AEM CD-5L Carbon Logging Flush Mount Digital Dash Display

The AEM CD-5L Carbon is AEM's flush mount variant of the acclaimed CD-5 Carbon digital dash display — a full-featured, full-color digital dashboard monitor engineered for builders who require a slim, flush-mount profile for in-dash enclosures, custom dash panels, or installations with tight dimensional tolerances. The CD-5L retains every performance and data logging capability of the standard CD-5 Carbon — including its full-color daylight-readable screen, seven-LED RPM and shift light bar, programmable warning LEDs, and comprehensive data logging functionality — in a flat panel form factor without the button controls or LED shade hood of the standard enclosure. For builders who want the full capability of AEM's CD-5 Carbon platform in a flush-mount installation, the CD-5L is the definitive solution.

Key Features:

• Flush mount flat panel design — slim, flat panel form factor without buttons or LED shade hood — engineered for flush mount installation in custom dash panels, in-dash enclosures, and tight-tolerance installations where the standard CD-5 Carbon enclosure depth is not compatible
• Full-color daylight-readable display — high-brightness full-color screen that remains clearly readable in direct sunlight — critical for track and competition use where ambient light conditions vary significantly
• Carbon fibre composite housing — flow-molded carbon fibre composite enclosure — lightweight, tough, and slim for demanding motorsport and performance installation environments
• 7-LED RPM and shift light bar — seven ultra-bright LEDs span the top of the display housing for RPM indication and shift light functionality — programmable to ascend in user-defined RPM increments and flash at the shift point
• Programmable LED brightness — fixed colour LED brightness is user-programmable for optimal visibility across different ambient light conditions
• 2 additional programmable LEDs — two fully programmable LEDs in the enclosure for custom warning, status, or indicator functions
• Data logging capability — onboard data logging records channel data for post-session analysis — a critical tool for performance development and tuning
• Remote button kit compatible — compatible with AEM remote button kit (PN 30-3610, sold separately) for page changes and memory clearing without physical buttons on the display enclosure

Performance & Feature Benefits:

• Flush Mount Form Factor: The CD-5L's flat panel design eliminates the button controls and LED shade hood of the standard CD-5 Carbon enclosure, reducing overall depth and allowing installation in custom dash panels, billet dash inserts, and in-dash enclosures where the standard enclosure's depth or profile is not compatible. For builders constructing custom interiors with tight dimensional tolerances, the CD-5L is the correct CD-5 Carbon variant
• Daylight Readable Display: AEM's full-color display is engineered for daylight readability — maintaining clear, high-contrast visibility in direct sunlight conditions that render standard LCD displays unreadable. For track and competition use where the driver needs to read critical data at a glance in any lighting condition, daylight readability is a non-negotiable requirement
• 7-LED Shift Light System: The seven-LED RPM bar provides a highly visible, peripheral-vision-friendly shift light system that the driver can read without taking their eyes off the road or track. LEDs ascend in user-programmed RPM increments and flash at the programmed shift point — providing a clear, customizable shift cue that works in any lighting condition
• Onboard Data Logging: The CD-5L's data logging capability records channel data from connected sensors and ECU inputs for post-session analysis — allowing drivers and tuners to review performance data, identify tuning opportunities, and track changes across sessions. Data logging transforms the CD-5L from a display into a complete performance development tool
• Remote Button Operation: The optional AEM remote button kit (PN 30-3610) wires into the CD-5L's wiring harness and provides physical button controls for page navigation and memory clearing — allowing the driver to interact with the display without reaching for buttons on the enclosure. Essential for flush-mount installations where the display face is recessed into the dash panel
• Programmable Warning LEDs: Two additional fully programmable LEDs provide flexible warning and status indication — configurable for oil pressure warnings, coolant temperature alerts, boost limit indicators, or any other channel-based warning function the builder requires

Specifications:

• Brand: AEM Electronics
• Part Number: AEM30-5601F
• Display Type: Full-color, daylight readable
• Form Factor: Flush mount flat panel (no buttons, no LED shade hood)
• Housing Material: Flow-molded carbon fibre composite
• RPM / Shift LEDs: 7 ultra-bright programmable LEDs
• Additional Programmable LEDs: 2
• Data Logging: Yes — onboard
• Remote Button Compatible: Yes — AEM PN 30-3610 (sold separately)
• Button Controls: None (flush mount variant — remote button kit required for page navigation)

What's Included:

• AEM CD-5L Carbon flush mount digital dash display (AEM30-5601F)
• Wiring harness
• Mounting hardware
• Note: Remote button kit (AEM PN 30-3610) is sold separately and required for page navigation and memory clearing on the flush mount variant

Installation Notes:

• The CD-5L is a flush mount flat panel — a custom dash panel, billet insert, or in-dash enclosure is required for installation. The display does not include a surface-mount enclosure or bracket
• The AEM remote button kit (PN 30-3610) is required for page navigation and memory clearing — order alongside the CD-5L for a complete installation
• Connect to AEM's CD-5 Carbon wiring harness — compatible with AEM's full range of CD-5 series accessories and expansion modules
• Configure RPM LED increments, shift point, LED brightness, and warning LED functions via AEM's CD-5 Carbon software
• Professional installation by an experienced motorsport electronics installer recommended for custom dash panel fabrication and wiring integration

CD-5L vs. CD-5 Carbon — Which Is Right for Your Build?

The AEM CD-5 Carbon and CD-5L Carbon share the same display technology, data logging capability, and LED systems — the key difference is the enclosure format. The standard CD-5 Carbon includes physical button controls and an LED shade hood in a self-contained enclosure that can be surface-mounted or panel-mounted with the provided hardware. The CD-5L Carbon is a flat panel variant without buttons or shade hood — designed for flush mount installation in custom dash panels and in-dash enclosures where the standard enclosure's depth or profile is not compatible. If your build includes a custom dash panel, billet dash insert, or tight-tolerance in-dash enclosure, the CD-5L is the correct variant. If you need a self-contained, surface-mountable display with physical button controls, the standard CD-5 Carbon is the correct choice.

Why AEM Electronics?

AEM Electronics is one of the most respected names in performance engine management, data acquisition, and display technology — with a product lineup spanning wideband controllers, ECUs, data loggers, digital dash displays, and the full range of sensors and accessories needed to build a complete performance data system. AEM's CD-5 Carbon platform represents their most advanced digital dash technology — combining full-color daylight-readable display technology, onboard data logging, and a programmable LED system in a carbon fibre composite package that is equally at home in a dedicated track car or a high-end street build. For builders who want professional-grade display and data logging capability backed by AEM's engineering depth and support infrastructure, the CD-5L Carbon is the definitive flush mount digital dash solution.

Perfect For:

• Custom dash panel and billet dash insert builds where a flush mount digital display is required and the standard CD-5 Carbon enclosure depth is not compatible
• Time attack, circuit racing, and track day builds where a full-color daylight-readable display with onboard data logging is a core requirement
• High-end street builds where a clean, flush-mounted digital dash is the centrepiece of a custom interior
• Builders integrating the CD-5L into a complete AEM data acquisition system alongside AEM's wideband controllers, sensors, and ECU products
• Any performance build where the driver needs real-time data display, shift light indication, and post-session data logging in a slim, flush-mount package

Important: The AEM remote button kit (PN 30-3610) is sold separately and is required for page navigation and memory clearing on the CD-5L flush mount variant — order alongside the display for a complete installation. A custom dash panel or in-dash enclosure is required for installation — the CD-5L does not include a surface-mount enclosure or bracket.