{"product_id":"mercruiser-862998-8m0181068-idle-air-control-valve","title":"Idle Air Control Valve for MerCruiser MPI ECM 555 Engines | Replaces 862998 \/ 8M0181068 | REC862998","description":"\u003cp\u003eAftermarket idle air control valve for selected MerCruiser multi-port injection engines using the ECM 555 control module. Recmar \u003ccode\u003eREC862998\u003c\/code\u003e is the remote-mounted IAC valve used to meter bypass air at closed throttle, helping the engine maintain a stable idle speed during starting, neutral idle, and shift transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is best positioned as a direct replacement for MerCruiser \u003ccode\u003e862998\u003c\/code\u003e, superseded by Mercury \/ Quicksilver \u003ccode\u003e8M0181068\u003c\/code\u003e. The strongest confirmed OEM fitment is for \u003ccode\u003e3.0L MPI\u003c\/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003eV6\u003c\/code\u003e, and \u003ccode\u003eV8 (305, 350 and 496 cid)\u003c\/code\u003e MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard engines with ECM 555.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour draft also mentioned \u003ccode\u003e8M0045797\u003c\/code\u003e, but that appears to be a distinct Mercury listing specifically tied to \u003ccode\u003eMCM 8.2 Mag EC\u003c\/code\u003eand \u003ccode\u003eMIE 8.2 EC\u003c\/code\u003e. Because of that, I would not market \u003ccode\u003eREC862998\u003c\/code\u003e as a blanket 8.2L replacement unless you can verify that cross-reference directly from supplier packaging or catalog data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey specification\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\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdle Air Control (IAC) valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecmar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecmar part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eREC862998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls bypass air at closed throttle to maintain steady idle speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote-mounted IAC valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-wire connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary OEM reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e862998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Mercury \/ Quicksilver OEM reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8M0181068\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelated gasket reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27-863112, superseded by 27-8M0119616\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical included hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting gasket commonly included on aftermarket kits, but verify pack contents if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitment summary\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\u003eOfficial Mercury \/ Quicksilver fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser 3.0L MPI, V6, and V8 (305, 350 and 496 cid) sterndrive or inboard engines with ECM 555\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical MerCruiser engine families\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L MPI, 4.3L MPI, 5.0L MPI, 5.7L \/ 350 MAG MPI, 8.1L \/ 496 MAG family where ECM 555 is used\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECM 555\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImportant fitment note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not rely on engine size alone. Confirm the engine uses the ECM 555 IAC arrangement and match the OEM part number before ordering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDTS note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSome later MPI engines with DTS use different idle \/ throttle control arrangements and should be checked carefully by serial number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOEM and cross references\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\u003eMercury \/ MerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e862998, 8M0181068\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSierra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-7701\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelated gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27-863112, 27-8M0119616\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon aftermarket cross-listed number often seen online\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8M0045797, but this should be treated cautiously because Mercury also lists it separately for some 8.2 EC applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.021668%; height: 229.565224px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 57.391304px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 17.980936%; height: 57.391304px;\"\u003eCommon failure symptoms\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 79.369493%; height: 57.391304px;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38.260872px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.980936%; height: 38.260872px;\"\u003eRough or hunting idle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.369493%; height: 38.260872px;\"\u003eEngine idles unevenly or surges at the dock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 57.391304px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.980936%; height: 57.391304px;\"\u003eStall on deceleration or shift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.369493%; height: 57.391304px;\"\u003eEngine may die when dropping to neutral or shifting into gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.130436px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.980936%; height: 19.130436px;\"\u003eHard starting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.369493%; height: 19.130436px;\"\u003eEngine may start easier if throttle is slightly opened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.130436px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.980936%; height: 19.130436px;\"\u003eIdle instability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.369493%; height: 19.130436px;\"\u003eRPM may dip or fluctuate excessively at closed throttle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38.260872px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.980936%; height: 38.260872px;\"\u003eRelated alarms \/ fault behavior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.369493%; height: 38.260872px;\"\u003eIdle-related faults may contribute to warning activity, but exact SmartCraft \/ Guardian responses vary by engine and diagnostic code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStructured data \/ feed field\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecmar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eREC862998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdle Air Control Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary OEM reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e862998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent OEM reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8M0181068\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-7701\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECM 555\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelated gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27-863112 \/ 27-8M0119616\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recmar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50389595488598,"sku":"REC862998","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/8928\/4182\/files\/REC862998-Pt1-IAC.webp?v=1782145435","url":"https:\/\/tmpglobal.store\/fr-ca\/products\/mercruiser-862998-8m0181068-idle-air-control-valve","provider":"TMP Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}