Dakota Digital MCL-30K-TCH User's Manual
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1. WWW DARKOTADIGITAL COM MCL 30K TCH Thank you for purchasing the Dakota Digital MCL 30K TCH gauge for your Harley Davidson Touring bike This kit is designed to be a replacement for all touring models from 1996 2003 This is part of a six gauge package for touring models so you can add additional gauges as you choose 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 Remove the outer fairing for FLHT models this will vary from model to model please follow the service manual to expose the wiring and gauges Road Glide FLTR models will not need the outer fairing removed Ultra FLHT with outer removed Remove Factory Gauge Now you are ready to start unplugging and removing the gauge ULTRA FLHT batwing fairings Remove the clamps that hold the Speed and Tach in place with a screw driver or wrench depending on application and remove the gauges Remove nuts screws and clamp to remove factory gauges 1 MAN 650336 ROAD GLIDE FLTR You will need to remove the speedometer and tachometer instrument bezel To do this remove two small screws on the left and right side of the bezel Then lift up on the back of the bezel and slide the tab that is under the ignition switch out from under the switch cover see ph2. 605 332 6513 Sioux Falls SD 57107 Fax 605 339 4106 www dakotadigital com dakotasupport dakotadigital com Copyright 2011 Dakota Digital Inc 7 MAN 650336
3. different location Gauge is damaged Return gauge for repair see instructions Clock will not light up Orange wire does not have power Connect to a location that has constant power Clock will not keep time Orange wire does not have constant power Connect to a location that has constant power Gauge lights up but tach Yellow wire is not connected properly Check connection from yellow wire to tach signal wire will only show zero Ignition system not grounded properly Check engine and ignition system grounds Gauge is not grounded properly Check gauge and engine grounds Tach signal type is not set correctly Change the tach signal type see instructions Gauge is not calibrated Gauge must be recalibrated see instructions Tach reading is erratic or Tach signal wire is loose or broken Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks jumps around Poor ground connection Check ground connection on tachometer engine and ignition system Update rate is too fast Reset display update speed slower Tach reading is incorrect Gauge is not calibrated correctly Gauge must be calibrated see instructions Gear indicator is always Gears not programmed Program gear indicator in setup see instructions Gauge will not dim Night dimming is turned off or too low Change night setting in setup see instructions Gauge remains dim at all Night dimming is turn too high Change night setting in setup See instructions times Light
4. push button switch should be connected and mounted to allow access to all of the gauge features The function switch is used for setup and for adjusting the clock The function switch can also be used to change the tachometer display If an MCL 30K SPD gauge is also installed be sure the speedometer is displaying the odometer to avoid resetting any of the other settings before attempting to change the tachometer Press and hold the switch for about 4 seconds to change the tach menu Press and hold the switch for about 6 seconds to reset the high RPM recall while it is displayed The tachometer only has two display modes as follows TACH MENU CLOCK gt fe dd 12 hour clock HI RPM gt HEHHE high rom recall GAUGE SETUP AND CALIBRATION The function switch discussed above is used to enter setup mode for all of the gauges If you are only installing one or a couple Dakota Digital MCL 3K gauges then setup may seem a little strange since they are designed to work as a set The first step in the setup procedure is to select which gauge you are going to adjust Each gauge will either show a number or a label If the gauge is showing a label then that gauge will be selected to enter setup All of the other gauges will exit setup and allow the selected gauge to be changed To get into setup press and hold the function switch while turning the key on Press and release the switch to advance through the menus below when on the desired option press and hold th
5. setting LJArn Rpm warning setup e Press and release the switch until uJArn is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed e Release the switch The current warning point will be displayed e Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed e Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting 5 MAN 650336 Tachometer Setup Continued SEAr Gear indicator setup This tachometer has a single digit display for gear position The gauge can learn the positions 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 To program the gear positions begin at a section of road where you can gradually shift through all of the gears Press and hold the switch while turning the key on and starting the engine Once the engine is running release the switch e Press and release the switch until tC H is displayed Press and hold the switch until is displayed e Press and release the switch until SEA is displayed press and hold the switch until is displayed e The message will show LO ECH if the engine rpm is below 1500 or LO 5Fd if the vehicle speed is below 5 e Begin driving in 1 gear The display should show JEAr and the should be flashing Drive at a steady speed until the 1 stops flashing it should only take about 20 seconds if the speed and
6. RPMs are steady gt Optionally If the gear does not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing and releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker e Shift to 2 gear and drive at a steady speed The display will change to a flashing 2 e Wait until the Z stops flashing then 3 should start flashing shift to the next gear and continue gt Optionally If the gears do not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing and releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker e Repeat this through each gear When you are done come to a complete stop or press and hold the switch until the display shows SEEuP e Turn the key off and then on again to restart the gauges in normal operation verify the gear position by riding through each gear and seeing if positions agree 5 9nAL Tach signal setup e Press and release the switch until 5 SnAL is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed Release the switch The setting will be displayed HiorS id IZ His the normal setting Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed Press and hold the switch until is displayed Tachometer 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
