{"product_id":"mercury-remote-control-8m0178539","title":"Mercury – Side Mount Remote Control, 14-Pin, Port Side | Outboard Control with Trim | 8M0178539","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMercury – Side Mount Remote Control, 14-Pin, Port Side | Outboard Control with Trim | 8M0178539\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"104\" data-start=\"101\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"120\" data-start=\"106\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"121\"\u003eThis control is made for boats where running the throttle with your left hand just feels right. Happens more than people think. It mounts on the port side, trim is built right into the handle, and once it’s installed it feels natural pretty quickly. The fifteen-foot harness usually gives you enough slack to route things cleanly without fighting it. Plug it in, set your cables, and you’re off—no adapter harness to mess with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"555\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"574\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"577\"\u003ePort Side, Left-Hand Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built to be mounted on the port side and run comfortably with your left hand.\u003cbr data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eHandle-Mounted Trim Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lets you bump trim without moving your hand around.\u003cbr data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"778\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"784\"\u003e4000 Series Stackable Design\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can be stacked with other 4000 Series side mount controls if needed.\u003cbr data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"887\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"893\"\u003e14-Pin Deutsch Harness\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fifteen feet of harness length usually covers most console layouts.\u003cbr data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"989\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"995\"\u003eDirect Plug-In Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e – No adapter harness required on supported engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003e • Mercury outboard engines, 2006 and newer\u003cbr data-end=\"1163\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003e • Non-DTS outboards\u003cbr data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003e • Twenty-five to three hundred horsepower range\u003cbr data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003e • Mechanical control systems\u003cbr data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003e • 4000 Series side mount controls\u003cbr data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1303\"\u003e • GEN I throttle and shift cables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1387\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003eOnce you’ve got some time on it, this control just feels normal. Trim is easy to work while you’re bringing the boat onto plane or backing down in chop. The handle movement stays smooth at idle, which helps when you’re docking or creeping through tight areas. After the cables are dialed in, it’s not something you think about—and that’s usually the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003eOEM Mercury controls are built around Mercury cable routing and wiring layouts, not guesswork. Everything lines up, plugs in clean, and stays that way. Trim response stays consistent and you’re not chasing small problems later. For something you touch every time you run the boat, OEM usually makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2078\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2080\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2240\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003eQ1: How do I know this is the correct left-hand control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2151\"\u003eA: This model is designed specifically for port-side mounting and left-hand operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2375\" data-start=\"2242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"2242\"\u003eQ2: Do I need an adapter harness for installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003eA: No, it plugs directly into compatible engines using the 14-pin connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2480\" data-start=\"2377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2377\"\u003eQ3: What throttle and shift cables are required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2432\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003eA: GEN I throttle and shift cables must be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2616\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003eQ4: Can this be stacked with another side mount control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2545\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003eA: Yes, it’s part of Mercury’s 4000 Series stackable side mount system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2759\" data-start=\"2618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2676\" data-start=\"2618\"\u003eQ5: What are early signs this control needs attention?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2679\" data-start=\"2676\"\u003eA: Stiff shifting, rough handle movement, or trim that doesn’t respond smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935143743779,"sku":"8M0178539","price":695.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV864297_1.jpg?v=1698792175","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-remote-control-8m0178539","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}