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MAN# 650305:E 

 

FUNCTION SWITCH 
 

The function switch on the side of the dash panel allows access to all of the mileage, RPM, and performance 

information.  Pressing and releasing the function switch toggles through the different displays.  Press and holding the 
switch will reset the current display.  The display sequence is as follows: 

ODOMTR 

000000

  

odometer mileage 

TRIP  A  

A

 

000.0

 

trip meter mileage A 

TRIP  B  

B

 

000.0 

trip meter mileage B 

SERVIC 

S 0000

  

miles since last service (if programmed) 

KPH 

 

++++++

   

metric speed conversion (to mph if metric unit is selected) 

VOLTS  

00.0

 

V

   

displays voltage to gauge 

* 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

  

trap speed 

CLOCK  

12

:

00

   

12 hour clock 

* HOURS 

HR 0.0

  

re-settable hour meter 

RPM 

 

0000

 

RPM

 

RPM reading in alpha display 

* HI RPM 

H  0000

 

high RPM recall 

TEMP   

000 F

   

temperature reading, “C” if metric 

RANGE  

R  250.0 

or

 range

 

distance to empty (if turned on) 

The 0-60 and ¼ mile timers are zeroed by pressing and holding the switch while that timer is displayed.  The timer will not 

restart until the speed reaches zero and you start driving again. 

Display functions with a ‘*’ in front of them are only shown with performance readings turned on. 

 
 
Troubleshooting guide

 

 
Problem   

 

Possible cause 

 

 

 

Solution   

 

 

 

 

 

Gauge will not light up. 

Orange/White wire does not have power. 

Inspect and repair stock harness. 

 

 

 

Brown/Gray wire does not have power.   

Inspect and repair stock harness. 

 

 

 

Black wire is not getting a good ground.   

Inspect and repair stock harness. 

 

 

 

Gauge is damaged.  

 

 

Return gauge for repair.  (see instructions) 

 

 

Clock resets when key is off.  Brown/Gray wire does not have constant power.  Inspect and repair stock harness. 

 

 

 

Gauge lights up, but speed 

No data from ECM.   

 

 

Check engine trouble codes. 

  will only show zero. 

Sensor is not sending a speed signal. 

 

Check wiring and test sensor.  

 

 

 

Speed reading is incorrect. 

Gauge is not calibrated correctly. 

 

Gauge must be calibrated (see instructions). 

 

 

Gauge lights up, but tach 

No data from ECM.   

 

 

Check engine trouble codes. 

  will only show zero. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gauge will not dim.   

Auto dimming is disabled. 

 

 

Check setting under “Night” menu. 

 

 

 

Gauge remains dim at all 

Light sensor is covered. 

 

 

Make sure the bottom center of the gauge lens is clean and 

  times. 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

  not obstructed. 

 

 

 

 

 

Security indicator does 

Loose or incorrect connection to indicator wire. 

Inspect and repair stock harness. 

  not work.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature reading does  

Run switch is not on. 

 

 

Run switch must be on to get temperature data from ECM. 

  not show up. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low Fuel Light not turning  

Incorrect setting or turned off.  

 

Verify function is “ON” in “Fuel” setup menu and that the set  

  on. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  up is correct or adjust value.  

 

 

 

Low Fuel Light turning  

Incorrect setting. 

 

 

 

Verify setting or adjust the value following “Fuel” setup menu  

  on too early/late.    

 

 

 

 

 

  Adjust feature 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MCL-3207

Page 1: ...HOMETER The speedometer and tachometer signals are read from the engine control module ECM over a data bus The speed can be calibrated to allow for differences in tires or gearing calibration is discussed later The tach bar displays RPM x1000 with a range of 7000 RPM The RPM can also optionally be shown on the message display CLOCK The clock uses a 12 hour format and can be set by pressing and hol...

Page 2: ...on pulley or tires ADJvST ADJvST ADJvST ADJvST Adjust Press and release the switch until AdJvSt is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed Release the switch The display will show fast or sLOWX Fast will allow you to increase the speedometer reading slow will allow you to decrease the speedometer reading Press and release the switch to change press and hold the switch to contin...

Page 3: ...needed just what you ve already connected It will work with 4 5 6 or 7 speed transmissions The factory preset option will preset the indicator to work with a stock 5 or 6 speed drive train With a stock 6 speed there will be a slight delay the first time you shift to sixth gear as the system verifies the gear Subsequent shifts to sixth gear will not have the delay You can also program each gear pos...

Page 4: ...to save the setting o Fill the tank and then press and release the switch until FULSET 99 is shown o Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting o Press and hold the switch when DONE is displayed to finish the custom setup If CST Dyn or D09 are chosen then additional setup options are available SET LO and RANGE SET LO allows adjustment of the low fuel warning point Press and h...

Page 5: ...ss Brown Gray wire does not have power Inspect and repair stock harness Black wire is not getting a good ground Inspect and repair stock harness Gauge is damaged Return gauge for repair see instructions Clock resets when key is off Brown Gray wire does not have constant power Inspect and repair stock harness Gauge lights up but speed No data from ECM Check engine trouble codes will only show zero ...

Page 6: ... bill you after repair Dakota Digital 24 Month Warranty DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this product that should it under normal use and condition be proven defective in material or workmanship within 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE such defect s will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital s option This warranty does not cover nor extend to damage to the vehicle s syste...

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