23682716 Starter Relay | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta 12 V starter relay weighing 0.356 kg, listed for 29 D series engine applications. The system voltage is critical - the 24 V relay covers the same 29 engines and is only 32 grams heavier, so weight will not tell them apart.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: D
• HP Range: 145-480 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 12 V starter relay
• 0.356 kg
• Listed for 29 D series engine applications
• The 24 V counterpart is 23682729

🔌 Function

Uses a small control current from the key or start button to close heavy contacts, feeding full battery current to the starter motor.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• A single click at the key with no crank
• Intermittent starting that comes good after a few tries
• Buzzing or chattering from the relay while the key is held
• Contacts found burnt or welded on strip-down
• Casing hot or discoloured after repeated start attempts

🛠️ Service Notes

• Confirm the installation voltage before ordering, as 24 V relay 23682729 covers the same 29 engines and is only 32 grams heavier
• Check the battery, earth strap and heavy cable ends before condemning the relay
• Clean and re-tighten the stud connections on refitting

📦 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