11170161 Adapter | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

This is a genuine Volvo Penta electrical adapter from the Cables and Fuses group, used to join wiring harness connections within the engine and drive electrical system. It provides the correct connector interface between mating cables or sensors so signal and power circuits remain properly terminated. Supplied as a single lightweight component at a net weight of 0.005 kg.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: IPS, D
• HP Range: 145-480 HP
• Year Range: Approximately 2010s onward, engine and transmission serial controlled

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM electrical adapter
• Correct Volvo Penta part number 11170161
• Used in selected D8 marine-propulsion and IPS10 wiring systems
• Factory connector geometry maintains terminal alignment and polarity
• Compatible with the specified speed-monitor and powertrain-control components
• Engine type: Volvo Penta D8 common-rail marine propulsion diesel
• System type: Engine / transmission electronic-control connection

🔌 Function

The adapter creates a secure electrical connection between two harness or component connectors, maintaining continuity of power and signal circuits. It ensures the correct mating interface is used where connector types or circuit routing differ.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Corroded or discoloured terminals causing high resistance
• Intermittent sensor readings or fault codes from an unstable connection
• Loose or worn contacts that no longer retain the mating connector
• Cracked or melted housing from heat or vibration damage
• Complete loss of power or signal to the connected component

🛠️ Service Notes

• Check the adapter against both of the parts it has to join before fitting — adapters are specific to an engine and its variant, and one that is close but not correct will not seat or seal properly
• Clean and inspect both mating faces or connector ends; grit, old sealant or corrosion on one side is the usual reason an adapted joint leaks or works intermittently
• Renew any O-ring, gasket or sealing washer belonging to the joint rather than reusing the old one, and lubricate rubber seals lightly so they slide into place instead of rolling or nipping
• Tighten threaded adapters to the figure given in the workshop manual for that connection; many go into aluminium or onto a soft seat and will distort if pulled up hard
• Where the adapter is a workshop tool, check it for thread wear and damage before use and never modify it to make something fit

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3586266 related control software
• 3586267 related control software
• 874955 related housing
• 21109928 related later housing
• 21426987 speed monitor
• 874368 receptacle housing
• 23070885 powertrain control unit kit
• 23480411 shutdown wiring harness
• 23446133 mounting bracket

📦 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, D6-440I-WJ-G, D6-480I-WJ-G, D6-300D-G, D6-340D-G, D6-380D-G, D6-440D-G, D6-480D-G, D6-300I-G
• Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP, D8A5-A MH, D8A6-A MH, D8A5-A MG, D8A6-A MG, D8A4-A MP, D8A1-A MP, D8A3-A MP, D8A7-A MP, D8A8-A MP
• Volvo Penta D16C1-E MG, D16C1-F MG, D16C2-E MG, D16C2-F MG, D16C1-E MH, D16C1-F MH, D16C2-E MH, D16C2-F MH
• Volvo Penta D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-320I-G, D4-300I-G, D4-145I-G
• Volvo Penta D13C8-B MP, D13C4-B MP
• Volvo Penta IPS10-A, IPS10-B
• Volvo Penta IPS15-C
• Volvo Penta IPS40-A