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BRAKE (-) 

The BRAKE terminal can be used as a brake system warning indicator.  The BRAKE input 

is activated by a ground signal from the brake pressure switch on the master cylinder or from the 
parking brake set switch.  Connect a wire from this terminal to the pressure switch on the master 
cylinder or consult a vehicle service manual to determine color and location of an existing wire.  
Whenever the BRAKE input is grounded, the system will display “

check BRAKE

” on the LCD 1 

message display.   This message can be cleared by pressing and holding SW1.  There is also a 
red exclamation indicator that will illuminate on the display face when the terminal is grounded.   
 
CHECK ENG (-)
 

The CHECK ENG terminal is used with fuel injection ECM’s to display engine problems 

and trouble codes.  The CHECK input is activated by a ground signal from the ECM.  Whenever 
the check input is grounded, the system will display “

check ENGINE

” on the LCD1 message 

display.  This message can be cleared by pressing and holding SW1.  There is also a red check 
engine indicator that will illuminate on the display face.   

For certain ECM’s, when placed into diagnostic mode, trouble codes can be read by 

counting the flashes of the check engine indicator.  Consult a service manual for the fuel injection 
system that you have for further information on trouble codes or if that is how your system 
operates.  With some ECM’s, a 12 volt light bulb may need to be connected in addition to the 
CHECK input in order to provide proper current loading.  Connect one wire from the bulb to keyed 
power and the other to the CHECK input.  In this case, both the bulb and our display system 
indicator would come on when the check engine wire is “active”. 

 

DIM 

The backlights and needles in the VHX systems are designed to illuminate when the 

headlights are turned on.  Connect the DIM terminal to the taillight or parking light circuit so it has 
12 volts whenever the headlights are on.  When power is applied to the DIM terminal, the 
instruments will illuminate at a preset brightness level.  When the DIM terminal does not have 
power, the backlighting will be off, unless they’re enabled in setup to be on in day time operation.   

The night brightness level is adjustable two different ways.  This preset brightness is 

adjusted in the setup menu “

LIGHTING

”.  See ADJ SND for a description of the second method. 

 
AUX. I/O 

This jack is used to connect bus expansion modules (BIM).  Do not attempt to plug in any 

other device to this jack or damage to the control box will occur.  This connector should be left 
open, unless using a Dakota Digital product designed for it.  Operation is discussed with BIM 
units purchased separately from Dakota Digital.   

 

DISPLAY CABLE CONNECTION 

This is where the network/CAT 5 cable from the display system plugs into the control box.  

All three connectors are exactly the same output so it does not matter which one you choose to 
use.  Some systems may have two cables leading down from the system and you will need to 
connect both cables, and it doesn’t matter which one.  Unused jacks can be left open.     
 

Some systems may also need a cable connecting the two halves or multiple gauges in the 

system together.  If the back of the displays have more than one connector you will need to 
jumper it to the other display that has only one.  The shorter cable supplied in the kit is for this 
connection.  

 

***If you are purchasing a longer network cable to connect the display system to the 

control box please make sure to get a CAT 5, CAT5E, or CAT6 “patch cable” and  NOT a 
“cross over” cable.     

 

Содержание VHX-68C-CVL

Страница 1: ...mino Systems Your new VHX 68C CVL kit should include Installation 1 Remove the stock instrument cluster dash bezel from the car Control Box CAT5 Cable To connect Display Halves Universal Sensor Pack I...

Страница 2: ...Save the screws as they will be reused to secure the new VHX system in the steps below 3 Remove the stock gauges from the stock lens spacer The lens spacer is going to be reused to secure the new VHX...

Страница 3: ...gear position can be displayed in the VHX message centers therefore the stock gear position indicator can be removed The stock gear position indicator will slide out from its location Remove the prote...

Страница 4: ...nnect the short CAT5 cable between the two gauge housings then connect the long cable to the system so it can be routed and connected to the control box as the system is re installed 9 Re install the...

Страница 5: ...OPERATION MANUAL Please read this before beginning installation or wiring IMPORTANT NOTE This system has an odometer preset option that is only available for the first 100 miles of operation See odome...

Страница 6: ...e displayed here as well as additional functions listed below Features are available on either display L or R Mileage readings Million mile odometer Two A B re settable trip odometer 0 9999 9 Re setta...

Страница 7: ...VHX DISPLAY LAYOUTS Tach LCD2 Message Center Speed LCD1 Message Center Tach LCD2 Message Center Tach LCD2 Message Center Tach LCD2 Message Center Speed LCD1 Message Center Speed LCD1 Message Center Sp...

Страница 8: ...place mount the control box within reach of the supplied networking cable approximately three 3 feet If a longer cable is required replacement CAT5 cables are available online as well as your local el...

Страница 9: ...M Connect to tail light circuit LED backlights will turn on when termianl has 12V Light or Buzzer 4 Watts or more Tail Light Light or Buzzer 4 Watts or less Relay EXISTING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR RED WHITE...

