16908A1 Quicksilver Mercury Control Box | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Commander 2000 Side-Mount Remote Control - Part Number: 16908A1

A genuine used Quicksilver Commander 2000 side-mount control box for Mercury and Mariner outboard motors.

The assembly combines mechanical throttle and shift operation with an ignition key, throttle-only warm-up function and handle-mounted power trim and tilt switch.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine used Quicksilver Commander 2000 control
• Correct original part number 16908A1
• Eight-pin Mercury engine harness
• Integrated ignition key and trim switch
• Single-lever throttle and shift operation

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Mercury and Mariner mechanically controlled outboards
• Commander 2000 eight-pin electrical systems
• Push-to-open mechanical throttle and shift arrangements

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Mercury / Mariner 40HP electric-start outboards
• Mercury / Mariner 50HP, 60HP and 70HP outboards
• Mercury / Mariner 75HP, 80HP and 90HP outboards
• Mercury / Mariner 100HP, 115HP and 125HP outboards
• Mercury / Mariner V135, V150, V175 and V200 outboards
• Mercury / Mariner 225HP and 250HP outboards using the eight-pin harness
• Commander 2000 installations requiring power trim, key switch and engine loom
• HP Range: Approximately 40HP - 250HP
• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner mechanically controlled two-stroke and early four-stroke outboard
• Year Range: Approximately 1986-1993

🔌 Function

The control box operates throttle, forward, neutral and reverse while integrating the ignition, neutral-safety, lanyard-stop and power-trim circuits.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Control lever binds or has excessive free play
• Throttle-only button does not release correctly
• Engine will not crank because of a faulty neutral switch
• Trim switch operates intermittently
• Eight-pin connector has corroded or loose terminals
• Shift or throttle cables do not reach full travel
• Key switch contacts are worn

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 8M0178530 → Supersedes 881170A8
• 881170A8 → Supersedes 16908A1
• 16908A1 earlier Commander 2000 control reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 16908A1
• 16908A01
• 881170A8
• 8M0178530
• 16900A15 related trim-control configuration
• 16901A15 related non-trim configuration
• 16903A20 related manual-start configuration
• 16905A20 related push-throttle configuration

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• The ROP Shop: Mercury eight-pin side-mount control replacement
• Aftermarket Commander 2000-compatible side control
• Mercury-compatible eight-pin control box with key and trim

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Removed from running engine where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated