{"product_id":"mercury-sender-kit-trim-863187a2","title":"Mercury – Trim Sensor Kit | Digital Trim Angle Feedback | 863187A2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eMercury – Trim Sensor Kit | Digital Trim Angle Feedback | 863187A2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eMost boaters go years without thinking about their trim sensor. It just sits there doing its job—quiet, steady, and taken for granted. But when the readings stop lining up, you feel it right away. The bow does one thing, the gauge shows another, and the whole ride loses a bit of its rhythm. The Mercury Trim Sensor Kit (863187A2) brings that rhythm back. It gives you clean, honest trim information that feels right the moment you bump the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eIf your engine runs SmartCraft and the 555 control module, this is the piece that keeps the system talking the way it should. Nothing dramatic. Nothing flashy. Just a dependable sensor that puts trust back into the numbers on your display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eDigital trim sensor kit built for SmartCraft-based setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eSends smooth, steady trim angle readings to your digital display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eDurable marine construction built for long seasons on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eDesigned to work with engines using the 555 ECM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eStays accurate under heat, vibration, and daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eDirect-fit installation with a familiar, simple hookup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eMerCruiser engines with 555 ECM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eMercury Racing engines with 555 ECM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eCummins MerCruiser Diesel engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eA trim sensor is a small part, but you feel its influence every time you touch the controls. When this kit is in place, the gauge moves naturally with the engine. No jumping, no lag, no guesswork. You get a reading that matches what the boat is actually doing. That makes trimming up for clean water feel instinctive again, and it helps when you drop the bow into a chop to smooth things out. Even little moments—idling into a slip or lining up for a tight turn—feel more under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eThe sensor is built for the kind of punishment boats see every day. Heat, humidity, long hours at the dock or underway—it holds its calibration through all of it. You install it once, and it settles into the background the way a good sensor should. No drama, just dependable feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eWith digital systems, the small details matter. Mercury designs this kit specifically for SmartCraft and the 555 module, so the readings stay accurate and the communication stays clean. An aftermarket sensor might look close, but the performance usually tells a different story once it’s actually on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eUsing an OEM kit means fewer surprises, fewer re-installs, and a sensor that lasts longer. It’s a one-and-done kind of part, and going with the Mercury version keeps the whole system running the way it was built to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eQ1: Which engines use the 863187A2 Trim Sensor Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003eAny SmartCraft engine running the 555 ECM, along with Cummins MerCruiser Diesel models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3206\"\u003eQ2: Why choose the OEM version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003eIt holds calibration better, communicates reliably with SmartCraft, and stands up to real marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3356\"\u003eQ3: How do I know this is the right kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3359\"\u003eIf your engine uses SmartCraft with the 555 module, this is the correct trim sensor kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003eQ4: Can it handle saltwater use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003eYes. It’s sealed and built for long-term service in saltwater or freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eQ5: Is installation fairly simple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eUsually, yes. The connection is direct-fit, though access depends on the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935775052067,"sku":"863187A2","price":147.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV491422.jpg?v=1698794947","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-sender-kit-trim-863187a2","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}