Intellitronix DP9002 User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Chevrolet Monte Carlo/El Camino Dash Panel
Part Number: DP9002
Year Series: 1978-88
*Note: there is an installation video and tips on our Intellection.com under support. *
* Always disconnect the battery before attempting any electrical work on your vehicle. *
KIT COMPONENTS
One (1) Digital Circuit Board (with Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel, Voltmeter,
Water Temp, Oil Pressure Gauges)
One (1) Smoked Acrylic Lens * Peel off protective covering from both sides *
One (1) Temperature Sending Unit (S8013) - 1/8” NPT, 0-255 Deg., 1/2” NPT Bushing
One (1) Pressure Sending Unit (S8434) - 1/8” NPT, 0-100 PSI Oil Pressure
One (1) Universal Speedometer Sensor (S9013) - 7/8” NPT Industry Standard threads
◊One (1) Mounting Kit:
Four (4) #6-32 x 1¼” Recessed Phillips head screws
Four (4) #6 Nylock nuts Four (4) #6 x 3/8” Nylon spacers.

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DASHBOARD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Disassembly
1. Remove the existing dash cluster from the vehicle. Separate the front bezel from the back
housing and gauges.
2Remove the bezel, inner gauge frame and gauges from the old assembly.
3Attach the acrylic lens to the front of the panel, using provided mounting kit.
4. Attach the new panel to the front of the housing, and re-insert the frame into the housing,
and reattach to the bezel, re-using the original screws and other hardware.
5. Wire the gauges and sending units to the panel as indicated by the instructions below.
See the back of this guide for some Illustrations on assembly.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Automotive circuit connectors are the preferred method of connecting wires. However, you
may solder if you prefer.
Note: LS Engines or any other Computer based engine systems most use provides sensors and
install new wires to new sensors
Note: If doing a LS engine swap, pick up the tach signal wire from the ECM/ECU and then set
the tach switch to 4-cylinders. You may also need to order the Intellitronix LS Engine Swap
Adapter Kit for Series 1, 2 and 3 engines. The part number is 8014LS. If you are getting the tach
signal from the ECU, the resistor in the adapter kit will help pull a stronger signal for the
tachometer. If your engine is a LS the Tachometer will need to be put into 4 cylinder mode by
removing Resistors if the Tachometer does not have a push button for programing, please call
Tech Support at Intellitronix, as you may need to send the gauge back to us to be reconfigured.
There is no charge for this additional service.
Ground –Black--This is the main ground for the display system. A wire should be run from
this board to the vehicle engine block for the best ground. Use 18 AWG or larger wire to
ensure sufficient grounding. Proper vehicle grounding is extremely important for any gauges (or
electronics) to operate correctly. The engine block should have heavy ground cables to the
battery, frame, and firewall. Failure to properly ground the engine block, senders, or digital dash
can cause incorrect or erratic operation.
Power - Red--Connect the power terminal to accessory +12V power from the fuse panel or vehicle
wiring harness. Using a 5-amp fuse or an inline 5-amp fuse holder. This terminal should have power
when the key is on or in accessory position. Use 18 AWG wire to ensure the system receives a
sufficient power feed.

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Use 18 AWG wire to ensure the system receives a sufficient power feed.
Water –Blue –This is signal wire for water temp. This gauge is incompatible with other sending
units, so you must replace the existing water temperature sending unit with the included sender.
Water –Black/ Blue -This is ground for water temp sender and must be wired to corresponding
wire on dash.
Oil Pressure –Orange - Replace the existing oil pressure sending unit with the unit included. Do
not use Teflon tape or other sealer on the new sending unit’s threads. This will avoid inaccurate
ground connections as the sending units get their ground from the threads. The oil sender gets its
ground from the threading into the engine block, thus proper grounding is crucial. Connect to the
sending unit.
Dimmer –Purple Connect to the parking lights todim the LEDs 50% when the headlights are on. However,
*DO NOT * connect to the headlight rheostat control wire, or the dimming feature will not work properly
and may cause damage to Unit.
Right Turn Signals - Grey with White strip RIGHT turn signal. This wire works when 12v is
activated.
Left Turn Signals –Grey with Black strip Left turn signal. This wire works when 12v is activated.
CABLE BUTTONS
Trip/Cal Button –Grey Cable Button or Push button on Dash - There are two grey wires
connected to the push-button for the speedometer board. Mount the switch in a convenient location
such as under the steering column so that you may easily reset your trip odometer or other
speedometer functions.
Tach program Button –Grey Cable Button or Push button on Dash There are two grey wires
connected to the push-button for the tachometer board. Mount the switch in a convenient location
such as under the steering column so that you may easily set the other functions of the tachometer.
FUEL GAUGE
Fuel –Yellow –The fuel gauge sending unit is not normally supplied because the display system
can use the existing fuel level sending unit in the tank in most cases. If your wiring harness
already has a single wire routed through the vehicle for the fuel sender, then it may be used. If
using a wire from an external harness, make sure that the wire does not have power. Fuel senders
reference their ground from the sender mounting plate. Connect the yellow wire to the factory
sending unit.
Fuel –Black/Yellow –Run a new ground wire and attach to your Fuel sending unit housing to
ensure proper fuel gauge operation. If the sending unit does not have a sufficient ground it will
not work properly.
Note: The default setting for this dash is the GM industry standard of 0-90Ω
See Test on next page

