Warranty* Refer to Terms and Conditions

Defi-Link VSD X
Operation Manual
DF05704

Defi-Link VSD X is a product to display vehicle information such as speed and engine speed on the Target Screen(theexclusive reflecting plate). When installing and operating this product, be sure to read the cautionary items of thisoperation manual as well as those given in the operation manual for the vehicle in which this display will be installed.
Obtain a full understanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly.
In the event that this product (or the vehicle in which it is installed) is lent to or transferred to another person, please be
sure this operation manual accompanies the product.

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DF05704

Product Name
Name

Address

Warranty Period
Date of purchase

Before Installation(for installation personnel)
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 and proper use of this product as well aspractices that must be maintained are marked with a “Confirmation” heading. Please read and become familiar with these
sections.

DangerIndicates the imminent dangerous situation of death or serious injury if the product is mishandled.

Warning

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

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

Confirmation

Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be maintained.

Danger●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 this product.
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 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 corrugatedtubing or other shock absorbent material. Accidental shorts can cause fires.

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.
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 can not only damage or destroy thedisassemble/
product but will also void the warranty.
modify●Do not perform installation of this product immediately after the engine has been switched off.
The engine and exhaust system are extremely hot at this time and can cause burns if touched.
●Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle. Any
controlling devices or other electronic components of the vehicle could be damaged.
●Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured inother ways.

Caution●This 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 makesure they are correctly reattached.
●Dropping any of the components of this product will result in damage to the product.
24V●Excessive force on switches/terminals may result in damage to the product.
●Use only the wires provided. If additional wires are required, use the same of quality and gauge wire as is provided
with the kit.
●Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this may result in damage to the product.
●Install sensors away from heat and moisture to avoid damage.
●Install sensors away from ignition and also radio signal frequency interference as this could cause the gauges tomalfunction.
●Do not wire the sensor wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in damage or fusion of wires.
●Do not expose D.C.Unit to moisture, dust or direct sunlight. Do not place product directly in front of heat vents.
●Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when working with wiring.
●Make sure the waterproof processing is done when diverging wires in theengine compartment.
●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 thelock firmly and unclip the locks of connectors.

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Ueno DK Bldg 8F, 15-4 Ueno 1-Chome, Taitou-ku, Tokyo 110-0005 JAPANE-mail: defishop@nippon-seiki.co.jp
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Confirmation●The vehicle information other than speed and engine speed is not displayed unless this product is connected toDefi-Link System.
●The speedometer and the tachometer of this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to theindication of vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
●When this product is linked to the Defi-Link System, connect the LINK connector of the D.C.Unit and the METEROUTPUT1 connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0 or the Defi-Link Control Unit II (or the METER
connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit) with the meter wire. Misconnection could damage the product.
●When this product is linked to the Defi-Link system, the tachometer signal must be input to the Defi-Link Control
Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit). Set the number of cylinders of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link
Control Unit). Do not connect the Tacho Signal Wire(blue wire) from the D.C.Unit.
●This product can be used only on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 cylinder vehicles with 4 cycle engine. However, it cannot be
used on 1 and 2 cylinder vehicles under some circumstances. Refer to the Product Specifications. Engine
revolution signal of diesel vehicles cannot be displayed.
●Data on boost and intake manifold pressure cannot be displayed.
●When this product is linked to the Defi-Link System, be sure to follow the instructions for the Defi-Link Control Unit
II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit).
●The switch illumination of the D.C.Unit is interlocked with turning on/off the ignition of the vehicle.

Main Features（for customer）●The display is high Visibility by adopting the exclusive target screen(the new VSD technology) and super high brightblue-green VFD●The brightness is adjusted automatically. (The sensor is included in the product.)●Two super high bright LED indicators●The structure of the new mounting bracket allows angle adjustment freely.
●Displays speedometer and engine speed. By connecting to the Defi-Link System, various information is displayed.
●The tachometer can operate with hybrid vehicles and rev limited vehicles by cutting the ignition. (Only if the productis used without linking to the Defi-Link System or used with linking to the Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0.)●The switch illumination of the D.C.Unit is interlocked with turning on/off the ignition of the vehicle.

Product Specifications(for customer and installation personnel)
Power Supply Voltage

DC10V to 15V（For 12V vehicles）

Current Consumption+B lineMAX 1A only while the closing mode is displayed. (Dark current 0mA)

IGN line

MAX 1AILM line

MAX 0.1A
Operational Temperature Range −20 to ＋60℃, −4 to ＋140゜F （under 80％ relative humidity）
Storage Temperature Range −40 to ＋80℃, −40 to ＋176゜F （under 80％ relative humidity）
0〜400km/h（0〜240MPH）
Speedometer（SP）
Display Range

Applicable Speed Pulse

Engine speed（TA)0〜9,500rpm

Oil temperature（O.TEMP.）

51〜150℃（123〜302゜F）

Water temperature（W. TEMP.）

21〜120℃（69〜248゜F）

Oil pressure（OIL P.）

0〜1,000kPa（0〜145PSI）

Fuel pressure（FUEL P.）

0〜600kPa（0〜87PSI）

Exhaust temperature（EXT. T.）

210〜1,100℃（400〜2,010゜F）

A) 2・4・8・16(mainly for Japanese vehicles)B) Free pulse setting(1,274 pulse/km〜16,562 pulse/km

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.
●After installation is complete, return this operation manual and the package to the customer along with the warranty.

