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MAN# 650023B 

 PROGRAMMING THE GEARS 

Programming is done using the set switch, small switch on the decoder located by 

the sensor connection terminals, and watching the programming LED’s(not visible until 
power applied) located near each gear output on the GSS-2000.
   

The PARK light is directly behind the PARK terminal, REVERSE light is directly behind the 

REVERSE terminal, etc. 
1.  Place the transmission in PARK and make sure the key is off. 
2.  Press and hold the set switch on the GSS-2000 decoder while turning the key on. 
3.  The lights should come on either all green or all red.  RED is for +12V outputs for Dakota 

Digital and most other displays.  GREEN is for ground outputs for Lokar displays. 

4.  Press and release the switch to change the output type, toggle from RED or GREEN LEDs lit. 

Press and hold the switch, for about 4 seconds, until both RED and GREEN LEDs turn on to 
save the setting.  Release the switch and begin gear programming. 

5.  The PARK lights should be flashing between RED and GREEN. (Transmission should be in 

PARK) 

6.  Press and hold the set switch.  The PARK light should remain on steady, not flashing.  
7.  Release the set switch.  The REVERSE lights should begin flashing RED and GREEN; The 

PARK light will go out. 

8.  Shift the transmission to REVERSE. 
9.  Press and hold the set switch.  The REVERSE light should remain on steady. 

(If the REVERSE light will not quit flashing, then the sensor is not turning or following.) 

10. Release the set switch.  The NEUTRAL 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 have overdrive, then shift to DRIVE.) 
15. Press and hold the set switch.  The OVERDRIVE light should remain on steady. 

(If the light will not quit flashing, then the sensor is not turning.) 

16. Release the set switch.  The DRIVE lights should begin flashing and the OVERDRIVE light will 

go out. 

17. Shift the transmission to DRIVE.  (If it is already in drive, then do not move it.) 
18. Press and hold the set switch.  The DRIVE light should remain on steady.  
19. Release the set switch.  The SECOND lights should begin flashing and the DRIVE light will go 

out. 

20. Shift the transmission to SECOND.  (If you do not have second, then shift to FIRST.) 
21. Press and hold the set switch.  The SECOND light should remain on steady.  

(If the light will not quit flashing, then the sensor is not turning.) 

22. Release the set switch.  The FIRST lights should begin flashing and the SECOND light will go 

out. 

23. Shift the transmission to FIRST.  (If it is already in first, then do not move it.) 
24. Press and hold the set switch.  The FIRST light should remain on steady. 
25. Release the set switch.  The FIRST light will go out and then come back on steady.  
26. Shift the transmission through each of the gears to verify that the programming lights match 

correctly, turning on steady when in appropriate gear. 

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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