Dakota Digital BIM-01-2 User manual

MAN #650500F
BIM-01-2
Bus Interface Module for OBD-II vehicle interface
setup/status switch
OBD-II
Connect to vehicle
diagnostic port
BIM-01-2
OBDII INTERFACE
www.dakotadigital.com
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605-332-6513
INPUT
BIM-xx-2 power & data connectors.
Either one can be used.
BIM-xx-2 18 inch power/data harness Connect directly to
another BIM-xx-2 or control box
Connect to the BIM-01-2.
This Bus Interface Module has an input to read engine information from vehicles using the GM 1996-up OBD-II protocol,
Ford 1996-up OBD-II protocol, some Chrysler 2000-up OBD-II protocol, or CAN (SAE J1979) OBD-II protocol. CAN SAE
J1979 OBD-II is used on all vehicles 2008 and newer and some vehicles from 2004 –2008. There are two interface (I/O)
ports on the module. Either one can be connected to the gauge system or to another module, allowing several units to be
daisy chained together. Do not connect the I/O port to anything other than a Dakota Digital control box or BIM. Do not
mount the module in the engine compartment; it should be mounted in interior of the vehicle.
The BIM-01-2 does not use one of the 16 available bus ID’s like other Dakota Digital BIM units do. Speed and RPM data
are transmitted and updated every 0.1 second. The remaining data is sent one at a time in sequence along with the
speed and RPM. As an example on the first update speed, RPM, and engine temp would be sent. On the next update
speed, RPM, and intake temp would be sent. This will continue with the other data that is available and then will start
over again with speed, RPM, and engine temp.
The engine and transmission information that is available from the unit depends on the year, make, model, and options of
the vehicle. Some of the possible values are: engine RPM, vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature, intake air
temperature, transmission fluid temperature, transmission gear position, vacuum/boost and ambient air temperature.
Data that should always be available: RPM, speed, engine temp, intake temp, engine indicator(MIL)
Data that is transmission dependent: Transmission temp, transmission gear position
Data that is body control/ECM dependent: ambient air temp, engine oil pressure, fuel level, vacuum/boost

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Display data usage
The RPM, speed, and engine temperature can each be used in place of connections to the instrument control unit. These
are individually selectable in the instrument system setup menus.
The transmission gear position will be displayed in the message center if it is available. This will automatically be
displayed whenever the gear changes. If a GSS universal gear position sender is connected, the GSS will override the
BIM-01-2 data.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or service engine soon indicator will be activated from the data bus when there is an
engine code set. This will not turn on the indicator for a lamp test function when the key is on, but the engine is not
running. This indicator can be enabled or disabled in the BIM-01-2 setup. Some gauge features require a minimum
software revision or higher to be supported:
Engine Indicator Oil Pressure & Fuel Level
VHX VX03 VX04
VFD3 SE45 SE47
VFD3X SE54 SE55
The intake air temp, transmission temp, and ambient air temp will be displayed in the message center.
VFD3 Setup:
Using speed from the BIM-01-2
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. The message display should show  SPEED.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The message display should show  SENDER.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until  BUS is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.
Using RPM from the BIM-01-2
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. Press and release SW1 until  TACH is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show  T CAL.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until  T CAL is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.
Using engine temperature from the BIM-01-2
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. Press and release SW1 until  WATER is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The message display should show  SENDER.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until  BUS F or  BUS C is displayed depending on your unit choice.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.
Using oil pressure from the BIM-01-2 (if available)
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. Press and release SW1 until  OIL is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The message display should show  SENDER.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until  BUS is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.
Using fuel level from the BIM-01-2 (if available)
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. Press and release SW1 until  FUEL is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The message display should show  SENDER.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until  BUS is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.

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VHX Setup:
Using speed from the BIM-01-2
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. The message display should show SETUP SPEED.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The message display should show SPEED
SENDER.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until SENDER BUS is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.
Using RPM from the BIM-01-2
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. Press and release SW1 until SETUP TACH is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show TACH ENGINE.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until ENGINE BUS is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.
Using engine temperature from the BIM-01-2
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. Press and release SW1 until SETUP WATER is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The message display should show WATER
SENDER.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until SENDER BUS F or SENDER BUS C is displayed depending on your unit choice.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.
Using oil pressure from the BIM-01-2 (if available)
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. Press and release SW1 until SETUP OIL is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The message display should show OIL SENDER.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until SENDER BUS is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.
Using fuel level from the BIM-01-2 (if available)
•Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on. The message display
should show SETUP.
•Release SW1. Press and release SW1 until SETUP FUEL is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The message display should show FUEL
SENDER.
•Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds and then release it. The display should show the current setting.
•Press and release SW1 until SENDER BUS is displayed.
•Press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed.

