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Dakota Digital MLX-9X00 Series Manual

Hardwire speedometer/tachometer
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MODEL MLX-9X00 series
HARDWIRE SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER
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Please read this before beginning installation or wiring
IMPORTANT NOTE!
This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available one time
within the first 100 miles (160 km) of operation. See ODOMETER PRESET MENU for instructions.
MAN #650776

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  • Page 1 MODEL MLX-9X00 series HARDWIRE SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER Please read this before beginning installation or wiring IMPORTANT NOTE! This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available one time within the first 100 miles (160 km) of operation. See ODOMETER PRESET MENU for instructions.

  • Page 2: Wiring Diagram

    MOUNTING A mounting bracket must be purchased for your application. Any BKT-50xx series bracket may be used. The bar mount brackets can be used for above-the-bar mounting or below-the-bar mounting. The 35° triple-tree mounts are only available for above-the-bar mounting. The triple-tree mounting bracket replaces the original handle bar mount. The gauge attaches to the back side of the bracket with the supplied screws.
  • Page 3 POWER Connect the red wire from the 4-wire main harness to accessory power from the ignition switch. Connect the WHITE/RED wire from the 4-wire main harness to constant battery power. The WHITE/RED wire keeps the clock time and the RED wire lights up the gauge. Never connect this to a battery charger alone.

  • Page 4: Night Dimming

    OPTIONAL OIL PRESSURE Dakota Digital part number SEN-1039 must be used. The sensor red wire connects to the indicator harness WHITE/RED wire, the sensor WHITE wire connects to the gauge GRAY wire, and the sensor BLACK and BARE shield wires connect to the indicator harness BLACK wire.

  • Page 5: System Features

    System features INDICATORS Left turn Check engine Low oil Right turn Light sensor (green) (red) (red) (green) High beam Neutral Security (blue) (green) (red) INFORMATION DISPLAYS There are 5 reading locations available to display information. They are labeled LEFT TOP, LEFT BTM, CENTER, RIGHT TOP, RIGHT BTM, respectively.

  • Page 6: Function Switches

    Operation, Clock Set, Service Reset FUNCTION SWITCHES The two switches built into the face of the gauge allow you to make adjustments to the gauge. During normal operation, the function switch allows access to information including mileage, RPM, and performance data located within the 4 outer display locations.

  • Page 7: Setup Menu

    Programming SETUP MENU *To simplify the setup procedure, The function switch is used to enter setup mode. To get into setup, press and hold either switch while turning the key on. Another option to enter SETUP is to press and hold both switches while the system is powered. Press and release the switch to advance through the menus below, press and hold to enter each menu.

  • Page 8: Exiting Setup

    75-10 240-33 SWITCH CUSTOM Program custom fuel curve RANGE TO EMPTY LEARN RESET DISPLAY Display will show a fill bar for fuel reading DIGITAL Display will show a percentage reading for fuel TEST Display sender resistance for troubleshooting BACK BACK VOLT LOW WARNING Set low warning point...
  • Page 9 LIGHTING Lighting menu for color changes When The color menu options are: COLOR DISPLAY COLOR LABEL COLOR MESSAGE COLOR BAR COLOR DIMMING SUNLIGHT BACK Since the color options are so expansive the selection process is the same in all sections. Press and release the switch to change the selection.
  • Page 10 SPEED Speed setup menu >> Speed calibration requires hold both function switches after the engine is running << When >SPEED , hold ADJUST SERVICE RESET ODO PRESET or Press and release the switch to change the selection. Press and hold the switch to select it. ADJUST Selection This requires riding a known speed with a GPS, or following another vehicle at a known speed.
  • Page 11 , and release. The display options are SEN-1043 SEN-1044 Press and release the switch to match to the optional sender you purchased from Dakota Digital. Press and hold the switch on the selection, , and release. HIGH WARNING High oil temperature warning setup When >...
  • Page 12 OIL PSI Engine oil temperature setup menu Only valid when optional SEN-1039 pressure sender is purchased from Dakota Digital. When >OIL PSI is displayed, and release. To enable oil PSI, move focus t press and hold the switch , and release.

  • Page 13: Factory Reset

    MBMS Display which MBMs are connected and adjust warnings If a pressure or boost sensor is not connected or failed, the If no MBM is attached but the display shows a blank value, click through the displays to remove it. , and release.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution Gauge will not light up White/Red wire does not have power. Connect to a location that has constant, battery power. Red wire does not have power. Connect to a location that has power with the key on. Black wire is not getting a good ground.

  • Page 15: Service And Repair

    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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