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Manual # 650338 

 
 

 

Back View of Gauge

Dim Input (active high +12V)

BLUE wire

Switch Input (active high +12V)

GREEN wire

Optional momentary 
push button switch

Connect to main 
 chassis ground

+12V 

 

KEY ON POWER

Sender Terminal 

+12V 

 

KEY ON POWER

           +12V 
 

KEY ON POWER

Optional toggle 
         switch

Optional Dakota Digital 
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR

Ground

 

If you are installing multiple MCL-3K gauges, you can tie the GREEN wires together and then to 

one switch.  The same is true for the BLUE wire, wire all of them to one switch.  

If you have an MCL-3K Tachometer, it will 

actually serve as the dimming “switch”.  The BLUE 

wire on any of the MCL-3K Tachs will provide a +12V output for the dimming function.  The gauge has a 
light sensor behind the lens and when the ambient light is dim or low it will “turn on” the output and 
12V to the BLUE wire.  You will not need to wire in a toggle switch if you have an MCL-3K 
tachometer and choose to wire it this way.   

Back View of Gauges

Dim Input (active high +12V)

BLUE wire

Switch Input (active high +12V)

GREEN wire

Optional momentary 
push button switch

+12V 

 

KEY ON POWER

           +12V 

 

KEY ON POWER

Optional toggle 

         switch

Continue wiring to other 

MCL-3K gauges

 

GAUGE SETUP  

The oil pressure gauge setup has options for sensor selection, update rate, and a low pressure 

warning point.  

YOU MUST

 at least select or make sure the gauge is set for your pressure sensor or the 

gauge will not read correctly.   
 

The GREEN switch input wire, in the two pin connector, is used to enter setup.  If you are only 

installing one or a couple Dakota Digital MCL-3K gauges set up may seem a little strange since they are 
designed to work as a set, however yo

u’ll simply cycle through a few screens to get to the desired gauge.  

The table below shows what will be on the gauge with each button press, or tapping the GREEN wire 
high +12V.   

 

Speed 

Tach 

Oil psi  Oil temp 

Fuel 

Volt 

1

st

 





 





2

nd

 



  





3

rd

 





 





4

th

 

 



  

5

th

 



  





6

th

 



  





7

th

 



  





8

th

 



  





 

Connection shown with 
optional spade terminals  

Summary of Contents for MCL-3K-OIL

Page 1: ...orrect pressure sensor for you application INSTALLATION First read and familiarize yourself with all of the components and this manual The first step is to remove the seat and disconnect the negative side of the battery as with any electronic install Once the battery is disconnected you are ready to start REMOVAL OF FACTORY GAUGES Remove the outer fairing this will vary from model to model please ...

Page 2: ...IRING The three tab connecter toward the bottom of the back side of the MCL 3K gauge is designed to plug directly into the stock harness This will provide the gauge power ground and sensor connection If the wiring harness plug is not available wire according to the drawing on next page Standard female spade connectors can be used to make a connection to the gauge The second connector toward the to...

Page 3: ...ou have an MCL 3K tachometer and choose to wire it this way Back View of Gauges Dim Input active high 12V BLUE wire Switch Input active high 12V GREEN wire Optional momentary push button switch 12V KEY ON POWER 12V KEY ON POWER Optional toggle switch Continue wiring to other MCL 3K gauges GAUGE SETUP The oil pressure gauge setup has options for sensor selection update rate and a low pressure warni...

Page 4: ...g installing one of our products Please read through the Troubleshooting Guide There you will find the solution to most problems Should you 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 insu...

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