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I have a 2004 Johnson (made by Suzuki) 115Hp four stroke. The engine only has 140 hrs and the shifter control trim switch has gone out for the second time. The motor mounted switch works fine. It seems the actual switch buttons go bad. When the switch was changed last summer it appeared to be a new design since the old one had black "buttons" and the new has red.
I am thinking of replacing it with the universal steering wheel mounted switch from Cabelas. I am not sure who makes the actual shifter control unit since it is not shown or described in my factory Johnson shop manual. Does Triumph buy the shifter unit from a third party?
Just trying to check and see how many others are having trouble on Johnson or Suzuki motors??? Thanks