Its not a deal breaker for most of us when considering our purchase possibilities, or what you are looking to add during a restoration, but it would definitely make those long cruises a little easier especially if you plan on making a trip across country or across the state. Possibly directly ran by the same dial? Andrew andrewb70 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 3316 #23 05-03-2021, 12:13 AM I'm not sure. the labor cost to evaluate the problem was $60 each they weren't interested in making any restitution, they never even offered to pay the freight for the returns . The CRC-2000 variation features a discrete VSS input (fixed 4,000 PPM, your application may require the use of an SGI-100BTif a 4,000 PPM signal is not present), usable when a diagnostic connector is unavailable. The Hall Effect sensor will have three wires. GPS technology offers many benefits in todays world. Which is not true. Installing a Cruise Control Kit in My Classic Car!! -- Dakota Digital Power and ground connections are straightforward, the speed signal goes to signal in. While the GPS-50-2is not designed to control a shift computer or shift pattern of the transmission, it is capable of supplying a 54,400 or 128K PPM signal to supply an ECM to ease some of those unique transmission swap situations! Well, you certainly never said any of that in your posts, you said "that doesn't apply to my situation". Generally not. **GPS-50-2 Supersedes the GPS-50-1, GPS-50-2: GPS Speed/ Compass Sender/ BIM Wiring and Setup Manual, Technical Support: they can be usefull for some diognostics, first page of the manual. Been following this thread to see if it answers my problem. For our application, we needed part number CRS-3000, the Dakota Digital cruise for electronic speedometers. Follow the instructions and mount control box where you can get at it to make adjustments to the dip switches if needed. Your choice of switch/turn signal lever is supplied. There is also an option for an in-line speed sensor that screws to either your transmission or your speedometer, or a magnetic speed sensor that uses the spinning motion of your driveline to generate the speed signal for the control module. Dakota Digital, Inc. 4510 W. 61st . Most computers will need to see the signal from the stock senders. Here's a quick test file I whipped up, would work on a Terminator X Max with DBW if you don't need the extra output. You can install our senders along with the stock senders, or consider our BIM-01-2 to get SPEED, TACH, ENGINE TEMP, OIL PSI (3-wire sender required) and other information from the OBD II diagnostic port. Is it OK to lengthen the wires for the Oil Pressure and Water Temperature? I'm looking for troubleshooting ideas beyond that. Highly advanced electronic and software design allow the GPS-50-2to work unlike anything else, with accelerometers and predictive software to compensate for times when GPS inherently struggles: overpasses, mountains, tunnels, heavy tree cover, large buildings, passing large vehicles, etc. Offering remote Holley EFI tuning. Unfortunately, it would continuously drop the signal out right at 65, which means the speedo would drop down and come back. TheCRC-1000obtains its information from the included diagnostic connector and throttle pedal connections, allowing an extremely simple installation for drive-by-wire GM CAN busapplications. I have a 2 wire VSS sensor where do I hook up the wires on my control box? No problem! Turn signal switch was faulty, had the exact problem with the last one I purchased last year the labor cost to evaluate the problem was $60 each they werent interested in making any restitution, they never even offered to pay the freight for the returns not impressed with Dakota Digital at all !!!!! Never got speedo back. A forum community dedicated to Factory Five owners and enthusiasts. Don't know if it will work, but you could try calling Rostra (since that's who makes it for DD) and perhaps their tech department knows more. the guy(s) I talked to with DD didn't seem to know much since it's a name branded product they didn't design or manufacture.. All Dakota Digital instrument systems allow for programmable lighting intensity through the setup menu. I have the same unit in my 38 Chevy. The stock lever came all set up with a wiring harnes plug to the module harness so there is no place for error there. Every component you need to install cruise control into your classic car is included with the kit; you won't have to stop working to run out and get wires or connectors, even the instructions are very precise. No DIP switches, no guessing, no inaccuracies, period. When it comes to buying your kit, there is one specifically designed for electronic speedometers and there is another for cable driven speedometers. Protection of the completed wiring with split loom, zip ties, or strapping will help to ensure that the finished installation remains as trouble free as possible in the future.. ** Neither the CRC-1000 or CRC-2000 are considered universal cruise control packages, their proper operation can only be expected when interfaced with the LS-basedapplications outlined above. I'll work on a sample file later in either Terminator X V2 or EFI V6. After setting the switches, we found a nice place to mount the servo motor so that it was out of the way and did not require extensive modifications to place. I have a MSD 6A/ 6AL ignition module in my car does it have a tach signal I can hook to my control box? This car had never seen any serious modification or repair before we got our hands on it, but now features keyless entry, a Bluetooth radio with hands-free calling, upgraded headlights, and most recently: cruise control. When used in conjunction with a Dakota Digital RTX, HDX, VHX or VFD3 Instrument system, a simple connection to the control box adds accurate Speed information, Compass heading, Altimeter data, and automatic Clock syncing, all with fully automatic calibration! Route a wire from there to the TACH input on your control box. The engine and transmission work fine on manual throttle but with cruise control engaged the following happens intermittently; Unique electronic architecture provides for negligible current usage when off, yet lightning fast start-up and signal acquisition. When he isn't writing for Power Automedia, he's out shooting pictures at car shows, hiking in the forests of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, or working on something in the garage. Yes, you will need to add a relay with pin 87A tied to ground. