8M0079277 | Genuine Mercury® DTS Slim Console Control Single Trim

• Mercury Marine powered boats
• Boats with Mercury Verado outboards
• Boats with Mercury DTS sterndrive or inboard setups

1. Control throttle and shifting electronically

Instead of pulling cables, the lever sends digital signals to the engine to:

• shift into forward/neutral/reverse
• adjust engine speed (throttle)

This makes operation smoother and more responsive.

2. Adjust engine trim from the same control

The “single trim” function lets you:

• raise or lower the outboard or sterndrive
• optimize boat angle for speed, fuel efficiency, or shallow water

3. Reduce helm clutter

The “slim console” design is used when space is limited:

• smaller footprint on the dashboard
• cleaner, less crowded control area
• easier installation on compact boats

4. Improve precision and comfort

Because it’s digital (DTS = Digital Throttle & Shift):

• shifting is smoother (no cable resistance)
• throttle response is more consistent
• easier low-speed maneuvering (docking, trolling)

5. Support modern engine systems

It’s designed to integrate with electronic marine engines such as:

• Mercury Marine SmartCraft DTS systems
• similar electronic control outboards and sterndrives

1. Unresponsive or delayed throttle

• You move the lever, but engine RPM doesn’t respond right away
• Throttle feels “laggy” or inconsistent
• Engine may hesitate when accelerating

2. Shifting problems

• Hard time going into forward or reverse
• Delayed engagement when shifting
• Gear “clunk” or rough engagement instead of smooth electronic shift
• Sometimes stuck in neutral or limp mode

3. Trim switch not working correctly

• Engine won’t raise or lower when pressing trim
• Trim works intermittently
• Only up or only down works
• Trim reacts slowly or stops mid-travel

4. Warning lights / alarms

Depending on the system (often Mercury SmartCraft-style DTS):

• throttle/shift fault codes
• engine alarm or beep
• “control fault” or “helm error” messages on display

5. Loss of calibration

• Engine idle is unstable
• RPM jumps unexpectedly
• Boat speed doesn’t match lever position

6. Intermittent control issues

• Works sometimes, then fails randomly
• Problems happen more when turning the wheel or hitting waves (loose wiring/connection issue)

7. No communication to engine

• Engine does not respond at all to control lever
• System may stay in neutral safety mode
• Requires restart to temporarily fix