Ducati Diavel Service Manual: How to start the motorcycle if the active key is not working
If no keyboard is detected, the dashboard does not switch on. Ensure that the active key is within the operating range of 1.5 Metres and that the key battery is charged. If the state of charge of the key battery is not known, place either the active or passive key on the seat and start the motorcycle normally while keeping the key in this position.
The photo illustrates where to place the passive key or the active key, if its battery is flat.
How to start the engine
With the motorcycle off and the dashboard on, the on/off switch is turned to
"run off"
With the motorcycle and dashboard on, the on/off switch is turned to "run
off".
To start the engine, ...
How to start the motorcycle without keys
To start the motorcycle when necessary with no active or passive key, switch
the dashboard on by pressing the button on
the hands free system (located under the plastic shield at the front of the
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Other materials:
Replacing the battery in the active key
Only use 3 volt cr 2032 lithium ion batteries.
Note
The keys do not need to be reprogrammed after
replacing the battery.
Remove the metal part of the battery.
Use a large sized coin to pry open the shells of the plastic grip
(2? coin) as shown in fig. 65.
Important
Insert the coil on ...
Removal of the crankshaft/connecting rods assembly
After separating the crankcase halves, withdraw the crankshaft (6) complete
with connecting rods (2).
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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
when the latter enables power on for the
ignition and engine. The hands free relay receives +30v ...