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MODEL MCL-2002
TANK MOUNT SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER
*To avoid damage to motorcycle, please see Speedometer, Tachometer, and Status and Warning Indicators sections for details on locating
VSS, Tachometer, and indicator wires for most motorcycle applications
**For 2004+ HD utilizing the “Fat Bob” tank mount, please see our MCL-2004, it is designed as a direct plug-in gauge for these models. The
Check Engine indicator will not function using this gauge on 2004+ HD models due to the signal
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Mounting in a Dash with Cable Drive speedometer and rubber mounts Dakota Digital Gauge Foam Tape MCL-2002 (-R) Cable Drive Speed Sensor With Mounting Hardware Rubber Mounts Factory Dash Panel #8 Lock Washer 8-32 x ½” Nut • Remove the dash • Unbolt and unplug the factory gauge • Install the rubber mounts and foam tape around the new Dakota Digital gauge. The tape should apply to the side of the gauge can and be against the bottom of the bezel; this just fills the openi
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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 • Use supplied L-brackets along with the 8-32 screws and lock washers to secure the gauge • Reinstall the dash Deuce mounting NOTE: The supplied L-bracket mounting pieces are not used for this application and can be discarded Since the
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• Remove the dash • Unclip and unplug the factory gauge • Remove the rubber gasket from the factory gauge bezel. • Install gasket over the bezel of the Dakota Digital gauge. The gasket doesn’t cover the entire bezel; there should be some chrome showing when the gasket is installed. • Use the supplied ABS mounting ring to secure the gauge to the dash. The ring has notches that align the gauge so it cannot be installed upside down. The textu
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STATUS AND WARNING INDICATORS 3 4 The right turn, left turn, and high beam indicators are activated by 12 2 5 volts at their respective hook-up wires. The right turn signal wire is green, N the left turn signal wire is orange, and the high beam wire is purple. These 1 6 km/h can be connected to the same wires that the indicator lights would be connected to. The display system wire colors may not match the wire colors MPH 0 7 E in your electrical wire harness; consult a servic
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The setup menus are entered by holding the switch in while turning the key on. The menus are as follows: Menu Description AUTO auto calibrate speed ADJUST adjust calibrate speed S SET miles to service setting PERF turn on/off performance displays NIGHT turn on/off automatic night dimming T CAL set engine cylinder setting UPDATE set digital rpm update rate RPM WXARN set rpm shift warning point COLOR select rpm bar graph color, red or green V WXARN set low volt warning poin
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S S S S S S S SE E E ET T T T 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. • Press and release the
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V W W W WX X X XA A A Ar r r rn n n n Voltage warning setup V • Press and release the switch until “WXArn ” 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. S S S Se e e en n n nd d d de e e er r r r Pressure sender setup P The gauge can use
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S S S Si i i ig g g gn n n na a a aL L L L Tach signal setup • Press and release the switch until “SignaL” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed. • Release the switch. The current setting will be displayed (12 HI or 5 LO). • Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed. • Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to save the setting. I I I In n n nF F F FO O O O Info menu Displays the current software revision on the spe
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WIRING COLOR CODE FOR GAUGE: 2003 and older HD MCL-2002* Stock harness color Function YELLOW PINK or YELLOW/BLUE* tachometer signal PINK BLACK/YELLOW “ENGINE” indicator (-) BLACK BLACK ground (connect directly to battery negative) WHITE/BLUE connected to function switch WHITE WHITE/GREEN output speed signal GRAY WHITE VSS signal PURPLE BROWN/VIOLET security system indicator WHITE/RED +12v constant power RED ORANGE/WHITE +12 volt with key on
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Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution Gauge will not light up. Red wire does not have power. Connect to a location that has power. Black wire is not getting a good ground. Connect ground to a different location. Gauge is damaged. Return gauge for repair. (see instructions) Clock shows “ : “ only. White/red wire does not have power. Connect to a location that has constant power. Clock resets when key is off. White/red wire does not have con
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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 Au
