Ducati XDiavel Fault Codes
Ducati XDiavel 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 xdiavel faults are the list of some of the parts of a motorcycle engine.
Ducati XDiavel motorcycles are particularly vulnerable to exhaust fumes, so you’re right to be concerned about the fumes you breathed in. The good news is that you should be able to find a motorcycle maintenance checklist online or at your local dealership that will provide you with a list of potential issues that might be causing your bike to release harmful emissions.
Ducati XDiavel Faults :
The warning light comes on when one of the various sensors has detected an abnormal condition in the Ducati XDiavel engine's performance. For example, if the oil pressure drops below a certain threshold or if the air/fuel ratio rises beyond a certain point, then this would cause an immediate alert from your vehicle's engine management system.
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 XDiavel Motorcycle Problems :
- Ducati xdiavel after fire
- Ducati xdiavel air cleaner clogged, poorly sealed, or missing
- Ducati xdiavel air cleaner element clogged
- Ducati xdiavel air duct loose
- Ducati xdiavel air suction valve trouble
- Ducati xdiavel air switching valve trouble
- Ducati xdiavel backfiring when deceleration
- Ducati xdiavel cracked or obstructed intake air pressure sensor
- Ducati xdiavel crankshaft sensor trouble
- Ducati xdiavel eCU ground and power supply trouble
- Ducati xdiavel eCU trouble
- Ducati xdiavel engine overheating - Water temperature sensor or crankshaft sensor trouble
- Ducati xdiavel engine stalls easily
- Ducati xdiavel engine vacuum not synchronizing
- Ducati xdiavel exhaust Smokes Excessively
- Ducati xdiavel firing incorrect
- Ducati xdiavel fuel filter clogged
- Ducati xdiavel fuel injector clogged
- Ducati xdiavel fuel injector O-ring damage
- Ducati xdiavel fuel injector trouble
- Ducati xdiavel fuel line clogged
- Ducati xdiavel fuel poor quality or incorrect
- Ducati xdiavel fuel pressure regulator trouble
- Ducati xdiavel fuel pressure too low or too high
- Ducati xdiavel fuel pump bearings may wear. Replace the fuel pump
- Ducati xdiavel fuel pump not operating
- Ducati xdiavel fuel pump operates intermittently and often DFI fuse blows
- Ducati xdiavel fuel pump relay trouble
- Ducati xdiavel fuel pump trouble
- Ducati xdiavel fuel/air mixture incorrect
- Ducati xdiavel fuel/air mixture incorrect
- Ducati xdiavel gear position sensor, starter lockout or side stand switch trouble
- Ducati xdiavel inspect and repair or replace
- Ducati xdiavel intake air pressure sensor trouble
- Ducati xdiavel intake air temperature sensor trouble
- Ducati xdiavel intake air temperature sensor trouble
- Ducati xdiavel intermittent any DFI fault and its recovery
- Ducati xdiavel little fuel in tank
- Ducati xdiavel main throttle sensor trouble
- Ducati xdiavel no or little fuel in tank
- Ducati xdiavel poor acceleration
- Ducati xdiavel spark plug burned or gap maladjusted
- Ducati xdiavel spark plug dirty, broken or gap maladjusted
- Ducati xdiavel spark plug incorrect
- Ducati xdiavel spark weak
- Ducati xdiavel stick coil shorted or not in good contact
- Ducati xdiavel stick coil trouble
- Ducati xdiavel subthrottle sensor trouble
- Ducati xdiavel subthrottle valve actuator trouble
- Ducati xdiavel throttle body assy dust seal damage
- Ducati xdiavel throttle body assy holder loose
- Ducati xdiavel throttle valves will not fully open
- Ducati xdiavel unstable (rough) idling
- Ducati xdiavel unstable fuel pressure
- Ducati xdiavel vacuum hose
- Ducati xdiavel vehicle-down sensor trouble
- Ducati xdiavel water or foreign matter in fuel Change fuel
- Ducati xdiavel water temperature sensor trouble
The first sign that your Ducati XDiavel motorcycle's starter system is working well is the warning light that appears when you switch on the ignition. It will illuminate for a few seconds, and then go out. This is a good sign that your starter system is working properly and you'll be able to start your motorcycle without difficulty.
Possible Failure Types :
- Strange Ducati XDiavel engine noise.
- Ducati XDiavel fog from engine.
- Strange Ducati XDiavel engine noise.
- Ducati XDiavel Vibrations and Rattling
- Ducati XDiavel Loud Acceleration
- Ducati XDiavel rusty exhaust
- Ducati XDiavel blockages in exhaust pipe
- Ducati XDiavel 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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