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Do I need to bleed my cooling system in my car after installing my Temp Sender? Second, I'm using the same settings "spd" in the same thread whose speedo is working: Post-PCM VSS output wire on the DD input, dips set to ON/ON/OFF/OFF. I have a customer with a LSx and Terminator X Max with Drive-By-Wire who has successfully used the Dakota Digital DBW cruise control on his car. Having this in my car makes it a pleasure to drive. Dakota Digital Cruise Control | Factory Five Racing Forum The control box needs to be mounted inside the cabin of the vehicle, out of the elements. Getting the servo chain set up was a bit of a challenge, but we worked out a u-bolt system on a piece of aluminum to grip the carburetor linkage. was your chassis originally manual or auto? VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Possibly set all this to a switch, and then setup an indicator of current target idle on the dash. For any BIM-compatible control boxes which contain the 3.5mm headphone jack BIM input, add part number 394193 adaptor harness. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Soldering and heat shrinking the extension harness is the recommend, if lengthening is required. 5.0 EFI, Dakota Digital VSS issues | ClassicBroncos.com Forum NEW - Plug and Play Cruise Control kits for LS Drive by Wire - by In our application the linkage that goes from the pedal to the carburetor rotates instead of moving, so we needed some extra leverage to prevent undue stress on the servo motor. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Tweet. EE = open circuit I tied the VSS signal wire to the input on my speedo, but I can't seem to get the cruise to set at any speed. It was relatively easy to set up. 350 Engine, 350 Auto Trans. Additionally, an output is provided for a cruise-on indicator. If you have braided hoses that cant be squeezed, remove the radiator cap, place a funnel in the radiator and fill with coolant and the run the engine. I've been reading the other threads and trying out different configurations and I've hit a wall. First, mattster03 is using an LS2 and the raw VSS signal, so his wire colors and DD dip switch settings are different. 2008- upGM Full Size Truck/Van/SUV with throttle pedal contain inline 6-pin connector Also LED tail lights will keep it from engaging but there is a work around using a relay. Is the brake wire hooked up according to the diagram? Almost feels like timing is off or fuel shortage. The white wire is the signal. Technical Support: - Dakota Digital - Digital Instrumentation and Posts: 3248. Can I mount my control box in the engine compartment? Here is our complete staging area with all of the goodies that came in our kit. Second, I'm using the same settings "spd" in the same thread whose speedo is working: Post-PCM VSS output wire on the DD input, dips set to ON/ON/OFF/OFF. Below is a diagram which indicates how these connections will be made. With analog systems (VHX, HDX and RTX), the backlighting brightness can be configured for both day and night operation. They have a kit from Dakota Digital that allows them to add aftermarket cruise control to the 56 Chevy. What did the diagnostics show when you tested the system? We opted to go with the universal module and mounted it by replacing our nice, original ashtray with another one that we pulled from a wrecking yard, and modified it specifically for the switch module. Dakota Digital sells a universal aftermarket cruise control kit that is easy to install and can be used on nearly any vehicle. I asked that if he has no solutions that the system be replaced or refunded. Cruise Control for GM LS Drive-by-Wire Engines - Dakota Digital A drive-by-wire (DBW) unit for GM LS engines, a DBW throttle body, and a cruise control system for cable-driven and electronic speedometers. 4L60 to T56 - Dakota Digital SGI-5 C | LS1LT1 Forum Not that bad ones are common but it could happen. Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Dakota Digital Cruise Control Kit For If you don't find what you need, Dakota Digital Technical Support is here to help with your installation questions. Everything used to work just fine and then slowly my speedo and tach would fritz out sporadically. In order to get the most accurate temp readings it is recommended to bleed your system of any air. The transmission has a 2 wire inductive VSS and I have a VDO electric speedometer that is working perfectly. How do I calibrate the speedometer (AUTO CAL)? For HDX and RTX Series, the DEMO Mode can be accessed directly through the setup menu or via the Dakota Digital Automotive app (for iOS and Android). You seem to have covered the bases, has DD offered to send you a new one? I'm using the stock type which worked out very well on my steering column which is out of a Camaro. The DIM-1 provides rotary control of any backlight intensity, when the headlights are activated. And then you used the know to offset your idle to cruising RPM and have some sort of gear lockout when the knob is active. I have installed 4 cruise control units on carbed cars. We definitely recommend this kit as an easy way to make the long drives in your classic car just a little easier. These will be different for nearly every application, so it is important to follow the instructions carefully with this step. Sometimes after being engaged it will just quit. Diagnostic codes are built within all Dakota Digital instrument systems, assisting in the troubleshooting process. Some good news - I took a trip to a Cruise Night last night in a town a little over an hour away. Dakota Digital Cruise Control & Terminator X Max Dakota Digital troubleshooting help (Already read the sticky) The GPS-50-2is also fully compatible with other aftermarket electronic speedometers. Silver74vette - thank you for your reply - I figured I couldn't be the only one with the problem. Did you have any problems making it work? The technician indicated the controller can only deal with up to 32000 pulses and if over that, which he claims the TKO is, the signal needs to be divided. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019. The Dakota Digital Accessories app can make installation a breeze! All rights reserved. Dakota Digital Cruise Control?? - Chevy Nova Forum I too considered sending the system back as well. After calibration it is reporting that I have 32,380 pulses per mile. Self-learning calibration makes this system a snap touse, with no DIP switches or charts to follow! Before the installation begins, fully review the manual in order to understand all aspects of the process. '49 Ford Coupe - sorry to hear you had these same problems - sure is frustrating, but it is comforting to know the problem is not just me. Just Cruisin': Installing A Dakota Digital Cruise Control I have a 2 wire pulse generator for my speed signal, where do I hook the wires to my control box?