Ducati 450 Mark 3 Fault Codes
Ducati 450 Mark 3 motorcycles have engines, which are made up of many different parts. These parts must work together in order for the engine to function. A problem with one of the parts can make the engine not run. There are many different parts that make up an engine. The following ducati 450 mark 3 faults are the list of some of the parts of a motorcycle engine.
One of the most common issues with Ducati 450 Mark 3 motorcycle electrical systems is a clogged battery terminal. This can cause your ride to start having issues with the electrical components. Discolored terminals are often caused by a build-up of corrosion. This will prevent electrons from flowing properly, which reduces your ride’s electrical performance.
Ducati 450 Mark 3 Faults :
Engine management systems of Ducati 450 Mark 3 are responsible for monitoring a range of features and its warning light should go out a few seconds after ignition. The system's main job is to keep the engine running at peak performance by monitoring many parameters like coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level and air/fuel ratio. The system monitors these parameters continuously and alerts the driver if any of these parameters fall outside the predetermined limits.
Error indication
The instrument panel manages error warnings in order to allow the rider to identify any abnormal vehicle behaviour in real time. Upon Key-On, if there are errors the instrument panel displays the indication of the present errors and turns on the EOBD light. During vehicle normal operation, any time an error warning is activated, the instrument panel automatically displays the error indication and turns on the EOBD light. When an error is triggered, the indication remains well visible for 5 seconds ('large' icon) then becomes smaller ('small' icon). If several errors are present, the corresponding icons will be displayed one after the other and every one will stay on for 3 seconds. When an errors triggered the EOBD light turns on as well.
Ducati Displayed Errors :
Displayed error | Description |
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CAN LINE | CAN line BUS Off |
UNKNOWN DEVICE | Control unit not acknowledged by the system - wrong SW |
ABS | ABS control unit faulty communication / operation |
BBS | BBS control unit faulty communication / operation BBS control unit general malfunction Exhaust valve motor malfunction |
DSB | DSB control unit faulty communication / operation |
E-LOCK | E-Lock control unit faulty communication / operation E-Lock control unit general malfunction (Immobilizer) key-antenna malfunction |
ENGINE | ECU control unit faulty communication / operation ECU control unit general malfunction Throttle position sensor malfunction Throttle grip position sensor malfunction Throttle motor or relay malfunction Pressure sensor malfunction Engine coolant temperature sensor malfunction Intake duct air temperature sensor malfunction Injection relay malfunction Ignition coil malfunction Injector malfunction Engine rpm sensor malfunction Lambda sensor or Lambda sensor heater malfunction Vehicle starting relay malfunction Quick shift device switch malfunction Secondary air sensor malfunction |
GEAR SENSOR | Gear sensor malfunction |
FUEL SENSOR | Reserve NTC sensor malfunction |
SPEED SENSOR | Front and/or rear speed sensor malfunction |
BATTERY | Battery voltage too high or too low |
STOP LIGHT | Stop light not working |
FAN | Electric cooling fan malfunction |
SIDE STAND | Side stand sensor malfunction |
DUCATI Motorcycle Error Codes DTC list
1.1 | TPS disconnected |
1.2 | TPS short circuit to earth |
2.1 | pressure sensor short circuit to power supply |
2.2 | pressure sensor shorted to earth |
3.1 | water temperature sensor shorted to power supply |
3.2 | water temperature sensor shorted to earth |
4.1 | air temperature sensor shorted to power supply |
4.2 | air temperature sensor shorted to earth |
5.1 | battery hi |
5.2 | battery low |
10.1 | horizontal coil shorted to power supply |
10.2 | horizontal coil shorted to earth |
11.1 | vertical coil shorted to power supply |
11.2 | vertical coil shorted to earth |
12.1 | injection 1 shorted to power supply |
12.2 | injection 1 shorted to earth |
13.1 | injection 2 shorted to power supply |
13.2 | injection 2 shorted to earth |
14.1 | injection 3 shorted to to power supply |
14.2 | injection 3 shorted to earth |
15.1 | injection 4 shorted to power supply |
15.2 | injection 4 shorted to earth |
16.0 | pump relay |
17.1 | LH fan shorted to power supply |
17.2 | LH fan shorted to earth |
18.1 | RH fan shorted to power supply |
18.2 | RH fan shorted to earth |
19.1 | starter solenoid shorted to power supply |
19.2 | starter solenoid shorted to earth |
30.0 | ROM / EEprom fault |
34.0 | signal panel sensor |
36.0 | speed sensor |
37.0 | immobilizer (transponder) |
37.1 | immobilizer (antenna) |
37.2 | immobilizer (instrument panel serial driver) |
37.3 | immobilizer (serial cable disconnected) |
37.4 | immobilizer (com serial drive) |
37.5 | immobilizer (key not recognised) |
37.6 | can line fault |
Ducati 450 Mark 3 Motorcycle Problems :
- Ducati 450 mark 3 after fire
- Ducati 450 mark 3 air cleaner clogged, poorly sealed, or missing
- Ducati 450 mark 3 air cleaner element clogged
- Ducati 450 mark 3 air duct loose
- Ducati 450 mark 3 air suction valve trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 air switching valve trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 backfiring when deceleration
- Ducati 450 mark 3 cracked or obstructed intake air pressure sensor
- Ducati 450 mark 3 crankshaft sensor trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 eCU ground and power supply trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 eCU trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 engine overheating - Water temperature sensor or crankshaft sensor trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 engine stalls easily
- Ducati 450 mark 3 engine vacuum not synchronizing
