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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I was wondering if anyone had the English language instructions for downloading this software. And the cables/connectors too.

I must confess I registered on the site but can't make up from down. I can't even find the software download - on the site - at all!

Mat ;-)


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Haha yeah, it's a little hard to sort through at times... I find that using Google Chrome's translate feature made everything MUCH easier to find!

There's actually one post in the International Section, which is a guide... I'll repost it here so you can find it easily! Remember, if you want to use it to flash your ECU, you'll need to purchase the writer program for 100 euro for the first ECU, and then 50 for any subsequent ECU.

"I have just recently joined this forum and have managed to figure out with help what exactly I need and how to use it !!!

I though I would make a 'basic' guide in english for those not sure what they need and how to use it.

If any 'expert' users want to add to this then please do so with tips, advice etc.



Firstly I bought,

This

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2608335744...84.m1439.l2649

and This,

Fiat 3pin Alfa Lancia To OBD 2 Diagnostic Adapter Cable | eBay

Other cables are available but these ones work and the prices are good, took about 3/4 days to arrive.


Then I downloaded this,

Ducatidiag24
from http://jpl250rs.perso.sfr.fr/download.php


The only other thing you need is the com driver which is different for the various operating systems but is available on the website, somewhere !

Here is the one I used for xp, it work with vista /sevenn too

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20814_Setup.exe
or latest
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20824_Setup.exe

Test your cable 1st
Download http://jpl250rs.perso.sfr.fr/test/cable_testc.exe
connect cable to battery ,but not to bike loom.
if test2 is ok , then you can follow

GETTING STARTED

1 Connect the blue cable to your laptop or pc via usb

2 Connect the 'fiat' cable to the blue cable and plug into the bikes diagnostic plug and connect the + and - cables to battery

3 GO TO DEVICE MANAGER AND CHECK WHAT PORT YOU ARE USING -- VERY IMPORTANT !! ( This port can change )

3'' Download http://jpl250rs.perso.sfr.fr/test/cable_testc.exe
Use same com port as found in device manager
Connect cable to battery ,but not to bike loom.
If test2 is ok , then close application and follow the rest of the process

4 Open 'Ducatidiag' and change the port number to whatever port you are using.

5 Click on connect and turn on ignition - You should have your ecu information displayed.

6 Copy your ecu details in full from the screen and post them in the 'Licence required' section or PM them.

7 When you get your license file link sent, download the file and copy into the 'Ducatidiag' directory.

8 When you next connect you will notice that the 'Service' and 'TPS' buttons are active, you can now reset them.

9 I recommend that you make a 'Dump' file of your standard map and save it to allow you to reload it if ever needed.

The TPS needs to be reset on a CLOSED throttle

You can also check fan operation, fuel pump, injectors, Co2 etc etc



IF YOU WANT TO FLASH YOUR ECU.

If you would like to change your map from standard to the DP slip on or full system map, or any other map that is available you need to purchase the writer program. This can be done by contacting jpl250rs

Once you have obtained the writer and whatever maps you require you will be given a writer licence which will only work on the ecu that you have registered, you can though change the maps on this ecu as many times as you like.

Further licences can be obtained for other ecu's by following the same proceedure at a reduced cost.

When you open the writer you connect in the same way as with Ducatidiag and you search for whatever map you require. Once you click on this map the writer will automatically start to load the map. A bar will be seen on the screen that displays the progress. The ignition needs to be turned on.

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP CONNECTED AND DO NOT DISCONNECT UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF IGNITION.

You may need to reset your dash to whatever region you are located in, this can be done by holding down the left button while turning on the ignition, go to the relevant section choose your country and hold the switch down to save it, turn off ignition.


I 'think' that is about it for the basics, good luck !"
 
