Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Rectifier-regulator
The rectifier (1) is placed in the electrical components compartment.
The rectifier/regulator consists of an aluminium casing containing the diodes that rectify the current produced by the alternator. It also contains an electronic device that regulates the current supplied by the alternator in accordance with battery voltage.
If the battery is drained, the current has the value necessary to restore optimum operating conditions of the battery. In contrast, if the battery is fully charged, the current value will be lower.
Note
Control the charger current by using the dds diagnosis instrument (sect. 6 - 11, Diagnostic instruments).
Removal of the regulator 
Undo the two fixing screws (1) of the voltage regulator (2) and remove it together with them.
Important
Do not disconnect the battery cables when engine is running because this would cause irreparable damage to the regulator.
Refitting the regulator
Position the regulator (1) on the support.
Tighten the screws (1) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Important
Do not disconnect the battery cables when engine is running because this would cause irreparable damage to the regulator.
Regulator fuse
The 30 a fuse is located inside the solenoid starter in the electrical components compartment.
Remove the fuse cap (a) to reach it.
A blown fuse can be identified by breakage of the inner filament (b).
Important
To avoid possible short circuits, replace the fuse in key off condition.
Warning
Never use a fuse with a rating other than the specified value. Failure to observe this rule may damage the electric system or even cause fire.
Alternator
It is equipped with a 12 v, 430 w generator, consisting of a fixed element
(stator, a) located on the generator cover and
of a movable element (rotor, b) fixed to the crankshaft.
Note
To chec ...
Electric starting system
Note
The references of the elements listed below are those of the "wiring
diagram", sect. 6 -1.
Electric starting system
The key components of the electric starting system are a solenoid (6) and ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Communication antenna
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 ...
Gear indicator display on dashboard shows dashes, engaged gear not displayed
correctly, idle speed irregular
with gearbox in neutral
Fault codes
Dds: gear sensor diagnosis -> short circuit to ground or open circuit (s.C.
Gnd or c.O.) - Short circuit to vdc (s.C. Vdc)
- congruence (generic error - signal not correct).
Dashboard: the error "gear sensor" is shown on the service display. The eobd
warning light activates.
...