Dakota Digital MVX-2011 User Manual

TANK MOUNT SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER

MVX-2011

L-Bracket (supplied)

Wiring Diagram

The MVX-2011 gauges will work on
2011-up Softail models with 5” gauges
or 2012-up Dyna models with 5”
gauges. It is a direct plug in on these
models and requires no additional
wiring. Auxiliary temp or psi sensors
can be wired to the gauge.

MODEL MVX-2011

IMPORTANT NOTE!

100 miles (160km) of operation. See “preset odometer” for instructions.

This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available for the first

Mounting:

The MVX-2011 is designed to fit in the “Fat Bob” style five inch diameter dash mount gauge openings.

Dakota Digital Gauge

Factory Gasket

Factory Dash Panel

#8 Lock Washer

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8-32 x ½” Screw

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• Remove the dash.

• Unclip and unplug the factory gauge.

• Ensure 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.

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Wiring

The gauge is a direct plug in on 2011 or newer Softail and 2012 or newer Dyna. The only wiring, which is optional,
is for the auxiliary pressure/temp gauges if you choose.

STATUS AND WARNING INDICATORS

The high beam, turn signals, low oil, and neutral indicators are powered
by the gauge and are activated by the stock wiring harness.
Several indicators are supplied on the stock wiring harness. Some of
these may not be active on your motorcycle. These include the security (red
key symbol), engine (red ‘E’), ABS (red ‘ABS’), low fuel (amber fuel pump
symbol), and cruise control (green arrow and circle symbol).

OPTIONAL OIL TEMPERATURE

ABS

Dakota Digital part number SEN-1043 or SEN-1044 must be used.

N

The SEN-1043 is a one-wire sender and grounds through its body. Connect the
terminal on the end of the sender to the blue wire. Make sure the sender
threads are able to make a metal-to-metal connection to complete the ground.
The SEN-1044 is a two-wire sender. Connect the sender red wire to the gauge
blue wire and connect the sender black wire to the gauge black wire.

MVX-2011 Sender

BLUE SEN-1043 terminal or SEN-1044 sensor RED wire
BLACK SEN-1044 sensor BLACK wire

OPTIONAL OIL PRESSURE

Dakota Digital part number SEN-1039 must be used. The sensor red wire connects to the gauge white/red wire,

the sensor white wire connects to the gauge gray wire, and the sensor black wire connects to the gauge black wire.

MVX-2011 Sender

WHITE/RED SEN-1039 sensor RED wire
GRAY SEN-1039 sensor WHITE wire
BLACK SEN-1039 sensor BLACK wire

LOW VOLTAGE WARNING

When the voltage drops below the warning limit with the engine running, “LO” and your current voltage will be

displayed (default warning limit is 11.0V).

SPEEDOMETER

The speedometer is read from the engine control module (ECM) data bus. This can be calibrated to allow for

differences in tires or gearing. Calibration is discussed in a later section.

TACHOMETER

The tachometer is read from the ECM data bus.
The tachometer needle displays RPM x1000 with a range of 350 – 8000 RPM. The RPM can also optionally be

shown on the message display.

CLOCK

The clock uses a 12 hour format and can be set by pressing and holding the switch while the clock is displayed.

After the switch is held for a few seconds the hours will begin flashing. Momentarily pressing the switch will change the
hours, holding the switch will move to the minute set and the minutes will begin flashing. Momentarily pressing the switch
will now change the minutes. Holding the switch will exit the clock set mode.

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FUNCTION SWITCH

The factory speedometer push button switch is used as the main function switch. The function switch allows

access to all of the mileage, RPM, and performance information. Pressing and releasing the function switch toggles
through the different displays. Pressing and holding the switch for about four seconds will reset the current display. The
display sequence for the speedometer is as follows:

Speed message displays DESCRIPTION

ODOMETER Odometer reading (0-999,999)
A MILES Trip A odometer reading (0-9999.9)
B MILES Trip B odometer reading (0-9999.9)
S miles (when enabled) Distance to next service (0-9,999,or ---- when past due)
HOURS Hours gauge has been on with engine running (0-999.9)
MPH Digital speed reading
KM/H Alternate speed unit conversion
rpm Digital RPM reading
Oil temp (with optional sender present) Engine oil temperature
Oil PSI (with optional sender present) Engine oil pressure
voltage System voltage
e miles (when enabled) Distance to empty
Head temp Head temperature from ECM if supported
Clock/gear 12 hour clock display and gear position