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Haha thanks D, and there I was thinking it was Free. Still, I hear its well worth it. Please post your impressions. My next post will feeling for a cheap working ECU, looks like mine may have gone maverick, off the reservation. Still need to confirm? But if the internals aren't fried I may get away with a re-flash. Well, here's hoping anyway ;-)
Thanks again mate.
Matiu


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#4 ·
The program DucatiDiag is free, you just have to register your ECU... That allows you to look at all the ECU readouts, reset the TPS and a couple other little things. Writer, however, needs to be purchased. It is DEFINITELY worth it though! You can reflash, re-virginize, disable immobilizer or O2 sensor ... And you can reflash each ECU you register as many times as you want! I think I paid $25 for the two cables, and then $140 (100 euro) for the Writer license. So $165 for unlimited reflashes, compared with $250 for a single time having someone else do it.

I love this software. It's easy to use, and effective. I really couldn't say more about it. And JP, the creator, is always willing to help out and answer any questions you have. He also wrote a (free) program I forget the name of, which is pretty much the best belt tension program out there. Just attach a mic to your laptop, and you're good to go!

Let me know if you have any more questions.
 
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Ok just to be sure! My bike is a stock 06 SC mono (oem ecu, and stock exhaust) and it runs like a pig in low revs when riding in the city. So I can use this software to reflash the ecu and the bike will run smooth and steady of the start with smooth strong progressive power with no more jerking and stuttering, yes?


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Matiu said:
Ok just to be sure! My bike is a stock 06 SC mono (oem ecu, and stock exhaust) and it runs like a pig in low revs when riding in the city. So I can use this software to reflash the ecu and the bike will run smooth and steady of the start with smooth strong progressive power with no more jerking and stuttering, yes?


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If you don't change anything else then at least change the front sprocket to a 14t -- in stock form it's 15t. This simple change transformed my '06 for low-speed ridability.
 
#13 ·
Yes and no.... You can use this to reset your TPS, which might help. You can also reflash if you buy the writer, but with the stock exhaust that probably won't help much, unless you used a different program (or got a PCIII) and developed your own map.

Have you tried regearing? A different sprocket setup will dramatically change the bike's behavior, since its geared way too high from the factory.
 
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I think it WILL make a big difference. I have done just that with my GT1000.
It was TOTALLY STOCK. It was a bit rough down low and you could hear it popping in the mufflers since it was very lean as standard.
I flashed the stock ecu to the DP Ecu specs using the Ducatidiag software.

The difference was amazing. Seriously, it was so smooth and much more tractable; a different bike.
The 15tooth front sprocket was FINE, but for fun, I changed to a 14tooth anyway.

Matiu, do it and tell me the results. If you are not impressed, I will eat my hat!
 
#17 ·
My bike came with Termis and DP ECU (thus NO O2 sensor) and was a bitch below 4K rpm until I changed the front sprocket. So you would be down one hat if it were me.

As usual, this proves YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary).
 
#18 ·
I have to go with Toby on this one. I added the Termi's and DP ECU to my '06 at the 600 mile service and it did improve the low RPM manners a bit, but changing the gearing (I went up to a 41 on the back a few months later) made a dramatic difference for the better. It's still much happier in the boonies and opened up but it is now tolerable around town which it was not before. But then again my arthritic wrist is not too happy riding slow and on the clip ons around town either. Illinois just passed a (stupid squid) law making it illegal to ride without both hands on the bars too, so my wrist will never again get a rest. Same law also has a specific no wheelie provision with a huge fine and loss of license for doing so and the higher gearing makes the possibility of violating that particular section so much easier....
 
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Great feedback thanks guys ok I'm on mobile so I'm replying to everyone generally here. The sprockets are changed from original, and yes the helped some. It's an improvement for sure. But definitely still requires some .. refinement.
To make matters worse, since I initiated this post my SC has been laying up something awful! Started by not starting without hard throttle, running like a pig, blowing black smoke, stuttering & jumping, & dying spontaneously when powering down or stopping (same thing I guess). To now running ok over 4000 revs but still randomly dying when stopped - mostly but not always. WTF!
Anyway, seems like some weird fuelling issue, maybe? Thought maybe ECU but not so sure now?

