# 96455A6 96455A9 Mercury Trigger | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Used Mercury Mariner V6 Trigger Plate Assembly - Part Numbers: 96455A6 and 96455A9

  

A genuine pre-owned Mercury and Mariner six-cylinder trigger assembly for selected V6 carburetted and electronic-fuel-injected two-stroke outboards.

  

Part numbers 96455A6 and 96455A9 belong to the earlier V6 trigger family used on applicable 90HP through 225HP engines. The trigger produces six crankshaft-position signals and rotates with the spark-advance linkage.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Mercury or Mariner used trigger

• OEM references 96455A6 and 96455A9

• Six-cylinder V6 ignition configuration

• Suitable for selected carburetted and EFI engines

• Used on applicable 90HP through 225HP families

• CDI and aftermarket replacements available

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession / Related Chain:

  

• 68162A1 - Earlier V6 trigger

• 68162A5 - Earlier V6 trigger

• 68162A8 - Earlier V6 trigger

• 96455A6 - Later trigger assembly

• 96455A9 - Later trigger assembly

• 96455A10 - Related service reference

• 96455A11 - Related service reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 96455A6

• 96455A9

• 96455A10

• 96455A11

• 68162A1

• 68162A5

• 68162A8

• Trigger Type: Six-Cylinder V6

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• CDI Electronics: 134-6456

• Aftermarket V6 trigger replacing 68162A1 / A5 / A8

• Aftermarket trigger replacing 96455A6 / A9 / A10 / A11

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on selected Mercury and Mariner:

  

• 90HP V6

• 105 Jet

• 115HP

• 135HP

• 140 Jet

• 150HP

• 175HP

• 200HP

• 225HP

• Magnum II and Magnum III applications where the listed trigger is specified

• Carburetted and compatible EFI engines

  

Representative application period:

  

• Approximately 1976-1999, horsepower and serial-number dependent

  

Important fitment note:

  

• This family does not include all 3.0-litre V6 engines.

• Confirm the original trigger number, engine displacement and serial number.

• Do not substitute later 96455A18 / 96455T18 without verified interchange.

• DFI engines may use a different trigger or crank-position system.

  

🔌 Function

  

The trigger generates six timed electrical pulses for the switchboxes or ignition-control system.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Spark loss on one or more cylinders

• One cylinder bank has no spark

• Intermittent misfire

• Spark disappears when warm

• Engine backfires during starting

• Engine will not reach full ignition advance

• Trigger wiring deteriorates under the flywheel

• Resistance or output is outside specification

  

Recommended checks before installation:

  

• Confirm the OEM number and engine displacement

• Test all trigger circuits

• Inspect both switchboxes where fitted

• Check stator and ignition coils

• Inspect the flywheel key and magnets

• Confirm free trigger movement

• Set maximum timing according to the service manual

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Mercury or Mariner used part

• Pre-owned electrical component

• Wire ageing and cosmetic wear may be present

• Electrical testing before installation is strongly recommended

• Supplied in protective or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 50.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Sawley's Auto and Marine
- **Tags:** Sawley’s AAM Used Parts – Triggers | Ignition Triggers & Pickup Coils

## Variants

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/96455a6-96455a9-mercury-trigger-genuine-used-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-12