Accessories
News & Events
PRESS RELEASES
Mercury Racing Releases Flash Lite PCM Recalibration Service - Passport to Anywhere


(FOND DU LAC, Wis., Oct. 27, 2009) - Mercury Racing is pleased to announce the introduction of Flash Lite, a Mercury Propulsion Control Module (PCM) recalibration service. Flash Lite enables owners of 662 SCi, 700 SCi, 850 SCi and 1075 SCi sterndrive engine packages to, for a nominal fee, send their PCMs back to Mercury Racing and have the fuel calibration updated from the previously required 91 posted pump octane (R + M)/2, or (98 RON) global calibration to a 89 posted pump octane (R + M)/2, or (95 RON) global calibration fuel rating.

The revised fuel calibrations do not adversely affect engine life or performance, with the exception of the 1075 SCi which is reduced by 50 horsepower when the PCM fuel calibration is "re-flashed" for 89 posted pump octane (R + M)/2, or (95 RON) global calibration fuel compatibility.

Mercury Racing Engineering made the fuel requirement change to current generation consumer performance sterndrives in response to the limited availability of fuels with the higher octane ratings at marinas and on-water facilities around the world.

The service is available for the following models/serial number range:

• 662 SCi — 0M956580 through 0M962885
• 700 SCi — 0M957307 through 0M962885
• 850 SCi — 0M956528 through 0M962885
• 1075 SCi — 0M956528 and up

Owners are directed to return their PCMs to the factory through an authorized Mercury Racing OEM boat builder or dealer. Re-flashed PCMs receive a Flash Lite decal, which calls out the new fuel calibration rating. An extra decal will be shipped with the PCM(s), along with an instruction sheet showing the recommended placement on the engine(s).

About Mercury Racing
Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is a leading provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems for discriminating boaters worldwide, offering an exciting and fulfilling power boating experience on the water. Using leading-edge technology, Mercury Racing produces high-performance outboards, sterndrives, propellers, parts and accessories. Mercury Racing-powered boats win more races worldwide and set more records as compared to boats powered by other marine engine manufacturers. Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), the world's largest manufacturer of recreational products, including pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, and bowling and billiards.

# # #

Released: 10/27/2009-RM

Flash Lite Logo.jpg



PRESS RELEASES