Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Ground connection locations
The negative cable, which is normally connected to the negative pole of the battery, is fastened to the crankcase. From here, the cable branches off and splits up within the electrical system to carry the ground connection to the different elements in the system.
The image shows the ground connection on left side of the engine crankcase.
The battery charging circuit and power distribution
On the diavel, the +15v (key on power) voltage does not come from a
conventional ignition key, but from pin 30 of the
hands free relay. This relay is switched to closed state by the hands free unit ...
Electrical power for lighting and signalling devices
The front and rear running lights consist of led units with light conduits.
As a result, the light source is not visible as the
light is diffused through the surface of the light conduit.
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Other materials:
Removal of the generator cover
Note
This operation is described for an engine removed from the frame since all
reassembly procedures are easier with the
engine on the bench.
Disconnect the connector (a) from the generator cable.
Unscrew the two retaining screws (7) of the centre cap (6) over the end of
the cranksh ...
Hands free key (hf) not recognised
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the hands free system does not detect the active key
(1, fig. 62) Near the vehicle.
Note
In this case, ducati recommends checking that the
active key (1, fig. 62) Is near the vehicle (and has not been
lost) and that it f ...
Abs system operating information
The response of the system is based on the analysis of the speed signals for
front and rear wheels; the system is
automatically deactivated if either of these signals is missing.
Note
In the event of the abs control unit detecting a fault in the abs
electronic management system, it activates ...