{"product_id":"21252289-control-unit-genuine-volvo-penta","title":"21252289 Control Unit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔧 Product Description\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Genuine electronic Helm Interface Unit used in Volvo Penta petrol-engine EVC installations. It links helm controls and sensors to the vessel's electronic control network.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n ⚙️ Key Features\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Genuine Volvo Penta HIU control unit\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Designed for EVC petrol propulsion systems\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Interfaces control levers, sensors and network wiring\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Sealed marine electronic enclosure\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Requires configuration for the correct installation\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n Also supersedes Volvo part number 3841727\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔌 Function\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The unit receives helm inputs, communicates with the engine and drive controllers, and distributes system status and alarm information.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  EVC communication alarms\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  No response from helm controls\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Intermittent throttle or shift operation\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Failure to recognise connected equipment\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Calibration or software-loading failure\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Moisture or corrosion inside connectors\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Unit remaining offline on the network\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🛠️ Service Notes\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  A replacement control unit normally has to be loaded with the software and parameter set for your engine and installation before it will run — that is authorised-dealer work with Volvo Penta's own diagnostic tool, so plan the job around it rather than around the fitting time\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Isolate the batteries at the main switches and leave the system dead before disconnecting or connecting anything; back-feeding a live bus through a half-mated connector is a common way to destroy a new unit\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Treat the unit as static-sensitive and mechanically delicate: handle it by its housing, leave it in its packaging until it is going on, and never weld on the boat with control units connected\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Mate connectors clean and dry and push them fully home until the lock engages, then refit the harness clips and any shielding so the loom is not left hanging on the plugs\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Mount it in its own bracket and original orientation so the cable entries face as designed and water runs away from the connectors rather than into them\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔄 Supersession \u0026amp; Cross Reference\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n OEM Supersession Chain\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  21252289 → Supersedes 21238191\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n OEM \/ Related Numbers\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  3843411 earlier number superseded by this part\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 📦 Condition\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Genuine Volvo Penta part\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Brand new\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Supplied in original or equivalent packaging\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Volvo Penta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53379417375012,"sku":"4560487","price":4852.24,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8115\/7924\/files\/original_fce9c013-4879-487d-b525-f79e44298450.jpg?v=1788055742","url":"https:\/\/www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au\/products\/21252289-control-unit-genuine-volvo-penta","provider":"Sawley's Auto and Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}