Description

The Volvo Penta Coil 3852217 is an OEM-style 12V ignition coil for select Volvo Penta gasoline sterndrive engines using point-style ignition with an external resistor. It is used in the ignition system to step up battery voltage and supply spark energy to the distributor and spark plugs.

Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta ignition coil reference
• Part number: 3852217
• Product type: 12V ignition coil
• Metal-cased coil design
• Requires external resistor
• Diagram reference commonly shown as 16
• Used on older point-style ignition systems
• Common engine references include 5.0FL, 5.7GL, 5.8FL, 7.4GL, and 8.2GL
• Superseded from 3853548
• Common alternate reference: E18-0002
• Approximate listed weight: 1.52 lb

Engine Compatibility

Commonly associated with Volvo Penta gasoline V8 sterndrive models including 5.0FL, 5.0GL, 5.7GL, 5.7GS, 5.8FL, 7.4GL, and 8.2GL point-style ignition applications.

Serial Number Fitment Notice

Confirm fitment by engine model, serial number, and ignition-system type before ordering. This coil is for applications requiring an external resistor and should not be substituted into electronic ignition systems that require a different coil resistance.

When This Part Needs Replacement

Replace the ignition coil if the engine has weak or no spark, hard starting, misfiring, intermittent shutdown, poor high-rpm performance, overheating coil body, or ignition output that fails diagnostic testing.

Installation Notes

Install according to the Volvo Penta ignition wiring diagram for the exact engine. Verify external resistor wiring, clean terminals, correct polarity, and secure coil mounting. Check cap, rotor, points, condenser, plug wires, and spark plugs during diagnosis so the coil is not replaced unnecessarily.

Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers

Related references include:

• 3852217
• 3853548 — superseded earlier reference
• E18-0002
• OMC / BRP 3852217

Parts Desk Insight

The key detail is the external resistor requirement. Matching voltage alone is not enough—coil resistance and ignition type matter, especially on older point-style Volvo Penta gasoline engines.

Special Order: This product is not currently in store inventory but may be available from the Manufacturer. Special Orders may take up to 2 weeks to arrive. Call the parts desk before ordering if you need a closer estimate on delivery time.