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MODEL MCL-2004(-R)
TANK MOUNT SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER
Wiring Diagram
The MCL-2004(-R) gauges will work on
2004-2011 models except 2011 Softail.
It is a direct plug in on these models
and requires no additional wiring.
Auxiliary indicators can be wired to the
gauge.
IMPORTANT NOTE! This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available for the first
100 miles (160km) of operation. See “preset odometer” for instructions.
Mounting:
The MCL-2004(-R) is designed to f
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• Remove the dash • Unclip and unplug the factory gauge • Insure that the rubber gasket is still in the dash or remove from factory gauge and place back on dash • Insert new gauge from front of dash • Plug in and turn on so you can straighten the gauge in the dash • Use supplied L-brackets along with the 8-32 screws and lock washers to secure the gauge • Reinstall the dash Deuce mounting NOTE: The supplied L-brack
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• Remove the dash • 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 • Screw the ABS mounting bracket to the back of the gauge with the two 8-32 screws and lock washers. The smooth side of the ABS should go down towards
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Wiring The gauge is a direct plug in on 2004 and newer bikes. The only wiring, which is optional, is for the indicator lights and auxiliary pressure/temp gauges if you choose. POWER Constant battery power and key switched power are supplied by the stock harness. GROUND Ground is supplied by the stock harness. STATUS AND WARNING INDICATORS 3 4 An extra 6 pin harness is supplied for the indicators not found in the stock speedometer harness connector. 2 5 The high beam indicator is
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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. d d d dI I I IA A A AG G G G Diagnostics mode for checking/clearing trouble codes • Press and release the switch until “dIAG” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed. • Release the switch. The display will show “ENGINE”, “SECvRE”, ”ABS”, or “DoNE”. • Press a
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TACHOMETER SETUP The digital tachometer update rate can be adjusted between slow, mid, and fast. The rpm warning/shift point can be adjusted from 2000 – 7500 RPM. The bar graph color can also be changed from green with a red warning to red with a green warning. v v v vP P P Pd d d dA A A At t t tE E E E Display update setup The display update will select how quickly the digital tachometer reading will respond. • Press and release the switch until “vPdAtE” is displayed, then press an
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g g g gE E E EA A A Ar r r r Gear Indicator setup This gauge has a single digit display for gear position. The gauge can learn the gear ratios based on speed and rpm so no sensors are needed, just what you’ve already connected. It will work with 4, 5, 6, or 7 speed transmissions. The factory preset option will preset the indicator to work with a stock 5 or 6 speed drive train. With a stock 6 speed there will be a slight delay the first time you shift to sixth gear as the system verifies
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R R R RA A A AN N N NG G G GE E E E Distance to Empty setup The range reading will initially show the word range until a tank of gas has been driven to allow the gauge to complete its setup based on your driving. Begin with a full tank of gas and do not refill it until it gets below ¼ tank of gas. This can be done on multiple trips as long as no fuel is added before it gets low enough. After the initial setup the display will show r followed by the calculated distance to empty. This will
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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: CLOCK > 12:00 12 hour clock ODOMTR > 000000 odometer mileage A TRIP A > 000.0 trip meter mileage A TRIP B > 000.0 trip meter mileage B B SERVIC > S 0000 mile
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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 harne
