About Installation and Operation(for customer and installation personnel)

Manual'16.03-1

ADVANCE CAN Driver

DF15601

This product is an unit to operate gauges by taking out ISO-CAN information from an OBDII connector.
This product does not function alone. A corresponding gauge is necessary. Please refer to the gaugeʼsmanual when installing the gauge.
※Refer to the corresponding gauges list in this manual.
※Please check the adaptable vehicles list for the ADVANCE CAN Driver on the Deﬁ website.
Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
Before installing and using the product, please read this manual and the warranty card thoroughly. All
sections are for customers and installation personnels. After installation, please keep this manual and thewarranty card for future reference. In the event that this product (or the vehicle in which it is installed) islent to or transferred to another person, please be sure this operation manual and warranty card
accompany the product.
Deﬁ will not be held responsible for accidents or damages related to installation of this product.
When installing and operating this product, be sure to read the cautionary items in the operation manual
for the vehicle in which this product will be installed in addition to the manual of this product. Pleaseobtain a full understanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly. Before using the
product, please conﬁrm all the components are included in the package.

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Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】
In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation is separated into the
3 levels "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution." In addition, instructions that must be followed for safe andproper use of this product as well as practices that must be maintained are marked with a "Conﬁrmation"
heading. Please read and become familiar with these sections.

DangerIndicates a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury if the product is mishandled.

Warning

Indicates a possibility of death or serious personal injury if the product is mishandled.

CautionIndicates a conceivable source of personal injury or damage to equipment if the product is improperly operated.

Conﬁrmation Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be maintained.
Properties for safety warning
Indicates attention needs to be paid. (Including warnings)

ProhibitedMust

Indicates restricted actions. (PROHIBITED actions)Indicates actions that need to be carried out. (MUST actions)

Before handling (for installation personnel)
DangerEnsure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn oﬀ the engine before installing this product. Failure to do so
could result in a ﬁre, and could make the vehicle move during installation.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior to installation of thisproduct. Failure to do so could result in a ﬁre caused by an electrical short circuit.
Take care not to install this product in a way that interferes with safety equipment such as seat belts and air bag
systems or vehicle operation equipment such as engine controls, steering wheel or brake systems. Interference withnormal operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or ﬁre.
Keep the wiring away from locations which aﬀect steering, safety and brake systems. Interfering with normal
operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or ﬁre.
Solder or use a solderless connector for wiring connections and make sure connections are insulated. In areas where
there could be tension or sudden impacts on the wiring, safeguard the wiring with corrugated tubing or other shock
absorbent material. Accidental shorts can cause ﬁres.
When wiring power supply wire, to avoid the risk of electrical shock or ﬁre, be sure to conﬁrm that there is no
disconnection or breakage of wire. Poor connection can result in short-circuit, electrical shock, ﬁre, or other hazards.
Discontinue use of this product if a blowout of the fuse has occurred. Continued use while the condition exists could
result in an accident, ﬁre, or damage to the vehicle.
Use the fuse of regulated capacity when the fuse of the power wire is changed. Using a fuse that exceeds regulated capacity may cause ﬁre.
Do not install the product at the wet places. It may result in a ﬁre caused by an electrical short circuit.
Discontinue use of this product if the product doesn't operate or operates improperly. Continued use while thecondition exists could result in an accident or ﬁre.

Warning

Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before installation.
Do not install the product where it interrupts driving and the safety deices of vehicle such as the
airbag system. Be sure not to install the unit where it could fall. Improper installation or operation
could cause the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause serious danger by impeding driving.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also
disassemble/
damage or destroy the product.
modifyEnsure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle.
Do not use this product if you notice any malfunctions or it doesnʼt operate. Continued use while in a faulty state
could result in accidents, a ﬁre, or electrical shocks.
Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured in other ways.
Do not install this product in the area where safety equipment such as airbags are mounted. This may cause moreinjuries in the event of an accident.
Do not install this product in vehicles which are not listed on the adaptable car list.
Do not connect the illumination output to the vehicle or products other than Deﬁ products. It may result in damage
or malfunction of the product.
Do not connect the speed & tachometer signal output to the vehicle or products other than Deﬁ products. It may
result in damage or malfunction of the product.

CautionThis product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles with 24V systems.
Insulate any unused wires. If any wires or connectors loosen during installation, please make sure they are correctly reattached.
Do not drop any of the components of this product. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not apply excessive force on switches/terminals. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not use wires other than the provided wires.
24V
Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when installing wires, sharp edges of parts.
Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this may result in damage to the product.
Do not install this product or gauges into the passenger side or center of the dashboard. It doesn't meet vehicle safety standards.
Please set it up so that the equipment, such as the wireless machines and cellular phones that emit electric waves,
does not touch this product. It may result in incorrect operation.
Do not place wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in damage or fusion of wires.
Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when installing wires, sharp edges of parts.
Do not expose this product to moisture, dust or direct sunlight, or place product directly in front of heat vents.
Use a dried soft cloth for cleanup. Do not use cleaners except neutral detergent. It may damage the product.
Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal frequency interference as this could cause the gauges to malfunction.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the wires
may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock ﬁrmly and unclip the locks of connectors.

