Dakota Digital MCL-2004(-R) - Manual (Page 10)

MAN# 650304:F
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.
High beam, Left turn, Right Loose or incorrect connection to indicator wire. Check that the appropriate indicator wire has about 0 volts
turn or Security indicator when the indicator should be off and about 12 volts when
does not work. the indicator should be on.
Neutral, low oil, or cruise Loose or incorrect connection to indicator wire. Check that the appropriate indicator wire has about 12 volts
indicator does not work. when the indicator should be off and about 0 volts when the
indicator should be on.
Pressure reading does not Pressure sender is not connected. Sender must be connected before the reading will be displayed.
show up. Sender wire is loose or broken. Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
Sender is not grounded. The sender grounds through its mounting threads. Make sure
the threads are clean and tight.
Temperature reading does Temperature sender is not connected. Sender must be connected before the reading will be displayed.
not show up. Wrong temp sender is selected. Check setting under “SET FC” menu.
‘Run’ switch is not on. ‘Run’ switch must be on to get temperature data from ECM.
Sender wire is loose or broken. Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
Sender is not grounded (SEN-1043). The sender grounds through its mounting threads. Make sure
the threads are clean and tight.
Pressure or temperature Sender is shorted to ground. Inspect wire for bare insulation or pinching.
reading shows “- -”. _________
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 menu adjust
On too early/late. feature in setup. _________
Low Fuel Light always on. Sensor damaged. ___________ Check resistances following procedure in service manual.____
SERVICE AND REPAIR
DAKOTA DIGITAL offers complete service and repair of its product line. In addition, technical consultation is available to help you work through any questions or
problems you may be having installing one of our products. Please read through the Troubleshooting Guide. There, you will find the solution to most problems.
Should you ever need to send the unit back for repairs, please call our technical support line, (605) 332-6513, to request a Return Merchandise Authorization
number. Package the product in a good quality box along with plenty of packing material. Ship the product by UPS or insured Parcel Post. Be sure to include the RMA number
on the package, and include a complete description of the problem with RMA number, your full name and address (street address preferred), and a telephone number where you
can be reached during the day. Any returns for warranty work must include a copy of the dated sales receipt from your place of purchase. Send no money. We will bill you after
repair.
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DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this product that should it, under normal use and condition, be proven defective in material or
workmanship within 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital’s option.
This warranty does not cover nor extend to damage to the vehicle’s systems, and does not cover removal or reinstallation of the product. This Warranty does not
apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, or accident.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties or liabilities. Any implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability, shall be limited to
the duration of this written warranty. 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.