Lot. No.

Customer:

2,051 pulse/mile〜26,665 pulse/mile)
Applicable Number of Cylinders Without linking: 1・2・3・4・5・6・8 (Set up with D.C.Unit.)
If connected to the Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0(DF05002): 1・2・3・4・5・6・8［※］
If connected to the Defi-Link Control Unit II(DF05001): 3・4・5・6・8［※］
If connected to the Defi-Link Control Unit(DF01301): 3・4・5・6・8［※］［※ Set up with each control unit.］

About Installation and Operation(for customer and installation personnel)

Dimensions

Refer to page 2.

Gross Weight

820g, 1.8lb（including display unit, D.C.Unit, wires, package）

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 can not only damage or destroy the product but will also
void the warranty. This product is high-voltage, and there is an possible to get an electric shock.
●In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on this display 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 nothing is displayed, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor comesfrom 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.
●Do not operate during driving.

Caution●On 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.
●Do not take off the rubber covering round the target screen. The plate is sharp-edged.

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Item

Part Number

Fuse for Power Supply Wire(4A) 2pcs

PDF05005G

Rubber for Target Screen
Mounting Bracket set [※2 Refer to the Parts List for the contents]

PDF05712G

PDF05711G

Trouble Shooting(for customer and installation personnel)
Warning●If operation of the product seems unusual, inspect the product to confirm that there is no malfunction. If an
operational problem has occurred, it could result in an accident.
※In addition to a general inspection of the product, use the following table to confirm proper operation of the unit. If theoperational problem does not appear in the following table, contact the installation personnel.

Phenomenon

Possible Cause○Wiring of the power supply wire or the○Does not display.
display wire is improper.
○The gauge doesn't performthe opening and the closing ○The fuse is blown out.
○The locks of the solderless connectors
mode. Power is not
are not locked tightly.
supplied.
○The engine speed is not
displayed correctly.

○Wiring of the tachometer signal wire is○Check wiring as per instructions in this manual.
wrong.
○Setting of the number of cylinders is○Check the number of cylinders as per instructions
wrong(D.C.Unit/Defi-Link Control Unitin this manual and the manuals of the Defi-Link
II/Defi-Link Control Unit).
Control Unit II or the Defi-Link Control Unit.
○LINK of D.C.Unit and METER OUTPUT2 ○Connect the LINK connector of the D.C.Unit andof Defi-Link Control Unit II are connected.
the METER OUTPUT1 connector of the Defi-Link○The tachometer signal wire is not
Control Unit II using the meter wire.
connected to Defi-Link Control Unit II or ○Connect the tachometer signal wire to the DefiLink Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit).
Defi-Link Control Unit (in the case thatthe product is connected to the Defi-Link
System).

○The speed is not displayedcorrectly.

○Wiring of the speed signal wire iswrong.
○Setting of the speed pulse is wrong.

○Check wiring as per instructions in this manual.
○Check the speed pulse as per instructions in thismanual.

○The auto dimmer mode ison, but the display is darkor the brightness of thedisplay doesn't change.

○The DIM sensor is not connected.
○The front of the DIM sensor is
obstructed.
○The manual dimmer mode is selected in
the setting of the illumination control.
○The direction of the DIM sensor iswrong.

○Connect the DIM sensor as per instructions in thismanual.
○Attach the DIM sensor in a position without any
obstruction which interrupts the front of the sensor.
○Reset the illumination control setting as per
instructions in this manual.

○Does not carry out theclosing mode.

○The wiring of the red line of the power
supply wire is wrong.

○Check wiring as per instructions in this manual.

Part Names and Dimensions in inches(mm)Display Unit

DIM Sensor

4 7/16 (112)

2 13/16 (71.9)
2 1/2 (63.2)

7/16 (11.2)

Indicator(green LED)

1 5/16 (33)

Indicator(red LED)
Rubber for Target Screen

3 13/16 (97.3)

TargetScreen15/16(24.5)

1 7/16 (36.7)

58 °Display
Position
3 5/8 (92.3)

Driving direction

9/16(14.4)

Sensing part

Connector for the DIM Sensor(Black)
⑤

⑥ ⑦

⑧

⑨

⑩

13/16 (96.8)

D.C.Unit⑪⑫⑬⑭

1 1/16 (27.5)

3 3/4 (95.6)

①

②

③

① SELECT/▽DOWN SWITCH② BAR SELECT/▲UP SWITCH③ ENTER/DIM/SET UP SWITCH④ PEAK/RESET SWITCH⑤ For Display unit
⑥ For Speed & Tacho signal wire(White)⑦ For Power supply wire / Power supply link wire(White)⑧ For Power supply wire / Power supply link wire(White)⑨ For Control Unit II / Control Unit / Gauge / Display(White)⑩ For Control Unit II / Control Unit / Gauge / Display(White)⑪ For Control Unit II / Control Unit / Gauge / Display(White)⑫ For Control output(Red)⑬ Unused(Black)⑭ Storage space for wires ⑩ through ⑬
Wires connected to ⑩ through ⑬ can be fit in the place neatly.

Corrective Action○Check wiring as per instructions in this manual.
○Make sure the wiring is not touched on thevehicle body and then change the fuse.
○Check the lock of the solderless connectors.

○The product is connected to ○The REC button is pressed when thethe Defi-Link System, but
vehicle is stationary.
the speed is not recorded.

