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MAN# 650023B 

PARTS LIST 
 

description   

 

 

 

quantity 

gear shift decoder   

 

 

 

relay for neutral safety 

 

 

 

gear shift sender with 10’ cable   

 

long gear shift sender arm  

 

 

spacer (7/16” hex nut) 

 

 

 

5/16” x 1” bolt 

 

 

 

 

5 1/4” rod 

 

 

 

 

 

4 1/4” rod 

 

 

 

 

 

3 1/4” rod 

 

 

 

 

 

1/8” retainer clips for rods   

 

 

GM mounting plate   

 

 

 

GM linkage connector 

 

 

 

C-4 mounting plate   

 

 

 

C-4 linkage connector 

 

 

 

C-6 mounting plate   

 

 

 

C-6 linkage connector 

 

 

 

universal mounting plate   

 

 

 
The neutral safety and backup light features do not have to be connected for gear sender to 

work.  These are optional features provided for vehicles which do not already have these 
provisions. 

CONNECTING SENSOR TO DECODER 
The sensor has a 10 foot gray cable attached to it.  This cable contains three wires which 

connect to the decoder.  Connect the RED wire to the terminal marked RED  Connect the GREEN 
wire to the terminal marked GREEN.  Connect the BLACK wire to the terminal marked BLACK.  

CONNECTING TO THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY 
Gear shift displays are not included with the GSS-2000, but it will interface with all of the 

standard display systems available.  Each gear output will provide 12 volts at up to 0.3 amperes or 
can be programmed to provide grounding outputs.  This is enough current capacity for any LED 
indicator or low power incandescent bulbs.  When individual lights are used for each gear, connect 
the negative wire to ground and the positive wire to the appropriate gear output terminal on the 
decoder.  When using Dakota Digital’s Digital Gear Shift Indicator connect the wires to the 
decoder according to the instructions provided with the indicator.  The GSS-2000 will also work 
with any Dakota Digital vacuum florescent display system.  Connect wires between the decoder 
and the display system control box. 

GSS-2000 Specifications 

SUPPLY 

Voltage Input (+12) Range  

5.6 to 22 V 

INPUTS 

 

DIM Off 

DIM On 

DIM 

< 1.6 V 

> 4.0 V 

OUTPUTS 

 

Output Current 

Gear Output 

< 0.3 A 

BACKUP 

< 15 A 

CURRENT DRAW 

 

Park-Neutral   Reverse 

Drive 

W/O Safety Relay 

 30 mA 

 80 mA 

 20 mA 

W/ Safety Relay 

 160 mA 

 80 mA 

 20 mA 

Summary of Contents for GSS-2000

Page 1: ... To ECM Park Neutral input optional To neutral safety relay optional To back up lights optional to sensor RED wire to sensor GREEN wire to sensor BLACK wire to Chassis Ground BACKUP POWER GROUND SAFETY DIM PARK REVERSE NEUTRAL OVERDRV DRIVE SECOND FIRST 1 WIRE RED GREEN BLACK Dakota Digital GSS 2000 DECODER B U PWR GND N S SW DIM PARK REVERSE NEUTRAL OVRDRV DRIVE SECOND FIRST 1 WIRE INDIVIDUAL BUL...

Page 2: ...ed BLACK CONNECTING TO THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY Gear shift displays are not included with the GSS 2000 but it will interface with all of the standard display systems available Each gear output will provide 12 volts at up to 0 3 amperes or can be programmed to provide grounding outputs This is enough current capacity for any LED indicator or low power incandescent bulbs When individual lights are use...

Page 3: ...AL lights should begin flashing and the REVERSE light will go out 11 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL 12 Press and hold the set switch The NEUTRAL light should remain on steady If the light will not quit flashing then the sensor is not turning 13 Release the set switch The OVERDRIVE lights should begin flashing and the NEUTRAL light will go out 14 Shift the transmission to OVERDRIVE If you do not...

Page 4: ...n switch is in the start position which engages the starter motor The WHITE wire from the relay connects to the SAFETY terminal on the decoder The RED wire connects to the power wire for the decoder For the neutral safety switch to operate properly the POWER terminal on the decoder as well as the red wire on the relay must have power when the key is in both the run and start positions Typical star...

Page 5: ... outside hole and 1 5 16 throw with the inside hole The longer arm which is sent in the kit allows for throws from 3 1 2 with the outside hole to 2 3 16 with the inside hole When properly adjusted the sensor arm will move through about 1 2 or more of its full travel If the sensor arm moves through less than 1 3 of its travel it may be difficult for the decoder to distinguish between gears It does ...

Page 6: ...MAN 650023B 6 Mounting to a GM 350 400 or 700 R4 transmission ...

Page 7: ...nsor rod the center hole is a pivot point for the connector and the upper hole connects to the linkage rod A nylon cable tie can be passed around the linkage connector and transmission shift arm to keep the linkage connector secured tightly If this does not fit your shifter then you will need to drill an 1 8 hole into your shift linkage arm to attach the rod to ...

Page 8: ...l have to be drilled to line up with the pan bolts being used on the transmission transmission oil pan Use 3 8 x 1 bolt and 3 8 spacer as shown above to secure mounting plate to transmission Use 5 16 x 1 bolt and spacer 7 16 nut as shown above to secure the mounting plate to the transmission Universal mounting plate This can be used with transmissions for which a specific mounting plate is not pro...

Page 9: ...int for the connector and the upper hole connects to the linkage rod A nylon cable tie can be passed through the two side holes and around the linkage connector to keep the linkage connector secured tightly If this does not fit your shifter then you will need to drill an 1 8 hole into your shift linkage arm to attach the rod to STANDARD ARM LONG ARM ARM FLIPPED For the C 4 transmission the arm on ...

Page 10: ...coder is losing power Make sure PWR terminal has 12 volts when the key not allow the starter to when key is placed in is in both the on and start positions engage the start position 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 o...

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