Conﬁrmation

Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual to ensure safe installation and operation of the product.
When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and audio components having internal memory
may lose their memory data. Follow the operation manual of each component to reset data after installation of this product.
Do not lay the gauge face down due to oil leakage. Angle "A" must be more than 90 degrees.
Over 90°
After installation is complete, return this operation manual, warranty card, and the package to thecustomer along with the warranty.
A
The gauge pointer may not be in the proper position when you purchase the product. Normal
function will resume when power is connected.
Please conﬁrm with the maintenance book on the car that the manufacturer issued when installing and detaching genuine parts.
If car navigation system or car television is installed in vehicle, gauges and wires of this product need to be kept as
far away as possible from the wiring and installing positions of car navigation system or car television. Failure to doso may result in interference of television display.
On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages or losses of genuine parts for your vehicle while installing.

【Connection diagram 2】Using speed & tachometer signal output / illumination signal output

Warning

Please have this product installed by the retail store or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by the customer will void the warranty.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also damage or destroy the product.
In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on the gauge only for short periods of time. Looking at thedisplay for long periods of time could distract adequate attention from the road and result in an accident.
Discontinue use of this product if the gauge doesn't operate, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor
comes from the unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the sales outlet or installation personnel as soon as
possible. Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or ﬁre.
In the case any of the warning lamps of vehicle (check engine lamp, etc.) is lighted, stop the vehicle and turn oﬀ
the engine immediately. After turning oﬀ the engine, detach this product from the OBDII connector. Continued
use while in a faulty state could result in accidents or malfunction.
Do not operate during driving.
Fix the switch unit and other parts tightly to the vehicle to avoid that children swallow those.

In case the ADVANCE Control Unit is installed, speed and tachometer signals can be obtained from OBDII by using the CAN
Driver even from vehicles which those signals cannot be obtained from ECU. In addition, illumination (12V) ON/OFF signal
can be output from the CAN Driver to vehicles which illumination switching of Deﬁ products doesnʼt function normally.
switch input ※unused
illumination output :to illumination line of power source wire for control unit
illumination input : to illumination line of vehicle
to in-vehicle power port socket

to in-vehicle
OBDII connector

power source wireConﬁrmation

This product cannot be linked to the Deﬁ-Link System.
Do not connect more than one gauge of the same variety. (Ex. You can NOT connect 2 turbo gauges together.)
The information displayed on this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to the indicationof vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
This product uses high luminance LEDs. When several gauges are lined up, there might be color diﬀerence in the
LED production tolerance, but it is not malfunction.
In the case of idling stop vehicles, the power of the product is turned oﬀ and restarted in some cases by a drop inbattery voltage when the engine is restarted while idling stop function is active. It is not malfunction.
Please check the installed product regularly. Durability might deteriorate according to use conditions, etc.
Detach this product from the vehicle when not in use for a long time.
Dispose of the product according to the local recycling regulations.

Speciﬁcations, dimensions, and part names■Power-supply voltage: 10V to 16V DC (12V vehicles only) ■Weight(CAN Driver): 75g■Current consumption (the maximum value obtained when connecting three gauges)
ACC 1A (IGN ON), dark-current 0mA, illumination wire 0.5mA■Temperature range (humidity is assumed to be 80% or lower) Unit: °C (°F)-30（-22）~ +60(140) for storage, -20(-4) ~ +60(140) for operation

illumination output（gray）
switch input（brown）
to in-vehicle power port socket

to in-vehicle
OBDII connector

21.5mm
(0.85”)④Connector for the
ADVANCE System

power source wire 1.5m (5ft)

OBDII wire 20cm (8”)

adapter wire 80cm (2 3/5ft)③Speed & tachometersignal output connector

Components, repair parts, and optional parts
Repair parts

Part No.

QTY.

CAN Driver

1

Power source wire

PDF15601H

OBDII wire1

Speed & tachometer signal output wire

PDF15602H

1

Fuse (2A) 2pcs

PDF15603G

Power source wire1

Speed & tachometer signal output wire

1

Double sided tape1

Solderless connector

1

Tie wrap

3

Clip

1

Optional parts

Part No.

AD Meter wire（0.25ｍ, 10”）

PDF07707H

AD Meter wire（0.5ｍ, 1 3/5ʼ）PDF07708H

AD Meter wire（1ｍ, 3 1/3ʼ）PDF07709H

AD Meter wire（2ｍ, 6 3/5ʼ）PDF07710H

Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.

Corresponding gauges
tachometer (9000rpm, 11000rpm), turbo/boost (120kPa, 200kPa, 29PSI), in-mani press, water temp

Do not connect more than 3 gauges. More than 3 gauges can not be connected to one CAN Driver. Failure to do so
could result in product malfunction and anomalous heating.
Gauges other than listed above, ADVANCE ZD, Smart Adapter, Smart Adapter W cannot be connected to this product.
Not all of vehicles with OBDII connector corresponds to this product. Please check the adaptable vehicles list for the
ADVANCE CAN Driver on the Deﬁ website before you purchase.

