LCD Backlight Not Working on Ducati 999

**flyingkiwi** · 08 Nov 06, 11:26 PM

Hi everyone,

Went for a spin on my 999 last night, the LCD is not backlit?

I'm guessing either the sensor, backlight or fuse is broke.

Any suggestions as to where I start looking?

Cheers

**hhhjesus** · 08 Nov 06, 11:57 PM

try disconnecting the battery leaving it for 15 mins then plugging it back in again - god knows why but it sorted mine out

**flyingkiwi** · 09 Nov 06, 12:02 AM

Thanks dude,

I'll try tonight, just phoned the local Ducati dealer, they offered to sell me a new dash for $1,500!!!

Let's hope the battery reset does the trick.

Cheers...

**flyingkiwi** · 09 Nov 06, 07:52 AM

Well, left the battery disconnected for an hour just to be sure but still no luck.

Any other ideas?

**hhhjesus** · 09 Nov 06, 08:40 AM

nope apart from the obvious checking wires loose connections fuses etc... failing that if it was me id try to borrow a dash off a friends 749/999 and see if that works - the dash also turn up on ebay at reasonable prices now and then.

**flyingkiwi** · 09 Nov 06, 06:39 PM

Do you know where the light sensor is? Is it built into the dash or hidden somewhere else on the bike?

**Triple9** · 09 Nov 06, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingkiwi

Do you know where the light sensor is? Is it built into the dash or hidden somewhere else on the bike?

I think its all built into the clocks.AFAIK there are no replaceable parts for the speedo/rev counter unit.

**Brian** · 09 Nov 06, 11:48 PM

yep you cant get in em

but have you tryed unplugin the dash part and cleaning the connections

**NOM999R** · 30 Nov 06, 12:36 PM

Hi all!....On subject of backlight.. I also have no backlight only the rev counter needle lights up red. Tried disconnecting the battery 12 hrs +- Also still no joy. Any other suggestions as its bucketing down here and maybe will do same and open up and check connections....Suggestions please ????

**flyingkiwi** · 10 Dec 06, 08:43 PM

Unplugged the connector but it looded pretty clean already, ended up selling the bike. Going to look for an 05 999 hear they have some wicked enhancements, and hopefully a working LCD :wink:

**NOM999R** · 10 Dec 06, 09:03 PM

Backlight on mine still no go....( Checked a bunch off stuff out ) Getting pretty cheesed off with the `R`... Was looking at the Kawa 1400 black last week but still find it hard to give up my duke as have had a 996 before plus all the other rocket ships.... Just could not give up the `NOTE` music that comes from the duke....Anyhow when I get back home from work overhere in Azerbiajan. Will take another look at that Frigg`in backlight as the weather may be crap in January....Also will need to get the belts changed if my missus has left me any money when get home......

**thegodfather** · 27 Dec 06, 09:28 PM

Got my bike today (999) and went for a spin in the dark. my LCD works as there are figures showing but you can't read them as it is not backlit. Is it just a bulb required ?. It would be handy to know if you were over the speed limit at night.

Cheers in advance for any help guys