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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Introduction to the engine control system

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Electric system and engine control system / Introduction to the engine control system

The engine control system used on the diavel consists of the following elements:

The system also includes conventional sensors for water and air temperature, engine speed-timing etc.

Programming/reprogramming keys
The dds diagnosis instrument is required in order to programme/reprogramme the keys. The key programming procedure is launched from this instrument. To start the key programming/reprogramming pr ...

Specific operating strategies
Idle speed No electric motor is used for idle speed regulation (bypass is modulated instead with the throttle valve), as idle speed control is effected by the ride-by-wire system. Idle speed is ma ...

Other materials:

Spark plugs replacement
Check the colour of the ceramic insulation around the central electrode: an even, light brown colour indicates the engine is in good condition and running at the right temperature. Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8+/-0.1 Mm. Important ...

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 ...

Key-on/key-off using the red key on the handlebar with the active key
A key-on can be performed by pressing the red key (6) on the handlebar in the hands free on/off position and in the presence of the active key (3, fig. 77). Note The active key (3, fig. 77) Has a range of approx. 1.5 M, therefore it must be located within this range. Key-off can be performed ...

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