ECU Problems and updates

Frank Rizzo · Jun 18, 2013

This is along the lines of the "Dead in 12" thread, but I'm specifically interested in hearing if others have been provided with ECU updates?

I'm one of the not so fortunate individuals who experienced the complete "will not start" problem outlined in the other thread, but my dealer has told me that Ducati has not, to this date, issued a fix that they will call "definitive". It's really pi$$ing me off because I want to actually use the verschtunken bike on a real trip, but I'm afraid of doing it. It's absurd to think that I spent so much money on a premium bike and I'm essentially afraid to ride the thin

SuperTen · Jun 18, 2013

I lost confidence in the Multi12 2010 I had prepared for a big trip. Sold it and got the Super Tenere. Bottom line, the bike turned out to be fine, I just lost faith in it.

Stradasphere · Jun 18, 2013

I just had mine in for the 600 service and was told by service that only one software update had come out shortly after arrival of the first batch to North America. I picked mine up a few days before the update came out so it got the update.

TTasia · Jun 18, 2013

I had 3 engine shut down during the first 100 miles (while riding).
Got 1 ECU update and it seems to be solved till now.

gatdammit · Jun 18, 2013

Stradasphere said:
I just had mine in for the 600 service and was told by service that only one software update had come out shortly after arrival of the first batch to North America. I picked mine up a few days before the update came out so it got the update.

When exactly did you get your bike, Strada? My dealer just checked my VIN and said there were no updates available. Mine arrived 08 May.

Honestly, nothing is wrong with my electronics, so...if ain't broke don't fix it.

Stradasphere · Jun 18, 2013

gatdammit said:
When exactly did you get your bike, Strada? My dealer just checked my VIN and said there were no updates available. Mine arrived 08 May.

Honestly, nothing is wrong with my electronics, so...if ain't broke don't fix it.

I picked it up May 3rd, yours probable got the update before you picked it up.

TomG · Jun 18, 2013

I got the update at 600 miles, 2 weeks ago. After the update I watched the mechanic get ready to take it for a test ride. He quickly discovered that the throttle didn't work. They had to work on it for another 20 minutes before everything worked again. Was told the update changed some throttle mapping and they had to so a 'reset' whatever that means.

Stradasphere · Jun 18, 2013

The reset cleared the memory so the bike went back into a learning mode of your style of riding. The time to relearn varied by rider, he those that were more consistent on throttle input would take less time.

Frank Rizzo · Jun 28, 2013

I had my ECU updated yesterday and noticed a significant difference in the throttle behaviour of the "touring" mode. It's as if they added a stronger dose of "hooligan" into the mix. Quite frankly, I thought I'd accidentally put the bike into "sport" mode. Speaking of that, I haven't yet tried the "sport" mode following yesterday's update to see if it's been made even sharper than it was. If it is more responsive than it was when I got the bike, then yikes!

Has anyone else noticed this change to the throttle response in touring mode? If yes, what are your thoughts?

mentalist · Jun 28, 2013

just wish i could ride mine, only had it for two full days and been away working for the last three weeks ;-((((((

Stradasphere · Jun 28, 2013

We have been having rain this past week so have not had much time to see how the update affected the bike. It did for the most part eliminated the surging I was feeling. I have an all day ride tomorrow so that will be a good test.

mentalist · Jun 28, 2013

Stradasphere said:
We have been having rain this past week so have not had much time to see how the update affected the bike. It did for the most part eliminated the surging I was feeling. I have an all day ride tomorrow so that will be a good test.

okay okay, rub it in why don't you lol.
10th July before i get back on mine

Frank Rizzo · Jun 28, 2013

Stradasphere said:
We have been having rain this past week so have not had much time to see how the update affected the bike. It did for the most part eliminated the surging I was feeling. I have an all day ride tomorrow so that will be a good test.

Yes - I've noticed that too. I was getting a bit of surging in the Touring mode [none to speak of in Urban or Sport]. After yesterday, I haven't noticed any surging while using the Touring mode.

LiamWis · Jun 28, 2013

I got a new update on my bike today, and it did wonders on low rew.
Now 2500 rpm is no problem.

Katabolism · Jul 2, 2013

The pickup of mine got delayed by a few days due to the software patch that the bike store did to the ECU.

Havent noticed any issues yet, mind you ive only done 400kms since ive had the bike anyway.

gibson618 · Sep 23, 2013

I took my hyper in for the 600 mile service on Saturday. The did the ECU update and on my way home (the long way) i noticed the check engine light blinking on from time to time. Today(Monday) on my way home from work I noticed that the light is coming on more frequently and the performance in touring mode has definitely slackened. ? I guess it is back to the dealer.

Overstrada · Sep 24, 2013

4 updates for mine here in Spain. And the bike is other, very very smooth at low rpm

Momfer · Sep 24, 2013

No problems for me as well.
Just got a mail from Ducati saying another update is waiting for me at the dealers.
This one should improve starting in all conditions.
It's an update for the ECU, BBS and dashboard.

Regards.

Frank Rizzo · Sep 24, 2013

Momfer said:
No problems for me as well.
Just got a mail from Ducati saying another update is waiting for me at the dealers.
This one should improve starting in all conditions.
It's an update for the ECU, BBS and dashboard.

Regards.

Glad to hear there is a new update. I've been having some near stalls when pulling away - especially on an inclined road in heavy traffic - and am wondering if the fuelling map is a tad off?? The issue doesn't seem to be with the clutch..

phantomfighter · Sep 24, 2013

How does this map work with my full system? I'm assuming that there is a new map for this?

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