{"product_id":"remote-control-tilt-trim-switch-fits-mercury-mariner-25-400-hp-replaces-87-18286a43-87-16991a1-87-18286a2","title":"Remote Control Tilt Trim Switch – Fits Mercury Mariner 25-400 HP (Replaces 87-18286A43, 87-16991A1, 87-18286A2)","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 🔧 Table Styles (include only once per page) --\u003e\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    \/* Outer container allows horizontal scrolling (with iOS momentum) *\/\n    .ss-table-wrap { overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; }\n\n    \/* Base table styles *\/\n    table.ss-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:640px; }\n    table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td {\n      padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; text-align:left; vertical-align:top;\n    }\n\n    \/* Key: prevent wrapping, word breaks, and vertical text in headers *\/\n    table.ss-table th {\n      white-space:nowrap;       \/* Do not wrap *\/\n      word-break:normal;        \/* Don’t break words *\/\n      letter-spacing:normal;    \/* Prevent theme styles from stretching letters *\/\n      font-weight:600;\n      background:#f8fafc;\n    }\n\n    \/* Small screen optimization *\/\n    @media (max-width:480px){\n      table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td { padding:8px 10px; font-size:14px; }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis aftermarket \u003cstrong\u003eRemote Control Tilt Trim Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for Mercury and Mariner outboard engines from 25–400 HP, manufactured from 1999 and up. It provides reliable, direct-fit functionality for compatible remote control units, ensuring your power tilt and trim system operates smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt serves as a direct replacement for Mercury part numbers 87-18286A43, 87-16991A1, 87-18286A2, and 87-18286A26.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures a direct plug-and-play OEM specification connector for easy installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConstructed from durable ABS plastic to withstand the marine environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBacked by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePart Number Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse this matrix to confirm equivalent references across OEM and aftermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Part Number Matrix\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e87-18286A43\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e87-16991A1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e87-18286A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e87-18286A26\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine model\/year and remote control box in the tables below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis switch fits a wide range of Mercury and Mariner outboards connected to specific remote control boxes. Please verify your control box part number for guaranteed fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Engine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eModels\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eRated HP\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eStroke\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMercury\/Mariner\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eVarious\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e25-400 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eBoth 2-Stroke \u0026amp; 4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1999–and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFits most outboards with compatible remote controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Compatible Remote Control Boxes\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eControl Box Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOEM Part No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e881170A1\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCompatible control box\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e881170A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCompatible control box\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e881170A15\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCompatible control box\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e881170A20\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCompatible control box\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdl\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRemote Control Tilt Trim Switch\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eInstallation\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDirect plug-and-play for control box installation\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eConnection\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOEM specification electrical connector\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eABS plastic\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eHousing Color\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBlack\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eWire Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAWG 20 standard harness wire\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eApprox. 33 × 18 × 30 mm (1.3 × 0.7 × 1.2 inches)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eCable Length\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eApprox. 541 mm (21.3 inches)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eSwitch Style\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRocker switch with spring mechanism\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e12V DC\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eWarranty\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1-year against manufacturing defects\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Remote Control Tilt Trim Switch (Replaces 87-18286A43\/87-16991A1\/87-18286A2\/87-18286A26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect the battery or main power supply to the engine before beginning work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess the Control Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the remote control box housing. This may require removing several screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocate and Disconnect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify the old tilt\/trim switch and carefully unplug its electrical connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the Old Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release any clips or screws holding the switch in place and remove it from the control handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall the New Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position the new switch in the control handle and secure it using the original mounting method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect and Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug in the new switch's electrical connector. Reconnect the battery, turn the key to the \"ON\" position (without starting the engine), and test both the \"UP\" and \"DOWN\" functions of the switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReassemble:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once functionality is confirmed, securely close and fasten the remote control box housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if this switch fits my remote control?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe best way to ensure compatibility is to match your existing remote control box's part number with those listed in the compatibility table (e.g., 881170A15, 881170A20). While the switch fits a wide range of 1999+ Mercury\/Mariner engines, the fit is determined by the control box model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs of a failing tilt\/trim switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCommon symptoms include intermittent operation (works sometimes but not others), the trim only working in one direction (up or down), or a complete failure to respond. Before replacing the switch, check the system's fuse and electrical connections for corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eMy new switch isn't working. What should I check?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFirst, confirm the plug is securely connected. Second, verify the battery is connected and the ignition key is in the \"ON\" position. If it still doesn't work, check the main trim\/tilt fuse and relay. The issue could also be with the trim motor itself or other wiring in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eOEM vs. Aftermarket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis listing is an aftermarket replacement (not OEM). Built to OEM-level specifications with comparable materials. Manufactured in an ISO 9002 facility, batch-inspected for consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShipping speed \u0026amp; cost\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide quickly—typical transit 5–15 days. Standard shipping is free; expedited options appear at checkout where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCovered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If issues arise, contact support with your order details. Returns are accepted within our standard window (unused \u0026amp; in original condition). See our policy page or reach out for instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Important Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVerify images\/specifications vs your original part. If anything differs—even if your model appears compatible—do not purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement, not an OEM component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional installation is recommended for safety and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAbout Sea Sierra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Grade Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e — We supply marine parts engineered to OEM-level tolerances and tested for real-world conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Global Fulfillment\u003c\/strong\u003e — Free standard delivery to most regions in 5–15 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer-Direct Value\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fair pricing without compromising on materials or QC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"SeaSierra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718261379387,"sku":"QM-18286A2","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/8673\/8747\/files\/QM-18286A2.png?v=1762958327","url":"https:\/\/seasierra.com\/products\/remote-control-tilt-trim-switch-fits-mercury-mariner-25-400-hp-replaces-87-18286a43-87-16991a1-87-18286a2","provider":"SeaSierra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}