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Digital Trim Sender 896688001 – Mercury Verado & OptiMax
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How to Match This Part
This aftermarket digital trim sender replaces Mercury / Mariner / Quicksilver 896688001 (and the earlier discontinued number 896688). It reports outboard trim/tilt position to the engine electronics and gauges on supported Mercury and Mariner applications.
Match this part in this order:
1. Number on the sender you remove — 896688001 or 896688
2. Engine family — Verado 4-cylinder, OptiMax / DFI (including Pro XS and Jet where listed), or the Electrical / SmartCraft trim-sender callout on your diagram
3. Serial number on the engine ID plate / midsection bracket against the serial notes, then compare mounting style and connector with the product images
This is a digital power-trim position sender — not an air or coolant temperature sensor. Do not order by horsepower alone when a serial-number range is listed.
Part Number Cross-Reference
Use these verified Mercury numbers to confirm you have the correct digital trim sender. Brand names and OEM numbers are for identification only.
| Type | Brand | Part Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEM | Mercury / Mariner / Quicksilver | 896688001 | Current digital trim sender assembly |
| OEM | Mercury / Mariner | 896688 | Earlier catalog number; discontinued; covered by 896688001 |
This is an aftermarket part manufactured by JLM Marine. It is not sold as a genuine Mercury Marine, Mariner, or Quicksilver component.
Compatible Engine Models
Confirm your engine model and serial number on the mounting bracket or cowling identification plate. Use the Mercury Serial Number Guide and Mercury Parts Diagrams to verify the trim-sender callout on your power-trim or electrical diagram.
| Brand | Engine Family | Rated HP / Models | Serial / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury / Mariner | Verado 4-cylinder 4-stroke | 135, 150, 175, 200 | OEM where-used blocks include 0P419487 family ranges through 0P514869 & Up and 1B227000 / 1B381712 / 1B517159 families — confirm serial on the trim / electrical diagram |
| Mercury | OptiMax / DFI 2.5L | V-135, V-150, V-175; 110 Jet; 150 Pro XS | V-135/150/175: 1B417702 & Up; 110 Jet and 150 Pro XS: 1B690542 & Up |
| Mercury | OptiMax / DFI 3.0L (incl. DTS / Pro XS) | 200, 225, 250 | 200/225 groups from 1B417702 with DTS and non-DTS splits (incl. 1B504989 & Up / 1B912786 & Up); 250 DFI: 1B528615 & Up — confirm serial |
| Mercury | Electrical / SmartCraft rigging | Digital trim sender (accessory catalog) | Listed under Electrical — 1994 & Up where the digital trim sender is specified for gauge / SmartCraft conversion |
Always match the number stamped on the sender you remove. Engines outside these where-used groups — including many six-cylinder Verado models — use different trim-sender part numbers.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part type | Digital trim / power-trim position sender assembly |
| Primary OEM number replaced | 896688001 |
| Earlier number covered | 896688 (discontinued catalog listing) |
| Application | Outboard power-trim position feedback for gauges / engine electronics |
| Signal type | Digital trim sender (not an analog single-wire sender) |
| Not this part | Air temperature sensor, coolant temperature sender, or trim limit switch |
Installation Guide
- 1Turn the ignition off and disconnect the negative battery cable before working around the trim system or electrical harness.
- 2Locate the existing digital trim sender on the power-trim / swivel-bracket area per your engine’s parts diagram. Note connector orientation and mounting fastener positions before removal.
- 3Unplug the harness, remove the mounting fasteners, and withdraw the old sender. Compare the new unit side by side with the original — mounting pattern and connector must match the product images.
- 4Install the new sender in the same orientation, tighten fasteners to the torque values in your Mercury / Mariner service manual, and mate the connector until it latches.
- 5Reconnect the battery, run the trim through its full range, and confirm smooth gauge / display response with no binding of the sender drive.
Note: Professional installation is recommended for digital trim senders on Verado and OptiMax engines.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Important Notes
- Verify the OEM number on your original sender and your engine serial against the compatibility table before ordering.
- Do not confuse this digital trim sender with air-temperature or coolant-temperature sensors that share a similar “sensor” category name.
- This is an aftermarket replacement and is not a genuine Mercury Marine / Mariner / Quicksilver OEM component.
- Professional installation is recommended for digital trim senders on Verado and OptiMax outboards.
Why Choose JLM MARINE?
- Precision Fit: Cross-referenced to Mercury 896688001 (and earlier 896688) for the Verado 4-cylinder and OptiMax DFI applications listed above.
- Quality Control: Each batch is inspected for dimensional consistency and workmanship.
- Direct from Manufacturer: Aftermarket marine digital trim senders engineered for reliable power-trim position feedback.
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