Dakota Digital 393050 User manual

Dakota Digital Sensor
Pack
D
akota Digital Part Number 393050
This universal
sensor kit, supplied with all Dakota Digital
sensors and
harnesses needed to complete
used adaptor bushings to
allow simpler installation into various applications.
The
oil pressure and water temp sensor provided in this kit MUST be used with your Dakota Digital display
system, using stock or
other aftermarket sensors will result in incorrect readings, gauges not working at all, or
damage to the D
akota Digital control module
speedometer
cable driven applications to convert to an electronic signal.
speed sensor
or have an ECM that provides a
wired directly to the control module.
A
accept a wide range of stock sensors as well as a custom ca
offers a universal fuel sensor,
part number
Dakota Digital provides
commonly used
the universal nature of the system
s
it may be necessary to source
additional adaptors, fittings or
Typically,
brass plumbing fittings from a hardware store
application
. The threads on the oil pressure a
other larger sized fittings.
If necessary, t
of thread sealant or tape.
The Sensor Package
includes the following parts
Ford Adaptor Cable for Speed S
ensor
(Included in certain applications
16,000 PPM Speed Sensor
with harness
1/8” NPT > 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2” NPT
B
0-100 PSI Solid State
Oil Pressure S
with harness
1/8” NPT > 12 and 16 mm Bushings
with crush washers
100-300˚F Isolated Water Temp S
ensor (40
with harness
Momentary Push Button Switches
Pack
age
akota Digital Part Number 393050
sensor kit, supplied with all Dakota Digital
integrated instrument
systems
harnesses needed to complete
the installation. This kit also con
tains an assortment of
allow simpler installation into various applications.
oil pressure and water temp sensor provided in this kit MUST be used with your Dakota Digital display
other aftermarket sensors will result in incorrect readings, gauges not working at all, or
akota Digital control module
. The speed sensor provided can be used for
cable driven applications to convert to an electronic signal.
If you are currently
or have an ECM that provides a
n electronic vehicle speed output
(VSS)
A
fuel level sensor is not supplied a
s the Dakota Digital control module
accept a wide range of stock sensors as well as a custom ca
libration for universal installations
part number
SEN-06-1.
commonly used
hardware to expedite the
installation of its sensor
s
and the variety of vehicles and drive
trains they are installed within,
additional adaptors, fittings or
wiring to fit the specific application
brass plumbing fittings from a hardware store
provide a simple solution to a unique mounting
. The threads on the oil pressure a
nd water temp sensor are 1/8” NPT and
If necessary, t
he threads on the sensors in
this kit may
includes the following parts
:
ensor
(Included in certain applications
)
B
ushings
Oil Pressure S
ensor
ensor (40
-150˚C)
MAN#650311
systems
includes the required
tains an assortment of
commonly
oil pressure and water temp sensor provided in this kit MUST be used with your Dakota Digital display
other aftermarket sensors will result in incorrect readings, gauges not working at all, or
. The speed sensor provided can be used for
mechanical
If you are currently
using an electronic
(VSS)
, these signals may be
s the Dakota Digital control module
can
libration for universal installations
. Dakota Digital
installation of its sensor
s, but due to
trains they are installed within,
wiring to fit the specific application
.
provide a simple solution to a unique mounting
nd water temp sensor are 1/8” NPT and
easily adaptable to
this kit may
be sealed with the use

Speed Sensor
Installation
of the speed sensor is generally straight
then simply tighten the new sensor in place making sure that t
the existing speedometer gear. The sensor will thread directly onto a standard GM transmission speedometer
gear that has 7/8”-18 threads.
Connect the harness until it “clips” into place
harness connector while pressing it
onto the sensor
connector body in only one direction.
Ford Adaptor
Cable (Included in Certain
First,
remove the stock gear from the end of the original speedo
is removed, install it onto the new
Ford adaptor cable
the original attachment screw
, making
transmission. Finally, thread
the new speed sensor onto the
Original
speed sensor removed from
Gear installed on new Ford adaptor
If you are using
an electronic speed sensor
speed output (VSS),
the speed sensor supplied in this kit
directly to the SPD SND
terminal on the
of the speed sensor is generally straight
forward. Remove the cable from the transmission if
then simply tighten the new sensor in place making sure that t
he square drive shaft on the sensor engages into
the existing speedometer gear. The sensor will thread directly onto a standard GM transmission speedometer
Connect the harness until it “clips” into place
. You may need
to depress the silver wire
onto the sensor
to lock it in place.
The harness is indexed to fit the
connector body in only one direction.
Cable (Included in Certain
Model Applications)
remove the stock gear from the end of the original speedo
meter cable or pulse generator. Once the gear
Ford adaptor cable
. Secure the new F
ord adaptor to the trans
, making
certain the gears on the adaptor
correspond with the mating gears on the
the new speed sensor onto the
Ford adaptor cable
.
speed sensor removed from
transmission
Gear and clip removed
Gear installed on new Ford adaptor
New sensor installed on adaptor
an electronic speed sensor
installed in the transmission
or have an
the speed sensor supplied in this kit
will not be used.
Instead, route
terminal on the
control module.
MAN#650311
forward. Remove the cable from the transmission if
present,
he square drive shaft on the sensor engages into
the existing speedometer gear. The sensor will thread directly onto a standard GM transmission speedometer
to depress the silver wire
locking clip on the
The harness is indexed to fit the
meter cable or pulse generator. Once the gear
ord adaptor to the trans
mission using
correspond with the mating gears on the
.
Gear and clip removed
New sensor installed on adaptor
or have an
ECM that provides a vehicle
Instead, route
the speed signal

