Dakota Digital 3X Series Service Manual Page 1

MAN 650067:G 1 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DIGITAL DASHBOARD SERIES 3X NOW WITH SOLID STATE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY INSTALLATION AND

MAN 650067:G 10 DIM The gauges are designed to dim when the headlights are turned on. This is to reduce the display intensity at ni

MAN 650067:G 11 SPD OUT This terminal can be used to supply a speed signal to auxiliary devices such as a cruise control or radio

MAN 650067:G 12 WTR SND The water temperature sender included with this system must be used. Other senders will cause incorrect rea

MAN 650067:G 13 OIL – This is the ground reference used for three-wire pressure sensor. This will connect to the BLACK wire as well

MAN 650067:G 14 WAIT (+) The WAIT terminal can be used as a “wait to start” or glow plug indicator. The WAIT input is activated by

MAN 650067:G 15 CHECK ENG (-) The CHECK ENG terminal is used with fuel injection ECM’s to display engine problems and trouble codes.

MAN 650067:G 16 Setting up the control box Below is a list of all of the setup menus. You must have SW1 wired to enter setup; des

MAN 650067:G 17 SPEEDOMETER SETUP/CALIBRATION There are two main methods for calibrating the speedometer, Auto Cal and Adjust. Auto

MAN 650067:G 18 (Auto Cal continued) NOTES: You do not have to drive at a constant speed nor do you have to avoid stopping during Au

MAN 650067:G 19 Speed Output (OUTPUT) If a speed signal is needed for an ECM or cruise control, the SPD OUT terminal can be used. T

MAN 650067:G 2 Thank you for purchasing the Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Instrument System from DAKOTA DIGITAL, the leader in custom

MAN 650067:G 20 Display update setup (UPDATE) The display update rate can be adjusted so the reading on the tachometer doesn’t cha

MAN 650067:G 21 WATER TEMP SETUP The Water Temp setup allows you to select the units the temperature is displayed in, Fahrenheit or

MAN 650067:G 22 Temp sensor test (TEST) This menu will allow you to check the resistance the control box is reading from the water

MAN 650067:G 23 Oil pressure warning setup (WARN) This menu will allow you to select the low pressure warning point. When the dis

MAN 650067:G 24 Fuel sensor setup (SENDER) This menu is used to select the fuel level sensor type. The table, on previous page, s

MAN 650067:G 25 Exit fuel setup (DONE) This will allow you to exit the fuel setup and go on to the next setup menu. • When “Set don

MAN 650067:G 26 BUS INTERFACE MODULE SETUP The bus interface modules (BIM) can be added to Dakota Digital instrumentation systems.

MAN 650067:G 27 ODOMETER PRESET MENU The control box will allow you to set the odometer reading to match your current odometer readi

MAN 650067:G 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This is a list of some problems and their solutions which may be encountered when installi

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MAN 650067:G 3 MOUNTING VFD3X-1002B SYSTEMS There are two methods for mounting the display assembly into your dash. The first metho

MAN 650067:G 30 Symptom Possible Problem Solution ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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MAN 650067:G 32 Setting the time & temperature unit: The remote function switch is used for adjusting the time, day, and date.

MAN 650067:G 33 Troubleshooting guide. Problem Possible cause Solution Clock will not light up Ignition ke

MAN 650067:G 34 VFD3 Specifications SUPPLY Voltage Input (+12) Range 8 to 22 V INPUTS Active High Low Max Min High High, Left, R

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MAN 650067:G 4 Method #1 Cut a rectangular hole where you want the display assembly mounted that is 1-11/16” tall x 17” long. Next

MAN 650067:G 5 GAUGE SYSTEM FEATURES Mileage readings • Million mile odometer • Two (A/B) re-settable trip odometers (0-9999.9) •

MAN 650067:G 6 MESSAGE DISPLAY Since the VFD 3X systems use a shared message center for speed and tach messages both Switch 1 (SW1)

MAN 650067:G 7 CONTROL BOX MOUNTING Once the display panel is in place, mount the control box within reach of the ribbon cable on t

MAN 650067:G 8 TACH POWER GROUND WARN DIM (+) SPD + SPD SND SPD - SPD OUT SW2 (-) SW1 (-) ADJ SND ADJ - WTR SND WTR - OIL + OIL SND

MAN 650067:G 9 GROUND This is the main ground for the display system. A wire should be run from this terminal to the vehicle’s main