Ducati Fault Codes

This Ducati manual provides the information required for normal servicing.

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
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 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.

Ducati Models With Service Repair Manuals:

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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