Connection diagram【Connection diagram 1】Connection with ADVANCE gauges
ADVANCE gauges operate without the ADVANCE Control unit or sensors by connecting to the CAN Driver.
※Purchase a push switch commercially available (push-on type) as needed.
to the GND（ground, earth）
CAN Driver

OBDII wire

When the accessory is turned on, gauges perform the opening mode. When the accessory is turned oﬀ,
gauges perform the ending mode and then the power supplies of the CAN Driver and gauges are shut oﬀ.
■Real mode
After the opening mode ﬁnishes, gauges shift to the real mode under conditions of normal connection.
The real-time vehicle conditions are displayed during this mode.

power source wire

adapter wire

①Default：7000rpm ②Default：8000rpm
Engine speed
Higher
Lower
Scene【Scene A】【Scene B】

Warning LED

Oﬀ

On【Scene C】
Blink

Indicator (sold separately)

Oﬀ

On (green)

On (red)Troubleshooting
Condition

Possible cause

Corrective action

Does not operate.
Power is not supplied.

The fuse of the cigar plug isblown out.

Replace the fuse.

If the gauge reaches or exceeds the value set for warning, the warning LED goes on. If an indicator for Φ80mm
tachometer is installed, it lights up in red/green at 2 settings being synchronized with the warning LED.

The CAN Driverʼs indicator is blinking.

The vehicle / gauges are notcorresponding to CAN Driver.

Check the adaptable vehicles list
and corresponding gauges list.

In the real mode under conditions that the ignition is ON and the engine is OFF, gauges shifts to thewarning setup mode by turning on and oﬀ the vehicle illumination switch twice within 3 seconds. The
warning LED in gauges blinks during in this mode.
※Gauges donʼt shift to the warning setup mode in case that the illumination input is not wired.

The illumination of CR/RS gauges is not The illumination wiring iswrong.
lighted. The illumination of BF/A1
gauges is not darkened.

Check the wiring of illumination input.

Gauges donʼt shift to the warning setup
The illumination wiring ismode or the zero point adjustment mode. wrong.

Check the wiring of illumination input.

The warning value cannot be changed The vehicle is not correspondby controlling an accelerator pedal.
ing to CAN Driver.

Set up with a commercial
switch.

Serial error is on.

The gauges are notcorresponding to CAN Driver.

Check the corresponding
gauges list.

The speed /engine speed signals are
not output correctly.

Speed / engine speed signals
Check the adaptable vehicles
are not output from the vehicle. list.

The speed / engine speed displays are
not the same as the genuine gauges.

The speed / engine speed data acquired from vehicle is output
to gauges without any conversion.

■Warning mode

■How to select a gauge to set the warning value
In the warning mode, each gauge is selected in rotation by turning on and oﬀ the vehicle illumination
switch once. The rotation order is as follows:＜Turbo/boost（in-mani）→Tachometer①→Tachometer②（if Φ80 is connected）→Water temp→Repeat＞
Gauge
CR/RS
BF/A1

Selected
Not selected
warning LED: blink
warning LED: unlighted
illumination: brightillumination: dark
(while vehicle illumination is ON) (while vehicle illumination is ON)
warning LED: blink
warning LED: unlighted
illumination: brightillumination: dark

※Only connected gauges is selected in order.
※If an indicator for Φ80mm tachometer is installed, 2 warning RPMs can be set. The setting value of ②
should be higher than that of ①.
Warning values can be changed by either procedure:
1. By controlling an accelerator pedal
The gauge pointer goes up at three diﬀerent speed as follows:
accelerator opening degree (narrow)：slow
accelerator opening degree (middle)：fastaccelerator opening degree (wide)：very fast
※If this procedure doesnʼt work, go to the next procedure.

Please refer to the manuals of gauges and the ADVANCE Control Unit used with this product as well.

2. By pushing a switch connected to the switch input line（※A commercially available switch is necessary.)
The gauge pointer goes up at two diﬀerent speed as follows:
push shortly：slow
push long：fast※When the warning value reaches maximum scale, the pointer goes back to zero and goes up again.

※When accelerator and throttle values are constant for more than 5 seconds, gauges shift to the realmode. The warning value is not set in this case.
【Warning factory default settings / setting range】
Gauge
Unit
Default setting
Turbo/boostkPa(PSI)
100(14.5)
In-mani pressurekPa
10
Tachometer①
RPM
7000
Tachometer②(for Φ80mm) RPM
8000
Water temperature℃(°F)
105(221)

Minimum-100(-14.5)
-100
300
300
0(32)

Maximum200(29)
200
11000
11000
150(302)

Lighting condition
set value and above
set value and above
set value and above
set value and above
set value and above■Zero point adjustment mode for turbo / in-mani press

switch input

to in-vehicle
OBDII connector

Illumination control signal range which can input to the CAN Driverfrequency range：50〜300Hz
voltage range：5〜16V
minimum pulse width：0.2msec and above※Illumination control signals out of range of the conditions above donʼt function normally.