Performance readings

HI SPEED High speed recall
0-60 MPH 0-60 mph time in seconds
1/4 mi spd Speed at end of ¼ mile (trap speed)
1/4 mi TIME Time to travel ¼ mile from standing start
HIGH RPM High RPM recall

MBM displays (optional) MBM (Motorcycle Bus interface Module) readings for connected

modules

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GAUGE SETUP AND CALIBRATION

The function switch is used to enter setup mode. To get into setup, press and hold the function switch while

turning the key on. Press and release the switch to advance through the menus below, when on the desired option press
and hold the switch to select setup for that particular gauge/function.

SPEEDOMETER SETUP

Main Menu Sub Menu Description

Diag CODE engine Read diagnostic codes from engine module
Secure Read diagnostic codes from security module
Abs Read diagnostic codes from ABS module

COLOR ALL Set all colors and brightness the same
BACKLIGHT Set backlight color and brightness
NEEDLE Set needle color and brightness
DISPLAY Set message display color and brightness

SPEED ADJUST Adjust speed calibration +/- 40%
UNIT Select MPH or km/h unit
SERVICE Set miles to service reset value or turn off
ODO PRESET One time odometer preset (only available once for the first 100 miles)

TACH HI WARNING Set high RPM warning point
OIL TEMP on/off Enable/Disable option oil temperature reading

SENDER Select temperature sender type and unit
WARNING Set high warning point
TEST Display sender resistance for troubleshooting

OIL PSI on/off Enable/Disable option oil pressure reading
WARNING Set low warning point

FUEL SENDER Select fuel sender
RANGE Enable/Disable/Reset distance to empty
light Enable/Disable/Adjust low fuel indicator
TEST Display sender reading for troubleshooting

VOLTAGE LO WARNING

DISPLAY CONTRAST Message center contrast adjustment
PRFM DISP Show/Hide performance readings
INDICATORS Show/Hide indicators on gauge face
MBMS Show MBM’s connected to the speedometer and set warning points

GEAR LEARN Learn gears based on speed and RPM
PRESET Set gears based on factory setup

DONE Exit

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Press and hold the switch while turning the key on. The speedometer will show the current revision code.
Release the switch. Press and release the switch to move through the different setup menus. Press and hold the switch
to select a menu option.

Diag code

• Press and release the switch until “Diag code” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “ENGINE”, “SECURE”, ”ABS”, or “DONE”.

• Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch until the display blanks to begin reading the

stored codes for the particular system.

• Release the switch. The display will show the current codes, “NONE”, or “no rsp”. Press and release the switch to move to the

next stored code. After all codes are displayed the module part number will be scrolled across the screen. To clear codes, press
and hold the switch when “END” is displayed. Consult a service manual for trouble code descriptions.

Diagnostics mode for checking/clearing trouble codes

SPEED

• Press and release the switch until “speed” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “adjust”, “unit”, “service”, “odo preset”, or “DONE”.

• Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch to select it.

Speed setup menu

adjust

Speed Calibration

The speedometer is calibrated by the engine computer, but the speedometer reading can be adjusted through

the gauge. The adjustment is set a value from 60% – 140% with 100% being no change.

• Press and release the switch until “adjust” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show the current calibration value.

• Press and release the switch to increase the value. Once it reaches 140 it will roll back over to 60. Press and hold the switch

to save the currently displayed value.

MPH/km/h Selection

unit

• Press and release the switch until “unit” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show UNIT and MI for miles or KM for kilometers.

• Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.

• Press and hold the switch to save the setting.

SERVICE

from 500 – 7500 miles. If the service mile is enabled and it gets to 0 miles, it will display “SERVICE DUE” each time the key is

turned on. If the push button switch is pressed and held while “S ----” is displayed, the service miles will be reset.

• Press and release the switch until “SERVICE” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.

• Release the switch. The current setting will be displayed. (“OFF” or a mileage from 500 – 7500 in increments of 500.)

• Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.

• Press and hold the switch to save the setting.

