Dakota Digital VHX-55J User manual

Manual # 650400B
VHX-55J
Dakota Digital VHX Instrument Installation
For 1955-‘86 Jeep
Your new VHX-55J kit includes:
Installation
Control Box
(4x) 4-40 Lock Washers
(4x) 4-40 Thumb Nuts
(2x) Aluminum Brackets
CAT5 Cable
Universal Sender
Pack
Installation Manuals
VHX Display
1. Remove the stock gauges from the dash. The only factory hardware to be re-used will be the four
palnuts securing the main gauge to the dash.
2. Using the four palnuts kept from Step 1, secure the Dakota Digital main display to the back of the
dash.
Switch Assembly

Manual # 650400B
3. Slide the temperature gauge through the opening from the front. Using the provided lock washers,
thumb nuts, and bracket, secure the gauge. Pay attention to the orientation of the gauge to keep
the gauge at the proper reading level. Repeat this step for the oil pressure gauge.
4. Connect the quick disconnect ribbon cables to their respectively labeled counterpart.
Note: (OIL-OIL) and (TEMP-TEMP).

Manual # 650400B
5. Connect the CAT5 cable to the system. As the assembled cluster is installed into the dash,
take care when routing this cable to the control box.
6. Refer to the main manual to complete the rest of the VHX wiring installation.

Manual # 650400B
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