Merc key

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smoker62
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Merc key

#1 Post by smoker62 » Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:13 am

Is it easy to get a replacement key for my Merc 115 4 stroke ? I sold the boat, they want to pick it up this week but I left my keys at the cabin.
I can mail them the keys in a week but i want to run the motor for them. Can I just get a key from any merc dealer ? To early to call right now , thought someone might have an answer before the local dealer opens to satisfy my curiosity.
2014 Crest Classic 250 SLR2 , Mercury 300 Verado Pro , Mercury Enertia Prop
2012 South Bay 522 , Merc 115 4S, Mercury Spitfire 4 blade prop-13 pitch light 25 mph gps, 11 pitch heavy - Sold

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Re: Merc key

#2 Post by curtiscapk » Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:52 am

there should be a number on the ignition switch. I think usually they can make on off of that.
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Re: Merc key

#3 Post by BoatCop » Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:04 pm

Mercury only makes about 2 dozen or so Outboard keys. Merc shops have all of them on a big key ring hanging in the shop. Take it to them and they'll fix you right up. They don't cut them, like a regular key. They have all the keys in stock, or can order them in a few days.

If you have the key number, you can call and see if they're in stock beforehand.

Although some dealers don't use Mercury ignition switches. I know the key for my Boat has "Tracker" on it and no number. Not a Mercury key, unless it's under the plastic "Tracker" cover.
Alan
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