○Press the REC button when the vehicle is moving.

○Switching of the unit
○The condition is normal.
illumination is notinterlocked with switching of
the vehicle illumination.

○Switching of D.C.Unit illumination is interlockedwith turning on/off the ignition.

○The display is dark.

○The angle of the display unit is notproper.

○Adjust the angle of the display referring to How to
install / Step3 / ②The angle of the display.

○The information on thedisplay is not the same asthat on the originallyequipped gauges.

○The setting of the speed pulse or thenumber of cylinders is wrong.

○Recheck the setting and setup again. When thesetting is not wrong, it depends on the margin oferror. Drive according to the indication oforiginally equipped gauges.

Pop Demo of Special Display
When the Pop demo is selected for the special display, the following demo is played.
Refer to Operation / ⑤Setting of Special Display.

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Parts List（for customer and installation personnel）
The following parts are included with this product. Confirm that all parts are present before installing the product. In
addition, these parts are sold separately for part replacement. Contact your retailer for further information.
NOTE: A Japanese operation manual, a wiring manual, and a questionnaire card are included other than the parts
listed below. They are effective only in Japan.

Quantity

Part Name

Quantity

Display unit(wire 8 1/3ft, 2.5m)
D.C.Unit(Exclusive Control Unit)

Part Name

1
1

1
1

Speed & Tacho Signal Wire
(Green SP, Blue TA) 6 2/3ft, 2m

1Operation manualTerms and Conditions
Mounting Bracket Set [※2]
Double-sided tape
M4 Bolt, Nut, Washer
Tapping screw(for Mounting Bracket)
Mounting Bracket
Clamp

Tachometer Signal Wire（Blue） 6 2/3ft, 2m [※1]
DIM Sensor(wire 6in, 0.15m)
Power Supply Wire 2 3/2ft, 0.8m
Meter Wire 10in, 0.25m [※1]Power Supply Link Wire 10in, 0.25m [※1]Control Out Wire(pink) 3 1/3ft, 1m [※1]

1
1
1
1
1
1

Solderless connector

2
1each
2
1
4
6

[※1 Use only when connected to the Defi-Link system]

Optional Parts(for customer)
Item
Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0

Part Number
DF05002

Defi-Link Oil Pressure Sensor Set(Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)
Defi-Link Fuel Pressure Sensor Set(Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)
Defi-Link Oil Temperature Sensor Set(Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)
Defi-Link Water Temperature Sensor Set Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)
Defi-Link Exhaust Temperature Sensor Set(Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)
Oil/Water Temp. Sensor(Sensor thread size: 1/8NPT)PDF00713SS
PDF00806SS
PDF00908SS
PDF01006SS
PDF01114SS
PDF03905S

1/8 NPT/PT Conversion Socket for pressure sensor

PDF00708G

1/8 NPT fitting for Exhaust Temp. Sensor

PDF01109G-2-

■The following contents are classified into 3 categories. Please read thenecessary instructions and directions for use according to your situation as
follows:【When the Defi-Link VSD X is used WITHOUT linking it to the Defi-Link System (W/O Linking)】
W/O Linking【When the Defi-Link VSD X is used WITH linking it to the Defi-Link System (W/ Linking)】
W/ Linking【Instructions which should be read in each case (Common)】W/O Linking

W/ Linking

CommonW/ Linking【Defi-Link VSD X and Defi-Link System wiring diagram（When the Defi-Link VSD X is used WITH linking it to the Defi-Link System）】※These procedures are applicable on condition that Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) and thepower supply wire have been installed. If the Defi-Link VSD X and the Defi-Link System are installed at the sametime, install the Defi-Link Control Unit II first by referring to the operation manual.
Power supply wire

Tachometer signal wire(blue wire)

Vehicle(ECU, etc.)

Sensor wires→to each sensors or vehicle

Connect Defi-Link Meter BF to
METER OUTPUT2(Defi-Link Display is connectable)■In the parts saying "Defi-Link Control Unit II," it applies to both the Defi-Link
Control Unit II(DF05001) and the Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0(DF05002)
as long as any other special notes have not been described.

Blue wire(tacho signal)

Green wire(speed signal)
Speed & Tacho signal wire
※Do not connect the blue
wire(tacho signal).

Power supply link wire（Connect DC SOURCEs mutually）
Meter Wire(Connect METER OUTPUT1 and LINK）※Do not connect OUTPUT2 and LINK.

W/O Linking

Display unit's wire

Installation (for installation personnel)
W/ Linking

CommonDIM
SensorWarning●Carefully read the "Before Installation" and "About Installation and Operation" sections of the manual concerning installationand operation. Then install the product properly and safely. Installation in an unsuitable location or improper installation can
result in the product falling from its position or damage to the vehicle.
Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit)

CautionDefi-Link VSD X
Display unit

Connect Defi-Link
Meter to LINK
(Defi-Link Display isconnectable.)
Defi-Link VSD X
D.C.Unit●When installing the display, be sure to follow the instructions of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit).
●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 andunclip the locks of connectors.

1) Disconnect the previously connected power supply wire from the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit).
2) Connect the disconnected power supply wire to the DC SOURCE connector of the D.C.Unit.
※There are two DC SOURCE connectors. Both connectors are usable.
3) Connect the DC SOURCE connectors of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit) and the D.C.Unit
using the attached power supply link wire.

