Dakota Digital MCL-3207 - Manual (Page 5)

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FUNCTION SWITCH
The function switch on the side of the dash panel allows access to all of the mileage, RPM, and performance
information. Pressing and releasing the function switch toggles through the different displays. Press and holding the
switch will reset the current display. The display sequence is as follows:
ODOMTR > 000000 odometer mileage
TRIP A >
A
000.0 trip meter mileage A
TRIP B >
B
000.0 trip meter mileage B
SERVIC > S 0000 miles since last service (if programmed)
KPH > ++++++ metric speed conversion (to mph if metric unit is selected)
VOLTS > 00.0
V
displays voltage to gauge
* HI SPD > HI 00 high speed recall
* 0-60 T > 60 00.0 0-60mph time (0-100kph)
* QUARTR > 25 00.0 quarter mile time
* QT MPH > 25 00 trap speed
CLOCK > 12 : 00 12 hour clock
* HOURS > HR 0.0 re-settable hour meter
RPM > 0000
RPM
RPM reading in alpha display
* HI RPM > H 0000 high RPM recall
TEMP > 000 F temperature reading, “C” if metric
RANGE > R 250.0 or range distance to empty (if turned on)
The 0-60 and ¼ mile timers are zeroed by pressing and holding the switch while that timer is displayed. The timer will not
restart until the speed reaches zero and you start driving again.
Display functions with a ‘*’ in front of them are only shown with performance readings turned on.
Troubleshooting guide
Problem
Possible cause Solution
Gauge will not light up. Orange/White wire does not have power. Inspect and repair stock harness.
Brown/Gray wire does not have power. Inspect and repair stock harness.
Black wire is not getting a good ground. Inspect and repair stock harness.
Gauge is damaged. Return gauge for repair. (see instructions)
Clock resets when key is off. Brown/Gray wire does not have constant power. Inspect and repair stock harness.
Gauge lights up, but speed No data from ECM. Check engine trouble codes.
will only show zero. Sensor is not sending a speed signal. Check wiring and test sensor.
Speed reading is incorrect. Gauge is not calibrated correctly. Gauge must be calibrated (see instructions).
Gauge lights up, but tach No data from ECM. Check engine trouble codes.
will only show zero.
Gauge will not dim. Auto dimming is disabled. Check setting under “Night” menu.
Gauge remains dim at all Light sensor is covered. Make sure the bottom center of the gauge lens is clean and
times. not obstructed.
Security indicator does Loose or incorrect connection to indicator wire. Inspect and repair stock harness.
not work.
Temperature reading does Run switch is not on. Run switch must be on to get temperature data from ECM.
not show up.
Low Fuel Light not turning Incorrect setting or turned off. Verify function is “ON” in “Fuel” setup menu and that the set
on. up is correct or adjust value.
Low Fuel Light turning Incorrect setting. Verify setting or adjust the value following “Fuel” setup menu
on too early/late. Adjust feature in setup.
Low Fuel Light always on. Sensor damaged. Check resistances following procedure in service manual.
Low Fuel Light flashing. Wiring short or open. Check gauge and fuel sender connections.