- Ducati 450 mark 3 exhaust Smokes Excessively
- Ducati 450 mark 3 firing incorrect
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel filter clogged
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel injector clogged
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel injector O-ring damage
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel injector trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel line clogged
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel poor quality or incorrect
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel pressure regulator trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel pressure too low or too high
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel pump bearings may wear. Replace the fuel pump
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel pump not operating
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel pump operates intermittently and often DFI fuse blows
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel pump relay trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel pump trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel/air mixture incorrect
- Ducati 450 mark 3 fuel/air mixture incorrect
- Ducati 450 mark 3 gear position sensor, starter lockout or side stand switch trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 inspect and repair or replace
- Ducati 450 mark 3 intake air pressure sensor trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 intake air temperature sensor trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 intake air temperature sensor trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 intermittent any DFI fault and its recovery
- Ducati 450 mark 3 little fuel in tank
- Ducati 450 mark 3 main throttle sensor trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 no or little fuel in tank
- Ducati 450 mark 3 poor acceleration
- Ducati 450 mark 3 spark plug burned or gap maladjusted
- Ducati 450 mark 3 spark plug dirty, broken or gap maladjusted
- Ducati 450 mark 3 spark plug incorrect
- Ducati 450 mark 3 spark weak
- Ducati 450 mark 3 stick coil shorted or not in good contact
- Ducati 450 mark 3 stick coil trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 subthrottle sensor trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 subthrottle valve actuator trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 throttle body assy dust seal damage
- Ducati 450 mark 3 throttle body assy holder loose
- Ducati 450 mark 3 throttle valves will not fully open
- Ducati 450 mark 3 unstable (rough) idling
- Ducati 450 mark 3 unstable fuel pressure
- Ducati 450 mark 3 vacuum hose
- Ducati 450 mark 3 vehicle-down sensor trouble
- Ducati 450 mark 3 water or foreign matter in fuel Change fuel
- Ducati 450 mark 3 water temperature sensor trouble
The electrical system includes the battery, the charging system, the starters, and the charging system. It is also possible that the electrical system can fail due to a problem with the generator. A good place to start Ducati 450 Mark 3 troubleshooting the electrical system is to check the engine parts. For example, it is possible that the electrical system can fail due to a problem with the generator. A good place to start troubleshooting the electrical system is to check the engine parts.
Possible Failure Types :
- Strange Ducati 450 Mark 3 engine noise.
- Ducati 450 Mark 3 fog from engine.
- Strange Ducati 450 Mark 3 engine noise.
- Ducati 450 Mark 3 Vibrations and Rattling
- Ducati 450 Mark 3 Loud Acceleration
- Ducati 450 Mark 3 rusty exhaust
- Ducati 450 Mark 3 blockages in exhaust pipe
- Ducati 450 Mark 3 wear and tear exhaust

Ducati Motorcycles was formed in 1953, when the Ducati company split into Ducati Elettronica and Ducati Meccanica SpA. They are well known for their powerful, large L-2 and L-4 engines known as Desmodromic engines. These engines have been used by Ducati for nearly 50 years.
Check other Ducati fault codes.Common abbreviations and their meanings below:
ABS: Anti-Lock Braking System ACR: Automatic Compression Release AFR: Air Fuel Ratio AIS: Active Intake Solenoid ATS: Air Temperature Sensor BAS: Bank Angle Sensor BCM: Body Control Module CAN: Controller Area Network CCM: Cruise Control Module CKP: Crank Position Sensor DLC: Datalink Connector DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Codes ECM: Electronic Control Module ECT: Engine Coolant Temperature ECU: Electronic Control Unit EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection EFP: Electronic Fuel Pump ET: Engine Temperature sensor FI: Fuel Injectors FPR: Fuel Pressure Regulator H-DSSS: Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System HCU: Hydraulic Control Unit, ABS HFSM: Hands Free Security Module HO2S: Heated Oxygen Sensor IAC: Idle Air Control actuator IAT: Intake Air Temperature sensor ICM: Ignition Control Module IMAP: MAP + IAT in one unit ISS: Ion Sensing System JSS: Jiffy Stand Sensor LHCM: Left Hand Control Module MAP: Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor MHR: Right Hand Control Module RCM: Reverse Control Module TCA: Throttle Control Actuator TGS: Twist Grip Sensor TMAP: Intake Air Temperature / Manifold Absolute Pressure equipment TPS: Throttle Position Sensor TSM / TSSM: (Turn Signal / Turn Signal Security Module) VE: Volume Efficiency VIN: Vehicle Identification Number VSS: Vehicle Speed Sensor WSS: Wheel Speed Sensor
These abbreviations, and the accompanying list of trouble codes, can be a great start when your Ducati check engine light comes on. As mentioned above, if you are not comfortable with electrical diagnostic work, a dealership or qualified technician can offer assistance. Please keep in mind that even though you have the ability to clear a DTC using the onboard diagnostic feature, you shouldn't clear the code prior to your service appointment. Let the technician view and clear the codes as they troubleshoot the issue.
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