38550-ZV5-823 Aftermarket Honda Power Trim Relay Assembly for BF Engines | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket Honda BF35-BF50 Power Trim Relay Assembly - Part Number: 38550-ZV5-823

A direct replacement power-trim relay assembly for early Honda BF35, BF40, BF45 and BF50 four-stroke outboards. The relay handles the high-current, polarity-reversing circuit between the trim switch and trim motor so the engine can be raised or lowered safely.

⚙️ Key Features

• Complete power-trim relay assembly

• Replaces the earlier 38550-ZV5-822 relay

• Designed for the early ZV5-family Honda mid-range outboard electrical system

• Direct connection to the compatible factory harness

• Required diagnostic component when trim operation is intermittent or limited to one direction

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 38550-ZV5-823 → Supersedes 38550-ZV5-822

• 38550-ZV5-822 → Earlier Honda power-trim relay reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 38550-ZV5-823

• 38550ZV5823

• 38550-ZV5-822

• 38550ZV5822

• REC38550-ZV5-823

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Recmar: REC38550-ZV5-823

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Honda BF35, BF40, BF45 and BF50 four-stroke outboards fitted with the ZV5 relay system

Typically suits:

• Engine / drive models:

• BF35A / BF35AM model families

• BF40A, BF40B, BF40B2, BF40A2, BF40A3 and BF40A4 model families

• BF45A / BF45AM model families

• BF50A, BF50A2, BF50A3 and BF50A4 model families where 38550-ZV5-823 is shown

• HP Range: 35-50 HP

• Engine / Drive Type: Three-cylinder, four-stroke Honda outboard with electric power trim and tilt

• Year Range: Approximately 1997-2006, depending on model suffix and market

• Serial / Identification Range: Honda frame serial ranges differ by exact BF model and shaft/remote-control specification. Confirm the complete model code and original relay number.

🔌 Function

Receives low-current commands from the trim switch and switches battery current to the trim motor with the polarity required for UP or DOWN operation.

Common signs of failure or replacement requirement:

• Trim works in only one direction

• Relay clicks but the trim motor does not run

• Intermittent trim operation

• Heat-discoloured, melted or corroded terminals

• Excessive voltage drop across the relay under load

📦 Condition

• Brand-new aftermarket replacement part

• Supplied as a new replacement component

• Supplied in suitable retail or equivalent packaging