Dakota Digital MCL-3212 Automobile Parts User Manual
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1. SEAr is displayed press and hold the switch until is displayed The display will show oFF PrESEE P 883 or LEArn oF F will disable the indicator P ESEt will set the indicator for an original factory transmission P G83 will set the indicator for a Sportster 883 transmission LEArn allows it to work with virtually any transmission option 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 ECH if the engine rpm is below 1500 or LO 5d if the vehicle speed is below 5 MPH Begin driving in 1 gear The display should show JEAr i and the should be flashing Drive at a steady speed until the 1 goes steady and then changes to a flashing 2 it should only take about 20 seconds if the speed and RPMs are steady gt Optional 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 Shift to 2 gear and drive at a steady speed Wait until the 2 goes steady and then changes to a flashing 3 Shift to 3rd gear gt Optional 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 Repeat this through each gear When you are done come to a complete st2. 6 rESEE will reset the gauge to the beginning of the initial range learning e 0 0 gt 0 O O O odol Odometer 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 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 e Press and release the switch until odo is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed e The current ECM odometer reading will be displayed with the left most digit flashing e Press and release the switch to increment the digit Press and hold the switch to move to the next digit to the right e Continue until the right most digit has been set Press and hold the switch and the speed display will show na e 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 e Press and release the switch to change to speed display to 4E5 Press and hold the switch while YES is displayed to save the current odomet
3. SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER for 2012 up Dyna and Softail with 4 gauge IMPORTANT NOTE This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available one time in the first 100 miles MODEL MCL 3212 160km of operation See Odometer preset for instructions 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 d A9 Eng inE SECUrE AbS dOnE AduuSt FASEEr SLOUEr 15 125 un te MPH km h 5 SEe OFF S00 1500 PE E On OFF n i9Ht Gn OFF UPGALE 1 2 3 uJArn P shown on bar graph burn 9 0 I2 1 SEE FC HEAd F HEAd C Hi F E eG0F 4edF or 930 2 150 JEA dOnE PrESEt LEArn FUEL OFF SPO CSE Hd dOnE EESE rESEt AdJuSt rAnGE On OFF donE rE5Et Iaf D odan read diagnostic codes adjust calibrate speed select speed unit miles to service setting turn on off performance displays turn on off automatic night dimming set digital rom update rate set rom shift warning point set low volt warning point select temperature unit set temperature warning point transmission gear display selection select fuel sender type low fuel light setup Enable distance to empty reading Reset initial range learn display gauge revision code on speedometer one time odometer preset WWW DAKOTADIGITAL COM POWER amp GROUND The gauge is a direct plug in Constant battery power an
4. F HEAd E 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 E Temperature warning setup Press and release the switch until H F C is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed Release the switch H and 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 JEAr Gear 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 sprocket 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 Press and release the switch until
5. while 5S duE or 5 and a mileage is displayed the service miles will be reset to your preset value e Press and release the switch until 5 SEE is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed e Release the switch The current setting will be displayed OFF or a mileage from 500 1500 e Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed e Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting PErF Performance menu setup The performance readings can be turned on or off When they are turned off the odometer display will only toggle through the mileage readings 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 an or oF F Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting n I9Ht Night 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 n9t night Press and release the function switch to select GFF instead of on Press and hold the function switch to save the new setting e Press and release the switch unti
6. L 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 4510 W 61st St North Phone 605 332 6513 Ip Sioux Falls SD 57107 Fax 605 339 4106 www dakotadigital com dakotasupport dakotadigital com Copyright 2011 Dakota Digital Inc MAN 650378
7. N in FUEL setup menu and that the set on up is correct or adjust value Low Fuel Light turning Incorrect setting Verify setting or adjust the value following FUEL menu adjust on too early late feature in setup Low Fuel Light always on Sensor damaged Check resistances following procedure in service manual Low Fuel Light flashing Wiring short or open 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 DIGITA
8. d key switched power are supplied by the stock harness along with ground STATUS AND WARNING INDICATORS Several indicators are supplied on the stock wiring harness Some of these may not be active on your motorcycle These include the security engine ABS and low fuel LOW VOLTAGE WARNING 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 amp TACHOMETER The speedometer and tachometer signals are read from the engine control module ECM over a data bus The speed can be calibrated to allow for differences in tires or gearing calibration is discussed later The tach bar displays rom x1000 with a range of 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 MAN 650378 MOUNTING The gauge will mount using the original housing grommet and screws Unbolt the two screws from the back plate at the back of the gauge housing then unplug the factory gauge noting the position of th
9. e grommets There is one grommet on the front between the gauge and housing and one on the back between the housing and the back plate Install the Dakota Digital gauge in reverse order installing grommets and then plugging into the factory plug and securing with the two screws FUNCTION SWITCH The function switch on the side of the dash panel allows access to all of the mileage rom and performance information Pressing and releasing the function switch toggles through the different displays Press and holding the switch will reset the current display The display sequence is as follows CLOCK gt 2 00 12 hour clock ODOMTR gt oog000 odometer mileage TRIP A gt Anoo o trip meter mileage A TRIP B gt B 000 d trip meter mileage B SERVIC gt 5 0000 miles since last service if programmed KPH gt z3 metric speed conversion to mph if metric unit is selected HI SPD gt i ga high speed recall 0 60 T gt 60 30 0 0 60mph time 0 100kph QUARTR gt 25 00 0 quarter mile time QT MPH gt 25 gg quarter mile speed RPM gt gogo RPM rpm reading in alpha display HI RPM gt H ggg high rpm recall VOLTS gt fea displays voltage to gauge TEMP gt ood F temperature reading C if metric only show if sender is connected HOURS gt He 3 0 re settable hour meter RANGE gt r 250 0 or r Ange distance to empty if turned on The 0 60 and 1 4 mile timers are zeroed by pressing and holding the switch while that tim
