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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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

Horn not working


Db dashboard connection, s horn button. 5 Blue/white - b/w, 1 red/blue - r/b, db 19 purple/black - v/bk.

Location of connections and components

Location of connections and components


Location of left hand handlebar switchgear set connection.

Location of connections and components


Location of horn with relative connection.

Location of connections and components


Pin numbering for wiring harness side dashboard connector.

Note

Check integrity of electric circuit - short-circuit to vdc = with dashboard on, using a voltmeter, a voltage is measured between the wire tested and ground.

Check integrity of electric circuit - short-circuit to ground = with the battery cables disconnected, using an ohmmeter, continuity is detected between the wire tested and ground.

Check integrity of electric circuit - open circuit = with the battery cables disconnected, using an ohmmeter, no continuity is detected between the two ends of the wire tested.

Low beam lights not working
Location of connections and components (A) injection relay; (b) etv relay (throttle valve operating engine); (c) radiator fan relay; (d) hands free relay. Fuses located at the rear left of ...

Turn indicators not working
Fault codes Dds: no fault code displayed. Dashboard: no fault code displayed. Wiring diagram Db dashboard connection, bbs bbs unit connection, s turn indicator button, f1 front left turn i ...

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Storing the bike away
If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is advisable to carry out the following operations before storing it away: clean the motorcycle; empty the fuel tank; pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the spark plug bores, then turn the engine over by hand ...

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 ...

Refitting the front mudguard
Warning Do not use the motorcycle without the front mudguard fitted to avoid the risk of the brake pipes fouling the wheel on braking. Insert the screws (5) in spacers (6) with recommended threadlocker, as shown in the figure. Position the front mudguard (1) and start the special screws (5 ...

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