Dakota Digital 3 User Manual
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Symptom
Possible
Problem
Solution
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The Check Engine
The Engine Control Module
Connect a bulb with one wire to
indicator stays on
(ECM) needs to see the
keyed power and the other to
all of the time.
load of a light connected to it.
the CHECK ENG terminal.
The Function switches
The push-button switches are
Momentary push-button or toggle
do not operate
not connected to the control
switches must be connected to
properly.
box.
the SW1 and SW2 terminals
as
described
in
the
manual.
The wrong type of switch is
The switch terminal connected
being used.
to the control box should
normally
be
open.
When
the
the
switch
is
activated,
the
terminal
should
make
contact
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.
Clock Instructions
For VFD systems with a clock built in
If you purchased your instrument system with a clock built in, it must be wired separately. The clock
displays the current time in 12 hour format. The digital clock from Dakota Digital incorporates the reliability and
quality of our standard gauges. These features include:
• Quartz
accuracy
• Night dimming feature
• Very low standby power to prevent battery drain
• High visibility VFD display for sunlight readability
Wiring:
Clock
BLACK
Connect to a good ground point in the vehicle
RED
Connect to switched 12 volt power point
(An accessory terminal will work for this)
ORANGE
Connect to a constant 12 volt power point
(This will keep the correct time)
BLUE
Connect to the taillight circuit
+12V when lights on for dim function
Operation:
The gauge needs the red, orange, and black wires connected to operate. The red wire should have
switched 12 volt power from an ACC. point on the fuse panel. The orange wire should have constant 12 volt
power. The black wire should be connected to a good ground point. When the blue wire has 12 volts, it will dim the
display for night viewing, this may be wired along with the wire to the DIM terminal on the control box.