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MAN# 650369 

RANGE

RANGE

RANGE

RANGE

 Distance to Empty setup 

The range reading will initially show the word 

range

 until a tank of gas has been driven to allow the gauge to complete its 

setup based on your driving.  Begin with a full tank of gas and do not refill it until it gets below ¼ tank of gas.  This can be done on 
multiple trips as long as no fuel is added before it gets low enough.  After the initial setup the display will show 

r

 followed by the 

calculated distance to empty.  This will count down, making adjustments as necessary, until the range is 35 miles (56km) or less and 
then it will show 

r  Lo

.  The gauge will continue to make adjustments to match your driving habits with each fill up.  After the initial 

setup you are not required to wait for the fuel to get below ¼ tank before refilling. 

 

Press and release the switch until “

RANGE

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

 - 

” is displayed. 

 

The display will show “

oFF

” or “

oN

”.  Press and release the switch to change to the desired setting. 

 

Press and hold the switch until “ 

-

 ” is displayed to select the setting.

 

 

OFF

 turns the range display off.  

 

 

Turning the function 

on

 will access the following menus

 

o

 

donE

 

(exits the setup)

 

o

 

rESEt

 

(resets the gauge to beginning of the initial range learning)

 

o

 

sender

 

(used to change or reset the fuel gauge readings)

 

 

Hd

   

(set to factory default sending unit)

 

 

CSt

   

(set to a custom fuel curve) 

 

SET 00

 

(set new empty reading, 

done

 indicates it was stored, 

error

 indicates the signal 

is out of range)

 

 

SET 99

 

(set new full reading)

 

 

Press and release the switch to select the desired fuel setup menu, press and hold it until “

 - 

” is displayed, and then release the 

switch to view or go on. 

 

A press and hold will save the setting or exit back to the menu.   

 

done

 is the first menu displayed, a press and hold will exit fuel set up at this point.   

 

rESEt

 will begin the initial range learning again.  You must begin with a full tank of gas and then ride it down to less than ¼ tank.  

This can be done in multiple 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 signal is out of range 

 

FUL - SET 00

 

This will set a new empty reading for the fuel gauge to allow for customization or improved range accuracy.  

done

 indicates it was stored, 

error

 indicates the signal is out of range 

 

InFO

InFO

InFO

InFO

 Info menu 

Displays the current software revision on the speedometer display. (no changes can be done in this menu)   

 

odoMK

odoMK

odoMK

odoMK

 Odometer preset 

The odometer can be preset by the customer within the first 100 miles.  Once the odometer has more than 100 miles, the menu option 
will no longer be displayed.  Make sure you have correctly selected the units to be either MPH or km/h first.  The odometer will be set 
in the selected units.  The reading shown when entering the preset menu will be the value obtained from the ECM.  Once you have 
preset the miles you cannot change it again.  
WARNING!!: This only allows setting odometer to the nearest mile. Do not use tenths! For example a mileage of 65432.1 
should be set to “

065432

 using this method. If the tenths digit is used, the odometer will read 10 times too high. 

 

Press and release the switch until “

-odoMK

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

 - 

” is displayed. 

 

The current ECM odometer reading will be displayed with the left most digit flashing. 

 

Press and release the switch to increment the digit.  Press and hold the switch to move to the next digit to the right. 

 

Continue until the right most digit has been set.  Press and hold the switch and the speed display will show “

No

”. 

 

Press and hold the switch while “

no

” is displayed to go back and continue changing the odometer display.  Turn the key off to 

cancel any changes. 

 

Press and release the switch to change to speed display to “

yes

”.  Press and hold the switch while “

yes

” is displayed to save the 

current odometer reading. 

 

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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