MODEL MCL-2011(-R)
TANK MOUNT SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER FOR 5” CAN BUS APPLICATIONS
Wiring Diagram
The MCL-2011(-R) gauges will work on
2011 - up Softail models with 5”
gauges and 2012 - up Dyna models
with 5” gauges. It is a direct plug in on
these models and requires no
additional wiring. Auxiliary temp or psi
sensors can be wired to the gauge.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available for the first
100 miles (160km) of operation. See “preset odometer” for instructions.
Mounting:
The MCL-2011(-R) is designed to fit in the “Fat Bob” style five-inch diameter dash-mount gauge openings.
Dakota Digital Gauge
MCL-2011 (-R)
Factory Gasket
Factory Dash Panel
#8 Lock Washer
L-Bracket (supplied)
8-32 x ½” Screw
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STATUS AND WARNING INDICATORS
The high beam, turn signals, low oil, and neutral indicators are powered by
the gauge and are activated by the stock wiring harness.
Several indicators are supplied on the stock wiring harness. Some of
these may not be active on your motorcycle. These include the security (red key
symbol), engine (red ‘E’), ABS (red ‘ABS’), low fuel (amber fuel pump symbol), and
cruise control (green arrow and circle symbol).
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ABS
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LOW VOLTAGE WARNING
RPM
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B
When the voltage drops below the warning limit with the engine running,
“LO” and your current voltage will be displayed. (default warning limit is 11.0V)
SPEEDOMETER
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The speedometer is read from the engine control module (ECM) data bus.
This can be calibrated to allow for differences in tires or gearing. Calibration is
discussed in a later section.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer is read from the ECM data bus.
The bar displays rpm x1000 with a range of 350 – 7000 rpm. The rpm can also optionally be shown on the
message display.
CLOCK
The clock uses a 12 hour format and can be set by pressing and holding the switch while the clock is displayed.
After the switch is held for a few seconds the hours will begin flashing. Momentarily pressing the switch will change the
hours, holding the switch will move to the minute set and the minutes will begin flashing. Momentarily pressing the switch
will now change the minutes. Holding the switch will exit the clock set mode.
GAUGE SETUP AND CALIBRATION
The setup menus are entered by holding the switch in while turning the key on. The menus are as follows:
Menu
Description
dIag (EngInE, seCURE, ABS, DONE)
ADJvST (FASTER, SLOWER) (75 - 125)
vnIt (MPH, km/h)
read diagnostic codes
adjust calibrate speed
select speed unit
S SET (OFF, 500- 7500)
PERF (ON, OFF)
Lights(On, OFF)
miles to service setting
turn on/off performance displays
turn on/off left, right, high, oil, neutral gauge face indicators
turn on/off automatic night dimming
set digital rpm update rate
set rpm shift warning point
select rpm bar graph color, red or green
set low volt warning point
NIGHT (ON, OFF)
UPDATE (1, 2, 3)
WXARNRPM (shown on bar graph)
COLORRPM (shown on bar graph)
WXARNV (9.0- 12.1)
WXARNP (LO 5- 36) (HI50 - 300)
SET FC (HEAD F, HEAD C, 400F, 200C, 302F, 151C)
HI F-C (200F - 420For 93C - 215C)
GEAR (DONE, PRESET, LEARN)
FUEL (DONE, TEST, RESET, ADJUST)
Range(ON, OFF)
set pressure warning points
select temperature sensor and unit
set temperature warning point
transmission gear display selection
low fuel light setup
Enable distance to empty reading
Reset initial range learn or setup fuel gauge
display gauge revision code on speedometer
one-time odometer preset
(done, Sender, rESET)
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SPEEDOMETER SETUP
Press and hold the switch while turning the key on and starting the engine. Once the engine is running, release
the switch. Press and release the switch to change the menu selection.
dIAGDiagnostics mode for checking/clearing trouble codes
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Press and release the switch until “dIAG” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The display will show “ENGINE”, “SECvRE”, ”ABS”, or “DoNE”.
Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to begin reading the stored
codes for the particular system.
