Dakota Digital MCL-3K-VLT Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Dakota Digital MCL-3K-VLT 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.

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), and 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.

MCL-3000 SERIES VOLT METER

PART# MCL-3K-VLT

POWER

(+12V Key ON)

SENDER

(This terminal isn't used on the

MCL-3K-VLT gauge as it uses the

GROUND

"POWER" terminal for its signal)

Pic of road glide with outer fairing removed

SWITCH/DIM PLUG

GREEN - Switch +12V

BLUE - Dim +12V

Manual # 650337

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 Standard ¼” female spade connectors can be used to make a connection to the gauge. Also note that the “SENDER” terminal doesn’t need to be connected for the MCL-3K-VLT to function as it uses the “POWER” terminal for its voltage reference.
Page 3 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 4 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.