STEP１ Wiring power supply wire and signals
W/O Linking
How to branch signal wire using solderless connector
wire from the vehicle

Insert wire of attached parts.
Press until a clicking sound is heard.

W/ Linking

Common【Figure1】 Power supply wire（2 3/5ft, 80cm）

4) In the case where a meter wire is already connected to the METER OUTPUT１ connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit
II(or the METER connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit), disconnect the meter wire. (If the METER OUTPUT1
connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit II is not in use, skip the next procedure and go to 6.)

Fuse 4A

Red：Battery(To 12V battery wire）
Orange：IGN(To 12V wire when ignition is on)
Black：GND(To ground, negative battery terminal）
White：+ILM(To 12V wire when small light is on)※When this product is used without a connection to the
5Pins(1pin is vacant.)
Defi-Link System, it is not necessary to connect thewhite wire - insulate it.

【Figure2】 Speed & tacho signal wire（6 3/5ft, 2ｍ）
Blue：Tacho signal
Engine control unit(ECU) or ignition primary coil

【Figure3】 Tachometer signal wire（4 3/5ft, 2ｍ）※Use this wire only When Defi-Link VSD X is used
WITH linking to the Defi-Link System
Blue：Tacho signal
Engine control unit(ECU) or ignition primary coilGreen：Speed signal

2Pins(1Pin is vacant.)
Connect to the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link
Control Unit)※Do not connect to D.C.Unit.

※When connected to the Defi-Link System, do
not connect the blue wire - insulate it.
2Pins

W/O Linking【Defi-Link VSD X wiring diagram（When the Defi-Link VSD X is used WITHOUT linking it to the Defi-Link System）】
Vehicle(ECU, etc.)

5) Connect the disconnected meter wire to the LINK connector of the D.C.Unit.
※There are three LINK connectors. All three connectors are usable.
6) Connect the METER OUTPUT1 connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit II and the LINK connector of the D.C.Unit using
the attached meter wire. (Connect the METER connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit and the LINK connector of the
D.C.Unit using the attached meter wire.)※There are three LINK connectors. All three connectors are usable.
7) Connect the attached tachometer signal wire(blue) to the tacho signal wire of the engine control unit（ECU) using theattached solderless connector. In the case where a tachometer signal wire(blue) is already connected to the Defi-Link
Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit), skip this procedure. Leave the tachometer signal wire(blue) and go to 9.
8) Connect the other side of the tachometer signal wire to the TACHO connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the DefiLink Control Unit).
※Be sure to connect the tachometer signal wire(blue) to the TACHO connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the
Defi-Link Control Unit). If the tachometer signal wire(blue) is connected to the D.C.Unit not to the Defi-Link Control
Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit), the engine speed will not be displayed.
9) Connect the green wire of speed & tacho signal wire(speed signal) to the speed signal wire of engine control unit(ECU)
using the attached solderless connector.
※The blue wire of the speed & tacho signal wire does not need to be wired. Insulate and bind up the wire so as not tointerfere with driving【Figure2】.
10) Connect the other side of the speed & tacho signal wire to the SPEED＆TACHO connector of the D.C.Unit.

Speed & tacho signal wirePower supply wireDefi-Link VSD X
Display unit

STEP２ Check Wiring
W/O Linking

CommonW/ Linking

1) Connect the display wire of the Defi-Link VSD X to the DISPLAY UNIT connector of the D.C.Unit.
2) Check that all the wires are properly connected.
3) Turn on the ignition of vehicle and make sure the display is lighted.（The display looks inverted on the display unit.）
4) If the display is lighted, go to the next step. If not, go back to STEP1 and rewire.

DIM sensor

Display unit's wire
D.C.Unit

1) Connect the power supply wire to the vehicle with solderless connectors【Figure1】.
2) Connect the other side of the power supply wire to the DC SOURCE connector of the D.C.Unit.
※There are two DC SOURCE connectors. Both connectors are usable.
3) Connect the speed & tacho signal wire(green & blue wires) to the speed and tacho signal wire of the engine control
unit(ECU) with solderless connectors【Figure2】.
4) Connect the other side of the speed & tacho signal wire to the SPEED&TACHO connector of the D.C.Unit.
※In the case where this product is linked to the Defi-Link System afterward, connect the white wire of the power
supply wire to the illumination wire(12V wire when small lamp is on). Connect the tacho signal wire to theDefi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit【Figure3】.

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STEP3 Installation of Display Unit, DIM Sensor, and D.C.Unit
W/O Linking

CommonW/O Linking

CommonW/ Linking⑥Example of installation

W/ Linking

Warning

Display unit

●Improper installation could cause the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause serious danger by impeding driving.
・Attach the display unit in a location which will not hinder driving.
・Make sure that both the display unit and the D.C.Unit are firmly attached by using screws and double-sided tape.
●When installing the display unit, confirm the installation position with the customer and install it in a location which will
not hinder driving.

Caution●Do not take off the rubber covering round the target screen. The plate is sharp-edged. Reapply the rubber when it
comes off.

Confirmation●When leaving the car under the direct sunlight, cover the display unit with a white cloth. It prevents the unit from deterioration.
●Before attaching units using double-sided tapes, make sure the surfaces are clean.
●Do not expose the D.C.Unit and the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit) to direct sunlight.
●Do not touch the Target Screen. When it is stained with dust and finger marks, remove dust from the screen with adhesive
tape. And then wipe off with care by using a soft and dry cloth so as not to scratch it.

