# 38550-ZW5-003 Honda Tilt Relay | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Honda Power Tilt Relay - Part Number: 38550-ZW5-003

  

A genuine Honda power tilt / trim relay used on selected Honda outboard trim and tilt systems. This relay switches high-current power to the tilt motor so the outboard can raise and lower under switch command.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Honda power tilt relay

• Correct part number 38550-ZW5-003

• Used in Honda tilt / trim electrical systems

• Related to BF115 / BF130 electrical component family

• Must be matched by relay plug and engine model

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 38550-ZW5-003 current / listed Honda relay reference

• 38550-ZW5-013 related Honda relay family reference where specified

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 38550-ZW5-003

• 38550ZW5003

• 38550-ZW5-013

• Power tilt relay

• Power trim relay

• Tilt relay assembly

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Aftermarket Honda tilt relay replacements are available by matching 38550-ZW5-003

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Honda power tilt / trim relay circuits

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Honda BF115A power tilt / trim relay applications

• Honda BF130A power tilt / trim relay applications

• Honda BF115 / BF130 four-stroke electrical systems where 38550-ZW5-003 is specified

  

• HP Range: commonly 115HP - 130HP where specified

• Engine Type: Honda four-stroke outboard

• Year Range: approximately late-1990s through mid-2000s depending on model

• Serial / Model Note: Honda fitment is model and frame-serial controlled. Confirm exact engine frame number, relay connector and trim-unit diagram.

  

🔌 Function

  

The relay switches high-current power to the trim / tilt motor when the trim switch is activated.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Tilt motor does not run

• Relay clicks but no trim movement

• Trim works in one direction only

• Intermittent trim operation

• Burnt relay contacts

• Melted or corroded relay plug

• Trim motor tests correctly but relay output is missing

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine used part

• Removed from running engine where applicable

• In good working condition unless otherwise stated

## Details

- **Price:** 110.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Sawley's Auto and Marine
- **Tags:** Sawley’s AAM Used Parts – Electronic Components | ECU CDI & Electrical Parts

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 110.00 AUD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-06-29