ODO PRESET

menu option will no longer be displayed. Make sure you have correctly selected the units to be either MPH or km/h first. The

odometer will be set in the selected units. Once you have preset the miles you cannot change it again. WARNING!!: This

only allows setting odometer to the nearest mile. Do not use tenths! For example a mileage of 65432.1 should be set

to “065432” using this method. If the tenths digit is used, the odometer will read 10 times too high.

• Press and release the switch until “ODO PRESET” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• The current miles will be displayed with the left most digit flashing.

• Press and release the switch to increment the digit. Press and hold the switch to move to the next digit to the right.

• Continue until the right most digit has been set. Press and hold the switch and the display will show “save? no”.

• Press and hold the switch while “save? no” is displayed to go back and continue changing the odometer display. Turn the

key off to cancel any changes.

• Press and release the switch to change to speed display to “save? yes”. Press and hold the switch while “save? Yes” is
displayed to save the current odometer reading.

Miles or km to Next Service setup

The service mileage is a countdown mile meter. The service mile display can be disabled or can be set to count down

Odometer preset

The odometer can be preset by the customer within the first 100 miles. Once the odometer has more than 100 miles the

Tachometer warning setup

tach

• Press and release the switch until “tach” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “hi”, the current rpm warning (2200 – 8200), and “warning”.

• Press and release the switch to change the value, press and hold the switch to select it.

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oil temp

• Press and release the switch until “oil temp” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “ON” or “OFF” depending on whether the reading is currently enabled.

• Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold to save it.

• If ON is selected, the next option is “SENDER”, “warning”, “test”, or “DONE”.

• Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch to select it.

• Press and release the switch until “sender” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show SEN-1043 F, SEN-1043 C, SEN-1044 F, or SEN-1044 C.

• Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.

• Press and hold the switch to save the setting.

• Press and release the switch until “warning” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “hi”, the current warning (225F – 375F), and “warning”.

• Press and release the switch to change the value, press and hold the switch to select it.

• Press and release the switch until “test” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Press and release the switch to change the gauge. Press and hold the switch to exit.

Engine oil temperature setup menu

SENDER

warning

test

Temperature sender and F/C selection

High oil temperature warning setup

Resistance test

Fuel level setup menu

fuel

• Press and release the switch until “fuel” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “sender”, “range”, “light”, “test”, or “DONE”.

• Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch to select it.

Sender

• Press and release the switch until “sender” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “HD 11” (2008-2017), “HD 18” (2018-up), or “custom”.

• Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.

• Press and hold the switch to save the setting. If CUSTOM is selected, you will be prompted to save the empty (SET 00) and

full (SET 99) readings for your tank.

range

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 “E” followed by the calculated distance to empty. This will count down, making adjustments as necessary, until the
range is 35 miles (56km) or less and then it will show “r low”. The gauge will continue to make adjustments to match your
driving habits with each fill up. After the initial setup you are not required to wait for the fuel to get below ¼ tank before
refilling.

• Press and release the switch until “range” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “OFF” or “On” indicating whether the feature is active.

• Press and release the switch to change the value, press and hold the switch to select it.

• If ON is selected, the next option is “done” or “reset” “learning”. To reset or start a new distance learning cycle, select

“reset learning” and hold the switch.

light

• Press and release the switch until “light” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “OFF” or “On” indicating whether the feature is active.

• Press and release the switch to change the value, press and hold the switch to select it.

• If ON is selected, the next option is “xx%”, “reset”, or “adjust”.

o Xx% is the current low fuel warning set point.
o RESET will return the set point back to the default 25%
o ADJUST will select the current fuel level as the low warning set point.

test

• Press and release the switch until “test” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• The calculated fuel level from 0 – 99% will be shown. Press and hold the switch to exit.

Fuel sender selection

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

Low fuel light setup

The low fuel indicator can be turned on or off, and the fuel level when it activates can be adjusted.

Gauge reading test

Voltage

• Press and release the switch until “VOLT” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “LO”, the current warning (9.0 – 12.1), and “warning”.

• Press and release the switch to change the value, press and hold the switch to select it.

Low voltage warning setup

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oil psi

• Press and release the switch until “oil psi” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “ON” or “OFF” depending on whether the reading is currently enabled.

• If ON is selected, the next option is “warning” or “DONE”.

• Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch to select it.

• Press and release the switch until “warning” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “LO”, the current warning (0 – 30), and “warning”.