①Installation of D.C.Unit
Attach the D.C.Unit to a flat surface position such as acenter console and a DIN space. Before attaching the unit
using double-sided tapes, make sure the surface is clean.

D.C.Unit
Defi-Link Control UnitⅡ(or Defi-Link Control Unit)
After the installation is done, the next step is set-up the functions. Please refer to the backside of thismanual. The quick reference chart for the set-up is printed on the inside of the package.

Operation(for customer)
1.Set-Up Mode(Screen for setting units and display data parameters)
W/O Linking

The wires can be stored in
the storage space neatly.

CommonW/ Linking

Confirmation●Be sure to make preparatory settings. The unit will not operate properly without the settings being made.
●Set up while the vehicle is stationary.

This illustration indicates positions of buttons for the D.C.Unit②Best angle of the display unit

This illustration indicates positions of buttons for the Defi-Link Control Unit II

Adjust the angle of the display unit as follows:

Bottom line of
Align the bottom of the reflected images to the line between the corners of
the imagethe Target Screen's both sides, when you see the display on the screen fromyour driving position. The image is displayed most clearly at this angle.
※Confirm the angle and the attaching position of the display unit with thedriver.

When changing the factory settings shown below, pressing the SET UP(ENTER) button for more than 1 second after the
opening mode has completed will bring up the setting mode for units. In the set-up mode, the item to be set changes eachtime SELECT▽ or BAR SELECT▲ buttons are pressed. When adjustment of a particular setting is needed, press the
ENTER button. To quit the the set-up mode, press the SET UP(ENTER) button for more than 1 second.

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②

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⑦

⑧

⑨

⑩

⑪

③How to use mounting attachment and mounting bracket

OR

When attaching the display unit, the angle is adjusted and fixed by combining with the mounting attachment and the mounting bracket.
Mounting attachment・・・parts which is fastened on to the bottom of the display unit
Mounting bracket・・・fitting which is included in Mounting Bracket Set
The mounting attachment rotates by 360 degrees. The mounting bracket has a 40-degree range of movement.
Range of movement

Item①UnitsMounting
bracketItem

kPa、℃、km/h⑦Bar Display

ON４⑧Warning BuzzerON

４⑨Auto Warning②Speed Pulse③Number of Cylinders

Water Temp. 40℃(104°F)/
Oil Temp. 60℃(140°F)④Warm-Up
Mounting
attachment

Factory Default

360°

40°

⑤Special Display⑩Illumination Control⑪Control Out

ON⑥Tachometer Warning

Factory Default

ON
Manual M-5(the brightest)
Water Temp. 80℃(176°F)/
Oil Temp. 100℃(212°F)

１→７０００、２→８０００④Installation examples of the display unit
【A】A place where the surface is downward toward thewindshield and downward toward the left side

【B】A place where the surface is downward toward thedriver's side

Driver's view

Driver's view

①Setting of Units

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Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to
select units（kPa、℃、km/h or PSI、°F、MPH）, then press the ENTER button to set the desired units.
kPa、℃、km/h

Units setting

PSI、°
F、MPH
OR

Left side view

Bottom view

Left side view

Bottom view

②Setting of Speed Pulse

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Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to
select the speed pulse number, then press the ENTER button to set the selection.
２⑤Installation of the display unit and the DIM sensor
1) Tighten temporarily the mounting bracket to the mounting attachment with the bolt, nut,
and washer【Figure4】. Use a hexagonal Allen wrench to tighten the bolt. Then unfasten
screws of the mounting attachment until it rotates【Figure5】.
2) Turn on the ignition of the vehicle. Locate the display unit on the instrument panel whilelooking at the reflecting image on the target screen. Adjust the angle and fix it bycombining with the mounting attachment and the mounting bracket. After the position is
located, mark it with adhesive tape. Turn off the ignition. (Refer to ③How to use themounting attachment and the mounting bracket and ④Installation examples of thedisplay unit.)【Figure4】Attach mounting bracket
with bolt

８

１６

FREE(Free pulse setting)Speed pulse setting
OR【Figure5】Loosen or tighten the screw ofmounting attachment

3) Fully tighten the screws of the mounting attachment【Figure5】.
4) Dismount the mounting bracket from the display unit, and then attach the double-sided
tapes on its undersurface. Bend it along the form of the instrument panel and fix it on
the panel with the tapping screws【Figure5】.
※Before attaching the unit using double-sided tapes, make sure the position is clean.

４【Figure6】Fix mounting bracket withtapping screws<Speed pulse number>The speed pulse numbers differ by models of vehicles. Consult your local car dealer
if you are not certain of the speed pulse number for your vehicle.
<Free pulse setting>For vehicles having a speed pulse other than 2, 4, 8, or 16 pulse, the speed pulse canbe set by switching to the "FREE" screen by pressing and holding the ENTER button
for more than 2 seconds. After the screen changes to the pulse set screen(SET.P
blinks), press the ENTER button while the vehicle is moving at 60km/h or 40MPH.
※Ask fellow passengers to set up. Do not set up at the wheel.
※It may be unable to be adapted for some models of vehicles.
Pulse free setting5) Connect the DIM sensor to the connector on the backside of the display unit.
6) Fit the display unit into the mounting bracket and tighten it fully with a hexagonal Allen
wrench.
7) Attach the DIM sensor to the side of display unit towards the direction of movement using
double-sided tape【Figure7-1】【Figure7-2】.
※Give attention to the attaching direction of the DIM sensor.
※Please fix the DIM sensor to the position in which the horizontal and forward
direction of the sensor is not interrupted with the wiper, and so on.

