Introduction
The communication antenna enables the hands free system to detect and communicate with the active or passive key.
The active key is detectable within a range of 1.5 Metres, whereas the passive key (or active key with flat battery) can only be detected if placed in contact with the lower part of the clear plexiglas windscreen covering the antenna.
An antenna fault will compromise correct key detection.
Wiring diagram

The communication antenna is connected to the hands free system by two cables and a dedicated connection.
Error codes
"Hands free diagnosis" error: "antenna": antenna not detected (open circuit)
or antenna short circuited. The following icon
appears on the tank dashboard:
Note
Checking the integrity of the electrical circuit entails the following actions:
Short circuit to vdc: with the dashboard on, use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between the wire being tested and ground.
Short circuit to ground: with the battery cables disconnected, use an ohmmeter to check for continuity between the wire being tested and ground.
Open circuit: with the battery cables disconnected, use an ohmmeter to check that there is no continuity between the two ends of the wire being tested.
Electrical characteristics and checking component
The resistance between the two terminals of the component side connection must be approximately 2 ohm.
In the event of fault
In the event of a component fault, the hands free system can no longer detect and recognise the keys. The pin code procedure must be used to start the motorcycle.
Installation location

The image shows the location of the hands free system antenna.
Location of hands free system antenna on antenna side.
Component replacement methods
No special measures are necessary in order to replace the hands free system communication antenna.
The hands free module
On/off switch on handlebarRemoval of the rear brake disc
Remove the rear eccentric hub (sec. 7 - 13, Removal of the rear wheel
eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft).
Undo and remove the four fixing screws (13) of the brake disk to the wheel axle
and remove the rear brake disk (14).
Loosen the four screws (24) and remove the rear phonic wheel (25). ...
Default function (resetting ducati default parameters)
This function resets the parameters set by ducati for each riding style.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "riding
mode" function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page.
Use button (1) "s" or ...
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
dashboard (steady);
if the reading is between +40C and +120C it appears on t ...