Dakota Digital MCH-GPS17 Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 2

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INSTALLATION: 
 

Remove the outer fairing and the factory Air Temp gauge. This will vary by 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 installation. 
 
                               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

With the Air Temp gauge removed; slide the push button harness through the fairing at the top opening of the 
mounting basket and bring the factory 3-pin connector through the fairing at the bottom opening of the mounting 
basket. The top and bottom openings are shown with arrows in the picture. 

Connect the factory 3-pin connector and the 
switch harness to the LCD compass gauge. 

With the switch harness connector at the top, slide the gauge into the fairing with the two studs sliding through the holes 
of the stock mounting basket. Use the provided nuts to secure the gauge to the mounting basket. One extra nut is 
provided in case one is lost. 

Use the provided zip ties to secure the switch to your desired location. You 

shouldn’t need to access the switch after 

going through the operation and setup of the LCD compass, so you can secure the switch up inside the fairing or you can 
secure the switch making it accessible under the fairing after reassembly if you want to change the backlighting or 
settings later on. 

Summary of Contents for MCH-GPS17

Page 1: ... 2 Temperature reading displays the temperature read from the sensor 3 Heading reading displays the direction the gauge is moving in 4 Message center can be set to display altimeter clock or toggle between both readings 5 Switch connector location to connect switch for use in gauge setup 6 Gauge connector location to connect stock gauge harness for gauge power and temp sensor WIRE TIES x6 NUTS x3 ...

Page 2: ...ottom openings are shown with arrows in the picture Connect the factory 3 pin connector and the switch harness to the LCD compass gauge With the switch harness connector at the top slide the gauge into the fairing with the two studs sliding through the holes of the stock mounting basket Use the provided nuts to secure the gauge to the mounting basket One extra nut is provided in case one is lost U...

Page 3: ...l it will display the last direction calculated when it was moving which may or may not be the direction the vehicle is now pointed Once the gauge is again moving a new direction can be calculated and displayed POWERING UP When the gauge is powered on it must first locate the satellites and determine its location This can take some time especially if it has been a while since the gauge was last po...

Page 4: ... PM and 24hr 14 34 time formats UTC 11hrs to UTC 12hrs sets hour offset from UTC for your local time zone will need to be adjusted when time goes from daylight savings time to standard time or vice versa DISPLAY Sets function of lower information display area ALTIMETER will display only the altimeter height above sea level in lower information section CLOCK will display only the clock in lower inf...

Page 5: ...u 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 fu...

Page 6: ...LOCATING with no dots following it at power up Gauge needs service Contact Dakota Digital technical support for an RMA number to return gauge for service Temperature section of screen displays EE Temp sensor wire may be broken or disconnected Check the temp sensor wire for connection Check the temp sensor ground connection Temperature section of screen displays Temp sensor wire is shorted to groun...

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