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Release the switch. The display will show the current codes, “none”, or “no rsp”. Press and release the switch to move to the
next stored code. After all codes are displayed the module part number will be scrolled across the screen. To clear codes, press
and hold the switch when “end” is displayed. Consult a service manual for trouble code descriptions.
SPEED CALIBRATION
The speed calibration is not required unless you have changed out the rear pulley, sprocket, stock transmission, or
stock tires.
ADJvST Adjust speedometer calibration
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Press and release the switch until “AdJvSt” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The display will show “fastEr” or “sLOWX”. Faster will allow you to increase the speedometer reading, slow
will allow you to decrease the speedometer reading.
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Press and release the switch to change, press and hold the switch to continue. The display will change to “CL” and a number from
75 to 125. This is the calibration ratio that is applied to the reading that the ECM is providing. 110 will be 10% faster, 90 will be
10% slower. Think of the number displayed as a percentage.
Actual speed
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speedometer reading
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new Cal ratio
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Press and release the switch to change the cal ratio. When the desired cal ratio is shown, press and hold the switch to save it.
vNIT Speed unit
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Press and release the switch until “vnit” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The display will light up the current speed unit (MPH or km/h).
Press and hold the switch to keep the current unit or press and release the switch to change the unit.
S SET Miles to Next Service setup
The service mileage is a countdown mile meter. The service mile display can be disabled or can be set to count down from
500 – 7500 miles. If the service mileage is enabled and it gets to 0 miles it will display “S -DvE” each time the key is turned on. If the
push button switch is pressed and held while “S -dve” or “S” and a mileage is displayed, the service miles will be reset to your preset
value.
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Press and release the switch until “S set” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The current setting will be displayed, “OFF” or a mileage from 500- 7500.
Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed.
PERF Performance menu setup
The performance readings can be turned on or off. When they are turned off the message display will only toggle through the
mileage readings.
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Press and release the switch until “PErF” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The current setting will be displayed (onor oFF).
Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed.
nIgHtNight Dimming
Your display system has a dimming feature that dims the display intensity automatically at night. Normally the system is at full
brightness for daytime viewing. To have the system at full brightness all of the time, go into the setup menu as described above and
select “ngt” (night). Press and release the trip switch to select “OFF” instead of “on”. Press and hold the trip switch to save the new
setting.
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Press and release the switch until “nIgHt” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The current setting will be displayed. (ON, OFF).
Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to save the setting.
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TACHOMETER SETUP
The digital tachometer update rate can be adjusted between slow, mid, and fast. The rpm warning/shift point can
be adjusted from 2000 – 7500 RPM. The bar graph color can also be changed from green with a red warning to red with a
green warning.
vPdAtEDisplay update setup
The display update will select how quickly the digital tachometer reading will respond.
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Press and release the switch until “vPdAtE” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The update setting will be displayed. (1=slow, 2=mid, 3=fast).
Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to save the setting.
WXArnRPM Rpm warning setup
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Press and release the switch until “WXArnRPM” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The current warning point will be displayed on the bar graph.
Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to save the setting.
ColorRPM Bar graph color selection
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Press and release the switch until “Color RPM” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The tach bar will light up in the current color (green or red).
Press and release the switch until the desired color is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to save the setting.
WXArnV Voltage warning setup
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Press and release the switch until “WXArnV” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The current warning point will be displayed (9.0– 12.1).
Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to save the setting.
WXarnP Pressure warning setup
The oil pressure can be monitored by connecting a Dakota Digital SEN-1039 300 psi solid state pressure sensor.
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Press and release the switch until “WXarnP” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. Loand number from 5-36 will be displayed for the low pressure warning point.
Press and release the switch until the desired value is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to go on to the high warning.
Release the switch. HIand number from 150-300 will be displayed for the high pressure warning point.
Press and release the switch until the desired value is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to save the setting.
Set FCTemperature sender setup
The temperature gauge can read the stock head temperature sensor from the ECM or it can use the following Dakota
Digital temperature sensors: SEN-1043 (400F/200C) or SEN-1044(302F/151C)
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Press and release the switch until “Set FC” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The current sender type will be shown with its unit. (HEAD F, HEAD C, 400F, 200C, 302F, or 151C).
Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to save the setting.
HI F-CTemperature warning setup
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Press and release the switch until “HI F-C” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. Hand number from 200F – 420F or 93C – 215C will be displayed.
Press and release the switch until the desired value is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to save the setting.
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gEArGear Indicator setup
This gauge has a single digit display for gear position. The gauge can learn the gear ratios based on speed and rpm so no
sensors are needed, just what you’ve already connected. It will work with 4, 5, 6, or 7 speed transmissions. The factory preset
option will preset the indicator to work with a stock 5 or 6 speed drive train. With a stock 6 speed, there will be a slight delay the
first time you shift to sixth gear as the system verifies the gear. Subsequent shifts to sixth gear will not have the delay. You can
also program each gear position for aftermarket transmissions or if you’ve changed wheel size or pulley/gearing size. To program
the gear positions, begin at a section of road where you can gradually shift through all of the gears. Press and hold the switch
while turning the key on and starting the engine. Once the engine is running, release the switch.
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Press and release the switch until “gEAr” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed.
The display will show “done”, “PRESET”, or “Learn”. “done” will exit the menu. “PRESET” will set the indicator for an original factory
transmission. “LEARN” allows it to work with virtually any transmission option.
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To program each gear individually, press and release the switch until “Learn” is displayed, then press and hold the switch.
The message will show “LO TCH” if the engine rpm is below 1500, or “LO SPD” if the vehicle speed is below 5 mph.
Begin driving in 1st gear. The display should show GEAR 1and the “1” should be flashing. Drive at a steady speed until the “1”
stops flashing, it should only take about 20 seconds if the speed and RPMs are steady.
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Optionally: If the gear does not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing and
releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.
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Shift to 2nd gear and drive at a steady speed. The display will change to a flashing “2”.
Wait until the “2” stops flashing. Shift to the next gear and a “3” should start flashing.
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Optionally: If the gears do not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing and
releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.
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Repeat this through each gear. When you are done, come to a complete stop or press and hold the switch until the display shows
“SETvP” and then release it.
Turn the key off and then on again to restart the gauges in normal operation, verify the gear position by riding through each gear
and checking if positions agree.
LIGHTS Gauge indicator lights setup
The left turn, right turn, high beam, low oil pressure, and neutral indicators in the gauge face can be turned on or off. If the
factory indicator lights are being used, these can be turned off to avoid having duplicate indicators lighting up.
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Press and release the switch until “LIGHTS” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
Release the switch. The current setting will be displayed (onor oFF). The gauge indicators will light when onis selected.
Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed.
FuELLow fuel light setup
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Press and release the switch until “FUEL” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
The display will show “oFF” or “oN”. Press and release the switch to change to the desired setting.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to select the setting.
OFFturns the low fuel function off and disables the low fuel light on the Dakota Digital gauge so it will never turn on.
Turning the function onwill access the following menus
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Adjust
(exits the setup and also displays current desired turn-on ratio)
(displays the ratio of the fuel level sender voltage to battery voltage)
(changes setting to the default of most stock gauges approximately 25% or ¼ tank)
(used to set a custom level from 00% - 50%)
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Press and release the switch to select the desired fuel setup menu, then press and hold it to select it until “ - ” is displayed, then
release the switch to view or go on.
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A press and hold will save the setting or exit back to the menu.
doneis the first menu displayed, a press and hold will exit fuel set up at this point. The number displayed on the speedometer is
what the desired turn-on ratio is currently set at. 25 is default; 00-50 is a custom setting.
Testwill display the current fuel sender value as a percentage of fuel (00 is empty, 99 if full). If this number is greater than the
number displayed in the done menu, the low fuel light will be on.
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rESEtwill save the value back to factory default setting of 25%(1/4 tank of fuel).
Adjustshould only be done with the desired amount of low fuel in the tank. Once the level is where you would like the low fuel
light to turn on, press and hold the switch to save the value. It must be between 00-50, or the value will not save.
