87-18286A43 Aftermarket Mercruiser Power Trim Switch Assembly 4000 | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket MerCruiser Remote Control 4000 Trim-Switch Assembly - Part Number: 87-18286A43

Momentary UP/DOWN switch assembly installed in the remote-control handle. The integrated harness sends trim commands to the engine or trim-pump relay circuit.

⚙️ Key Features

• Momentary two-direction trim control

• Integrated marine wiring lead and connector

• Handle-mounted replacement assembly

• Controls both running trim and trailer/tilt movement where supported

• Direct-fit only for the specified remote-control generation

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 87-18286A43 → Later Control 4000 switch/harness reference

• 87-18286A26 → Earlier assembly

• 87-18286A2 and 87-16991A1 → Related earlier control-handle switch references

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 87-18286A43

• 87-18286A26

• 87-18286A2

• 87-16991A1

• REC87-18286A43

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Recmar: REC87-18286A43

• Aftermarket Control 4000 switch/harness assemblies

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser/Mercury 4000 side-mount remote controls

Typically suits:

• Engine / drive models:

• Remote Control 4000 side-mount assemblies

• 1994-and-later control handles whose diagram specifies 87-18286A43

• Outboard or sterndrive packages using the same switch and harness

• HP Range: Control/drive application; not horsepower specific

• Engine / Drive Type: Remote-control trim-command switch and harness

• Year Range: Approximately 1994 onward

• Serial / Identification Range: Match the Control 4000 handle, wire lead, connector and switch-cap shape.

🔌 Function

Closes the low-current UP or DOWN command circuit, causing the appropriate relay or solenoid to energise the trim motor.

Common signs of failure or replacement requirement:

• No trim response from the control handle

• Only UP or DOWN operates

• Intermittent response when the button is pressed

• Cracked switch cap or water entry

• Open circuit or corroded connector pins

📦 Condition

• Brand-new aftermarket replacement part

• Supplied as a new replacement component

• Supplied in suitable retail or equivalent packaging