I'm still thinking reflashing seems like a good idea (thanks to whoever so do it, mines stock & made a huge difference!). But interesting because everyone's experiences seem variable. I guess I won't know unless I do it. I'm thinking reflash to DP ECU specs& hope for some improvement.

If I had the money I'd just taker her to the local dealer & say call me when's she's sweet! But I can't, hence why I'm taking the alternative route.
Cheers. Please, keep the suggestions coming. It's ALL appreciated, it ALL helps :)
Matiu


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Matiu said:
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To make matters worse, since I initiated this post my SC has been laying up something awful! Started by not starting without hard throttle, running like a pig, blowing black smoke, stuttering & jumping, & dying spontaneously when powering down or stopping (same thing I guess). To now running ok over 4000 revs but still randomly dying when stopped - mostly but not always. WTF!
Anyway, seems like some weird fuelling issue, maybe? Thought maybe ECU but not so sure now?

I'm still thinking reflashing seems like a good idea (thanks to whoever so do it, mines stock & made a huge difference!). But interesting because everyone's experiences seem variable. I guess I won't know unless I do it. I'm thinking reflash to DP ECU specs& hope for some improvement...
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Re-flash won't fix your current running issue. Either a bad sensor/connection or your R/R is dead/dying. Check your voltage when off, at idle, and above 4k rpm.
 
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One thing I have just done is book it in for a diagnostic next Monday.

Saw the thread on timing belts too. Mine haven't been done, same situation too, 06 and about 7000kms?

I saw the ExactFit belts on Motowheels are about half the OEM price! Any issues there apart from saving money?


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Click me for testing your R/R.

Our R/R has the three yellow wires. Treat the double wires that go to the battery as a single wire each, meaning that the two wires to the positive terminal you'd treat as one wire AND the two wires going to the negative terminal you'd treat as another one wire. I don't know nor understand why Ducati did this, maybe the two smaller wires were more flexible than a single thicker one. ???
 
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Air_Cooled_Nut said:
Click me for testing your R/R.

I don't know nor understand why Ducati did this, maybe the two smaller wires were more flexible than a single thicker one. ???
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Perhaps COST had something to do with it..... nah Ducati would NEVER cut any corners to save a few cents.

But checking the output of your alternator and then the output from your R/R is wise advice and an very easy job (maybe 5 minutes) to accomplish provided you have a multimeter. And from your description of the way the bike is running and my personal experience with a failed R/R that's the first check I would perform.
 
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Hi there, I am somewhat new here ( just got the go ahead to post). Anyhow, I am trying to get ducatidiag running and hooked up on my 07 gt. This has been an awesome learning experience. Anyway, I was wondering, have any of you installed the mwr full lid air filter? And how is your setup? Do you like it etc? I have one coming in the mail. My mods so far are 14 tooth countershaft sprocket, fatduc, cheap bastards pipes, homemade tailchop, and some black. Was thinking of starting out reflashing to the do ecu and see how that runs. So far, the fat duc and free-flowing exhaust have helped it run a bit better, but I'll need the reflash with the airbox mod for sure...right?

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slomo said:
Can someone confirm- i assume it's OK to tap into the bikes battery to power the cables? Or do you need a 2nd battery/power source?
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Yes, this is ok. It worked fine for me. I actually used a battery tender clamp adapter to connect the fiat alligator clips to my mounted battery tender receptacle. Worked fine...just be mindful of the polarity(which you should be anyway).
 
#33 ·
Just ordered cables myself!

Is the timing belt app built into the DucatiDiag software or, is it downloaded separately?

Also, (newbie question alert) i've read through most of the posts but can't seem to figure out where to find the DP replacement maps. Are they available after the purchase of the writer?
 
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