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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Recovery procedure in the event of electric steering lock fault

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Electric system and engine control system / The hands free system / Recovery procedure in the event of electric steering lock fault

If any fault occurs during activation of the electric steering lock: for example, if the pin jams, if the handlebar is moved while the pin is deployed or if there is excessive strain on the electric pin actuator motor, the electric steering lock is automatically disengaged and the hands free system displays the relative icon on the dashboard.

If any fault occurs during disengagement of the electric steering lock (if the pin is not retracted, for example), the following icon is shown on the tank dashboard:


The following image shows the icon appearing on the tank dashboard: this indicates that the steering lock has not been correctly disengaged

Recovery in the event of flat active key battery
If the active key battery is running low or is flat, the hands free system shows the relative icon on the dashboard. The following image shows the icon appearing on the circular area of the d ...

Recovery procedure in the event of hands free system fault
If the hands free system can no longer communicate with the other control units over the can network (with the dashboard or engine on), the following icon is shown on the tank dashboard: The fol ...

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Refitting the clutch-side crankcase cover
Clean and degrease mating surfaces on the clutch-side crankcase half cover and crankcase and ensure that locating bush (12) and the o-ring (11), located in correspondence with the oil way, are installed in the crankcase. Apply an even, regular bead of ducati liquid gasket (a) on the mating ...

Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...

Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The adjuster (1) located on the lower connection holding the shock absorber to the swingarm adjusts the damping during the rebound phase (return). The knob (2), located on the left side of the motorcycle, adjusts the preload of the shock absorber external spring. Turn the adjuster (1) clock ...

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