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RANGEDistance to Empty setup
The range reading will initially show the word rangeuntil a tank of gas has been driven to allow the gauge to complete its
setup based on your driving. Begin with a full tank of gas and do not refill it until it gets below ¼ tank of gas. This can be done on
multiple trips as long as no fuel is added before it gets low enough. After the initial setup the display will show rfollowed by the
calculated distance to empty. This will count down, making adjustments as necessary, until the range is 35 miles (56km) or less and
then it will show r Lo. The gauge will continue to make adjustments to match your driving habits with each fill up. After the initial
setup you are not required to wait for the fuel to get below ¼ tank before refilling.
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Press and release the switch until “RANGE” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
The display will show “oFF” or “oN”. Press and release the switch to change to the desired setting.
Press and hold the switch until “ -” is displayed to select the setting.
OFFturns the range display off.
Turning the function onwill access the following menus
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sender
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(exits the setup)
(resets the gauge to beginning of the initial range learning)
(used to change or reset the fuel gauge readings)
(set to factory default sending unit)
(set to a custom fuel curve)
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SET 00
is out of range)
SET 99 (set new full reading)
(set new empty reading, doneindicates it was stored, errorindicates the signal
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Press and release the switch to select the desired fuel setup menu, press and hold it until “ - ” is displayed, and then release the
switch to view or go on.
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A press and hold will save the setting or exit back to the menu.
doneis the first menu displayed, a press and hold will exit fuel set up at this point.
rESEtwill begin the initial range learning again. You must begin with a full tank of gas and then ride it down to less than ¼ tank.
This can be done in multiple trips as long as the tank is not filled in between. The range display will show rangeuntil this is
completed and then begin showing the distance to empty.
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FUL - RESET
FUL - SET 99
This will set the fuel gauge setup points back to stock values.
This will set a new full reading for the fuel gauge to allow for customization or improved range accuracy.
doneindicates it was stored, errorindicates the signal is out of range
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FUL - SET 00
This will set a new empty reading for the fuel gauge to allow for customization or improved range accuracy.
doneindicates it was stored, errorindicates the signal is out of range
InFOInfo menu
Displays the current software revision on the speedometer display. (no changes can be done in this menu)
odoMKOdometer preset
The odometer can be preset by the customer within the first 100 miles. Once the odometer has more than 100 miles, the menu option
will no longer be displayed. Make sure you have correctly selected the units to be either MPH or km/h first. The odometer will be set
in the selected units. The reading shown when entering the preset menu will be the value obtained from the ECM. Once you have
preset the miles you cannot change it again.
WARNING!!: This only allows setting odometer to the nearest mile. Do not use tenths! For example a mileage of 65432.1
should be set to “065432” using this method. If the tenths digit is used, the odometer will read 10 times too high.
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Press and release the switch until “-odoMK” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
The current ECM odometer reading will be displayed with the left most digit flashing.
Press and release the switch to increment the digit. Press and hold the switch to move to the next digit to the right.
Continue until the right most digit has been set. Press and hold the switch and the speed display will show “No”.
Press and hold the switch while “no” is displayed to go back and continue changing the odometer display. Turn the key off to
cancel any changes.
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Press and release the switch to change to speed display to “yes”. Press and hold the switch while “yes” is displayed to save the
current odometer reading.
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TRIP SWITCH
The trip switch on the handle bar allows access to all of the mileage, rpm, and performance information. Pressing
and releasing the trip switch toggles through the different displays. Press and holding the switch will reset the current
display. If the switch is pressed while the key is off the clock and odometer can be displayed.
The display sequence is as follows:
CLOCK
ODOMTR
TRIP A
TRIP B
SERVIC
KPH
* HI SPD
* 0-60 T
* QUARTR
* QT MPH
RPM
* HI RPM
VOLTS
PRESSURE
TEMP
* HOURS
RANGE
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12 hour clock
odometer mileage
trip meter mileage A
trip meter mileage B
miles since last service (if programmed)
metric speed conversion (to mph if metric unit is selected)
high speed recall
0-60mph time (0-100kph)
quarter mile time
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B 000.0
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HI 00
60 00.0
25 00.0
25 00
0000RPM
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00.0V
quarter mile speed
rpm reading in alpha display
high rpm recall
displays voltage to gauge
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000 F
HR 0.0
R 250.0 or range
pressure reading (only shown if sender is connected)
temperature reading, “C” if metric (only show if sender is connected)
re-settable hour meter
distance to empty (if turned on)
The 0-60 and ¼ mile timers are zeroed by pressing and holding the switch while that timer is displayed. The timer will not
restart until the speed reaches zero and then you start driving again.