Speed pulse setting
Hold【Figure7-1】Fix DIM sensor

Press the ENTER button while the vehicle is moving at 60km/h or 40MPH.
NOTE: The pulse free setting needs to be done again if unit systems are changed. When any of
numbers of speed pulse other than FREE is set after the pulse free setting is done, the pulse
free setting information is cleared.

How to use double-sided tapes…3 for the D.C.Unit, 2 for the mounting bracket…2 for the mounting bracket, 1 for the DIM sensor【Figure7-2】Installing direction of DIM sensor
Driving direction

Driver's seat
For D.C.Unit-4-

③Setting of Number of Cylinders⑦Setting of bar display

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Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to
select the number of cylinders, then press the ENTER button to set the selection.
Set 2-rotary engine at 4 cylinders and 3-rotary engine at 6 cylinders(Set RX-8 at 2 cylinders).
１

２

３

４

５

６

８

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Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to
select ON or OFF of the bar display.
Bar Display settingOR

Number of cylinders settingOR⑧Setting of Warning Buzzer

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When the Defi-Link VSD X is used with linking it to the Defi-Link System, there is no need to set the number ofcylinders with the Defi-Link VSD X. The setting of the Defi-Link Control Unit II is applicable. Refer to theoperation manual of the Defi-Link Control Unit II for the detail.
※The Defi-Link VSD X is not applicable to 1 and 2 cylinders vehicles if it is connected the Defi-Link
Control Unit II(DF05001) or the Defi-Link Control Unit(DF01301). This product is applicable to 1 and 2
cylinders vehicles if it is connected to the Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0(DF05002).

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Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to
select ON or OFF of the warning buzzer.
Warning Buzzer settingOR④Setting of Warm-Up

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Warm-Up function is not available when the Defi-Link VSD X is used WITHOUT linking it to the the Defi-Link System.

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This function is available in which case the temperature sensor(for oil or water) is installed.
Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to
select water temperature, oil temperature, or OFF. Then press the ENTER button to set the selection. Use
the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to set the desired temperature. If the SELECT/BAR SELECT button ispressed and held, the number is fast-forwarded.
W.TEMPOIL T.

Range of setting
Water temp： 21℃〜120℃(69°F〜248°F)
Oil temp： 51℃〜150℃(123°F〜302°F)OFF

NOTE: The warning buzzer of the Defi-Link Control Unit II cannot be turned off.
⑨Setting of Auto Warning

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Auto Warning function is not available when the Defi-Link VSD X is used WITHOUT linking it to the DefiLink System.

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Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to
select ON or OFF of the auto warning function.
Auto warning setting

Warm-Up setting
OR

OR

Auto Warning is a function which the displayed information is switched from the information you set to the warning
information automatically. Refer to 3.Operation Mode / ⑤Warning Set Mode and ⑥Warning Mode for the detail..

OR

Refer to 3.Operation Mode / ⑩Warm-Up Mode for the detail.

⑩Setting of Illumination Control⑤Setting of Special Display

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If the special display is set on, the display changes into special display when the vehicle speed continues
0km/h or 0MPH for more than 10 seconds. If 1 is selected at the setting, the engine speed is displayed indigital. If 2 is selected at the setting, the segment animation is played. Press the ENTER button when thefollowing figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select ON or OFF.
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２

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Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to
select auto or manual of the dim control mode.
Dim Control setting

Manual dimmer mode

Auto dimmer mode
OR

OFF

Special display setting
When auto dimmer mode is selected, the brightness of the display is adjusted automatically. Press the ENTER button
to Select one from three stages of the brightness in the auto dimmer mode during the Real Mode or the Peak Mode.
When the manual dimmer mode is selected, the brightness of the display can be set manually from 5 stages in theReal Mode or the Peak Mode. Refer to 3.Operation Mode / Adjustment of brightness of the display for the detail.

OR⑪Setting of Control Output⑥Setting of Tachometer Warning

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Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Green LED is lighted up. Use the
SELECT/BAR SELECT button to set the desired warning1 value. Press the ENTER button again. Greenand red LEDs are lighted up. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to set the desired warning2 value. If
the SELECT/BAR SELECT button is pressed and held, the number is fast-forwarded.
Range of setting
Tachometer Warning１：1,000RPM〜9,900RPM
Tachometer Warning２： larger value than warning1〜9,900RPM
Tachometer Warning setting

Tachometer Warning1 setting（Green LED lights up.）

Tachometer Warning2 setting（Green & red LEDs light up.）Control Output function is not available when the Defi-Link VSD X is used WITHOUT linking it to the DefiLink System.

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This function is available in which case the temperature sensor(for oil or water) is installed.
Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to
select water temperature, oil temperature, or OFF. Then press the ENTER button to set the selection. Use
the SELECT/BAR SELECT button to set the desired temperature. If the SELECT/BAR SELECT button ispressed and held, the number is fast-forwarded.
W.TEMPOIL T.

