{"product_id":"65w-81941-00-00-starter-solenoid-for-yamaha-mercury-jlm-marine","title":"65W-81941-00-00 Starter Solenoid for Yamaha Mercury | JLM Marine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStarter Solenoid – Fits Yamaha \u0026amp; Mercury Outboard Engines 20–90 HP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e12-volt starter solenoid\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to replace failed or worn relays on a wide range of \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha and Mercury Marine outboard engines\u003c\/strong\u003e from 20 HP to 90 HP. Designed with an isolated base and four terminals (two 1\/4\"-20 and two 8-32), it ensures reliable starting performance across multiple model years and horsepower ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamaha 65W-81941-00-00; Mercury Marine 89-818997A1, 89-818997A2, 89-818997T1, 89-818998A1, 89-818998A2, 89-850187A1, 89-850187T1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour-terminal configuration for straightforward installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIsolated base prevents unwanted grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with both Yamaha and Mercury Marine outboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Number Cross-Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse this table to confirm equivalent part numbers across OEM and aftermarket brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e65W-81941-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e89-818997A1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e89-818997A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e89-818997T1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e89-818998A1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e89-818998A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e89-850187A1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e89-850187T1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Engine Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine model\/year in the table below. For Mercury owners, here's a guide to help you identify your engine's serial\/model: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/serial-number-guide\/mercury-outboard-serial-number-guide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMercury Serial Number Guide\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also review exploded diagrams to verify part numbers: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/diagrams\/mercury-parts-catalog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMercury Parts Diagrams \u0026amp; Catalog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Yamaha owners, here's a guide to help you identify your engine's serial\/model: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/serial-number-guide\/yamaha-outboard-serial-number-guide-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYamaha Serial Number Guide\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also review exploded diagrams to verify part numbers: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/serial-number-guide\/yamaha-outboard-parts-diagrams-catalog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYamaha Parts Diagrams \u0026amp; Catalog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eRated HP\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e20 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1987–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e25 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1990–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e40 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1989–1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e45 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e50 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1990–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e55 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1996–1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e60 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1991–1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e65 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1990–1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e70 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e75 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1990–1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e80 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1992–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e90 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1999–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12 Volts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTerminal Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e(2) 1\/4\"-20 Terminals\u003cbr\u003e(2) 8-32 Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBase Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIsolated Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:red;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Starter Solenoid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisconnect the battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the negative cable to prevent electrical shorts during installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocate the old solenoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is typically mounted near the starter motor on the outboard engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel and disconnect wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tag each wire before removal to ensure correct reconnection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the mounting hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unscrew the bolts or screws securing the old solenoid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall the new solenoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position it in the same orientation as the original and secure with mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReconnect all wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach each wire to the correct terminal—two 1\/4\"-20 terminals and two 8-32 terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-check connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure all terminals are tight and wires are properly seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReconnect the battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach the negative cable and test the starter operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest the engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn the ignition key to confirm the starter engages smoothly. If the engine does not crank, recheck all connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I confirm this solenoid fits my engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Cross-reference your original part number with the numbers listed above (Yamaha 65W-81941-00-00 or any Mercury number listed). Also verify your engine model, HP, and year in the compatibility table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What are the signs that my starter solenoid has failed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Common symptoms include a clicking sound when turning the key, the starter not engaging at all, or intermittent starting issues. A failed solenoid often causes the starter motor to receive no power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I install this solenoid myself, or do I need a mechanic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: If you have basic mechanical skills and can safely disconnect the battery and label wires, you can perform the installation. However, professional installation is recommended to ensure safety and optimal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this aftermarket solenoid perform as well as the OEM part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. This solenoid is built to OEM specifications using comparable-grade materials in an ISO9002-certified facility, ensuring reliable starting performance that matches or exceeds the original part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this an OEM part or an aftermarket replacement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: This listing is an aftermarket replacement part (not an OEM component). We build to OEM specifications using comparable-grade materials. Production is done in an ISO9002-certified facility, and each batch is inspected for consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fast do you ship and how much does it cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: We offer fast global shipping—typically 5–15 days worldwide—and standard shipping is free. Expedited options are available at checkout depending on your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is your warranty and return policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: This product includes a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If something goes wrong, contact our support team with your order details. Returns are accepted within our standard return window (unused \u0026amp; in original condition); please see our policy page or reach out for instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that the product images and specifications match your original part. If discrepancies exist—even if your model is listed—do not proceed with the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis product is an aftermarket replacement part and is not an OEM component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional installation is recommended to ensure safety and optimal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose JLM MARINE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Assured:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a trusted manufacturer for over 20 years, we supply top marine brands globally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Global Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free delivery worldwide in 5–15 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect from Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Competitive pricing without compromising quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JLM Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51981037928761,"sku":"24SR464","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/0433\/6697\/files\/434f892f076e1442.jpg?v=1772414879","url":"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/es\/products\/65w-81941-00-00-starter-solenoid-for-yamaha-mercury-jlm-marine","provider":"JLM Marine Boat Parts Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}