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Old 11 Nov 06, 05:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Tales of the Unexpected! (Faulty Solenoid on 999)
Ducati motors are surely a soulful thing. I started my 999s yesterday and the starter kept turning but the engine didnt fire up. Thinking i may have flooded the engine i turned the ignition off but the starter kept on trying to fire the engine.
I flipped the engine cut out and finally took the key out and turned my back on the bike.
Still the starter motor pleaded with the twins to start. I got back on and went through the starting procedure again and she started.
I rode straight to Riders and got off in front of many HD riders.I pulled the ignition key out and she kept on trying to start up. Oh how they chatted about the misbehaving Italian. ''She doesnt want me to get off and leave her' I said.
She started to sound like she'd been smoking 60 woodbines a day.

Having disconnected the battery and removed the faulty solenoid all was well again.
Apparently there was a faulty batch of solenoids-yeah right.
I would like to know if anyone has had the same problem and is there an easy way to prevent this strange but true experience.
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Old 12 Nov 06, 12:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Not Quite......

Got up this morning to go for a ride and the engine wouldnt start at all. Nothing appears wrong with the immobilser. Tried the override instructions. Still no go.
Any suggestions?
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Old 12 Nov 06, 02:41 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Sorry Febbre, can't help, I am sure there are some pretty knowledgeable people on here that can help tho!
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Old 12 Nov 06, 03:00 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Mini Mo
All's well that ends well
Not Quite......

Got up this morning to go for a ride and the engine wouldnt start at all. Nothing appears wrong with the immobilser. Tried the override instructions. Still no go.
Any suggestions?

Mine did that and hhhjesus sujested unplugging the battery for 5 mins and guess what it worked and started on the first press after that :wink:
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Old 14 Nov 06, 02:14 PM   #6 (permalink)
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mine did that once, 18 months ago. never since. it stopped when i pulled in the clutch and put it in 1st
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Old 15 Nov 06, 04:21 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Now then. Always check that your're in neutral and not a false neutral. You live and learn.
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Old 16 Nov 06, 08:41 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Wow FG999, cheap solution to the problem :wink:

Thanks for finding that one, could come in useful
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Old 17 Nov 06, 01:53 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Heard of this on a few 749/999 models over the years so I doubt it's just one batch as they say if I'm honest
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