{"product_id":"mercury-kit-erc-ext-quad-98-8m0173881","title":"Mercury – Next-Gen ERC Extension Harness Kit (Quad) | 10-Foot Extension | 98-8M0173881","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eMercury – Next-Gen ERC Extension Harness Kit (Quad) | 10-Foot Extension | 98-8M0173881\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eThis ten-foot extension gives a quad-engine Next-Gen ERC setup the extra reach it often needs on bigger boats. Long rigging runs and tight corners can make the stock harness feel stretched, and this piece helps you avoid that. It lets the wiring fall into a smoother, more natural path so the controls feel steady instead of strained. It’s a simple add-on that makes a crowded quad-engine layout easier to deal with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eTen-Foot Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds room for longer or tricky routing paths.\u003cbr data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eQuad-Engine ERC Use\u003c\/strong\u003e – Made for four-engine Next-Gen ERC systems.\u003cbr data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eOEM Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e – Factory ends that snap in clean and tight.\u003cbr data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eCleaner Routing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps avoid sharp bends and pulled wiring.\u003cbr data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eSteady Control Path\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keeps throttle and shift signals consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e    • Next-Gen ERC\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e    • Quad engine\u003cbr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e    • Digital rigging layouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eWith extra length to work with, the harness can take an easier route through the boat instead of being forced around tight corners. The controls usually feel smoother because nothing is kinked or under tension. It also helps keep the rigging bay from getting cramped, which makes service work later a lot less frustrating. On quad-engine rigs, that extra bit of breathing room makes a noticeable difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eOEM wiring holds up better to vibration, heat, and salt spray, and the connectors fit exactly the way Mercury designed. That means fewer odd glitches and far less chasing down mystery signal issues. It’s reliable, long-lasting rigging you don’t have to think about again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eQ1: How do I know I need this extension?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eA: If your quad-engine ERC lead barely reaches or forces a tight bend, this ten-foot extension usually fixes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eQ2: Any setup needed after installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eA: No—just plug it in and you’re good to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eQ3: How does it handle saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eA: Fine—rinse now and then and check the connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eQ4: Any installation tips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eA: Give the harness a relaxed route with gentle curves so nothing is pulled tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eQ5: What are early signs the harness may be wearing out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eA: Hesitant controls, random signal dropouts, or spots where the jacket is rubbing thin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46933551317283,"sku":"98-8M0173881","price":315.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV841779.jpg?v=1720534832","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/fr\/products\/mercury-kit-erc-ext-quad-98-8m0173881","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}