Condensation in gauges

[Capo]

The cluster has two drain/vent holes in the bottom of the case.

[MostroS2R]

I had one that fogged up occasionally.  When an LCD screen got screwy, they replaced it. But I don't remember if they woulda replaced it just b/c of the fogging.

What will happen when the warranty is over if the lcd screen gets screwy, will they replace it, probably not...

[MendoDave]

My analog gauges fog a little when they get wet. eventually the fog goes away. I don't worry about it.

[MikeZ]

My analog gauges fog a little when they get wet. eventually the fog goes away. I don't worry about it.

Same w/ me.

[Spidey]

What will happen when the warranty is over if the lcd screen gets screwy, will they replace it, probably not...

That was why I went in re the condensation.  I was concerned about exactly that problem.  I told them that I was concerned that it was just condensation now but that in a coupla months (when the warranty was up), that there would be other problems.  Luckily, the LED problem showed up before the warranty ended.  I'm sure the local shop would have found a way to deal with it even if it was outside of warranty.  They do that sometimes. 

I'd just make sure that at a minimum there is a log entry in their computer that you took it in to look at a problem with the gauges before the warranty expired and that they refused to deal with it. It'll give you leverage later if you need it.

[Grrrly]

Not sure this would happen, but I speculate that the moisture in the gauges will eventually cause damage to sensitive electrical components. Bad on Ducati.

this has happened to me in the past.  Eventually screwed up with the immobilizer circuitry and wouldn't let my bike run after heavy rain. (hence the "hydrophobic duc" under my avatar) I've gone through 2 sets of gauges because of this.  My current set now have crapped out  as well,  the speedo doesn't work, the needle fell off, and I'm having the same problems with the immobilizer, about every 4 or 5 times I start the bike, the immobilizer/engine light comes on and it won't start.

This is a known issue to Ducati, I personally know several people that have had several sets of gauges replaced under warranty.

[DuciD03]

I easily fixed the condensation in my gauges in a 03 M 800 dark; I took them off and carefully apart and dried them out on the window sill on a sunny day; I posted this in tec a while ago; I did notice the rubber seal was creased; when re assembling i mad sure the rubber was seated properly and no problem-o since; others responded that they just took the gauges off and left them in the sun; its simple really; 2 hex head screws and a plug at the back - is all'.  Hope that helps

[MostroS2R]

this has happened to me in the past.  Eventually screwed up with the immobilizer circuitry and wouldn't let my bike run after heavy rain. (hence the "hydrophobic duc" under my avatar) I've gone through 2 sets of gauges because of this.  My current set now have crapped out  as well,  the speedo doesn't work, the needle fell off, and I'm having the same problems with the immobilizer, about every 4 or 5 times I start the bike, the immobilizer/engine light comes on and it won't start.

This is a known issue to Ducati, I personally know several people that have had several sets of gauges replaced under warranty.

Now that will really piss me off. It's logged in the system so hopefully it doesn't get to the point where it messes up my gauges.