Dakota Digital RET, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This is a list of some problems and their solutions which may be encountered when installing your
instrumentation system. If you cannot determine what the problem is or how to solve it, please call our
technical assistance line (605) 332-6513 or email to dakotasupport@dakotadigital.com.
* A note on vehicle grounding. *
The most common cause of problems with electric gauges is poor ground connections. The
engine block has the highest ground currents of any point in the vehicle. The ignition system, electric
gauge senders, starter, alternator, etc. all use the engine block for a ground point. Since the alternator is
grounded directly to the engine block all ground currents in the entire vehicle must pass through the
engine block while the engine is running. A weak or loose connection can cause all kinds of random
problems that may difficult to track down. The engine block should have heavy ground straps to both the
chassis and the body. The main negative cable from the battery should be connected directly to the
engine block.
Symptom
Possible Problem Solution
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System does not light up
Control box may not be getting Check if the control box has
and LED off. power. 12 volts connected to it.
Control box may not be getting Check if the control box has
a ground. a proper ground connection.
Do not use a battery charger to
power the system.
The control box may have Contact Dakota Digital’s service
an internal problem department with a description of
the problem.
System does not light up
Control box may be getting too Check if power to control box is
and LED is on steady. low of a voltage. at least 11 volts.
Do not use a battery charger to
power the system.
System does not light up
The display system may not be Insert the connector on the
and LED is flashing. getting power. display system wiring harness
into the slot on the side of the
control box. Be sure the pins
line up properly.
Check the display system wiring
harness for broken or cut wires.
One display does not
The display panel Return the display panel to
light up at all, all others corner of the display is white or Dakota Digital for repair. Include
work correctly. the display is cracked or broken a phone number and address.
The tachometer will not
The control box is not connected Make sure the control box is
show a reading. to the engine properly connected to your particular
ignition system properly.
The engine cylinder setting is Refer to the tach setup section
incorrect. of the installation manual.
The tach signal setting is Refer to the tach setup section
incorrect. of the installation manual.