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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.

Ground connection locations


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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Disassembling the water radiator unit
The procedure is the same for both radiators. Loosen the screws (15), (21) and (25) to remove the air duct (24) from the right radiator (13). Undo the screws (12) and (14) to remove the half-fairing (23) from the radiator. Radiator inspection Visually inspect the oil co ...

Removal of the tool tray
To remove the tool tray unit from the lateral footrests, loosen the screws (40) and remove the splashguard (20). Undo the screws (15) and remove the cover (16). Move the wiring branch from the seat (s) on the tool tray. Loosen the screws (24) to remove the tool tray unit (23) from ...

Checking and adjusting timing belt tension
Note The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at the end of this section. Note This operation, which is performed using the dds diagnosis instrument, has the advantage that it can be carried out on both timing belts with the engine still installed on the frame. ...

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