Display functions with a ‘*’ in front of them are only shown with performance readings turned on.
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Troubleshooting guide
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Gauge will not light up.
Red/Orange wire does not have power.
Black/Green wire is not getting a good ground.
CAN bus wiring open or short.
Ignition switch not connected or damaged.
Gauge is damaged.
Inspect and repair stock harness.
Inspect and repair stock harness.
Inspect and repair stock harness.
Inspect and repair stock switch or harness.
Return gauge for repair (see instructions).
Check engine trouble codes.
Gauge lights up, but speed No data from ECM.
will only show zero.
Speed reading is incorrect.
Gauge lights up, but tach
will only show zero.
Gauge will not dim.
Gauge remains dim at all
times.
Sensor is not sending a speed signal.
Gauge is not calibrated correctly.
No data from ECM.
Check wiring and test sensor.
Gauge must be calibrated (see instructions).
Check engine trouble codes.
Auto dimming is disabled.
Light sensor is covered.
Check setting under “night” menu.
Make sure the bottom center of the gauge lens is clean and
not obstructed.
Pressure reading does not
show up.
Pressure sender is not connected.
Sender wire is loose or broken.
Sender is not powered.
Temperature sender is not connected.
Wrong temp sender is selected.
‘Run’ switch is not on.
Sender must be connected before the reading will be displayed.
Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
Sender must be connected before the reading will be displayed.
Check setting under “SET FC” menu.
‘Run’ switch must be on to get temperature data from ECM.
Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
The sender grounds through its mounting threads. Make sure
the threads are clean and tight.
Temperature reading does
not show up.
Sender wire is loose or broken.
Sender is not grounded (SEN-1043).
Pressure or temperature
reading shows “- -”.
Low Fuel Light not turning
on.
Low Fuel Light turning
on too early/late.
Sender is shorted to ground.
Incorrect setting or turned off.
Incorrect setting.
Inspect wire for bare insulation or pinching.
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Verify function is “ON” in FUEL setup menu and that the set
up is correct or adjust value. _________________________
Verify setting or adjust the value following FUEL menu adjust
feature in setup.
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Low Fuel Light always on.
Low Fuel Light flashing.
Sensor damaged. ___________
Wiring short or open.
Check resistances following procedure in service manual.____
Check gauge and fuel sender connections.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
DAKOTA DIGITAL offers complete service and repair of its product line. In addition, technical consultation is available to help you work through any questions or
problems you may be having installing one of our products. Please read through the Troubleshooting Guide. There, you will find the solution to most problems.
Should you ever need to send the unit back for repairs, please call our technical support line, (605) 332-6513, to request a Return Merchandise Authorization
number. Package the product in a good quality box along with plenty of packing material. Ship the product by UPS or insured Parcel Post. Be sure to include the RMA number
on the package, and include a complete description of the problem with RMA number, your full name and address (street address preferred), and a telephone number where you
can be reached during the day. Any returns for warranty work must include a copy of the dated sales receipt from your place of purchase. Send no money. We will bill you after
repair.
Dakota Digital 24 Month Warranty
DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this product that should it, under normal use and condition, be proven defective in material or
workmanship within 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital’s option.
This warranty does not cover nor extend to damage to the vehicle’s systems, and does not cover removal or reinstallation of the product. This Warranty does not
apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, or accident.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties or liabilities. Any implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability, shall be limited to
the duration of this written warranty. Any action for breach of any warranty hereunder, including any implied warranty of merchantability, must be brought within a period of 24
months from date of original purchase. No person or representative is authorized to assume, for Dakota Digital, any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the
sale of this product.
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