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Hi team,
I bought a Ducati 999 2004 just a month ago. It is an absolute thrill and joy to ride; but the starting up problems are upsetting.
After a week of actively riding the bike it stalled at a traffic light then would simply not start again.
Replacing the starter solenoid fixed the problem temporarily.
Replaced the YT12B-4 battery with a new one. This made no difference. Voltage and charging seems fine.
Cleaned all connection points and plugs with Electronic Spray. This fixed the problem temporarily.
Two weeks later upon starting - the engine pump primes, the voltage is fine, the solenoid makes it's clicking sound but there is zero response from the starter motor. The bike now has to be push-started to get the engine going :|
Only noticed now that when the mechanic replaced the solenoid - the cable running from the solenoid to the starter motor was not placed correct behind the battery, hence burnt a little and short-circuited on the exhaust-pipe. I don't think this would break the starter motor?
Potential causes I've not ruled out:
Faulty TPS.
Faulty starter circuit amps.
Faulty kick-stand safety switch.
Faulty starter.
Faulty internal gas-tank fuel pump wiring.
It just seems a mission to DIY remove and check the starter motor.
Is is best to run diagnostics software on the error?
I am super grateful for any constructive insights into what the problem may be.
Thanks!
I bought a Ducati 999 2004 just a month ago. It is an absolute thrill and joy to ride; but the starting up problems are upsetting.
After a week of actively riding the bike it stalled at a traffic light then would simply not start again.
Replacing the starter solenoid fixed the problem temporarily.
Replaced the YT12B-4 battery with a new one. This made no difference. Voltage and charging seems fine.
Cleaned all connection points and plugs with Electronic Spray. This fixed the problem temporarily.
Two weeks later upon starting - the engine pump primes, the voltage is fine, the solenoid makes it's clicking sound but there is zero response from the starter motor. The bike now has to be push-started to get the engine going :|
Only noticed now that when the mechanic replaced the solenoid - the cable running from the solenoid to the starter motor was not placed correct behind the battery, hence burnt a little and short-circuited on the exhaust-pipe. I don't think this would break the starter motor?
Potential causes I've not ruled out:
Faulty TPS.
Faulty starter circuit amps.
Faulty kick-stand safety switch.
Faulty starter.
Faulty internal gas-tank fuel pump wiring.
It just seems a mission to DIY remove and check the starter motor.
Is is best to run diagnostics software on the error?
I am super grateful for any constructive insights into what the problem may be.
Thanks!