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MAN# 650369 

TACHOMETER SETUP 

The digital tachometer update rate can be adjusted between slow, mid, and fast.  The rpm warning/shift point can 

be adjusted from 2000 – 7500 RPM.  The bar graph color can also be changed from green with a red warning to red with a 
green warning. 
 

v

vv

vPdAtE

PdAtE

PdAtE

PdAtE

 Display update setup  

The display update will select how quickly the digital tachometer reading will respond.   

 

Press and release the switch until “

vPdAtE

” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “

 - 

” is displayed. 

 

Release the switch.  The update setting will be displayed. (

1

=slow, 

2

=mid, 

3

=fast). 

 

Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed. 

 

Press and hold the switch until “ 

-

 ” is displayed to save the setting.

 

W

WW

WX

XX

XArn

Arn

Arn

Arn

 

RPM

 Rpm warning setup 

 

Press and release the switch until “

WXArn

 

RPM

” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “

 - 

” is displayed. 

 

Release the switch.  The current warning point will be displayed on the bar graph. 

 

Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed. 

 

Press and hold the switch until “ 

-

 ” is displayed to save the setting.

 

Color

Color

Color

Color

 RPM

 Bar graph color selection 

 

Press and release the switch until “

Color 

RPM

” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “

 - 

” is displayed. 

 

Release the switch.  The tach bar will light up in the current color (green or red). 

 

Press and release the switch until the desired color is displayed. 

 

Press and hold the switch until “ 

-

 ” is displayed to save the setting.

 

    
W

WW

WX

XX

XArn

Arn

Arn

Arn

 

V

 Voltage warning setup 

 

Press and release the switch until “

WXArn

 V

” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “

 - 

” is displayed. 

 

Release the switch.  The current warning point will be displayed (

9

.

0

 – 

12

.

1

). 

 

Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed. 

 

Press and hold the switch until “ 

-

 ” is displayed to save the setting.

 

 

WXarn

WXarn

WXarn

WXarn

 

P

 Pressure warning setup 

The oil pressure can be monitored by connecting a Dakota Digital SEN-1039 300 psi solid state pressure sensor. 

 

Press and release the switch until “

WXarn

 

P

” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “

 - 

” is displayed. 

 

Release the switch.  

Lo

 and number from 5-36 will be displayed for the low pressure warning point. 

 

Press and release the switch until the desired value is displayed. 

 

Press and hold the switch until “ 

-

 ” is displayed to go on to the high warning.

 

 

Release the switch.  

HI

 and number from 150-300 will be displayed for the high pressure warning point. 

 

Press and release the switch until the desired value is displayed. 

 

Press and hold the switch until “ 

-

 ” is displayed to save the setting.

 

 

Set FC

Set FC

Set FC

Set FC

 Temperature sender setup 

The temperature gauge can read the stock head temperature sensor from the ECM or it can use the following Dakota 
Digital temperature sensors:  SEN-1043 (400F/200C) or SEN-1044(302F/151C) 

 

Press and release the switch until “

Set FC

” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “

 - 

” is displayed. 

 

Release the switch.  The current sender type will be shown with its unit.  (

HEAD F

HEAD C

400F

200C

302F

, or 

151C

). 

 

Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed. 

 

Press and hold the switch until “ 

-

 ” is displayed to save the setting.

 

    
HI F-C

HI F-C

HI F-C

HI F-C

 Temperature warning setup 

 

Press and release the switch until “

HI F-C

” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “

 - 

” is displayed. 

 

Release the switch.  

H

 and number from 200F – 420F or 93C – 215C will be displayed. 

 

Press and release the switch until the desired value is displayed. 

 

Press and hold the switch until “ 

-

 ” is displayed to save the setting.

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for MCL-2011(-R)

Page 1: ... 5 gauges and 2012 up Dyna models with 5 gauges It is a direct plug in on these models and requires no additional wiring Auxiliary temp or psi sensors can be wired to the gauge Wiring Diagram IMPORTANT NOTE This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available for the first 100 miles 160km of operation See preset odometer for instructions Factory Dash Panel Factory Gasket Dakota Digital ...

Page 2: ...ng The gauge is a direct plug in on 2011 or newer Softail and 2012 or newer Dyna The only wiring which is optional is for the auxiliary pressure temp gauges if you choose WIRING COLOR CODE FOR AUXILARY TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE GAUGE MCL 2011 Function BLUE SEN 1043 or SEN 1044 temperature sensor signal BLACK SEN 1044 temperature sensor ground WHITE RED SEN 1039 pressure sensor RED wire GRAY SEN 1039...

Page 3: ...e switch will move to the minute set and the minutes will begin flashing Momentarily pressing the switch will now change the minutes Holding the switch will exit the clock set mode GAUGE SETUP AND CALIBRATION The setup menus are entered by holding the switch in while turning the key on The menus are as follows Menu Description dIag EngInE seCURE ABS DONE read diagnostic codes ADJvST FASTER SLOWER ...

Page 4: ...itch until vnit is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed Release the switch The display will light up the current speed unit MPH or km h Press and hold the switch to keep the current unit or press and release the switch to change the unit S SET S SET S SET S SET Miles to Next Service setup The service mileage is a countdown mile meter The service mile display can be disabled ...

Page 5: ...t warning point will be displayed 9 0 12 1 Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting WXarn WXarn WXarn WXarn P Pressure warning setup The oil pressure can be monitored by connecting a Dakota Digital SEN 1039 300 psi solid state pressure sensor Press and release the switch until WXarn P is displayed then pres...

Page 6: ... off and then on again to restart the gauges in normal operation verify the gear position by riding through each gear and checking if positions agree LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS Gauge indicator lights setup The left turn right turn high beam low oil pressure and neutral indicators in the gauge face can be turned on or off If the factory indicator lights are being used these can be turned off to av...

Page 7: ...tiple trips as long as the tank is not filled in between The range display will show range until this is completed and then begin showing the distance to empty FUL RESET This will set the fuel gauge setup points back to stock values FUL SET 99 This will set a new full reading for the fuel gauge to allow for customization or improved range accuracy done indicates it was stored error indicates the s...

Page 8: ...n to mph if metric unit is selected HI SPD HI 00 high speed recall 0 60 T 60 00 0 0 60mph time 0 100kph QUARTR 25 00 0 quarter mile time QT MPH 25 00 quarter mile speed RPM 0000 RPM rpm reading in alpha display HI RPM H 0000 high rpm recall VOLTS 00 0 V displays voltage to gauge PRESSURE 00 P pressure reading only shown if sender is connected TEMP 000 F temperature reading C if metric only show if...

Page 9: ...ture in setup _________ Low Fuel Light always on Sensor damaged ___________ Check resistances following procedure in service manual ____ Low Fuel Light flashing Wiring short or open Check gauge and fuel sender connections 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...

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