Oil Pressure
Most engines have an oil pressure port on the engine block or near the oil filter
require a
separate extension or angled fitting
cooler line, application permitting.
For LSx based engines,
you may drill and tap the cast
sensor. Alternatively,
use the supplied 1/8” npt >
near the driver’s
side rear of the engine behind the intake manifold.
Water Temperature
Typical mounting locations
for the water temp
manifold.
When installing the temperature sensor, use caution
excessive exhaust heat from damagi
ng the sensor
Drill / Tap here for
1/8”-27 NPT. Drill
size of 11/32”
n the rear of a Small Block
Chevy (with use of an
additional extension)
Sensor installed in
intake manifold
Most engines have an oil pressure port on the engine block or near the oil filter
assembly
separate extension or angled fitting
for proper sensor clearance.
You ma
you may drill and tap the cast
metal assembly
above the oil filter t
use the supplied 1/8” npt >
1
6mm adaptor and replace the stock pressure sensor located
side rear of the engine behind the intake manifold.
for the water temp
erature sensor are
the engine block, cylinder head, or intake
When installing the temperature sensor, use caution
when selecting a mounting location to avoid
ng the sensor
.
n the rear of a Small Block
Chevy (with use of an
additional extension)
Sensor T’d into oil cooler
line (with inline adaptor
purchased separately)
MAN#650311
assembly
. Some locations may
You ma
y also “T” this fitting into an oil
above the oil filter t
o accept the 1/8” npt
6mm adaptor and replace the stock pressure sensor located
the engine block, cylinder head, or intake
when selecting a mounting location to avoid
Sensor installed on
oil filter assembly
Sensor installed in
coolant housing

(Water Temp Cont.)
For LSx based engines, t
he use of the supplied 1/8”npt >
the water temp sensor simple.
First, u
Then, simply remove the allen-head
plug toward the rear of the passenger
and sensor in this location.
***Use extreme
care when tightening this assembly into the engine
1/8” thread is
slightly smaller than the
wrench is typically
a sufficient amount
Allen plug
Push Buttons
The two push button switches supplied in the kit are not
momentary switch can be substituted or used in their place
speedometer calibration, initial set up
displays. One side of each
switch connects t
switch wire attaching to ground.
The switch installation is covered in greater detail within the instrument cluster
manual.
Momentary Switch #1
To SW1
on control box
he use of the supplied 1/8”npt >
12mm bushing and crush washer make installation of
First, u
sing two wrenches (5/8” and ¾”),
tighten the sen
plug toward the rear of the passenger
’s side
care when tightening this assembly into the engine
to avoid
slightly smaller than the
diameter of the 12mm thread, h
and tightening plus
a sufficient amount
.
Sensor installed
Sensor and harness installed
The two push button switches supplied in the kit are not
proprietary to Dakota Digital, a
momentary switch can be substituted or used in their place
if desired
. These switches are used fo
speedometer calibration, initial set up
and for accessing the
Odometers along with several other message
switch connects t
o the appropriate location at
the control
The switch installation is covered in greater detail within the instrument cluster
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Momentary Switch #1
Momentary Switch #2
To SW2
on control box
Connect to good
chassis ground or
control box GROUND
MAN#650311
12mm bushing and crush washer make installation of
tighten the sen
sor into the bushing.
head and install the bushing
to avoid
breaking the bushing. The
and tightening plus
¼turn with a
Sensor and harness installed
proprietary to Dakota Digital, a
ny normally open
. These switches are used fo
r
Odometers along with several other message
the control
module, with the remaining
The switch installation is covered in greater detail within the instrument cluster
Momentary Switch #2
To SW2
on control box