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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 ...

Diagnostic instruments
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Other materials:

Refitting the rear sprocket
Check the cush drive bushes (6) condition and, if necessary, replace them by removing them from the flange. Refitting is the reverse of removal. Apply recommended grease on the rear sprocket flange (5) external diameter. Place the rear sprocket flange (5) on sprocket (17) by inserting it ...

Overhauling the front wheel
Wheel bearings Before checking the dimensions, check the wear on wheel bearings. Check for wear by hand after cleaning and degreasing the bearings in their seats. Turn the inner race. Check the amount of radial and axial play. Excessive play will cause vibration and make the bike unstabl ...

Main bearings
The main bearings have are of the angular contact type with offset inner races so that the balls transmit loads from one groove to the other along straight lines at an angle to the axis of the bearing. The angle-contact ball bearings are designed for bearing combined loading (radial-axial load ...

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