OFF

Range of setting
Water temp：21℃〜120℃(69°F〜248°F)
Oil temp：51℃〜150℃(123°F〜302°F)

Control Output settingOROR

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When the Defi-Link VSD X is used with linking to the Defi-Link System, set warning1 by the D.C.Unit, andwarning2 by the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit). If a warning value for the Defi-Link
tachometer is already set, it is applied as warning2.
※Set up the Defi-Link tachometer warning higher than the tachometer warning1 value. If the value isset lower than the warning1 value, the warning1 will be invalid.
Press the ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Green LED is lighted up. Use the
SELECT/BAR SELECT button to set the desired warning1 value. If the SELECT/BAR SELECT button ispressed and held, the number is fast-forwarded. Press the ENTER button again.
※Refer to operation manual of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit) as for settingof warning2. Both green and red LEDs light up during setting of warning2.
Range of setting
Tachometer Warning１：1,000RPM〜9,900RPM
Tachometer Warning２： larger value than warning1〜9,900RPM
Tachometer Warning setting

Tachometer Warning1 setting（Green LED lights up.）OR

Tachometer Warning2 setting（Green & red LEDs light up.）

OR

OR

Refer to 3. Operation Mode / ⑪Control Output for the detail.

2. Opening and Closing Mode
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Opening and closing modes are performed after the ignition key is turned on and off.
Opening mode

Closing mode

※Set by Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit)-5-

3.Operation Mode

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Adjustment of brightness of the display
When the auto dimmer mode is selected in the setting of the illumination control, the brightness of the display isadjusted automatically depending on the outside light. The brightness levels can be selected from three stages bypressing the DIM(ENTER) button in the Real Mode or the Peak Mode. When the manual dimmer mode is selected, thebrightness of the display is fixed. The brightness can be selected from five stages by pressing the DIM(ENTER) button.

Dark

Display

Bright

M-5

M-4
M-3

Auto dimmer mode

BRIGHT
A-L３

A-L２

Manual dimmer mode

M-５

M-３

A-L3
A-L2
A-L1
M-2

Bright

M-1

M-４

DARK
A-L１
M-２

【A】If the auto warning mode is turned ON in the setting of auto warning

M-１
When a current value exceeds the set value, the red LED and the name of the data blink. A buzzer sounds atthe same time if warning buzzer is turned on. One minute later, the red LED and the name of the data stop
blinking and start lighting and the current warning value is displayed. When several values exceed the warning
set values, the latest warning is indicated. Pressing the ENTER button will return to the last display before theindication of warnings. If the value still exceeds the set value, the name of the data will continue to blink.

Dark

OutsideWhen current values exceed the values set as warnings by using the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link
Control Unit) and when disconnection or short circuit of sensor wires or sensors are detected, the screen
indicates the warning.
※Priority is given to the tachometer warnings over other warnings.
※Warnings on the boost and intake manifold pressure are not indicated.
※The warning on the oil pressure is not indicated while the vehicle speed is under 10km/h(6MPH).
※A buzzer of the Defi-Link Control Unit II sounds irrespective of the setting of the D.C.Unit.

W/O Linking【B】If the auto warning mode is turned OFF in the setting of auto warning①Real Mode
The actual vehicle speed is displayed digitally and the engine speed is displayed in thebar section. When the engine speed exceeds the warning value set as the tachometer
warning1 in the setting of tachometer warning, the green LED lights up. When the engine
speed exceeds the tachometer warning2, the green and red LEDs blink.

②Peak Mode
Pressing the PEAK button during the Real Mode will bring up the Peak Mode. Recorded
peak values for the speed and the engine speed will be displayed. Pressing the PEAK
button again during the Peak Mode will return to the Real Mode.

When a current value exceeds the set value, the red LED and the name of the data blink. A buzzer sounds atthe same time if warning buzzer is turned on. One minute later, the red LED goes out, the buzzer is stopped,
and the name of the data blinks faster. The red LED lights up and a buzzer sounds again if the warning data isselected to display in the digital display section by using the SELECT button. When several values exceed thewarning set values, the name of data which is being displayed in the digital display section light up and othernames blink.

⑦Self-Diagnosis Function③Peak Reset Mode

Disconnection(open)
This display means that a wire disruption, a disconnection or an improper wiring
connection has occurred at the sensor or in the sensor wire.

During either the Real Mode or the Peak Mode, the peak values will be reset by pressing
and holding the PEAK button for more than two seconds.

Short circuit
This display means that a short circuit has occurred somewhere at the sensor or in thesensor wire.

Hold④Special Display Mode

Serial error
This display means that communications between the Defi-Link VSD X and the Defi-Link
system have been interrupted.

If Special Display Mode is set at 1 or 2, the special display will start when the vehicle speed
continues 0km/h or 0MPH for more than 10 seconds in the Real Mode. In this mode, the engine
speed or the segment animation is played. When the speed gets to more than 0km/h or 0MPH
or when any button of the D.C.Unit is pressed, the display will return to the Real Mode.

Setting Error of the number of cylinders"x1000RPM" blinks if the number of cylinders of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the DefiLink Control Unit) is not set or if the METER OUTPUT2 connector of the Defi-Link
Control Unit II and the LINK connector of the D.C.Unit are connected by error.

W/ Linking※For operations ① through ⑨ shown below, refer to the operation manual of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit), too.

⑧Rec Mode
When the vehicle is moving at the speed of 1km/h(1MPH) or more, connected sensor
data and the speed data are recorded for a maximum of 3 minutes by pressing the REC
button of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit). "R" is displayed
during recording. Data displayed in the digital and bar display section can be changed
by pressing the SELECT/BAR SELECT button.