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HDX setup (Can also be completed using the Bluetooth app):
Using speed from the BIM-01-2
•With ignition on. Press and hold both switches to enter SETUP.
•Press and release either switch until SPEED is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter SPEED menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch unit BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.
Using RPM from the BIM-01-2
•With ignition on. Press and hold both switches to enter SETUP.
•Press and release either switch until TACH is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter TACH menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch until CYLINDER is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select CYLINDER.
•Press and release either switch until BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.
Using engine temperature from the BIM-01-2
•With ignition on. Press and hold both switches to enter SETUP.
•Press and release either switch until WATER is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter WATER menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch until BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.
Using oil pressure from the BIM-01-2 (if available)
•With ignition on. Press and hold both switches to enter SETUP.
•Press and release either switch until OIL is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter OIL menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch until BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.
Using fuel level from the BIM-01-2 (if available)
•With ignition on. Press and hold both switches to enter SETUP.
•Press and release either switch until FUEL is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter FUEL menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch until BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.
RTX setup (Can also be completed using the Bluetooth app):
Using speed from the BIM-01-2
•Hold either switch while turning the key on. Once “SETUP”: is shown, release the switch.
•Press and release either switch until SPEED is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter SPEED menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch unit BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.
Using RPM from the BIM-01-2
•Hold either switch while turning the key on. Once “SETUP”: is shown, release the switch.
•Press and release either switch until TACH is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter TACH menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch until CYLINDER is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select CYLINDER.
•Press and release either switch until BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.
Using engine temperature from the BIM-01-2
•Hold either switch while turning the key on. Once “SETUP”: is shown, release the switch.
•Press and release either switch until WATER is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter WATER menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch until BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.
Using oil pressure from the BIM-01-2 (if available)
•Hold either switch while turning the key on. Once “SETUP”: is shown, release the switch.
•Press and release either switch until OIL is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter OIL menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch until BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.
Using fuel level from the BIM-01-2 (if available)
•Hold either switch while turning the key on. Once “SETUP”: is shown, release the switch.
•Press and release either switch until FUEL is selected. Press and hold either switch to enter FUEL menu.
•Press and release either switch until INPUT is displayed. Press and hold either switch to enter INPUT menu.
•Press and release either switch until BIM is displayed. Press and hold either switch to select BIM.

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BIM setup:
Enable or disable engine indicator status from the BIM-01-2
•Hold the switch on the BIM-01-2 case while turning the key on. The BIM display will show the current revision
code while this is held.
•Release the switch.
•Press and release the switch until the display shows “” (engine). Press and hold to enter this menu.
•When you see “” on the display release the switch.
•The display will show the current state or the engine indicator enable  (enable) or  (disable).
•Press and release the switch to change the state.
•To save setting press and hold the switch until you see “” on the display then release the switch.
•The display will show “”. Press and hold the switch to exit setup or press and release to choose another menu
option.
Enable or disable gear position output from the BIM-01-2
•Hold the switch on the BIM-01-2 case while turning the key on. The BIM display will show the current revision
code while this is held.
•Release the switch.
•Press and release the switch until the display shows “” (gear position). Press and hold to enter this menu.
•When you see “” on the display release the switch.
•The display will show the current state of the gear position  (enable) or  (disable).
•Press and release the switch to change the state
•To save setting press and hold the switch until you see “” on the display then release the switch.
•The display will show “”. Press and hold the switch to exit setup or press and release to choose another menu
option.
Enable or disable vacuum/boost output from the BIM-01-2
**Note: This reading is taken from the MAP sensor. A functional MAP sensor is required for an accurate reading. Vacuum
reading is in inHg and boost is in PSI.
•Hold the switch on the BIM-01-2 case while turning the key on. The BIM display will show the current revision
code while this is held.
•Release the switch.
•Press and release the switch until the display shows “” (boost). Press and hold to enter this menu.
•When you see “” on the display release the switch.
•The display will show the current state for boost enable  (enable) or  (disable).
•If turningensure the BIM is connected to a VHX/HDX/VFD/RTX system because the BIM will automatically
choose a BIM channel on the system.
•Press and release the switch to change the state.
•To save setting press and hold the switch until you see “” on the display then release the switch.
•The display will show “”. Press and hold the switch to exit setup or press and release to choose another menu
option.
Enable RPM signal for Ford Performance control pack/Coyote Engines
**Note: It is recommended to use the default setting (). Only enable this setting if your RPM signal is not functioning.
•Hold the switch on the BIM-01-2 case while turning the key on. The BIM display will show the current revision
code while this is held.
•Release the switch.
•Press and release the switch until the display shows “” (TACH). Press and hold to enter this menu.
•When you see “” on the display release the switch.
•The display will show the current state  (standard) or  (Ford).
•Press and release the switch to change the state.
•To save setting press and hold the switch until you see “” on the display then release the switch.
•The display will show “”. Press and hold the switch to exit setup or press and release to choose another menu
option.

