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Dakota Digital MCL-2002 Manual

Tank mount speedometer/tachometer
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*To avoid damage to motorcycle, please see Speedometer, Tachometer, and Status and Warning Indicators sections for details on locating
VSS, Tachometer, and indicator wires for most motorcycle applications
**For 2004+ HD utilizing the "Fat Bob" tank mount, please see our MCL-2004, it is designed as a direct plug-in gauge for these models. The
Check Engine indicator will not function using this gauge on 2004+ HD models due to the signal being fed through the 'data bus'.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
100 miles (160km) of operation. See "preset odometer" for instructions.
Mounting:
The base system is universal enough to fit in either a new-style, clip-in
(1995 or newer) or into the older style, bolt-in. The rubber mounts with studs on
both sides are used for the bolt-in style. The L-brackets are used for the clip in
style. The ¼" ABS ring is used for Deuce mounting.
Mounting hardware for the bolt-in system
with a speedometer cable
MODEL MCL-2002
TANK MOUNT SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER
This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available for the first
Mounting hardware for the clip-in system with an electric
transmission speed sensor.
MAN# 650280:D

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  • Page 1 MODEL MCL-2002 TANK MOUNT SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER *To avoid damage to motorcycle, please see Speedometer, Tachometer, and Status and Warning Indicators sections for details on locating VSS, Tachometer, and indicator wires for most motorcycle applications **For 2004+ HD utilizing the “Fat Bob” tank mount, please see our MCL-2004, it is designed as a direct plug-in gauge for these models. The Check Engine indicator will not function using this gauge on 2004+ HD models due to the signal being fed through the ‘data bus’.
  • Page 2 Mounting in a Dash with Cable Drive speedometer and rubber mounts Dakota Digital Gauge Foam Tape MCL-2002 (-R) Cable Drive Speed Sensor With Mounting Hardware Rubber Mounts Factory Dash Panel #8 Lock Washer 8-32 x ½” Nut Remove the dash...
  • Page 3 Since the Deuce gauge mounts from under the dash mounting requires use of the supplied ABS bracket. Factory Dash Mounting Tabs (cast in Panel dash) Factory Bezel Gasket Dakota Digital Gauge MCL-2002 (-R) New ABS Mounting Bracket (supplied) #8 Lock Washer 8-32 x ½” Screw MAN# 650280:D...
  • Page 4 Unclip and unplug the factory gauge Remove the rubber gasket from the factory gauge bezel. Install gasket over the bezel of the Dakota Digital gauge. The gasket doesn’t cover the entire bezel; there should be some chrome showing when the gasket is installed.
  • Page 5 STATUS AND WARNING INDICATORS The right turn, left turn, and high beam indicators are activated by 12 volts at their respective hook-up wires. The right turn signal wire is green, the left turn signal wire is orange, and the high beam wire is purple. These km/h can be connected to the same wires that the indicator lights would be connected to.

  • Page 6: Speed Calibration

    The setup menus are entered by holding the switch in while turning the key on. The menus are as follows: Menu Description AUTO auto calibrate speed ADJUST adjust calibrate speed S SET miles to service setting PERF turn on/off performance displays NIGHT turn on/off automatic night dimming T CAL...

  • Page 7: Tachometer Setup

    S SET S SET S SET S SET Miles to Next Service setup The service mileage is a countdown mile meter. The service mile display can be disabled or can be set to count down from 500 – 7500 miles. If the service mileage is enabled and it gets to 0 miles it will display “S -DvE” each time the key is turned on.
  • Page 8 Sender Sender Pressure sender setup The gauge can use the following Dakota Digital pressure sensors: SEN-1031 (0-150 psi), SEN-1032 (0-75 psi), or SEN-1035 (0-400 psi) Press and release the switch until “Sender ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed.

  • Page 9: Function Switch

    SignaL SignaL SignaL SignaL Tach signal setup Press and release the switch until “SignaL” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed. Release the switch. The current setting will be displayed (12 HI or 5 LO). Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    WIRING COLOR CODE FOR GAUGE: 2003 and older HD MCL-2002* Stock harness color Function YELLOW PINK or YELLOW/BLUE* tachometer signal PINK BLACK/YELLOW “ENGINE” indicator (-) BLACK BLACK ground (connect directly to battery negative) WHITE/BLUE connected to function switch WHITE WHITE/GREEN output speed signal GRAY WHITE...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution Gauge will not light up. Red wire does not have power. Connect to a location that has power. Black wire is not getting a good ground. Connect ground to a different location. Gauge is damaged. Return gauge for repair.

  • Page 12: Service And Repair

    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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