Страница 10: ...This LED is located at the corner of the control box next to the GROUND terminal The LED is used for diagnostics and for a quick visual check if power is present A steady flash on and off about twice...

Страница 11: ...TACH terminal to the secondary or high voltage side of the ignition coil To avoid having to locate a compatible connection a Dakota Digital BIM 01 1 may also be used with most 1996 or newer OBDII comp...

Страница 12: ...driven pulse generator the polarity of the wires does not matter Connect one wire to the SPD Ground and the other to the SPD SND terminal The speed sensor ground wire should be brought back to the con...

Страница 13: ...back lights will be on in demo mode and the needles will sweep back and forth on the gauges SW1 or Speed switch The SW1 terminal is used for selecting the various speed distance and warning displays...

Страница 14: ...he sensor and should not be connected to anything else Connect the RED wire from the SEN 03 8 to this terminal DO NOT use this terminal to power any other devices it is a low current 5V output OIL SND...

Страница 15: ...ehicle for the fuel sender then it may be used If using a wire from an existing harness make sure that the wire does not have power The fuel sender gets power from the control box only Fuel senders re...

Страница 16: ...stem will automatically change to the gear display for a few seconds whenever the gear position changes even if viewing a different message display 4x4 The 4x4 terminal can be used on four wheel drive...

Страница 17: ...on when the check engine wire is active DIM The backlights and needles in the VHX systems are designed to illuminate when the headlights are turned on Connect the DIM terminal to the taillight or park...

Страница 18: ...Select RPM signal voltage level DONE Exit setup menu VOLT WARNING LOW 10 0 13 1 Set low volt warning point DONE Exit setup menu WATER SENDER DD F DD C BUS F BUS C Select sensor type WARNING 150 300F...

Страница 19: ...he Adjust mode Press and hold SW1 then turn the key on and start the engine Once the engine is running release SW1 SEt SPEED should be displayed Press and hold the switch until SPEED SENDER is display...

Страница 20: ...to avoid stopping during Auto Cal When completed you do not need to stop you may but you can also just press and release SW1 as you pass the one mile mark The message display cannot be used to determi...

Страница 21: ...d setting is displayed press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed to save the value Speed Output OUTPUT If a speed signal is needed for an ECM or cruise control the SPD OUT terminal can be used This t...

Страница 22: ...y averaging The value can be changed from slow mid or fast When UPDATE is displayed press and hold SW1 to enter the UPDATE setup menu Release SW1 and the current update rate will be displayed Press an...

Страница 23: ...switch to go onto VOLT DONE Press and hold SW1 to exit VOLT setup menu WATER TEMP SETUP The Water Temp setup allows you to select the units the temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius It als...

Страница 24: ...ess and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed Release the switch to go on to the next sub menu item Temp sensor test test This menu will allow you to check the resistance the control box is reading from th...

Страница 25: ...n changes Release SW1 and the current warning point will be displayed as oil warn low xx where xx is the current warning point Press and release SW1 to change the value from LOw 05 low 36 When the des...

Страница 26: ...The table above shows the seven options and resistance ranges as well as the custom option When fuel sender is displayed press and hold SW1 until you get sender xx xx where xx xx is the current sensor...

Страница 27: ...FUEL test is displayed press and hold SW1 until the message screen changes Release SW1 and the current resistance from the fuel level sensor will be displayed as test fuel xxx ohms where xxx is the re...

Страница 28: ...tting to 32 will only enable the LCD message backlights Next press and release SW2 to save setting Yes you have to use SW2 to save Exit lighting setup done This will allow you to exit the lighting set...

Страница 29: ...any attached BIM modules Once scanning is complete the LCD message screens should be lit with the messages LCD1 and LCD2 on the screens This is to provide a reference of which LCD is which screen Once...

Страница 30: ...ce the odometer has more than 100 miles this menu option will no longer be displayed Make sure you have correctly calibrated your speedometer so you don t have to worry about racking up too many extra...

Страница 31: ...ply press and hold SW2 to access the menu again from any one of the main setup menu screens NORMAL OPERATION AND FUNCTION Here we will describe the common functions and normal operation of the VHX sys...

Страница 32: ...current reading if it can be reset Also press and hold of the switch while the clock is displayed will enter clock set mode If you have the system powered up in normal mode you can scroll through the...

Страница 33: ...l and 12v to ACC power terminal when the key is on 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...

Страница 34: ...ed signal wire wire away from the speed wire speedometer reads higher There is a ground problem between Make certain the ground wire for than zero the speed sensor and the control the speed sensor is...

Страница 35: ...he sending unit wire from up noise from nearby wires motor and ignition wires The sending unit is not Use the sending unit provided with compatible with the control box the display system The gear shi...

Страница 36: ...t to ground The display system starts SW2 terminal is constantly Disconnect or replace the up in the demonstration connected to ground SW2 switch mode and remains in it The clock doesn t keep Constant...

Страница 37: ...the dated sales receipt from your place of purchase Send no money We will bill you after repair Dakota Digital Limited Lifetime Warranty DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this prod...

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