{"product_id":"mercury-weather-cap-2-pos-86-8m0054244","title":"Mercury – Helm MPR 2-Pin Weather Cap | GT280 Connector Protection | 86-8M0054244","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eMercury – Helm MPR 2-Pin Weather Cap | GT280 Connector Protection | 86-8M0054244\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"89\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eJoystick-equipped boats depend on clean electrical connections, and the Helm MPR plug is no exception. The Mercury 86-8M0054244 Weather Cap protects the open 2-pin GT280 male connector used in Zeus, Axius, and Joystick Piloting for Outboards installations. It keeps the plug dry, sealed, and ready for service, preventing the moisture and debris that can create hard-to-trace faults later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eGT280 Weather Cap –\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers and protects the 2-pin male GT280 connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eJoystick System Use –\u003c\/strong\u003e Intended for Zeus, Axius, and JPO helm installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eHelm MPR Compatible –\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for the Helm MPR harness connection (8M2021476).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eClean Electrical Protection –\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps prevent corrosion and unwanted contact inside the connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eMarine-Ready Build –\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds up against vibration, spray, and long-term helm exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eSimple Installation –\u003c\/strong\u003e Pushes on securely with no tools required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e2-pin GT280 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eHelm MPR harness 8M2021476\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eZeus joystick systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eAxius joystick systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eJoystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eThis cap keeps the Helm MPR connector protected when not in use, guarding against water, salt, and dirt that can cause joystick communication faults. With the plug sealed, the system stays cleaner and more stable, reducing the chances of nuisance alerts or intermittent behavior. It installs in seconds and stays tight even in high-vibration helm environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eJoystick systems rely on precise, stable communication. Mercury’s OEM weather cap matches the GT280 connector perfectly and seals the plug the way the system expects. Aftermarket caps often fit loosely or fail to keep moisture out, leading to corrosion or signal noise. The OEM cap provides long-term protection with a proper factory fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eQ1: When should this weather cap be used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eAny time the 2-pin Helm MPR connector is not in use, the cap protects it from moisture and debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eQ2: Does this affect joystick operation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eNo. It simply protects an unused connector and does not interfere with normal system function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eQ3: Is this only for joystick boats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eIt’s designed specifically for Zeus, Axius, and JPO systems using the Helm MPR harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eQ4: Can it handle saltwater spray?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eYes. The materials and fit are built for long-term marine exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eQ5: Does it need to be removed for service?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eOnly if the connector is needed. Otherwise, it stays in place full-time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935807492387,"sku":"86-8M0054244","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV498791.jpg?v=1698795031","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-weather-cap-2-pos-86-8m0054244","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}