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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Exhaust by-pass valve not working correctly

Fault codes

Dds: exvl diagnosis -> position error, potentiometer, short circuit to ground or open circuit (s.C. Gnd or c.O.), Potentiometer short circuited to vdc (potentiometer s.C vdc).

Dashboard: the error "exvl" (exhaust bypass valve) is shown on the service display. The eobd warning light activates.

Wiring diagram

Exhaust by-pass valve not working correctly


M exhaust bypass valve motor with potentiometer s for position detection, bbs bbs unit connection. 10 Bbs black/blue - bk/b, 15 bbs brown/red - bn/r, 4 bbs yellow/blue - y/b, 18 bbs black/orange - bk/o, 19 bbs black/white - bk/w.

Location of connections and components

Location of connections and components


Exhaust bypass valve connection.

Exhaust by-pass valve not working correctly


The image shows the exhaust system. The oxygen sensor for the horizontal cylinder (1) is visible on the right, the oxygen sensor for the vertical cylinder (2) is on the left. The catalytic converter is contained within the silencer, while the by-pass valve is installed in the section of pipe connecting the silencer to the twin tailpipes. A metal cable, controlled by an actuator with electric motor and a position sensor, branches off from the exhaust bypass valve.

Exhaust by-pass valve not working correctly


Pin numbering of wiring harness side bbs unit connection

Stop light not working
Fault codes Dds: stop light diagnosis -> stop light error (generic stop light malfunction indication). Dashboard: the error "stop light" is shown on the service display. The eobd warning li ...

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Removing the timing belt driveshaft pulleys
Use the tool code 88713.1805 To hold the driving pulley on the engine crankcase against rotation. Important If this operation is carried out with the engine installed in the frame, hold the driveshaft pulleys against rotation using the tool code 88713.2011 Mounted on the alternator cover. Lo ...

Coolant temperature
This function indicates coolant indication state. The temperature unit of measure can be selected (C or f). The reading is indicated as follows: If the reading is between - 39C and +39C "lo" is shown flashing on the instrument panel (steady); If the reading is between +40C an ...

Operating principle and characteristics of the ride-by-wire system
The engine control system of the diavel uses a ride-by-wire system with motorised throttle valves. This eliminates all direct connection with metal cables between the throttle grip and the throttle valves themselves. Cables are used to rotate the aps potentiometer, which generates an electric ...

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