Installation Manual

MAN 650314:J
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Thank you for purchasing a VHX system from DAKOTA DIGITAL. VHX is a loose
acronym for Vehicle Hybrid Instrument Systems. Representing the latest electronic dashboard
technology for the street rodder, car, and truck enthusiast alike, the VHX system combines
modern digital electronics with a traditional look to give the driver up-to-date and accurate
information on the operation of his or her vehicle. Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and highly
visible LCD message centers are a few features that make the VHX lineup stand out from other
aftermarket instrumentation. The VHX system boasts excellent daytime visibility and while under
computer control, fully backlit and dimmable for nighttime driving. Monitoring solid state sensors
with microprocessor technology and driving precision stepper motors, the VHX dashboard gives
the driver unparalleled accuracy. User-customizable display feedback and additional features not
typically found on any other brand or type of instrumentation are standard in the VHX system.
Digital accuracy and solid state reliability will give you, the driver, quality service for miles down
the road that includes a limited lifetime warranty on a product engineered and manufactured in
the USA!
VHX INSTRUMENT SYSTEM FEATURES
Digital LCD displays
 Each of the six analog gauges can be displayed here as well as additional functions listed below. Features
are available on either display (L or R).
Mileage readings
 Million mile odometer
 Two (A/B) re-settable trip mileage (0-9999.9)
 Re-settable service mileage (0-9999 countdown)
Performance readings
 High speed recall. This can be manually reset during normal operation.
 High rpm recall. This can be manually reset during normal operation.
 0-60 mph (0-100kmh) time.
 ¼ mile time. This can manually reset during normal operation.
 ¼ mile end speed (trap speed). This is reset when the ¼ mile time restarts.
Hour meter
 Resettable hours (0-999.9)
English/metric conversion
 Alternate speed and temperature can be displayed in LCD display.
Built-in Indicators
 Left/Right Turn signal indicators
 High Beam indicator
 Check Engine indicator
 Brake warning indicator
 4x4 indicator
 Wait to Start indicator
 Cruise control indicator
 Gear position indicator which displays full gear word with use of Dakota Digital GSS-2000
(purchased separately)
Special outputs
 Shift output to activate external light
 Selectable 2000ppm or 4000ppm speed output for cruise or ECM
Demonstration mode
 Holding Switch 2 while turning on the key will start the system going through a preset sequence of readings.
To exit the demo mode, turn the key off. You may also wire up a separate switch to power the gauges for
demo mode without powering the entire vehicle.
Auxiliary gauge readings in LCD message displays with expansion bus interface modules (BIM)