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Shift and throttle cable Mercrury, Mercruiser, Mariner Mercury 4000 / 4500 Gen II Platinum

• Shift and throttle cable Mercrury, Mercruiser, Mariner Mercury 4000 / 4500 Gen II Platinum

Shift and throttle cable Mercury, Mercruiser, Mariner Mercury 4000 / 4500 Gen II Platinum is the matching remote control cable for Mercury 4000 and 4500 Gen II Platinum controls.

The cable transmits the operating movement for throttle or gearshift to the engine and is designed for the newer Gen II Platinum end geometry.

Suitable for the following models:

• Mercury 4000 Gen II Platinum remote controls
• Mercury 4500 Gen II Platinum remote controls
• Applications from approx. 2003 with matching Gen II Platinum control box

Replaces the following reference numbers:

• OEM 8M0082479 to 8M0082497 depending on length
• Aftermarket 900-53007 to 900-53024 depending on length

Technical information:

• Can be used as shift or throttle cable depending on installation position
• Available in lengths from 6 to 24 feet depending on system layout
• Gen II Platinum control box end with different end geometry compared to Gen I
• Always check existing cable type and required length before ordering

FAQ for this article:

Does this cable fit older Mercury Gen I control boxes?
No, Gen II Platinum cables are not identical to the older Gen I or 600A mountings.

How is the correct length determined?
The cable length is measured along the actual installation path of the remote control and then rounded up to the appropriate foot length.