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Speedometer Troubleshooting guide.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Gauge will not light up Orange wire does not have power. Connect to a location that has power.
Black wire is not getting a good ground. Connect ground to a different location.
Gauge is damaged. Return gauge for repair. (see instructions)
Gauge lights up, but speed No data from ECM. Check engine trouble codes.
will only show zero. Speed sensor not grounded properly. Move ground to different location, preferable close to the
speedometer ground.
Sensor is not sending a speed signal. Check for a damaged or malfunctioning speed sensor.
Speed reading is erratic or Speed sensor wire is loose or broken. Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
jumps around. Poor ground connection. Check ground connection on speedometer and sensor.
Ignition Interference Check for tachometer wires routed with VSS signal wires.
Check for VSS signal wires routed near ignition coils
Check for poor ignition system ground
Use suppression spark plug wires
Speed reading is incorrect. Gauge is not calibrated correctly. Gauge must be calibrated (see instructions).
Gauge will not dim. Blue wire (2-wire harness) is not connected Check wiring connections. Blue wire should have 12 volts
correctly. when tachometer is dim.
Gauge remains dim at all Blue wire (2-wire harness) is getting power all Check wiring connections. Blue wire should have 0 volts
times. all of the time. when tachometer is bright.
Security indicator does Loose or incorrect connection to indicator wire. Check that the appropriate indicator wire has about 0 volts
not work. when the indicator should be off and about 12 volts when
the indicator should be on.
Engine indicator does No data from ECM. Check engine trouble codes.
not work.
ECM performance tune Stock service tools look for all stock gauges. Unplug MCL-3006 and reprogram ECM. MCL-3006 can be
or reprogramming fails. plugged back in as soon as reprogramming is complete.
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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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.
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