MCL-3K-T - Dakota Digital
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1. Ww MCL 3000 SERIES OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE PART MCL 3K T Thank you for purchasing the Dakota Digital MCL 3K T gauge for your Harley Davidson Touring bike This gauge is designed to be a direct plug in replacement for all touring models from 1996 and up This is part of a six gauge package for touring models so you can add additional gauges as you choose The MCL 3K T gauge comes with a temperature sensor You must use the supplied sensor other sensors will result in inaccurate readings INSTALLATION First read and familiarize yourself with all of the components and this manual The first step is to remove the seat and disconnect the negative side of the battery as with any electronic install Once the battery is disconnected you are ready to start REMOVAL OF FACTORY GAUGES Remove the outer fairing this will vary from model to model please follow the service manual to expose the wiring and gauges Don t be alarmed by the amount of wires behind the fairing this is a direct plug in kit and these detailed instructions will guide you through it 4 Pic of Street Glide with outer fairing removed Pic of Road Glide with outer fairing removed All of the small gauges fuel volts oil and air temp have two plugs One is for illumination the other is for the gauge power ground and sensor signal The illumination harness two pins orange and black wires will not be reused and can hang freely inside the fairing with the bulb removed or2. and Celsius t When the desired unit is displayed press and hold the switch until is displayed to save changes Turn off key Setup is complete jy Manual 650302 B Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution Gauge will not light up Orange wire does not have power Connect to a location that has power check fuses Black wire is not getting a good ground Connect ground to a different location Gauge is damaged Return gauge for repair see instructions Gauge reading is erratic or Gauge signal wire is loose or broken Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks jumps around Poor ground connection Check ground connection on gauge engine and sensor Gauge reading is incorrect _ Sensor is damaged Verify wiring or replace sensor Gauge will not dim Blue wire 2 pin harness is not connected Check wiring connections Blue wire should have 12 volts correctly when tachometer is dim or dimming switch is on Gauge remains dim at all Blue wire 2 wire harness is getting power all Check wiring connections Blue wire should have 0 volts times all of the time when tachometer is bright or dimming switch is off Gauge will not enter setup Green wire 2 wire harness is not connected Check wiring connections Green wire should have 12 volts correctly when the switch is pressed SERVICE AND REPAIR DAKOTA DIGITAL offers complete service and repair of its product line In addition technical consultation i
3. can be secured to the other gauge wires to clean things up The three pin connector from the stock gauge will be used to connect the new Dakota Digital MCL 3K gauge Unplug connectors at the back of the gauge then remove the two 5 16 nuts holding the clamps onto each small gauge and remove the gauges New nuts for the small gauges are included in the hardware pack DO NOT reuse the stock nuts for the new gauges they are not the same thread Manual 650302 B Once the gauge is removed save the clamp as it will be reused with the new MCL gauge Remove the small gauge with 5 16 wrench or nut driver Save Clamp and reuse for install INSTALLATION OF NEW MCL 3K T GAUGE Install the new gauge into the fairing using the original clamp along with the supplied nuts Be sure the alignment tab on the clamp lines up with the notches in the fairing when tightening the clamp back up flat side down SWITCH DIM PLUG SENDER POWER 12V Key ON GROUND WIRING Wiring the gauge will be slightly different than before as the bike doesn t have provisions for the new sensor Use the supplied sensor and wiring to make a jumper harness from the original plug to the new BOOST gauge DO NOT connect the factory connector direct to the gauge use supplied wiring If the wiring harness plug is not available wire according to the drawing on next page Standard V4 female spade connectors can be used to make a connection to the gauge The
4. second connector toward the top of the back side of the gauge is where the supplied Switch Dim harness connects Both inputs are triggered when there is 12V on either wire BLUE Wire Dim Input The BLUE wire is used for optional night time dimming function When this wire receives 12V the gauge will dim to about 1 2 brightness GREEN Wire Switch Input The GREEN wire is used for a switch input for entering setup This wire can be wired to a momentary push button switch and the other side of the switch to 12V The wire can also be stripped back and touched to 12V to enter setup and then taped off once complete Wiring diagram on next page Manual 650302 B Dim and Switch 12V power RED PWR ae RED SND Ground BLACK GND Temp sensor Ground Factory BLACK GND gauge plug Back View of Gauge Switch Input active high 12V Saa GREEN wire Dim Input active high 12V BLUE wire 12V t Xa o lt 412V ho i KEY ON POWER Optional momentary UJ Optional toggle KEY ON POWER push button switch 12V ii O RED wire KEY ON POWER Sender Terminal m l TEMP SENSOR BLACK wire supplied _ Connect to main chassis ground If you are replacing a gauge in a set of Dakota Digital gauges plug the small white two pin connector into the air pressure gauge just as it was on the other gauge you removed If you are adding this gauge to the set rather than replacing one
5. ie Sensor Brake line Manual 650302 B GAUGE SETUP The GREEN switch input wire in the two pin connector is used to enter setup If you are only installing one or a couple Dakota Digital MCL 3K gauges set up may seem a little strange since they are designed to work as a set however you ll simply cycle through a few screens to get to the desired gauge The table below shows what will be on the gauge with each button press or tapping the GREEN wire high 12V 3 rd LFH Please note that the word switch in the setup instruction is in reference to the GREEN wire you can install any momentary push button switch and use that or simply strip the wire back and hold or tap the GREEN wire to a 12V source for set up Once setup is complete cover the end of the GREEN wire and secure it so it cannot accidentally be shorted To enter setup Press and hold the switch while turning the key on the gauge should light and show dxx xx is the software code and may be used for tech support Release the switch and i should be displayed ily at the table above press and release the switch and scroll through until you see A ir on the display this is the screen you need to get to in order to enter the air temperaure setup Press and hold the switch until unt is displayed release the switch and the current temperature unit will be displayed Press and release the switch to change between Fahrenheit F
6. roper 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 Fee Sioux Falls SD 57107 Fax 605 339 4106 www dakotadigital com dakotasupport dakotadigital com Copyright 2011 Dakota Digital Inc Manual 650302 B
7. s 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 DIGITAL 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 imp
8. you will have a total of 5 small Dakota Digital gauges on the bike you will need to locate any one of the other BLUE and GREEN wires going to the other gauges in the set cut and splice into the new harness Match BLUE to BLUE and GREEN to GREEN If you are installing multiple MCL 3K gauges without a Dakota Digital Speedometer you can tie the GREEN wires together and then to one switch The same is true for the BLUE wire wire all of them to one switch If you have an MCL 3K Tachometer it will actually serve as the dimming switch The BLUE wire on any of the MCL 3K Tachs will provide a 12V output for the dimming function The gauge has a light sensor behind the lens and when the ambient light is dim or low it will turn on the output and supply 12V to the BLUE wire You will not need to wire in a toggle switch if you have an MCL 3K tachometer and choose to wire it this way Back View of Gauges Dim Input 12V BLUE wire Optional I KEY ONPOWER Penn 99 os Switch Input 12V Continue wiring to other t MCL 3K gauges t mn GREEN wire ss 2V Optional momen tary i i KEY ON POWER push button switch Manual 650302 B To complete the installation run the sensor cable wire down and out the bottom of the fairing securing it as needed with the supplied zip ties It is best to mount the sensor so it will get some air flow securing it to a brake line or bracket just out the bottom of the fairing works well phe NN Zip t
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