After 5 seconds pass from the time when accelerator pedal is released or the switch is turned oﬀ, thepointed value is set as the warning value, and then gauges shift to the real mode.

ADVANCE CAN Driver corresponds to the following ADVANCE gauges:

illumination output ※unused
illumination input
to in-vehicle power port socket

1) Connect the OBDII wire and the adapter wire.
The yellow-lock part2) Connect the wire (proc. 1) to both the CAN Driver and in-vehicle OBDII connector. Then
Slide the yellow-lock part. Make sure that the connection is locked ﬁrmly.
3) Attach Cigar plug to in-vehicle power port socket and connect illumination input wire to vehicle.
Insulate the switch input wire for sure.
4) Connect the speed & tachometer signal output wire to ADVANCE Control Unit.
PULL
PUSH
Set the speed pulse and the engine speed pulse of ADVANCE Control Unit andUnlocked
LockedADVANCE ZD at 4 pulse / 4 cylinders.
5) Connect the Illumination output wire of the power source wire for the CAN Driver to the illumination wire (white) of
the power source wire for the ADVANCE Control Unit.
Insulate the illumination output wire for sure if itʼs not connected.
6) Turn the ignition on and conﬁrm the active indicator is lighted and gauges linked to the ADVANCE Control Unit function well.

■How to change warning values

Part name

Adapter wire

ADVANCE Control Unit

■Opening mode / Ending mode

②Connector for OBDII①Connector
for powersource wire

speed & tachometersignal output wire

How to operate①Connector for power source wire
cigar plug【to in-vehicle power port socket 】
white wire：illumination input【to 12V wire while illumination is on】
gray wire：illumination output【to illumination wire of other Deﬁ product】
brown wire：switch input【to push switch commercially available (push-on type)】
Connect the illumination output and switch input as necessary.
Do not connect the illumination output to the vehicle or products other than Deﬁ products.
It may result in damage or malfunction of the product.
②Connector for OBDII : receives OBDII data through the adapter wire.
③Speed & tachometer signal output connector: outputs speed pulse (equiv.4 pulse)/engine speed pulse (equiv.4 cylinders) from ISO-CAN data.
Do not connect the speed & tachometer signal output to the vehicle or products other than Deﬁ products.
It may result in damage or malfunction of the product.
86mm (3.4”)④Connector for the ADVANCE System
Connect corresponding ADVANCE gauges.
⑤Active⑤Active indicator
indicator
Condition
Indicator（blue）
76mm (3”)
waiting for connection to vehicle
blink every second
connected
lightederror of connection
blink every 4 second
illumination input（white）

adapter wire

OBDII wire

CautionOn no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use theproduct, even if Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the wires may be cut. Whenpulling out the wires, press the lock ﬁrmly and unclip the locks of connectors.

CAN Driver■Peak mode
※A push switch commercially available (push-on type) is necessary to be connected to the illumination
input wire to use this mode.
The peak values recorded while driving and idling are displayed. Gauges shift to this mode by pushing
the switch in the real mode. The warning LED in gauges is lighted during in this mode.
【How to exit the peak mode】
By pushing the switch shortly in the peak mode, gauges shift to the real mode.
【Peak reset mode】
The peak values recorded while driving and idling can be reset by pushing the switch long in the peakmode. After one second passes from reset, gauges shift to the real mode.
■Illumination color change of CR/RS gauges
The illumination color of CR/RS gauges can be changed between 2 colors.
※The illumination color of BF and A1 gauges cannot be changed.
【How to change the illumination color】
Select a CR/RS gauge to change the illumination color in the warning mode. When the warning value
reaches maximum scale, the color changes and the pointer goes back to zero and goes up again.
■Serial error mode
When noncompliant gauges are connected, gauges shift to the serial error mode. In this mode, thewarning LED and the peak LED blink at the same time and gauges doesnʼt work.
※Refer to the corresponding gauges in this manual.
■Warning display with Φ80mm tachometer【Scene A】When the RPM is lower than the warning setting①
The warning LED is oﬀ. The indicator is oﬀ.
【Scene B】When the RPM is higher than the warning setting①
The warning LED is on. The indicator is on in green.
【Scene C】When the RPM is higher than the warning setting②
The warning LED blinks. The indicator is on in red.

meter wire
※attached togauge package
to the corresponding gauges

1) Connect the OBDII wire and the adapter wire.
The yellow-lock part2) Connect the wire (proc. 1) to both the CAN Driver and the in-vehicle OBDII connector.
Then Slide the yellow-lock part. Make sure that the connection is locked ﬁrmly.
3) Attach the cigar plug to in-vehicle power port socket and connect the illumination input wire to vehicle.
Connect the switch input as necessary.
Insulate the illumination output wire for sure.
4) Connect the ADVANCE gauges to the CAN Driver with meter wires.
PULL
PUSH
Unlocked
Locked5) Turn the ignition on and conﬁrm the active indicator is lighted and gauges function well.
Do not connect more than 3 gauges. More than 3 gauges can not be connected to one CAN Driver. Failure to do so
could result in product malfunction and anomalous heating.
Do not connect products other than corresponding gauges.