• Press and release the switch to change the value, press and hold the switch to select it.

Engine oil temperature setup menu

warning

Low oil pressure warning setup

Display

• Press and release the switch until “display” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Release the switch. The display will show “contrast”, “prfm disp”, “indicators”, “MBMs”, or “DONE”.

• Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch to select it.

• Press and release the switch until “contrast” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

• Press and hold the switch to adjust the contrast. Each time the switch is pressed it will alternate between increasing and

• Press and release the switch until “prfm disp” is displayed with the current setting (“HIDE” or “shOw”). To change the

• Press and release the switch to change between the settings, press and hold the switch to select it.

• Press and release the switch until “indicators” is displayed with the current setting (“HIDE” or “shOw”). To change the

• Press and release the switch until “MBMs” is displayed. The screen will show either a letter pair or a “--” for each module.

• Press and hold the switch to toggle through the available warning settings. (see the separate MBM manual for additional

Message display option menu

contrast

decreasing the contrast. To exit, wait with no switch press for a few seconds.

prfm disp

setting press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

indicators

setting press and hold the switch until the display blanks.

MBms

details)

Message screen contrast adjust

Display performance readings

The performance readings are high speed recall, high RPM recall, 0-60 time, ¼ mile speed, and ¼ mile time.

Display indicators on gauge face

To display turn signal, high beam, low oil, and neutral indicators on the gauge face.

Display which MBMs are connected and adjust warnings

To troubleshoot MBM connections, the speedometer can indicate which senders it sees connected.

Gear indicator setup

This gauge has an indicator for gear position displayed next to the clock. 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 the gear. You can also program each gear position for
aftermarket transmissions or if you’ve changed wheel size or sprocket size. To program the gear positions, begin at a section of
road where you can gradually shift through all of the gears. 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 until “gear” is displayed, press and hold the switch the display blanks.

• The display will show “preset”, or “learn”, or “done”. “preset” will set the indicator for an original factory transmission.

“learn” allows it to work with virtually any transmission option.

• To program each gear individually, press and release the switch until “learn” is displayed, then press and hold the switch.

• The message will show “lo tch” if the engine RPM is below 1500, or “lo spd” if the vehicle speed is below 5 MPH.

• Begin driving in 1st gear. The display should show “gear 1” and the “1” should be flashing. Drive at a steady speed around

2,700 RPM until the “1” goes steady and then changes to a flashing “2”, it should only take about 20 seconds if the speed and
RPMs are steady.

 Optional: If the gear does not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing and

releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.

• Shift to 2nd gear and drive at a steady speed.

• Wait until the “2” goes steady and then changes to a flashing “3”. Shift to 3rd gear.

 Optional: If the gears do not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing and releasing

the switch to store the gear position quicker.

• Repeat this through each gear. When you are done, come to a complete stop or press and hold the switch until the display shows
“done” and then release it.

• Press and release the switch to restart the gauges in normal operation, verify the gear position by riding through each gear and
seeing if positions agree.

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Troubleshooting guide.
Problem Possible cause Solution

Gauge will not light up Red 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 lights up, but tach No data from ECM. Check engine trouble codes.
will only show zero.
Engine indicator does No data from ECM. Check engine trouble codes.
not work.
Pressure reading does not Pressure sender is not enabled in setup menu. Select “ON” under OIL PSI menu.
show up.
Oil Temperature reading Oil Temp sender is not enabled in setup menu. Select “ON” under OIL TEMP menu.
does not show up.
Pressure or temperature Sender is shorted to ground. Inspect wire for bare insulation or pinching.
reading shows “- -” Pressure power wire is not connected. Connect sensor RED wire to gauge WHITE/RED wire.
Pressure or temperature Sender wire is open or broken. Inspect for breaks in wire connection.
reading shows “EE” Sender is not grounded. Check sender ground connection.
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 the value.
Low fuel light turning on Incorrect setting. Verify setting or adjust value following FUEL menu adjust
too early/late. feature in setup.
Low fuel light always on. Sensor damaged. Check resistances following procedure in service manual.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

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, [phone], 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.

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

Dakota Digital 24 Month Warranty

workmanship within 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital’s option.
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.
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.

DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this product that should it, under normal use and condition, be proven defective in material or
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
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

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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