3856844 Aftermarket Recmar Trim Switch | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket Volvo Penta SL-3 Trim Switch - Part Number: 3856844

A replacement momentary trim/tilt switch for compatible Volvo Penta SL-3 remote-control systems. It provides the operator's UP and DOWN command to the trim-control circuit and replaces the earlier 3856839 switch used in the same control family.

⚙️ Key Features

• Momentary marine trim/tilt control switch

• Direct replacement for Volvo Penta 3856839 and 3856844

• Designed for compatible SL-3 remote-control handles

• Supports normal trim and trailer-range commands through the control system

• Marine-duty sealed switch construction

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 3856844 → Supersedes 3856839

• 3856839 → Earlier Volvo Penta trim-switch reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 3856844

• 3856839

• REC3856844

• AM3856844

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Recmar: REC3856844

• Dometic / SeaStar: 3856844

• Aftermarket Marine: AM3856844

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Volvo Penta SL-3 remote-control installations

• Volvo Penta SX, SP and DP sterndrive packages whose control diagram specifies 3856839 or 3856844

Typically suits:

• Engine / drive models:

• SL-3 single-lever remote controls with integrated trim switch

• Petrol and diesel sterndrive packages using the matching Volvo trim-control harness

• HP Range: Control application; not engine-horsepower specific

• Engine / Drive Type: Momentary electrical trim/tilt command switch

• Year Range: Approximately mid-1990s-2000s, depending on control-box production

• Serial / Identification Range: Fitment is controlled by remote-control model rather than engine serial. Match the switch body, connector and original 3856839/3856844 number.

🔌 Function

Sends the low-current UP or DOWN command to the trim-control relays or control module when the operator presses the switch.

Common signs of failure or replacement requirement:

• No trim response from the control handle

• Operation only when the switch is held or moved at an angle

• UP or DOWN direction inoperative

• Intermittent operation caused by worn contacts

• Cracked switch cap, water entry or corroded connector pins

📦 Condition

• Brand-new aftermarket replacement part

• Supplied as a new replacement component

• Supplied in suitable retail or equivalent packaging