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When using the pre-CAN bus GM J1850 or Ford J1850 protocols, the unit must have a unique ID to identify itself on the
bus. By default, this is set to use an instrument system bus ID and should not normally need to be changed. If there is
some other module already using this ID, then another can be selected. Some vehicles may require F1 or F2 ID’s to be
selected for proper operation. 61 and 62 are gauge ID’s and F1 and F2 are scan tool ID’s.
To set or change the diagnostic bus ID numbers:
•Hold the switch on the BIM-01-2 case while turning the key on. The BIM display will show the current revision
code while this is held.
•Release the switch. The display will show “”.
•Press and hold the switch to enter the “” menu. The BIM will then display the currently selected bus ID.
•When you see “” on the display release the switch.
•Press and release the switch to change the setting from ,,, or.
•To save setting press and hold the switch until you see “” on the display then release the switch.
•The display will show “”. Press and hold the switch to exit setup or press and release to choose another menu
option.
Troubleshooting
While the BIM is operating, the dot in the upper left corner of the display will indicate the status. On steady indicates it is
powered up but not receiving any BIM bus activity. Flashing indicates it is communicating on the BIM bus. A dot in the
upper center indicates that there is an engine code set (MIL active).
If the display is sequencing through “”, “”, and “”then it is scanning to try and communicate with the vehicle bus
but cannot get an answer.
To see the sensor and channel status on the BIM display, press and hold the switch. If “BUS” is shown, the module
cannot communicate with the vehicle. The display will cycle through several screens. The first will show the bus type (“”
for GM or Chrysler J1850, “” for Ford J1850, “” for CAN) and the number of control modules answering. The next
screens will indicate which extended data is available: “” for intake temp, “” for engine oil pressure, “” for fuel
level, “” for transmission temp, “” for gear position, and “” for ambient air temp.
Emissions note:
If your vehicle requires emissions testing in your area, the check engine feature of this unit cannot be used to operate the
Check Engine or Service Engine indicator.
Troubleshooting guide.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Sensor does not show on PWR wire does not have power. Connect to a location that has +12V key-on power.
gauge readout. GND wire does not have a good Connect to a different ground location.
BIM will not light up at all. ground.
Power/data harness is damaged. Inspect harness. Repair or replace any damaged areas.
Module is damaged. Return for service. (see instructions)
Sensor does not show on OBD-II Interface cable is not connected. Connect the supplied OBD-II cable between the BIM unit and
gauge readout. the vehicle diagnostic plug.
BIM display is scanning The vehicle bus is not compatible. Vehicles using the ISO 9141-2 protocol are not compatible with the BIM-01-2.
“J”, “F”, “C” The bus ID is not compatible. Some vehicles require the bus ID to be changed to , or.
Sensor does not show on Interface cable is not connected. Connect the supplied harness between the BIM unit and
gauge readout. the gauge control box.
BIM has a steady dot lit. Interface cable is loose. Make sure both ends of the cable are seated in securely.
On VHX systems, the BIM display Follow instructions in VHX manual to enable the BIM display screen.
for this channel is disabled.
BIM display shows “:”Data cable is damaged. Inspect and replace harness or power/data harness.
Another module on the bus is damaged Inspect other modules on the data bus.
or connected improperly.

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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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