{"product_id":"merc-39","title":"Mercury Outboard Power Trim Tilt Switch Harness 18286A43","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury Quicksilver 18286A43 is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003eswitch\/harness assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e used for \u003cstrong\u003epower trim and tilt control\u003c\/strong\u003e in Mercury outboard remote-control applications. Current Mercury dealer references list it as \u003cstrong\u003eSWITCH\/HARNESS\u003c\/strong\u003e, and current outboard-focused cross-reference listings describe it as a \u003cstrong\u003epower trim switch\u003c\/strong\u003e for Mercury \/ Mariner remote controls, including \u003cstrong\u003e4000-series controls (1994 and newer)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e18286A43\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent Mercury references identify it as a \u003cstrong\u003eswitch\/harness assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed as a \u003cstrong\u003epower trim \/ tilt switch\u003c\/strong\u003e in compatible outboard remote-control applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent dealer listing shows \u003cstrong\u003eGTIN \/ UPC 745061123373\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent dealer shipping specs are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.11 lb, 8.00 in. x 8.50 in. x 1.00 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003enot an engine-specific part\u003c\/strong\u003e. The strongest supportable fitment for 18286A43 is \u003cstrong\u003eMercury \/ Mariner outboard remote-control box trim\/tilt service\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially the remote-control applications described by current sources as \u003cstrong\u003e4000-series (1994+)\u003c\/strong\u003e style controls. The key match is the \u003cstrong\u003econtrol box \/ switch application\u003c\/strong\u003e, not engine displacement alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify fitment by exact \u003cstrong\u003eremote control box style\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eoutboard serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the correct \u003cstrong\u003econtrol-handle \/ trim-switch parts diagram\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering. With 18286A43, the safest match is the installed switch-and-harness layout in the control assembly, because trim\/tilt switch families can vary by control generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this switch harness when the trim\/tilt function becomes intermittent, stops responding, or when the switch body, wiring, or connector section is damaged. Since current sources identify 18286A43 as the trim\/tilt switch-and-harness assembly, it is the correct type of part when the remote-control trim switch itself has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall 18286A43 only after confirming the correct Mercury remote-control application for the outboard being serviced. Because this is a \u003cstrong\u003eswitch-and-harness assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, it should be matched to the exact control-box configuration and wiring path rather than ordered by appearance alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent sources connect earlier Mercury OEM numbers \u003cstrong\u003e18286A26\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e18286A2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e16991A1\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e18286A43\u003c\/strong\u003e. One current cross-reference source also associates this switch family with \u003cstrong\u003e859032T02\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the clearest common OEM reference in the sources reviewed remains \u003cstrong\u003e18286A43\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith trim switch parts like this, the important match is the \u003cstrong\u003econtrol box family\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just the engine brand. Confirming the exact remote-control setup first usually avoids ordering the wrong switch harness for an otherwise similar Mercury outboard system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563839029284,"sku":"18286A43","price":82.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/09c4fece-d606-471a-b282-6d52acaeaf15.png?v=1777001318","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-39","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}