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Note: FUEL GAUGE TEST The most common problem with our Fuel Gauge not working is the
circuit is not complete. The easiest way to test this is to use a voltmeter and test for continuity on
wires going to fuel sender. With wire disconnected from Fuel Gauge check for continuity to
ground. Without this the Gauge will not work.
Voltage Gauge –This Gauge Requires no wire hookup. Volt Gauge is built into the dash panel
and is powered by the main power and ground connection of the dash. It does have an Adjuster to
fine tune the voltage. Note: you will need to adjust it before fully installing the dash
SPEEDOMETER
Speedometer –White - (Factory sender with Powertrain Control Module) When using a LS
engine swap, you will need to pick up the Speedometer signal wire from the PCM Pin 50 on the
red connector. (This pin may Differ. Refer to your vehicles Pinout Chart for accuracy). Any other
Computer based engine will need to use to use the PCM/ECM to run the speed signal for the
Speedometer. (Consults Pinout)
Speedometer –White - (Factory two wire sender no PCM) - Most vehicles built after 1984 have
an electronic transmission sender. If your vehicle is already equipped with an electronic
transmission, then the electronic vehicle sender will usually have Two wires attached to it. One
connects to the Signal wire on dash (we prefer this to be high output). The other wire (Low output)
Ground at the Engine block. To find High and Low output wire color or pin location will need to
be looked up by Vehicle vin or Model and year.
Speedometer - White (Intellitronix Speed Sender) - Disconnect the mechanical speedometer
cable from the transmission and thread the new electronic sensor onto the transmission. This
panel comes with a 3-wire sensor. If you are using this sensor you must fallow these wiring
instructions.
White -Wire is the speed signal; connect this to the speed signal wire on your gauge.
Red - Wires switch power (12VDC) and must be wired to Red/White on your Gauge.
Black - Wire is speed sensor ground and must be wired to Black/White on the Gauge.
NOTE:(Twist all Three wires together and this will provide an additional level of interference
protection.) The speed signal wire should not be routed alongside the tachometer, ignition, or
any other high-current or high-voltage wires

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Tachometer –Green wire –Connect the wire from the tachometer to the negative terminal of the
coil or a direct tach output lead from your distributor or electronic control module. If you are using
an aftermarket capacitive discharge ignition system, such as an MSD, you must use the designated
‘tach output’ connection on the electronic box. Do not make any connections directly to the coil
with this type of system. With high output Ignition systems may also create frequency noise that
may interfere with operation of gauges that may require a tachometer filter.
If your vehicle has a GM HEI ignition, connect to the terminal marked ‘TACH’, or, on some
systems, a single white wire with a spade terminal.
If your vehicle has a magneto system, connect the tach signal wire to the negative side of the coil.
Do not connect the tach terminal to the positive (+ or high voltage) side of the ignition coil or may
need a Tachometer adapter for proper operation of your Digital Gauges.
Diesel engines will require a Diesel Tachometer adapter for proper operation of your Digital
Gauges.
PROGRAMBLE TACHOMETER SETTINGS
To change settings:
The display will stay in Settings Mode until it receives a signal from the ignition system. To
program the unit after starting the engine, shut the engine off and turn on only to the accessory
position.
When in accessory mode, the settings menu will scroll through the settings menu. A light tap on
the button engages the menu system.
1. Sets # of digits in RPM display, using button, display shows: (hundreds) 8800, (tens) 8880, and
(ones) 8888.
2. Sets # of cylinders using button, display shows: 1cy, 2cy, etc.
3. Sets first digit on max RPM on gauge bar display (in thousands) using button, display shows:
1000 to 9990.
CALIBRATION
Note: If using the Intellitronix GPS Sending Unit, (S9021 –not included) the speedometer does not need
to be calibrated.
The speedometer leaves the factory with a pre-set industry standard setting of 8,000 pulses per
mile. Chances are that you may not need to recalibrate your speedometer, unless you have
changed the original tire size or the rear end gear ratio.
Note: Do not attempt to calibrate your speedometer until after it is working properly and you have determined
that the speed is incorrect. The calibration procedure will NOT correct a faulty installation or improper wiring.
If you attempt to recalibrate your speedometer without making sure the speedometer is receiving pulses from
the sending unit, the speedometer will display ‘Err’ and default back to the factory settings.

