0L Ford V8 with compatible PMGR starter

• OMC Cobra 5.8L Ford V8 with compatible PMGR starter

• Volvo Penta 5.0L Ford-based petrol engines using starter/solenoid family 3854190/3854194

• Volvo Penta 5.8L Ford-based petrol engines using the same PMGR starter family

• HP Range: Engine-package specific

• Engine Type: Ford 5.0L/5.8L marine petrol V8 starter system

• Year Range: Principally approximately 1992-1999; confirm by starter and solenoid numbers

• Voltage: 12V

• Terminal Count: 3

• S Terminal: Bolt type

• Solenoid Type: Starter mounted

🔌 Function

The solenoid acts as both an electromagnetic pinion actuator and a high-current switch. When the start circuit is energised, it moves the starter drive into the flywheel and connects battery current to the starter motor.

Common signs of failure:

• A single click is heard but the starter motor does not turn

• Starter operates intermittently when the key is held in START

• Heavy voltage drop across the solenoid main terminals

• Burnt or loose battery and starter cable studs

• Starter remains engaged because the solenoid contacts have welded

• Solenoid coil is open circuit or overheats during cranking

📦 Condition

• Brand new aftermarket replacement part

• New and unused

• Supplied in manufacturer or equivalent protective packaging