Dakota Digital MCL-30K-SPD Motorcycle Accessories User Manual


 
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SPEEDOMETER SETUP
Main Menu Sub Menu Description
SPD Avto select speed unit and auto calibrate speed
AdJvSt select speed unit and adjust calibrate speed
S SEt miles to service setting
PErF enable/disable performance readings
-odoMK one-time odometer preset (only shown while odometer has less than 100 miles)
Until the speedometer is calibrated, the odometer display will show “PLEASE” “SET” “SPEED”. This message can
be cleared temporarily by pressing and holding the switch.
To enter the speedometer setup, press and hold the switch while turning the key on and starting the engine.
Once the engine is running, release the switch. The speedometer will show “-1-“. Press and release the switch so
that “SPd” is displayed. Press and hold the switch for about 3 seconds until “ - “ is displayed. Release the switch. The
MPH display will show “SET” and the odometer display will show “AvTo”. Press and release the switch to move through
the different menus, press and hold the switch to select a menu option.
Note: The speedometer calibration and gear programming are the only functions that require you to hold the
switch while starting the bike, and this is only if you are going to adjust the calibration since you will have to ride the
bike. Some ignition systems may disrupt power to other circuits causing the gauge to reset, this is why you must hold
the switch while starting if you are performing speedometer calibration. All other gauge functions and gauges can be
set without running the engine.
SPEED CALIBRATION
There are two methods for calibrating the speedometer, Auto Cal and Adjust. Either one can be used. Auto
Cal requires that you have one measured mile marked out (km for metric); this is the best method to start with if your
speedometer needs a lot of correction. Adjust requires you to follow another vehicle going at a set speed, time your
self over a mile to determine your speed, or use a hand held GPS with speed indication.
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Auto Cal
Press and release the switch until “Avto” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed.
Release the switch. The display will switch to “vnit” and light up the current speed unit (MPH or km/h).
Press and hold the switch to keep the current unit or press and release the switch to change the unit.
Next the speedometer will display “CAL” and the message display will show zeroes. You should now begin driving
the measured mile. The message display will count the number of pulses received from the sensor. The message
display cannot be used to determine when a mile has been driven. Once you reach the end of your marked mile,
press and release the switch again. The calibration is now done.
ADJ
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ST Adjust
Press and release the switch until “AdJvSt” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed.
Release the switch. The display will switch to “unit” and light up the current speed unit (MPH or km/h).
Press and hold the switch to keep the current unit or press and release the switch to change the unit.
Next the system will restart with “AdJvSt” on the message display. The speedometer will show the speed reading.
Begin driving at a known speed. When the switch is pressed, the speedometer reading will begin increasing until
the switch is released. The next time the switch is pressed, the reading will begin decreasing until it is released.
When the speedometer is correct you can release the switch. The new calibration will be saved if no adjustments
are made for 10 seconds.
PLEASE NOTE:
Common problems during calibration:
VSS (vehicle speed sensor) wires should be isolated from the ignition system. Coils, plug wires, or
tachometer signal wires routed near or with the VSS wire can cause many problems. If you are seeing
erratic speedometer operation, registering speed at a standstill, or speed changes with engine
RPM, please double-check your VSS wire and tachometer wire routing making sure the VSS wire is
separated from any ignition system components.
If your speedometer registers ‘00
0000
00 all the time, the unit is not receiving a VSS signal, please double-
check your sensor wiring and mounting. The speedometer cannot be properly calibrated until you are
registering a stable, but possibly incorrect, speedometer reading.
Please see Speed sensor voltage checks on the last page for assistance in checking your sensor.