Starter for Volvo Penta Inboard & SternDrive Marine 872888-3 410-40011
Starter for Volvo Penta Inboard & SternDrive Marine 872888-3 410-40011
Starter for Volvo Penta Inboard & SternDrive Marine 872888-3 410-40011
Starter for Volvo Penta Inboard & SternDrive Marine 872888-3 410-40011
Starter for Volvo Penta Inboard & SternDrive Marine 872888-3 410-40011
Starter for Volvo Penta Inboard & SternDrive Marine 872888-3 410-40011
Starter for Volvo Penta Inboard & SternDrive Marine 872888-3 410-40011

Starter for Volvo Penta Inboard & SternDrive Marine 872888-3 410-40011

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DB Electrical marine starters keep the fun on your boat or jet ski going.
  • Fast engine starts thanks to more torque from high quality magnets or field coils
  • Cleaner and drier inner workings with sealed housings that block performance-robbing residue
  • Epoxied armatures and sealed solenoids combat corrosive effects of water
  • Designed specifically for watercraft, marine grade starters meet SAEJ1171 certification
  • Satisifed customers recently purchased: 1983 Volvo; 1973 Volvo 1800 E
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Overview

DB Electrical Starters
DB Electrical keeps vehicles of every shape and size moving forward – from mowers, motorcycles and ATVs to automobiles, tractors, pickups and large commercial trucks. We work directly with factories to ensure each component is manufactured to our exacting quality control standards. But because there is no middleman, we can offer these exceptional-quality electrical components at low factory direct prices.

With DB Electrical starters, you’ll get …

  • Superior Quality Every Time – Our aftermarket starters deliver performance that’s equivalent to the original.
  • Direct-Fit OEM Replacement Parts – DB Electrical aftermarket starters are designed for perfect fitment to replace the ones that originally came with your vehicle.
  • Engineer-Tested Excellence – Our starters go through a rigorous testing program to ensure optimal performance.

Reasons to choose DB Electrical for your next starter:

  • Fast engine starts – High quality magnets or field coils deliver more torque for fast and efficient engine starts.
  • Seals out residue – Sealed housings and bearings keep the internal workings cleaner and drier.
  • Premium materials – Copper and silver contacts instead of cheaper aluminum or steel ones.
  • Long-term reliability – Quality brushes and bushings for a long service life and better efficiency.
  • Brand new starter – Never settle for a secondhand one.

The DB Electrical Advantage – 1-Year Warranty
DB Electrical delivers exceptional value for products that we stand behind with our total-confidence 1-year warranty. Yes, you have a full year to make sure your starter meets your expectations.

Item Number: 410-40011

100% Brand New Aftermarket Part From DB Electrical

Product Specs

Item ConditionAftermarket Part
Unit TypeStarter
Voltage12
RotationCW
Teeth9
KW1.0
Starter TypeDD
FitsVOLVO MARINE