The pointer of turbo(boost) / in-mani press should indicate 0kPa (0PSI) when the ignition is on. But inrare cases, the pointer doesnʼt indicate exactly 0kPa. If this happens, it is possible to oﬀset and adjust
the pointer position.
In the opening mode under conditions that the ignition is ON and the engine is OFF, gauges shifts tothe zero point adjustment mode by turning on and oﬀ the vehicle illumination switch twice within 3
seconds. The warning LED in gauges blinks during this mode.
※Gauges donʼt shift to this mode in case that the illumination input is not wired.
【How to adjust the zero point】
The pointer moves slowly a few degrees of angle around 0kPa position. The pointed value at thetime the illumination switch is turned oﬀ is recorded by turning on and oﬀ the vehicle illumination
switch once. Then the gauges shift to the real mode.

Maintenance, Check/Warranty & Servicing■Warranty card・Terms and conditions
This product is delivered with this operation manual and a warranty card. Please read terms andconditions thoroughly and keep the warranty card in a safe place. Failure to show this warranty willvoid the warranty.
■Warranty period
Limited one year warranty. The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please conﬁrm thewarranty has the information about the retail store where you purchased the product. Please refer toLimited Warranty for details.
Except in the case of defects, we shall not be liable for any trouble including violation, accident
or improper wiring resulting from using this product.
The warranty does not cover any unauthorized repair performed or caused to be performed by
the end user. Such action can destroy or damage this product.
■Inspection
If you think there is a defect, please consult with the shop where you bought the product. We don't
accept the order of ﬁxing because Deﬁ products require installation and wiring to the vehicle. In case
you cannot go to the shop you purchased because of move-out or closure of shop, please ask thenearest Deﬁ Distributor listed in the Deﬁ website.
For a repair/inspection service, take the warranty card and customer contact information with you.
Please conduct periodic inspections by Deﬁ through a shop which sells Deﬁ products or Deﬁʼs oﬃcial
distributor every ﬁve years. Inspection is available at an additional cost. In the case you purchase usedproducts or used vehicles with products of Deﬁ, please have an inspection by Deﬁ as well before using them.
■Label
The label stuck on the product is for tracing purposes. Do not peel it oﬀ.
■Discarding the products
Please dispose products in accordance with disposal laws, state laws and local government requirements. A recycle label on the package indicates that the package is recyclable.
ADVANCE CAN Driver manual■ Issue First edition: March, 2016
■ Manufacturer Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.
■ Contact Information Deﬁ, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.

[Address] 190-1 Fujihashi 1-chome, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata 940-2141 JAPAN[URL] http://www.deﬁ-shop.com/

Indicates a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury if the product is mishandled.

Warning

Indicates a possibility of death or serious personal injury if the product is mishandled.

CautionIndicates a conceivable source of personal injury or damage to equipment if the product is improperly operated.

Conﬁrmation Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be maintained.
Properties for safety warning
Indicates attention needs to be paid. (Including warnings)

ProhibitedMust

Indicates restricted actions. (PROHIBITED actions)Indicates actions that need to be carried out. (MUST actions)

Before handling (for installation personnel)
DangerWarning

Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before installation.
Do not install the product where it interrupts driving and the safety deices of vehicle such as the
airbag system. Be sure not to install the unit where it could fall. Improper installation or operation
could cause the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause serious danger by impeding driving.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also
disassemble/
damage or destroy the product.
modifyEnsure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle.
Do not use this product if you notice any malfunctions or it doesnʼt operate. Continued use while in a faulty state
could result in accidents, a ﬁre, or electrical shocks.
Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured in other ways.
Do not install this product in the area where safety equipment such as airbags are mounted. This may cause moreinjuries in the event of an accident.
Do not install this product in vehicles which are not listed on the adaptable car list.
Do not connect the illumination output to the vehicle or products other than Deﬁ products. It may result in damage
or malfunction of the product.
Do not connect the speed & tachometer signal output to the vehicle or products other than Deﬁ products. It may
result in damage or malfunction of the product.

CautionThis product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles with 24V systems.
Insulate any unused wires. If any wires or connectors loosen during installation, please make sure they are correctly reattached.
Do not drop any of the components of this product. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not apply excessive force on switches/terminals. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not use wires other than the provided wires.
24V
Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when installing wires, sharp edges of parts.
Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this may result in damage to the product.
Do not install this product or gauges into the passenger side or center of the dashboard. It doesn't meet vehicle safety standards.
Please set it up so that the equipment, such as the wireless machines and cellular phones that emit electric waves,
does not touch this product. It may result in incorrect operation.
Do not place wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in damage or fusion of wires.
Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when installing wires, sharp edges of parts.
Do not expose this product to moisture, dust or direct sunlight, or place product directly in front of heat vents.
Use a dried soft cloth for cleanup. Do not use cleaners except neutral detergent. It may damage the product.
Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal frequency interference as this could cause the gauges to malfunction.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the wires
may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock ﬁrmly and unclip the locks of connectors.

