696 Coil Issue

[fddk696]

Had mine done at the 600 mile service, made a big difference. Mine had all the usual symptoms except the overheating. Put a 14 tooth sprocket on, which made the bike more rideable, but did not fix the problem. This is my first Ducati and I wasn't sure if this is the way they ran at low RPM or if there was a problem. Dealer said he knew nothing about the problem but I insisted he check it out anyways. Sure enough they were reversed. Runs much better, better power delivery from as low as 2500 RPM and better fuel economy. Thanks everyone here for making me aware of the problem.

[StandTall]

I just got my 696 and when I heard about the coil issue I emailed DNA. They verified in a matter of hours that my bike was not affected by it. Outstanding service from them!

[mrplease]

well apparently there are some issues with the manuals.

we found that out in the HID topic. the manual says two H7 bulbs, but it has one H7 and one H1 on the bike.

Find a reputable dealer that knows what it is doing. and talk to them. Advanced Motorsports in Alvaredo is one that i know of. Ducati Oklahoma fixed mine so they know the correct way for sure.

hey i just saw this post! i'm in okc! i hate that damn dealer (except for steve in service) but i need to take my bike by to see about this "coil issue" the guy i sold my pipes to said my bike was running very rich and that is common to a bike that has a coil issue...

[Raux]

hey i just saw this post! i'm in okc! i hate that damn dealer (except for steve in service) but i need to take my bike by to see about this "coil issue" the guy i sold my pipes to said my bike was running very rich and that is common to a bike that has a coil issue...

steve used to be on here a lot. but not so much now. i think he has an 1098 now. he's shadowchaser if you do a search.
the parts guy, paul i think, is great too. he really helped me when i bought my 14t sprocket. we weren't certain at first which to put on because apparently there was an question about the type of notch or something... he gave me both to go home and said bring back the wrong one when you are done! that's service.

i do know the owners are kinda ...well to be nice... not cool. i waited for my bike at the 600mi service when i had the sprocket (chickened out doing it myself), coils and normal service done. the owners just don't impress me. apparently though they are sinking some serious money for a new dealership. i haven't been there since august so they may already be there.

by the way, the coil issue can be a serious thing. my bike nearly overheated and i had to stop SEVERAL times on the way to OKC from Lawton. standing on the side of the highway next to a brand new ducati with trucks flying by at 70+mph... not very comfortable.