Applications List

Select Make & Type
MAKE TYPE MODEL YEAR ENGINE
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119831cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119841cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119851cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119861cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119871cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119881cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119891cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119901cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119911cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119921cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200119931cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219832cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219842cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219852cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219862cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219872cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219882cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219892cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219902cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219912cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219922cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive200219932cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19832cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19842cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19852cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19862cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19872cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19882cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19892cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19902cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19912cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19922cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2002T19932cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19833cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19843cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19853cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19863cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19873cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19883cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19893cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19903cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19913cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19923cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003 T19933cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19833cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19843cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19853cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19863cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19873cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19883cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19893cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19903cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19913cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19923cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive2003R S S Turbo V19933cyl Diesel
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive251A - DOHC19894cyl 152ci 2.49L Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive251A - DOHC19904cyl 152ci 2.49L Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive251A - DOHC19914cyl 152ci 2.49L Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & Sterndrive251A - DOHC19924cyl 152ci 2.49L Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ10019614cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ10019624cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ10019634cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ105A19684cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ105A19694cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ11019634cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ11019644cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ11019654cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ11019664cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ115A B C19694cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ115A B C19704cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ115A B C19714cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ115A B C19724cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ115A B C19734cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ115A B C19744cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ115A B C19754cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ115A B C19764cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ115A B C19774cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19664cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19674cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19684cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19694cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19704cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19714cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19724cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19734cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19744cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19754cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19764cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19774cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19784cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19794cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ120 B19804cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ125 A B19814cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ125 A B19824cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ125 A B19834cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ125 A B19844cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ125 A B19854cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19684cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19694cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19704cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19714cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19724cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19734cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19744cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19754cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19764cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ130 A B C D19774cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ131A B C D19854cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ131A B C D19864cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ131A B C D19874cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ131A B C D19884cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ131A B C D19894cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ140A19754cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ140A19764cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ140A19774cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ140A19784cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ140A19794cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145A19794cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145A19804cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145A19814cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145A19824cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145A19834cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145A19844cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145A19854cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145B19794cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145B19804cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145B19814cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145B19824cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145B19834cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145B19844cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ145B19854cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ151A B C19854cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ151A B C19864cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ151A B C19874cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ151A B C19884cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ151A B C19894cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ165A19686cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ165A19696cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19696cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19706cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19716cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19726cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19736cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19746cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19756cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19766cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19776cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19786cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19796cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ170A B C D19806cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ171A C19864cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ171A C19874cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ171A C19884cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ171A C19894cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ171A C19904cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ171A C19914cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ171A C19924cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ171A C19934cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ171A C19944cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ251All
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ6019604cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ6019614cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ6019624cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ9019624cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ9019634cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ9019644cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ95 A19644cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ95 A19654cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ95 A19664cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ95 A19674cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveAQ95 A19684cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB100 A19634cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB100 A19644cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB100 A19654cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB100 A19664cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB100 A19674cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB100 A19684cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB100 A19694cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB115A B C19694cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB115A B C19704cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB115A B C19714cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB115A B C19724cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB115A B C19734cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB115A B C19744cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB115A B C19754cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB115A B C19764cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB115A B C19774cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB145A19794cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB145A19804cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB145A19814cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB145A19824cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB145A19834cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB145A19844cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB145A19854cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB165A19656cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB165A19666cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB165A19676cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB165A19686cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB165A19696cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019696cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019706cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019716cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019726cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019736cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019746cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019756cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019766cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019776cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB17019786cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19696cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19706cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19716cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19726cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19736cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19746cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19756cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19766cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19776cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveBB170A B C19786cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19634cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19644cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19654cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19664cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19674cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19684cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19694cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19704cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19714cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19724cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19734cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19744cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB18B D F19754cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB20A B19694cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB20A B19704cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB20A B19714cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB20A B19724cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB20A B19734cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB20A B19744cyl Gas
VOLVO PENTAInboard & SterndriveMB20A B19754cyl Gas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is my starter suddenly making a grinding noise?
A: Several things could produce grinding noises. First check to see if it has come loose. If so, install and replace any shims for proper drive gear to flywheel alignment and re-torque to OE specs. If it is still grinding, remove it for closer inspection, making sure to give the flywheel a detailed look. Replace components as needed.

Q: What is a gear reduction starter?
A: In short, it’s a super torque starter. It has a set of planetart gears that give it a lot of speed and the reduction of those gears gives it a lot of torque, providing the best of both worlds. These starters were previously known as Super Torque for racing applications for use on high compression engines. Today, however, nearly everything has a gear reduction starter on it. These starters are lighter, faster, smaller and use less CCA (cold cranking amps) to get going.

Q: How many amps does it take to start an engine?
A: It takes 500-800 CCA (cold cranking amps) on average. High compression engines will pull even more depending on compression ratios.

Q: Why am I hearing a whine or whizzing sound without the engine cracking?
A: The drive gear is slipping and not engaging the flywheel. Replacement is needed.

Q: Why does my starter keep running after the car starts?
A: It is either the solenoid or the ignition switch. You should consult a mechanic immediately.

Q: My car leaks oil on the starter, will that affect it?
A: Yes. An oil-soaked armature commutator and brushes will wear out much faster and you run the risk of a dead start burning up the field coils.

Q: Why does the battery cable on my starter smoke?
A: Resistance. Either from a weak, loose or corroded cable or a failing worn starter. Replace components as needed.

Q: Why does the starter quit working and turning over on my car when it’s hot?
A: It’s most likely a heat-soaked solenoid. Heat-soaked solenoids have much more internal resistance when hot. Replace if needed and add a heat shield and/or wrap the headers with heat barrier wrap.

Q: When do I need to replace my starter?
A: Replace your starter under any of these conditions. 1)If your engine doesn't crank constantly every time the key is turned. 2) If the engine will not turn over and you hear a loud click. 3) If the starter fails to turn off or grinds the entire drive. In summary, if you have a strong battery and any one of these conditions exist, you should replace your starter.

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