Conﬁrmation

Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual to ensure safe installation and operation of the product.
When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and audio components having internal memory
may lose their memory data. Follow the operation manual of each component to reset data after installation of this product.
Over 90°
Do not lay the gauge face down due to oil leakage. Angle "A" must be more than 90 degrees.
After installation is complete, return this operation manual, warranty card, and the package to theAcustomer along with the warranty.
The gauge pointer may not be in the proper position when you purchase the product. Normal
function will resume when power is connected.
Please conﬁrm with the maintenance book on the car that the manufacturer issued when installing and detaching genuine parts.
If car navigation system or car television is installed in vehicle, gauges and wires of this product need to be kept as
far away as possible from the wiring and installing positions of car navigation system or car television. Failure to doso may result in interference of television display.
On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages or losses of genuine parts for your vehicle while installing.

9.9(0.39")

Components

Display range

Illumination Color

DF15701

CAN Driver + ADVANCE BF Tachometer (Φ60)

0 〜 9000rpm

White

DF15702

CAN Driver + ADVANCE BF Tachometer (Φ80)

0 〜 11000rpm

White

DF15801

CAN Driver + ADVANCE A1 Tachometer (Φ80)

0 〜 11000rpm

White

SpacerTapping screws
Mounting rubber

Connector
for indicator(sold separately)

Φ80(3.15")

Φ76.6(3.02")

Φ86.8(3.42")
30.1(1.19")

PEAK LED(Blue)
Warning LED(Red)Mounting Bracket

Regular Position Bezel (sold separately)

Assembling example

Indicator (sold separately)

For BF
Part No.：PDF07105G
For A1
Part No.：PDF15502G

Depth 50(1.97”)
Width 44(1.73”)

Connectors formeter wires

Internal protection label

58(2.28")

Part No. PDF07108I

Double sided tape

Do not peel labels.

2) Fit the mounting rubber inside of the mounting band.【Figure 2】78(3.07")3) Fix the mounting band to the mounting bracket temporarily with the spacer, bolts,
washers, and spring lock washers. Tighten bolts loosely by hands. Do not use ahexagonal wrench (Allen key) at this stage.【Figure 3】
4) Fit the indicator into the mounting band. And then ﬁt the gauge into the mounting
band. Locate the indicator roughly at this stage. The indicator can be positioned in
the range which it does not touch the mounting bracket and bolts.【Figure 4】【Figure 5】※Do not take hands oﬀ from the gauge so as the gauge does not fall down.

【Figure 3】Fixing band to bracket

29.7(1.17")

Wire 20cm(7.9")5) Identify the position of the mounting bracket with the gauge ﬁtted into themounting band. Mark the shape of the mounting bracket and the position of thescrew holes. Refer to the diagram of the mounting bracket below to position thescrew holes.【Figure 9】※To check that there is enough space for installation, identify the gauge position
with the gauge and indicator ﬁtted into the mounting band.
※When setting the gauge angle, take care not to scratch by hitting the gauge tothe mounting bracket.

71(2.8”)【Figure 4】Fitting indicator& gauge in band

Components and repair parts
Part name

QTY

DF15701

DF15702

DF15801

CAN Driver

1

○

○

○

Power source wire 1m (cigar plug 1.5m)

1

○

○

○

Meter wire 2m

1

○

○

○

OBDII wire 20cm

Φ60/
Φ80
Adapter wire 80cm
in common Double sided tape (1)

1

○

○

○

1

○

○

○

1

○

○

○

Solderless connector

1

○

○

○

Tie wrap

3

○

○

○

Clip

1

○

○

○

Φ60 gauge

1

Meter cup

1

Mounting bracket

1

M4 bolt, nut, and washer

1

Buﬀer for Φ60 gauge

1

Double sided tape (2)1

Φ80 gauge

1

Back case1

Buﬀer for Φ80 gauge

1

Mounting band

1

Mounting rubber

1

Mounting bracket

1

M6 bolt, spring lock washer, and washer

2Spacer1

Tapping screw

2

Double sided tape (2)1

PDF15601H

Speed & tachometer signal output wire

PDF15602H

Fuse (2A) 2pcs for cigar plug

PDF15603G

AD Meter wire 2m

PDF07710H

AD Meter cup (for Φ60 gauge)

PDF08606G

AD Buﬀer (for Φ60 gauge)

PDF07808G【Figure 5】Range of ﬁtting of indicator

PDF07101G

Mounting band set (for Φ80 gauge)

PDF07103G

Mounting bracket set (for Φ80 gauge)

PDF07104G

The mounting band is movable 4mm up and down.

91(3.58”)

A hole for meter wires

Installation（for customer and installation personnel）
Please refer to the ADVANCE CAN Driverʼs manual when installing gauges.
Conﬁrm all the components are included in the package.
■How to wire mete wires10) Attach the double sided tape on the back side of the gauge.【Figure 1】【Figure 6】
11) Pass the indicator wire through the hole of the back case from the outside. Connect
the indicator wire to the connector on the gauge.【Figure 7】【Figure 6】How to use double sided tape
For inner side of back case→ Connect to the ADVANCE CAN Driver,【Figure 7】Connect indicator wire14) Fit the mounting band with the gauge in the mounting bracket by using a spacer,bolts, washer, and spring lock washer.
※Depending on the installing space, it may diﬃcult to ﬁt the gauge. Do not pull
wires forcefully and take notice not to hit the vehicle by parts.

