Introduction
The on/off switch on the handlebar is used to switch the dashboard on and off, if a key has been detected, and start the engine.
With the switch turned to "run off" (centre position), pushing downwards switches the dashboard on or off (activating the button inside the switch).
Wiring diagram

The button inside the on/off switch receives 12 volt power directly from the battery via the main 30 a fuse. When pressed, it sends the 12 volt power to the hands free system, which detects activation of the button. On/off switch pin 8, light blue wire (lb), on/off switch pin 5, red wire (r).

Pinout of right hand handlebar switch connection, wiring harness side.

Location of the right hand handlebar switch connection.
Error codes
The hands free system generates no fault code in the event of a fault of the on/off switch on the handlebar.
Electrical characteristics and checking component
The switch receives 12 volt power directly from the battery via the main 30 a fuse.
Check for 12 volts on pin 5 of the switch.
Check for 12 volts on pin 6 of the hand free system side connector with the switched pressed. The voltage measured must be 0 volts when the switch is not pressed.
In the event of fault
In the event of a fault of the on/off switch on the handlebar, the button integrated into the hands free system may be used instead.
Installation location

The image shows the location of the on/off switch, near the throttle grip on the right hand side of the handlebar.
Communication antenna
The hands free relaySteering release error - steering still locked
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the hands free system was not able to extract the
steering lock.
Warning
In this case, ducati recommends turning the vehicle
off and on (key-off / key-on) holding the handlebar pressed
down to the end stop. If the signal ...
Immobilizer override procedure
This procedure makes it possible to "temporarily" turn on the motorcycle if
the hf (hands free) system is not working.
Note
The pin code function must be activated by entering your 4 digit pin in
the dashboard, otherwise the vehicle cannot be
turned on temporarily in the case of a malfunction ...
Removing the silencer
Loosen the clamp (38) that retains the silencer (4) to the complete exhaust
system.
While holding the nut (8), loosen the screw (1) and remove the silencer (4)
from the motorcycle.
Loosen the screws (40) and remove the silencer guard (41).
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