10. er is displayed The timer will not restart until the speed reaches zero and you start driving again Display functions with a in front of them are only shown with performance readings turned on 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 d AI Diagnostics mode for checking clearing trouble codes e Press and release the switch until d 1A9 is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed e Release the switch The display will show En In SECur E AbS or donE e 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 Release the switch The display will show the current codes non or no r5P e 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 MAN 650378 SPEED CALIBRATION The speed calibration is not required unless you have changed out the stock transmission pulley or tires AdJuSt Adjust e Press and release the switch until AdUuSE is displayed then press and hold the switch u
11. er reading MAN 650378 Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution Gauge will not light up Red Orange wire does not have power Inspect and repair stock harness Black Green wire is not getting a good ground Inspect and repair stock harness CAN bus wiring open or short Inspect and repair stock harness Ignition switch not connected or damaged Inspect and repair stock switch or harness Gauge is damaged Return gauge for repair see instructions Gauge lights up but speed No data from ECM Check engine trouble codes will only show zero Sensor is not sending a speed signal Check wiring and test sensor Speed reading is incorrect _ Gauge is not calibrated correctly Gauge must be calibrated see instructions Gauge lights up but tach No data from ECM Check engine trouble codes will only show zero Gauge will not dim Auto dimming is disabled Check setting under night menu Gauge remains dim at all Light sensor is covered Make sure the bottom center of the gauge lens is clean and times not obstructed Temperature reading does Run switch is not on Run switch must be on to get temperature data from ECM not show up Sender wire is loose or broken Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks Aftermarket ECM does not support transmitting Contact ECM manufacturer the head temperature data Low Fuel Light not turning Incorrect setting or turned off Verify function is O
12. l n 9Ht is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed e Release the switch The current setting will be displayed Un GFF e Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed e Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting buAirn RPM Rpm warning setup The rpm warning shift point can be adjusted from 2000 7500 Press and release the switch until uuArn PP 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 uuArn Y Voltage warning setup e Press and release the switch until uuArn Y is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed e Release the switch The current warning point will be displayed 3 0 I2 1 e Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed e Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting MAN 650378 5Et FE Temperature sender setup The temperature gauge can read the stock head temperature sensor from the ECM Press and release the switch until SEE 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
13. ntil is displayed e Release the switch The display will show FASE or Si dud Fast will allow you to increase the speedometer reading slow will allow you to decrease the speedometer reading e Press and release the switch to change press and hold the switch to continue The display will change to CL and a number from 0 75 to 1 25 This is the calibration ratio that is applied to the reading that the ECM is providing 1 10 will be 10 faster 0 90 will be 10 slower Actual speed cre RS x current cal ratio 1 00 by default new cal ratio speedometer reading e 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 un lk Speed unit e Press and release the switch until un iE is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed e Release the switch The display will light up the current speed unit MPH or km h e Press and hold the switch to keep the current unit or press and release the switch to change the unit e Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting 5 5Et 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 duE each time the key is turned on If the push button switch is pressed and held
14. op or press and hold the switch until the display shows dant and then release it Press and release the switch to restart the gauges in normal operation verify the gear position by riding through each gear and seeing if positions agree MAN 650378 FUEL Low fuel light and distance to empty setup If the range feature is turned on the range reading will initially show the word rAn3E until 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 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 r followed 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 willshowr to 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 tank before refilling e Press and release the switch until FUEL is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed The display will show OFF SPa Sportster CSE custom or Hd 2012 up Dyna or Softail If CSt is chosen then the following menu options are shown FULSEE 00 FULSEE 99 or dUnE o To program a custom fuel curve with an empty
15. tank press and release the switch until FULSEt 3d is shown Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting Fill the tank and then press and release the switch until FULSEE 99 is shown Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting Press and hold the switch when dUn is displayed to finish the custom setup If CSE or Ha are chosen then additional setup options are available SEt LO and rAngE SEE LQ allows adjustment of the low fuel warning point Press and hold the switch while SEE LO is displayed o Release the switch The speed display will initially show the current setting in percent The menu options will be dUn EESE ESEE and AdJuSE dUnE will exit the low fuel setup EESE will show the currently measured fuel precent rESEt will store the factory default of 25 o Add St will allow the current fuel level to be stored as the low fuel level e AnJE allows the miles to empty feature to be setup Press and hold the switch while An3E is displayed o Release the switch The display will show whether the range feature is currently Un or GFF Press and release the switch to change this Press and hold the switch to save it and continue o If Un is selected the next setup options are donE or rESEL o 6 dUnE will exit the range setup o
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