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MAN#650508B
Tachometer Troubleshooting guide.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Gauge will not light up
Interconnect harness between speedometer and Check 3 wire interconnect harness on the back of the gauges.
tachometer is unplugged.
Clock will not keep time
Orange wire does not have constant power.
Connect to a location that has constant power.
Gauge lights up, but tach
Yellow wire is not connected properly.
Check connection from yellow wire to tach signal wire.
will only show zero.
Ignition system not grounded properly.
Check engine and ignition system grounds.
Gauge is not grounded properly.
Check gauge and engine grounds.
Tach signal type is not set correctly.
Change the tach signal type (see instructions).
Gauge is not calibrated
Gauge must be recalibrated (see instructions).
Tach reading is erratic or
Tach signal wire is loose or broken.
Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
jumps around.
Poor ground connection.
Check ground connection on tachometer, engine, and ignition
system.
Update rate is too fast.
Reset display update speed slower.
Tach reading is incorrect.
Gauge is not calibrated correctly.
Gauge must be calibrated (see instructions).
Gear indicator is always
Gears not programmed.
Program gear indicator in setup. (see instructions)
Cruise Engage indicator
Loose or incorrect connection to indicator wire.
Check that the appropriate indicator wire has about 12 volts
does not work.
when the indicator should be off and about 0 volts when the
indicator should be on.
Small gauge Troubleshooting guide.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Gauge will not light up
Interconnect harness between speedometer and Check 3 wire interconnect harness on the back of the gauges.
gauge is unplugged.
Gauge reading is erratic or
Gauge signal wire is loose or broken.
Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
jumps around.
Poor ground connection.
Check ground connection on gauge, engine, and sensor.
Gauge reading is incorrect.
Gauge is set up for wrong sensor type.
Change sensor setting in setup. (see instructions).
Poor gauge grounding.
Repair or replace ground wire.
WIRING COLOR CODE FOR SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER:
Color on GAUGE
Stock harness color
Function
WHITE/RED
varies with application
speed sensor power out (if required)*
WHITE/BLACK
BROWN/VIOLET
security system indicator
GREEN
connects to supplied harness
switch input
GRAY
see VSS section
speed signal input
WHITE
WHITE/GREEN
output speed signal
PINK
BLACK/YELLOW
engine indicator
BLACK
BLACK
ground for gauge
RED
ORANGE/WHITE
+12 volt power with key on
ORANGE
RED/ORANGE
+12V battery power for clock
YELLOW
PINK
tach signal input
WHITE/GREEN
GREEN/RED
cruise set indicator
*To avoid damage to motorcycle
, please see Speedometer, Tachometer, and Status and Warning Indicators sections for details on locating
VSS, Tachometer, and indicator wires for
most motorcycle applications
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
problems you may be having 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 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 full name and address (street address preferred), and a telephone number where you
can be reached during the day. Any returns for warranty work must include a copy of the dated sales receipt from your place of purchase. Send no money. We will bill you after
repair.
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workmanship within 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, s
uch defect(s) will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital’s option.
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