Dakota Digital MCL-3212 user manual

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MODEL MCL-3212
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
(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
dIag (EngInE, seCURE, ABS, DONE) read diagnostic code

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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 the 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.

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SPEED CALIBRATION The speed calibration is not required unless you have changed out the stock transmission, pulley, or tires. A A A AD D D DJ J J Jv v v vS S S ST T T T Adjust • 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 “fast“ or “sLOWX”. Fast will allow you to increase the speedometer reading, slow will allow you to decrease the speedometer reading. • Press and release

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S S S Se e e et t t t F F F FC C C C Temperature sender setup The temperature gauge can read the stock head temperature sensor from the ECM. • 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). • Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed. • Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to save the set

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F F F FU U U UE E E EL L L L Low fuel light and distance to empty setup If the range feature is turned on, 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

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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