①Real Mode

The actual data on current speed, engine speed, oil pressure, fuel pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, andexhaust temperature is displayed in this mode. Each time the SELECT/BAR SELECT button is pressed, the displays ofthe digital and bar section will change in the following order. Data which sensors are not connected cannot be selected.

Digital Display
Section

Speed

Water temp.
Oil temp.
Oil press.
Fuel press.
Exhaust temp.

Bar Display
SectionEngine speed
Oil press.
Fuel press.

During driving

During Rec ModeOR

Note: The Real Mode will turn to the Rec Mode only when the speed is more than 1km/h (1MPH). The speed is notrecorded if the REC button is pressed When the speed is 0km/h(0MPH) and Real Mode will turn to the Play Mode.

⑨Play Mode

NOTE: If "MPH, °F, PSI" is selected in thesetting of units, data other thanthe engine speed is not displayed.

When the vehicle speed is 0km/h(0MPH), recorded data are displayed by pressing the
PLAY button of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or by pressing the PLAY/REC button of theDefi-Link Control Unit during Peak Mode). "P" is displayed during playing of data. Data
displayed in the digital and bar display section can be changed by pressing the
SELECT/BAR SELECT button.
During driving

During Play Mode
OR

When the engine speed exceeds the warning value set as the tachometer warning1 in the setting of tachometer
warning, the green LED lights up. When the engine speed exceeds the tachometer warning2, the green and red
LEDs blink. The tachometer warning2 cannot be set in the setting of tachometer warning.

②Peak Mode

Note: Once pause, fast-forward or rewind is performed with the Defi-Link control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit), therecorded data cannot be played back. To play back the speed data, the Play Mode needs to e started over again.
Note: Operation needs to be performed while the vehicle is stationary. If the PLAY button is pressed in vehicle's running
condition, speed data will not be played back but the Play Mode will turn to the Rec Mode and the speed data isoverwritten.

⑩Warm-Up Mode
By pressing the PEAK button of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit) during the Real Mode,the Peak values are displayed. The displayed data will be changed by pressing the SELECT/BAR SELECT
button. Pressing the PEAK button again during the Peak Mode will return to the Real Mode.
Digital Display
SectionSpeed Maximum
Speed Minimum
Engine speed
Water temp.
Fuel press.
Exhaust temp.
Oil press.
Oil temp.
Note: When displaying the speed minimum value, the unit(km/h or MPH)
blinks and the minimum value recorded in Rec Mode is displayed.

Bar Display
SectionEngine speed
Oil press.
Fuel press.

NOTE: If "MPH, °F, PSI" is selected in thesetting of units, data other thanthe engine speed is not displayed.

NOTE: When connected to the Defi-Link System, the PEAK button of the the D.C.Unit is unavailable.

③Peak Reset Mode
When the UP button of the Defi-Link Control Unit II is pressed in the Peak Mode(or when
the PEAK button of the Defi-Link Control Unit is pressed and held for more than two
seconds in any of Real Mode, Peak Mode or Warning Mode), the peak values will be reset.

NOTE: When connected to the Defi-Link System, the PEAK button of the D.C.Unit is unavailable.

④Special Display Mode
If Special Display Mode is set at 1 or 2, the special display will start when the vehicle speed
continues 0km/h or 0MPH for more than 10 seconds in the Real Mode. In this mode, the engine
speed or the segment animation is played. When the speed gets to more than 0km/h or 0MPH
or when any button of the D.C.Unit is pressed, the display will return to the Real Mode.

This Warm-Up Mode is available when either a water temperature sensor or an oil temperature sensor isconnected to the Defi-Link Control Unit II（or the Defi-Link Control Unit) and the setting of Warm-Up is completed.
After the Opening Mode, the Warm-Up Mode starts if the sensor data is below the set value. During this mode,
leftmost digital segments are lighted in order. If the displayed data is changed by pressing the SELECT button
during this mode, the unit of temperature blinks(℃/°F). When the temperature reaches the set value, the WarmUp Mode is completed and returns to the Real Mode.

⑪Control Output
This Control Output function is available when either a water temperature sensor or an oil temperature sensor isconnected to the Defi-Link Control Unit II（or the Defi-Link Control Unit) and the setting of the Control Output iscompleted. When the temperature reaches the set value, the Control Output signal is read out to the terminal of
CONT. OUT of the D.C.Unit.

Caution●Do not connect anything to the CONT. OUT connector unless this function is used.
●Load current of the Control Output is less than 300mA.
●Any damages to other products connected to the CONT. OUT connector is not covered by the warranty.

【A】Example on direct hookup of awarning lamp

【B】Example of how to connect an electric motor by using a relay
and how to load a LED indicator
IGN(12V)

IGN(12V)

Diode
Lamp

Relay

⑤Warning Set Mode
Engine Speed(tacho warning2)

Oil Temp.

Boost※Examples of display

Pressing the WARN SET button of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or pressing the SELECT button of the Defi-Link Control
Unit) will bring up the Warning Set Mode. To set the warning value, please refer to the operations manual of the Defi-Link
Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit).

CONT. OUT
connector(red)Electric
motor

Resistor
LED
Indicator

CONT. OUT
connector(red)Note: Connect IGN(12V) to 12V line on ignition switch for sure. Power of a connected product is not turned off if
IGN(12V) is connected to battery(+) line.

NOTE: The boost and intake manifold pressure are not displayed in the Real Mode.

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