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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Passive key

Introduction

The passive key (1) is used when the active key is not working correctly or is not available.

The passive key works as a transponder, and must therefore be placed physically onto the antenna to work.

The mechanical part (2) of the key is used to open the seat or the tank plug.

Passive key


Wiring diagram

No wiring diagram is available for the component

Error codes

"Key diagnosis" error: "wrong key". The key has been detected but is not associated with the hands free system. The fault can only be viewed from the dds after switching the dashboard on with the pin code.

"Key diagnosis" error: "encryption error". The encrypted code stored in the key is not recognised by the hands free system. The fault can only be viewed from the dds after switching the dashboard on with the pin code.

Electrical characteristics and checking component

The component has no specific electrical characteristics and requires no special checks.

In the event of fault

In the event of a fault, try reprogramming the key.

Component replacement methods

The component does not require replacement.

Active key
Introduction The active key (1) communicates with the hands free system by radio. In order to function, the key must be within a 1.5 Metre radius from the antenna (located in the document compartm ...

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 ...

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