Dakota Digital MCL-3204 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Diagnostics mode for checking/clearing trouble codes; SPEED CALIBRATION; Adjust
- Page 3 – Night Dimming; Rpm warning setup; Clock setup; releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.; the switch to store the gear position quicker.; Voltage warning setup
- Page 5 – Troubleshooting guide; Possible cause; SERVICE AND REPAIR
MAN# 650284:E
MODEL MCL-3204
3-3/8” SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER for 2004 – up
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
read diagnostic codes
ADJUST
adjust calibrate speed
vnIt
select speed unit (MPH or km/h)
S SET
miles to service setting
GEAR
transmission gear display selection
PERF
turn on/off performance displays
teMKp
set temperature warning point
WXARN
RPM
set RPM shift warning point
WXARN
V
set low volt warning point
CL CAL
adjust clock calibration
NIGHT
turn on/off automatic night dimming
FUEL
low fuel light setup
INFO
display gauge revision code on speedometer
-odoMK
one-time odometer preset
POWER & GROUND
The gauge is a direct plug in. Constant battery power and 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
W hen 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 & 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 rpm 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.
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.
A
B
V
MPH
km/h
E
0
6
1
2
5
4
3
7
RPM
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Summary
MAN# 650284:E 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...
MAN# 650284:E nIgHt nIgHt nIgHt nIgHt 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 descri...
MAN# 650284:E Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution Gauge will not light up. Orange/White wire does not have power. Inspect and repair stock harness. Brown/Gray wire does not have power. Inspect and repair stock harness. Black wire is not getting a good ground. Inspect and repair sto...
