Mercury – Side Mount Remote Control, 8-Pin Traditional | Outboard Control with Trim | 8M0176294

Overview

This is the side mount control a lot of people already recognize the moment they see it. It’s the traditional 8-pin Mercury setup that’s been around forever because it works. Trim is built right into the handle, the warning horn is already there, and the harness length usually lands right where you need it without coming up short. If you’ve rigged or run older Mercury or Mariner outboards, this control will feel familiar right away.

Key Features

 • Handle-Mounted Trim Switch – Lets you bump trim without moving your hand off the handle.
 • Traditional 8-Pin Harness – Fifteen-foot harness designed for classic Mercury wiring layouts.
 • Built-In Warning Horn – Integrated horn keeps things simple with fewer parts to wire in.
 • Front-Mount Trim Leads – Power trim leads are included for a front-mounted trim switch.
 • Mechanical Control Setup – Straight mechanical operation without electronic modules.

Engine & Boat Compatibility

 • Mercury outboard engines with integral power trim
 • Mariner outboard engines with integral power trim
 • Force outboards forty horsepower and higher, nineteen ninety-three and newer
 • Mechanical control systems
 • Traditional eight-pin wiring systems

Performance & Practical Benefits

Once it’s installed, this control just does its thing. Shifting at idle feels smooth and predictable, and trim is always right where your thumb expects it to be. The built-in warning horn is one less thing to think about during rigging. After setup, it’s the kind of control you stop noticing—which is usually a good sign.

Why Buy OEM

OEM Mercury controls are built around Mercury cable geometry and wiring layouts, not guesswork. Everything fits the way it should and stays that way. Having the trim leads and warning horn already built in saves time and avoids extra connections behind the console. For something you use every trip, OEM just makes life easier.

FAQ

Q1: How do I know if this control is right for my engine?
A: If your outboard uses the traditional eight-pin Mercury wiring and has power trim, this is the correct style.

Q2: Does this control include a warning horn?
A: Yes, the warning horn is built into the control.

Q3: Will this work on newer small FourStroke engines?
A: On 2005 and newer 8, 9.9, 15, and 20 horsepower FourStroke models, an adapter harness is required.

Q4: What throttle and shift cables should be used?
A: GEN II throttle and shift cables are required. Some small FourStroke models use SAE throttle and shift cables.

Q5: Can I add a front-mounted trim switch?
A: Yes, power trim leads for a front-mounted trim switch are already included.