696 Coil Issue

[livefastdiefun99]

Not rehasing an old issue, just wanted to say that anyone who has a 696 and hasn't had this checked on their bike, I highly recomend having the dealer check it next time you are there.  I took my bike in after the check engine light was coming on, and once they took a look at the bike they noticed the coil wires on the horizontal cyclinder were crossed.  To be honest I had never really noticed it running real bad (maybe a little rough), as I had the termis put on right after I got the bike, and attributed some of the issus to the ecu.  When I made the appointment, the tech told me that the TPS probably was not being reset, and that was probably the cause for the check engine light.  After they fixed the wires it really woke the bike up.  It runs way better and throttle response is also greatly improved.  It made a world of difference, and all along I was riding the bike, not even aware of the issue!  Just wanted to give all the 696 owners a heads up.  Even if you think your bike is fine, it may still have the wires crossed.

[Murdered Monster]

Thanks for the info. I'll get it checked out. 

[Roy]

Just dropped my 696 off for the first service...I told them to check out the coil issue and they said they never heard about it.  I told them that I heard about it on the DMF and they proceeded to tell me that most of the info on the internet is false and that I shouldn't worry about it...

[jdubbs32584]

Just dropped my 696 off for the first service...I told them to check out the coil issue and they said they never heard about it.  I told them that I heard about it on the DMF and they proceeded to tell me that most of the info on the internet is false and that I shouldn't worry about it...

You need to call DNA and have them speak to the dealer then. They need to check the coils for this issue.

[Raux]

Just dropped my 696 off for the first service...I told them to check out the coil issue and they said they never heard about it.  I told them that I heard about it on the DMF and they proceeded to tell me that most of the info on the internet is false and that I shouldn't worry about it...

I've had two dealers verify the issue exists. and my bike had the issue. fixed now.

JBubble is right call DNA so they can straighten your dealer out. they apparently need to learn to read DNA traffic.

[bulldogs2k]

Will brand new 696's have this problem?  I would hope Ducati has resolved this issue with bikes currently being built. 

[jdubbs32584]

Will brand new 696's have this problem?  I would hope Ducati has resolved this issue with bikes currently being built. 

I wouldn't trust it. If it was a problem in the past, have your dealer check it anyways. Can't hurt to check it right?

[Raux]

All dealers should have been notified and checked their stock...
I would assume this only pertains to a certain VIN number since they found the problem at some point. my vin is 1875 so i would assume if you have one lower than that you could have the problem.

[livefastdiefun99]

Just dropped my 696 off for the first service...I told them to check out the coil issue and they said they never heard about it.  I told them that I heard about it on the DMF and they proceeded to tell me that most of the info on the internet is false and that I shouldn't worry about it...

You should call around and find a dealer near you that is aware of the issue.  Or you can have the dealer can the dealer I went to and they can confirm the issue with them. 

Will brand new 696's have this problem?  I would hope Ducati has resolved this issue with bikes currently being built. 

I know the first production run of 696's had the issue from the factory.  If Ducati fixed the problem and the new ones being built are problem free, I dont know.  I got my 696 back in the middle of May and just had the issue fixed now...

[T. Rush]

don't understand the dealer not knowing about the coil issue. there was  ducati bulletin sent to the techs/ dealers. how can one get it and another not?

[Dave R]

don't understand the dealer not knowing about the coil issue. there was  ducati bulletin sent to the techs/ dealers. how can one get it and another not?

No official bulletin was ever sent out, the problem was just communicated thru the serv reps to their dealers.  have you dealer call their service rep

[Raux]

YES< finally a dealer straightens it out. Thank you DAVE R

[MOUSEMAN]

A few months back I started a thread Called "696 mapping problems". My bike ran rough and over heated a few times. Turns out it wasn't a mapping problen at all. I had the "coil issue" on my bike. It was fixed at the 600 mile service and it was a big difference. It runs so smooth now ( I almost miss the rough, snarling, cackling pipes, reminded me of a race bike) and is much more responsive. Mine was one of the first my dealer delivered, but I don't know if that is any indication of when the problem occurs in the production run. Since all 696's are new eveyone should be checked at the 600 mile service. Oh, and add the comfort seat, no more busted nuts!

[Roy]

I'll call my dealer tomorrow and have them call their service rep.  Hopefully everything works out.  I'll let you all know what they tell me this time...

[Amlethae]

So for those of us worried about this being an issue on our 696s but not having time to take it in to the dealer to get checked... is there any way we can check it or even fix it ourselves?  My other reason for not wanting to take it to the dealer is because I like working on the bike myself.  Thanks for the help.