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To calibrate:
1. Locate a measured mile where you can safely start and stop your vehicle. By running
the vehicle over this measured distance, the speedometer will learn the number of pulses
outputted by the speedometer sensor during a specific measured distance. It will then use
this acquired data to calibrate itself for accurate reading. There is a small recall push-button
in the center of the panel used to calibrate and read all of the data stored in the speedometer.
After installing your speedometer according to the wiring instructions, when the ignition is
on it should immediately display the default screen of 0 MPH, if the vehicle is not moving.
NOTE: You will then need to drive your vehicle to the predetermined measured mile. During this
trip, the speedometer should read something other than 0 MPH. If it does not change, return and
locate the problem before continuing. Otherwise, proceed with the calibration.
2. Stop at the beginning of the measured mile with your vehicle running and in odometer mode
(NOT trip mode), press and hold the push-button until the odometer displays ‘HI-SP’. On its
own, the gauge will then cycle through the recorded performance in the following order: ‘0
–60’, ‘1/4’, ‘ODO’, and ‘CAL’.
3. While ’CAL’ is displayed, quickly tap the push-button once. This will put the speedometer in
Program Mode. If you did not tap while ‘CAL’ is displayed, the pulses per mile will be
displayed on the odometer and the display will go back to MPH mode. Otherwise, you will
now see ‘CAL’ displayed along with the number ‘0’. This indicates that the microprocessor
is now ready for calibration.
4. When you are ready, begin driving on the metered mile. You will notice that the reading will
start counting up. The odometer will begin to display the incoming pulse count. Drive the
vehicle through the measured mile (speed is not important, only the distance traveled).
5. At the end of the mile, stop and press the push-button again. The odometer will now display
the new number of speedometer pulses that were registered over the distance. The
odometer will continue to display the pulse reading for a few seconds. Once it reverts to the
default mode, you have successfully calibrated your speedometer.
Warning: If, while in ‘CAL’mode, you do not move the vehicle and press the button
again, the microprocessor will NOT have received any data. The unit will display ‘Err’
and will revert to the factory settings. At a minimum, drive some distance and return to
the start if necessary. If you miss stopping the display at ‘CAL’, simply repeat the steps.
Trip Distance
A single tap of the recall button will activate the trip meter in the odometer display. A decimal point
will appear which will indicate that you are in trip meter mode. Holding the recall button will clear
out the trip distance. To return to the default odometer display, tap the recall button again. The
decimal point will disappear, indicating that you are back in the default odometer display.

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Setting the Odometer
While scrolling through ‘CAL’ mode you will see ‘ODO’ appear. This will allow you to enter the
vehicle’s actual mileage. Press the trip button again at this point and you will enter the odometer
set up mode. Press quickly to change the number of the digit on the right. Press and hold to advance
to the next digit. Do this for all 5 digits. For Example: To enter the mileage reading 23456 into the
odometer, at the ‘ODO’ prompt, tap the small black button (quickly) two times,
until the number 2is displayed. Then press and hold the button until the numbers 20 are displayed.
Tap the button 3 times until 23 is displayed. Press and hold the button until 230 is displayed and
continue in this manner until 23456 is displayed. The speedometer will advance to the home screen,
five seconds after the last number is entered.
Recording and Viewing Performance Data
Follow these steps to record and recall Performance Data (high speed, ¼mile ET, and 0-60 time):
1. Before each run, your car must be at a complete stop at the starting position. Press and hold
the push-button as it cycles through the performance data. At the end, the odometer will
reset and all performance data will be cleared. This will not affect your stored calibration
value or the odometer reading.
2. Press the push-button until ‘HI-SP’ is displayed. The gauge will automatically cycle through
the performance data.
3. Start the run, pass, session, etc., as mentioned above.
4. When finished, repeat Step 2 to view the data gathered from the run. While stopped, you
can view this data as often as you wish. However, once it finishes scrolling one time, the
memory is ready to record new data and will begin recording again once the vehicle starts
to move. The highest speed measured over multiple runs will be retained in memory.

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RETURN POLICY PROCEDURES
Return Policy Instructions
1. Download the Intellitronix Return/Repair Form and fill in the information on the form about the
product.
2. Place the product being returned in the original packaging that it came in and include a copy of
the completed Intellitronix Return/Repair Form.
3. All packages must be accompanied with an RMA Number.
Please call Technical Support at [phone] to receive an RMA Number.
4. Mail the product being returned with the completed Return/Repair Form and a copy of the
original sales invoice.
Request for Product Refund
1. All returns for a refund must have a completed Intellitronix Return/Repair Form included in the
package with the returned product.
2. If the return is for a product that is not defective a 20% restocking fee will be charged. The
product must be in the same pristine condition that it was sent to you.
3. Proof of purchase is required. Please include a copy of the original sales order with the returned
product.
4. All product must be returned undamaged and in working order in the original packaging
including plexiglass, sending units, mounting hardware, or you will be subject to additional
charges for product and accessories not returned.
5. All refunds will be reviewed by the Accounting Office.