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Dakota Digital MCL-3K-A Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Dakota Digital MCL-3K-A gauge for your Harley Davidson Touring bike.
This gauge is designed to be a direct, plug in replacement for all touring models from 1996 and up. This
is part of a six gauge package for touring models so you can add additional gauges as you choose.
The appropriate sensor must be purchased separately. For 0-150 psi, use SEN-1031, and for 0-
400 psi, use SEN-1035. These sensors have 1/8" NPT threads and a branch tee adapter is supplied
with the gauge to allow connection to 5/32" plastic air lines. Depending on the application, some
fittings/plumbing may be required by the customer which are not included in the kit.
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 follow the service manual to
expose the wiring and gauges. Don't be alarmed by the amount of wires behind the fairing, this is a
direct plug in kit and these detailed instructions will guide you through it.
Pic of Street Glide with outer fairing removed
All of the small gauges, fuel, volts, oil, and air temp have two plugs. One is for illumination the
other is for the gauge power, ground, and sensor signal. The illumination harness, two pins (orange and
black wires), will not be reused and can hang freely inside the fairing with the bulb removed, or can be
secured to the other gauge wires to clean things up. The three pin connector from the stock gauge will be
used to connect the new Dakota Digital MCL-3K gauge. Unplug connectors at the back of the gauge,
then remove the two 5/16" nuts holding the clamps onto each small gauge and remove the gauges.
***New nuts for the small gauges are included in the hardware pack DO NOT reuse the stock nuts for the
new gauges; they are not the same thread.
MCL-3000 SERIES AIR PRESSURE
PART# MCL-3K-A
Pic of Road Glide with outer fairing removed
Manual # 650300:C

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Summary of Contents for Dakota Digital MCL-3K-A

  • Page 1 The three pin connector from the stock gauge will be used to connect the new Dakota Digital MCL-3K gauge. Unplug connectors at the back of the gauge, then remove the two 5/16” nuts holding the clamps onto each small gauge and remove the gauges.
  • Page 2 Remove the small gauge with 5/16” wrench or nut driver Save Clamp, and reuse for install INSTALLATION OF NEW MCL-3K-A GAUGE Install the new gauge into the fairing using the original clamp, along with the supplied nuts. Be sure the alignment tab on the clamp lines up with the notches in the fairing when tightening the clamp back up, flat side down.
  • Page 3 If you are adding this gauge to the set rather than replacing one (you will have a total of 5 small Dakota Digital gauges on the bike) you will need to locate any one of the other BLUE and GREEN wires going to the other gauges in the set, cut and splice into the new harness.
  • Page 4 You will need some fittings to mount the sensor. Since the mounting locations vary with air ride systems, it is up to you to find an appropriate spot. You will want to “T” into your air lines running to the shocks and route a line to the sensor.
  • Page 5: Gauge Setup

    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 you’ll simply cycle through a few screens to get to the desired gauge.
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting Guide

    Any action for breach of any warranty hereunder, including any implied warranty of merchantability, must be brought within a period of 24 months from date of original purchase. No person or representative is authorized to assume, for Dakota Digital, any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

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Mcl-3000 series