696 Coil Issue

[Raux]

ask Shadowchaser

[Roy]

Just got off the phone with my dealer to check on the status of my 600 mile service.  They told me everything looks good but they just recieved a bulletin regarding a fueling issue.  They said that they are currently in contact with DNA to try and find out what they need to fix or look for...I have a feeling this is the coil issue that I told them about two days ago when I dropped it off.   

[rosstermyer]

my dealer got the bulletin months ago.  mine and every 696 they get in stock is inspected and any coil crossing corrections are fixed before it even hits the showroom floor.

gotta love ducati in charlotte.

[jdubbs32584]

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gotta love ducati in charlotte.

Gotta agree with you there. That shop is awesome.

[bulldogs2k]

my dealer got the bulletin months ago.  mine and every 696 they get in stock is inspected and any coil crossing corrections are fixed before it even hits the showroom floor.

gotta love ducati in charlotte.

May have to buy mine from there, how far is it from va beach? 

[rosstermyer]

May have to buy mine from there, how far is it from va beach? 

its pretty far, but their service is second to none.

[bulldogs2k]

Perfect for a meet up and break in ride   I would make my way to the Blue Ridge Parkway though! 

[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.

Any thoughts on this?  Would really like to check my bike soon... it's running really hot after about 15 min (one notch down from max on the oil temp) and hard to start and lurching in 3rd&4th around 3k rpm.  Pretty sure coils are my problem -- bone stock btw.  Would love to fix it asap but no time for the dealer for another week or two.  Thanks!

[bulldogs2k]

when did you buy your 696?  It is most likely your coils as this sounds like the same problem mentioned by the OP.

[Raux]

yep that's the coil issue. mine almost overheated going to the dealer to look at it.

PM shadowchaser.

[Amlethae]

So I just found out that I do indeed have the coil issue on my 696.  What is the strangest part though is that I checked the wiring of the coils with the wiring diagram in the back of the 696 Owner's Manual and the way it is currently (wrongly) hooked up is correct according to that diagram.  I am wondering if they have changed the diagram or if the diagram is wrong for everyone.  Anyone wanna check that?

My Owner's Manual Diagram says:
O Coil -
Wire 1 (next to the clip): Bn/W
Wire 2: Gr/B

V Coil -
Wire 1 (next to the clip): Bn/W
Wire 2: Gr/G

Note that according to my sources, IF your bike is wired as stated above, you have the coil issue and need to reverse wires 1 & 2 on both coils. 

Could someone check their fixed or factory-perfect bikes and make sure that my sources are correct and your wires are indeed reversed versus the diagram? 

Thanks.

My 696 is marked as assembled in April '08 if that bares any significance.

[r_ciao]

My 696 was built in May.  I just had the 600 mile service and the tech told me that he had to fix some wires that were crossed.  My Monster runs great now.  I just thought that it took time to break in.  I kept the engine below 6000 rpm for the first 600 miles, but now run it up to and shift about 8000 rpm.  I'm in love even more with the bike (nicknamed Bella).  Get the wires fixed and enjoy!

[rsy]

It would be nice to know if this 'crossed wires' issue concerns US models only or also some Euro shipments...

[Roy]

Well, I just got my bike back from the 600 mile service...before the service It was damn near impossible to start, but it seemed to run really smoothly.  Now after the service it seems to start on the first try but it runs really rough in first gear and between 3-4 rpm.  Would they have "played" with the TPS in order to fix the starting issue.

I did tell them about the coil issue but they brushed me off.  They did say that they received a bulletin (Bulletin TSB811) on the 696 but DNA did not give details on the issue...


Does anyone know how to contact DNA?  I would like to try to get them to call my dealership and inform them of this issue.

Thanks,

Roy

[Murdered Monster]

So I just found out that I do indeed have the coil issue on my 696.  What is the strangest part though is that I checked the wiring of the coils with the wiring diagram in the back of the 696 Owner's Manual and the way it is currently (wrongly) hooked up is correct according to that diagram.  I am wondering if they have changed the diagram or if the diagram is wrong for everyone.  Anyone wanna check that?

My Owner's Manual Diagram says:
O Coil -
Wire 1 (next to the clip): Bn/W
Wire 2: Gr/B

V Coil -
Wire 1 (next to the clip): Bn/W
Wire 2: Gr/G

Note that according to my sources, IF your bike is wired as stated above, you have the coil issue and need to reverse wires 1 & 2 on both coils. 

Could someone check their fixed or factory-perfect bikes and make sure that my sources are correct and your wires are indeed reversed versus the diagram? 

Thanks.

My 696 is marked as assembled in April '08 if that bares any significance.

If your manual says it should be a certain way, then how do you know yours is wired wrong? Who told you that it was wrong? I'm not sure if mine has this problem or not and I too live a long way from a dealer. I sent an email to DNA and they told me that they had no information to pass along to me but if I was having a problem with my bike to take it to a dealer. I'm not having a problem, but I want to know if my bike could run better than it is.