Dakota Digital MCL-2011(-R) user manual

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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

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• Remove the dash • Unclip and unplug the factory gauge • Insure that the rubber gasket is still in the dash or remove from factory gauge and place back on dash • Insert new gauge from front of dash • Plug in and turn on so you can straighten the gauge in the dash • Use supplied L-brackets along with the 8-32 screws and lock washers to secure the gauge • Reinstall the dash Wiring The gauge is a direct plug in

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STATUS AND WARNING INDICATORS The high beam, turn signals, low oil, and neutral indicators are powered by 3 4 the gauge and are activated by the stock wiring harness. 2 5 Several indicators are supplied on the stock wiring harness. Some of N these may not be active on your motorcycle. These include the security (red key 1 6 km/h symbol), engine (red ‘E’), ABS (red ‘ABS’), low fuel (amber fuel pump symbol), and cruise control (green arrow and circle symbol). MPH 0 7 ABS E LOW VOLTA

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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. d d d dI I I IA A A AG G G G Diagnostics mode for checking/clearing trouble codes • 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 a

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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. v v v vP P P Pd d d dA A A At t t tE E E E Display update setup The display update will select how quickly the digital tachometer reading will respond. • Press and release the switch until “vPdAtE” is displayed, then press an

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g g g gE E E EA A A Ar r r r 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

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R R R RA A A AN N N NG G G GE E E E Distance to Empty setup The range reading will initially show the word range 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 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 r followed by the calculated distance to empty. This will

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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 > 12:00 12 hour clock ODOMTR > 000000 odometer mileage A TRIP A > 000.0 trip meter mileage

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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,