7. ck HORE YELLOW PINK tach signal input plot piel 77 RED ORANGE WHITE 12 volt power with key on ed BLACK BLACK ground for gauge WHITE GREEN GREEN RED cruise set indicator i WHITE WHITE GREEN speed input for gear il First locate your tachometer connector in the factory wiring harness that were unplugged from the original tach gauge The wires needed for the Dakota Digital tachometer should all be found here The factory connector can be cut off or the new wires can be spliced into the harness Not all wires may be present on all years or models Clock Memory connection You will need to locate a fused constant 12V battery power wire for the orange clock memory wire The long orange clock memory wire is located on the tachometer gauge plug Check your service manual or use a voltmeter or test light to find and verify a constant power location One common location to pick up the constant power is pin 10 on the radio This should be a Red w Orange wire that is fused to the battery Night dimming The BLUE wire in the MCL 30K TCH harness controls can be connected to other Dakota Digital MCL 3k or MCL 30K gauges The tachometer will automatically dim the other gauges when it gets dark the tachometer has a sensor that activates the dimming feature when ambient light is low 3 MAN 650336 FUNCTION SWITCH If an MCL 30K SPD gauge is installed then the factory soeedometer push button switch is used as the main function switch otherwise a
8. e switch to select setup for that particular gauge function speed tach oilpsi__ oiltemp fuel volt i a Se Se Se ee FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS FOR SETUP MENUS Below is a list of factory gauge settings and what can be adjusted in the setup menus You can calibrate and adjust the tachometer as often as you wish however it should only need to be set once The only gauge that may require setting after the initial install is the Clock function on the tachometer so it is the first setup menu Tachometer Engine Cylinders 2 Signal Type 12 HI 12V ignition signal Night Dimming 1 darkest Display Update 3 fastest 1 8 sec RPM Warning 5500 range 2200 9900 4 MAN 650336 TACHOMETER SETUP Main Menu Sub Menu Description CL set clock time ECH n 9HE set night dimming level E CAL set engine cylinder setting uPdALE set rom update rate for digital readout LUA nh set rom shift warning point SEAr transmission gear programming 5 IAAL select 12 HI normal or 5 LO low voltage tach signal The gauge can be set to read from 1 15 cylinder ignition signals It can also be set to read either 12 volt tach signals or 5 volt tach signals found on some engine computers The digital tachometer update rate can be adjusted between slow mid and fast The rom warning shift point can be adjusted from 2200 9900 The tachometer will read from 350 9 990 rpm Press and hold the switch while turning the key on Release the switch Press and release the sw
9. ensity Normally the system is at full brightness for daytime viewing The tachometer has a light sensor that will provide a signal to the other gauges to reduce the brightness at night The level of darkness before the gauges dim can be adjusted in the tachometer Release the switch The current cylinder setting will be displayed Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed Press and hold the switch until is displayed uPdAtE Display update setup The display update will select how quickly the tachometer reading will respond setup e Press and release the switch until n SHE is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed e Release the switch The update setting will be displayed late darkest mid J early lightest OFF e Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed e Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting t CAL Engine cylinder setup e Press and release the switch until t CAL is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed J J J e Press and release the switch until FdA E is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed e Release the switch The update setting will be displayed slow mid j fast e Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed e Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the
10. itch until 2CH is displayed then press and hold switch until is displayed The rom display will show S t and the lower display will show night Press and release the switch to move through the different menus press and hold the switch to select a menu option Note The tachometer calibration may require you to hold the switch while starting the bike only if you are going to adjust set the GEAR programming since you will have to ride the bike Some ignition systems may disrupt power to other circuits causing the gauge to reset this is why you must hold the switch wile starting if you are setting up the GEAR display All other gauge functions and gauges can be set without running the engine CL Clock setup The time is displayed on the smaller display below the RPM It will not light up until the orange wire is powered To set the clock press and hold the switch while turning the key on Release the switch The RPM display should show LL press and hold switch until is displayed Release the switch The lower display will show the current hours Press and release the switch to change the hours press and hold the switch to change the minutes Release the switch The lower display will show the current minutes Press and release the switch to change the minutes press and hold the switch to save this and exit setup n I9HE Night dimming Your display system has a dimming feature that dims the display int
11. nd 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 improper 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 6lst St North Phone
12. otos below of ignition switch cover removed to show detail Now unplug the gauge connections cable where applicable Remove switch and unplug the idiot lights so the bezel can be completely removed for easier installation of the new gauges Remove the clamp s that hold the gauges to the bezel gauges and grommets gaskets and remove the hod wom pie Fi Hao t i ji a _ wig H i ie rN j i Wy nn e iray j k A LLIN fy N am O rj Iana ore IM j 5 y icy V kat t g i SH DP AJ a es ra eal Picture of tab switch cover removed Bezel removed Gauges Grommets removed Install New Gauges Next you are ready to install the new gauges into the fairing The new tachometer comes supplied with a new gasket and clamp Install the gauge and secure using the supplied clamp and gasket Be sure the alignment tab on the clamp lines up with the notches in the fairing Some fairings may only have one notch line up at least one tab on the clamp with the notch in the fairing this will insure the gauges are centered and aligned correctly Tachometer MAN 650336 WIRING SS TTT m ii iba Switch Input active high 12V m 12V GREEN wire Momentary push button switch KEY ON POWER Dim Input active high 12V Optional connection to BLUE wire BLUE wire on other MCL 3k gauges 2003 and older MCL 30K TCH Stock harness color Function E ORANGE see Clock Memory 12 volt battery power for clo
13. sensor at bottom of gauge is covered Make sure the lower part of the lens is not covered Cruise Engage indicator Loose or incorrect connection to indicator wire Check that the appropriate indicator wire has about 12 volts does not work when the indicator should be off and about 0 volts when the indicator should be on 6 MAN 650336 WIRING COLOR CODE FOR TACHOMETER Color on GAUGE Stock harness color Function GREEN none switch input BLUE none night dimming WHITE WHITE GREEN output speed signal BLACK BLACK ground for gauge RED ORANGE WHITE 12 volt power with key on ORANGE RED ORANGE 12V battery power for clock YELLOW PINK tach signal input WHITE GREEN GREEN RED cruise set indicator 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 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 a
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