Dakota Digital MCL-3204 - Manual (Page 2)

MAN# 650284:F
MOUNTING
The gauge will mount using the original housing, grommet, and screws. Unbolt the two screws from the back plate
at the back of the gauge housing, then unplug the factory gauge, noting the position of the grommets. There is one
grommet on the front between the gauge and housing and one on the back between the housing and the back plate. Install
the Dakota Digital gauge in reverse order installing grommets and then plugging into the factory plug and securing with the
two screws.
SPEEDOMETER SETUP
Press and hold the switch while turning the key on and starting the engine. Once the engine is running, release the
switch. Press and release the switch to change the menu selection.
dIAG dIAG dIAG dIAG Diagnostics mode for checking/clearing trouble codes
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Press and release the switch until “ dIAG ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
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Release the switch. The display will show “ ENGINE ”, “ SECvRE ”, “ ABS ”, or “ DoNE ”.
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Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to begin reading the stored
codes for the particular system. Release the switch. The display will show the current codes, “ none ”, or “ no rsp ”.
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Press and release the switch to move to the next stored code. After all codes are displayed the module part number will be
scrolled across the screen. To clear codes, press and hold the switch when “end” is displayed. Consult a service manual for
trouble code descriptions.
SPEED CALIBRATION
The speed calibration is not required unless you have changed out the stock transmission, pulley, or tires.
ADJvST ADJvST ADJvST ADJvST Adjust
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Press and release the switch until “ AdJvSt ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
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Release the switch. The display will show “ fast ” or “ sLOWX ”. Fast will allow you to increase the speedometer reading, slow will
allow you to decrease the speedometer reading.
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Press and release the switch to change, press and hold the switch to continue. The display will change to “ CL ” and a number from
0.75 to 1.25. This is the calibration ratio that is applied to the reading that the ECM is providing. 1.10 will be 10% faster, 0.90 will
be 10% slower.
Actual speed
----------------------------- x current cal ratio (1.00 by default) = new cal ratio
speedometer reading
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Press and release the switch to change the cal ratio. When the desired cal ratio is shown, press and hold the switch to save it.
vNIT vNIT vNIT vNIT Speed and temperature unit
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Press and release the switch until “ vnit ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
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Release the switch. The display will light up the current speed unit (MPH or km/h). The temperature unit will be °F with MPH and
°C with km/h.
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Press and hold the switch to keep the current unit or press and release the switch to change the unit.
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Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to save the setting.
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. If the
push button switch is pressed and held while “ S -dve ” or “ S ” and a mileage is displayed, the service miles will be reset to your preset
value.
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Press and release the switch until “ S set ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ – ” is displayed.
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Release the switch. The current setting will be displayed, “ OFF ” or a mileage from 500 - 7500 .
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Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
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Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to save the setting.