Specifically, it is a Power Trim and Tilt Switch Assembly designed to fit into the handle of Mercury Quicksilver Commander 2000 series side-mount remote control boxes.
Key Compatibility
This switch is "universal" for Mercury/Mariner outboards and Mercruiser sterndrives, provided they use the Commander 2000 style throttle handle. It is commonly found on:
Mercury / Mariner Outboards: Typically 2-stroke and 4-stroke models from the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s.
Mercruiser Sterndrives: Alpha and Bravo models using the same side-mount control architecture.
Technical Details
Wiring: It features a 3-wire lead. The standard Mercury color codes for this switch are:
Red/White: 12V Positive (Fused)
Blue/White: Trim Up
Green/White: Trim Down
Superseded Part Numbers: If you see any of these numbers on your old switch, the 87-18286A43 is the direct current replacement:
87-18286A2
87-18286A26
87-16991A1
Specifications:
- SKU: 87-18286A43
- Height: 4.0 cm
- Width: 14.0 cm
- Length: 17.0 cm
- Weight: 0.05 kg
- Compatibility: MAR Control 4000 (1994+)
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