Pass wires
through15) Fasten the bolts with a hexagonal wrench (Allen key) ﬁrmly.【Figure 8】
holes fromback side【Figure 9】Mounting bracket diagram50(1.97")
full scale in mm (inches）

the ADVANCE control unit, or other gauges.

30(1.18")【Figure 8】Fasten bolts with hexagonal
wrenchΦ6.4(0.25”) hole8.4(0.33”)

Conﬁrmation

Use appropriate dashboard cleaning liquids (commercially available) to clean the area Over 90°
where the double sided tape will be attached.
Do not lay the gauge face down due to oil leakage. Angle "A" must be more than 90 degrees. A
Use commercial tapping screws with double sided tapes to ﬁx gauges on dashboard.
[ﬁgure 1][ﬁgure 2]

Nut[ﬁgure 4]
Mounting bracket(rear side)

Dimensions in mm (inches) and part names

12) Put the back case on the gauge. Position the hole for the meter wire to the gauge
connector for it. The indicator wire can be stored in the back space in the backcase.【Part names/Assembling example】
13) Connect the meter wire to the connector on the back side of the gauge.【Partnames/Assembling example】

1) Cut the double sided tape (large) as shown in ﬁgure 1.
2) Insert convex part of the mounting bracket over the legs of the meter cup. Attach the mounting
bracket to the meter cup with the bolt, nut, and washer included in the kit as shown in ﬁgure 2.
3) Attach one piece of double sided tape and the buﬀer on the gauge as shown in ﬁgure 3.
4) Pass the meter wires through the hole of the meter cup and connect them to the gauge.
5) Place the gauge in the meter cup making sure that the wires are not sandwiched.
6) Attach double sided tape on the back of the mounting bracket as shown in ﬁgure 4. Bend themounting bracket to conform to the structure of the location where you intend to attach it.
7) Fix the mounting bracket with commercial tapping screws as shown in ﬁgure 5.

AD installation parts for meter and ZD (for Φ60 gauge) PDF07809G
Back case set (for Φ80 gauge)

9) Fit the indicator and gauge into the mounting band again. Take notice that theangle of the indicator cannot be changed while the bolts are fastened.

■How to attach Mounting bracket set for Φ60 gauge○

8) Fix the mounting bracket on the gauge installing position by using the tapping
screws.

69.2(2.72”)

Meter Wire

Part No.

Power source wire6) Disassemble the mounting band from the mounting bracket, and disassemble thegauge and indicator from the mounting band.
7) Attach double sided tapes on the bottom of the mounting bracket.【Figure 1】【Figure 6】○

Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.

Repair parts

Indicator wire

For bottom of bracket○[ﬁgure 3]

WasherBolt

Buﬀer

Doublesided tape

Troubleshooting
Condition

Possible cause

Corrective action

The needle pointer is
not around rightunder 0 before
starting installation
with power oﬀ.

The needle
pointer
moved intransit.

It is the unique feature of stepping motor that the needle pointermay move when a slight impact is made to the gauge withelectricity oﬀ. Check if the needle pointer goes back to around 0
when the ignition is turned from on to oﬀ. If it does not , pleasecontact the store or our customer service center.

[ﬁgure 5]

【Φ60】
Gauge

PEAK LED(Blue)
Warning LED(Red)15.5 (0.6”)
52.2 (2.06”)

Connector for ADVANCE Indicator
Sold separately:
ADVANCE IndicatorPart number: DF09601

Holes for screws(Φ4.4mm)

Attaching positionof buﬀer

Use tapping screws commercially available.
ADVANCE CAN Driver Set manual

Connectors
for meter wires

Lot No. label
Do not peel oﬀ the labels
sticked on the productand warranty card.

Mounting bracket
Locate the longer hole behind.

1) Attach the buﬀer around the gauge.【Figure 1】※Do not touch on the front face of the gauge so as not to put ﬁngerprints.

【Figure 2】Fitting rubber in band

※Indicator is sold separately.

■Temperature range (humidity is assumed to be 80% or lower) Unit: °C (°F)-30（-22）~ +60(140) for storage, -20(-4) ~ +60(140) for operation■Illumination color
BF
A1
Warning LED: redpointer: redpointer: white
PEAK LED: blue
illumination: white
illumination: whiteΦ80

