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:
Horn not working
Fault codes
Dds: horn diagnosis -> short circuit to ground (s.C. Gnd).
Dashboard: the error "claxon" (horn) is shown on the service display. The eobd
warning light activates.
Wiring diagram
Db dashboard connection, s horn button. 5 Blue/white - b/w, 1 red/blue - r/b,
db 19 purple/bl ...
Refitting the tail light
Fit the spacers with collar (3) into the rear vibration dampers (2) located
on the gloves compartment (23).
Note
Two spacers (3) must be inserted inside and outside on the right side and
two spacers (3) must be inserted inside and
outside on the left side.
Insert the split vibration damp ...
Reassembly of the crankcase halves
The crankcase halves must be in good condition and perfectly clean. The
mating surfaces must be perfectly flat and free
from burrs.
Overhauling the alternator-side crankcase half
The following parts must be present on the internal side of the crankcase
half:
Gearbox secondary shaft bearin ...