M6 bolts

Gauge

Regular Position Bezel (sold separately)Speciﬁcations

Φ60

Indicator for
Φ80 tachometer(Sold separately)Part No. PDF07108I

Labels35°

Ensure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn oﬀ the engine before installing this product. Failure to do so
could result in a ﬁre, and could make the vehicle move during installation.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior to installation of thisproduct. Failure to do so could result in a ﬁre caused by an electrical short circuit.
Take care not to install this product in a way that interferes with safety equipment such as seat belts and air bag
systems or vehicle operation equipment such as engine controls, steering wheel or brake systems. Interference withnormal operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or ﬁre.
Keep the wiring away from locations which aﬀect steering, safety and brake systems. Interfering with normal
operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or ﬁre.
Solder or use a solderless connector for wiring connections and make sure connections are insulated. In areas where
there could be tension or sudden impacts on the wiring, safeguard the wiring with corrugated tubing or other shock
absorbent material. Accidental shorts can cause ﬁres.
When wiring power supply wire, to avoid the risk of electrical shock or ﬁre, be sure to conﬁrm that there is no
disconnection or breakage of wire. Poor connection can result in short-circuit, electrical shock, ﬁre, or other hazards.
Discontinue use of this product if a blowout of the fuse has occurred. Continued use while the condition exists could
result in an accident, ﬁre, or damage to the vehicle.
Use the fuse of regulated capacity when the fuse of the power wire is changed. Using a fuse that exceeds regulated capacity may cause ﬁre.
Do not install the product at the wet places. It may result in a ﬁre caused by an electrical short circuit.
Discontinue use of this product if the product doesn't operate or operates improperly. Continued use while thecondition exists could result in an accident or ﬁre.

Gauge

Lineup
Product number

Washers
Spring lock washers

Buﬀer

【Φ80】

Conﬁrmation

This product cannot be linked to the Deﬁ-Link System.
Do not connect more than one gauge of the same variety. (Ex. You can NOT connect 2 turbo gauges together.)
The information displayed on this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to the indicationof vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
This product uses high luminance LEDs. When several gauges are lined up, there might be color diﬀerence in the
LED production tolerance, but it is not malfunction.
In the case of idling stop vehicles, the power of the product is turned oﬀ and restarted in some cases by a drop inbattery voltage when the engine is restarted while idling stop function is active. It is not malfunction.
Please check the installed product regularly. Durability might deteriorate according to use conditions, etc.
Detach this product from the vehicle when not in use for a long time.
Dispose of the product according to the local recycling regulations.

Double sided tape44(1.73")

Danger32°18°

Φ32.2(1.27")

In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation is separated into the
3 levels "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution." In addition, instructions that must be followed for safe andproper use of this product as well as practices that must be maintained are marked with a "Conﬁrmation"
heading. Please read and become familiar with these sections.

Indicator（sold separately）

41.6(1.64")

Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】

CautionOn no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use theproduct, even if Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the wires may be cut. Whenpulling out the wires, press the lock ﬁrmly and unclip the locks of connectors.

Back case

Mounting band

116(4.57")

http://www.deﬁ-shop.com/

Indicator for Φ80 tachometer is not included in this product. It is sold separately.
【Figure 1】Gauge assemblyInstall the gauge as shown in the following procedures and ﬁgures.

For BF
Part No.：PDF08607G

30°

Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
Before installing and using the product, please read this manual and the warranty card thoroughly. All
sections are for customers and installation personnels. After installation, please keep this manual and thewarranty card for future reference. In the event that this product (or the vehicle in which it is installed) islent to or transferred to another person, please be sure this operation manual and warranty card
accompany the product.
Deﬁ will not be held responsible for accidents or damages related to installation of this product.
When installing and operating this product, be sure to read the cautionary items in the operation manual
for the vehicle in which this product will be installed in addition to the manual of this product. Pleaseobtain a full understanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly. Before using the
product, please conﬁrm all the components are included in the package.

75.5 (2.97”) 〜 77 (3.03”)(movable -up and down-)

This product is a set of a gauge and the ADVANCE CAN Driver to operate gauges by taking out ISO-CAN
information from an OBDII connector. Please refer to the manual for the ADVANCE CAN Driver in
addition to this manual.
※Please check the adaptable vehicles list for the ADVANCE CAN Driver on the Deﬁ website.

Please have this product installed by the retail store or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by the customer will void the warranty.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also damage or destroy the product.
In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on the gauge only for short periods of time. Looking at thedisplay for long periods of time could distract adequate attention from the road and result in an accident.
Discontinue use of this product if the gauge doesn't operate, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor
comes from the unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the sales outlet or installation personnel as soon as
possible. Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or ﬁre.
In the case any of the warning lamps of vehicle (check engine lamp, etc.) is lighted, stop the vehicle and turn oﬀ
the engine immediately. After turning oﬀ the engine, detach this product from the OBDII connector. Continued
use while in a faulty state could result in accidents or malfunction.
Do not operate during driving.
Fix the switch unit and other parts tightly to the vehicle to avoid that children swallow those.

Φ60 (2 3/8”)

ADVANCE CAN Driver Set
DF15701、DF15702、DF15801

How to assemble

Regular Position Bezel (sold separately)

65.9 (2.59”)

WarningΦ66.3 (2.3”)'16.03-1

With meter cup

6.4(0.25”)

About Installation and Operation(for customer and installation personnel)

Manual■ Issue First edition: March, 2016
■ Manufacturer Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.
■ Contact Information Deﬁ, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.

[Address] 190-1 Fujihashi 1-chome, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata 940-2141 JAPAN[URL] http://www.deﬁ-shop.com/