Limp mode? - Page 7

GuyW · June 11th, 2014, 07:52 PM

So ....
28642301A engine control unit $1788US
38010145B ignition coil $135
40610953E instrument panel $986US
$2909US, or probably not much change out of $4k here in AUS.

I would not want this to happen out of warranty.

Are all modern Ducatis like this or is the Hyper a "special" case ?

howiej10 · June 20th, 2014, 07:45 AM

I just bought my 2013 Hyperstrada last Thursday. It was a dealer demo, and had 400 miles on it. The next day I started experiencing the same limp mode issue, but if I turned the key off and restarted, it would be fine. Then it started happening much more frequently. When I brought it in for it's 600 mile service they found an error code (my display did not show it). They replaced the whole throttle assembly with a 2014 part. What a difference... The throttle is not nearly as twitchy, but responds appropriately when you dial on the power. Also the spring inside the assemble is a much heavier duty spring and you can feel a lot more tension (not too much though). Hope this helps someone..

icecy · September 21st, 2014, 11:22 PM

Any updates to this issue? Had done 4000km on my hyperstrada. An error code will appear on the dash while on the move 30~40km/h above. I'm still about the rev n ride bike without feeling "limp"

nikster · September 22nd, 2014, 01:30 AM

I think the Hyper enters limp mode as soon as anything goes wrong with throttle control. It has to do that, that's a result of the ride by wire system. If it didn't it could be the bike takes off and crashes into something! So as an engineer I very much understand there needing to be a failsafe mode as soon as anything isn't right.

In my case it was just a faulty contact / loose plug for the throttle control sensors.

Easily fixed, no spare parts required.

If this happens to you, don't panic.

zippy49 · September 22nd, 2014, 07:01 AM

Here in good old California there is a separate warranty for the emissions system that runs for 5 years. It's a CARB requirement for any bike sold here since 1979!

icecy · September 23rd, 2014, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikster

I think the Hyper enters limp mode as soon as anything goes wrong with throttle control. It has to do that, that's a result of the ride by wire system. If it didn't it could be the bike takes off and crashes into something! So as an engineer I very much understand there needing to be a failsafe mode as soon as anything isn't right.

In my case it was just a faulty contact / loose plug for the throttle control sensors.

Easily fixed, no spare parts required.

If this happens to you, don't panic.

Where is this "faulty contact" located ?

gatdammit · September 23rd, 2014, 10:07 AM

The throttle sensor's can be recalibrated, too. They can generate a mis-compare and my shop theorized that it could possibly happen from too much RF/EMI exposure. Debatable, but, mine were reset without replacing any parts.

Articrider · September 29th, 2014, 08:41 PM

Me too had a similar issue on my 2014 strada with 1000 plus km on. And they replaced the throttle sensor, and now everything is fine. There is a noticeable difference in the response and tension on the throttle.

Serdar Yavuz · October 17th, 2014, 09:27 PM

Had the same issue in July on my 2013 Hyperstrada, just a month after buying it new and with about 1000 miles on the clock. Dealer replaced dash, ECU, ignition coils, and spark plugs. Also performed a recall (I believe just an updated software download). No changes to the throttle position sensor as far as I know. Problem went away, and the throttle response became much smoother.

June 20th, 2014, 07:45 AM	#62
howiej10 Junior Member Joined: Jun 2014 From: Port St Lucie, Fl Posts: 1	Limp Mode I just bought my 2013 Hyperstrada last Thursday. It was a dealer demo, and had 400 miles on it. The next day I started experiencing the same limp mode issue, but if I turned the key off and restarted, it would be fine. Then it started happening much more frequently. When I brought it in for it's 600 mile service they found an error code (my display did not show it). They replaced the whole throttle assembly with a 2014 part. What a difference... The throttle is not nearly as twitchy, but responds appropriately when you dial on the power. Also the spring inside the assemble is a much heavier duty spring and you can feel a lot more tension (not too much though). Hope this helps someone.. Last edited by howiej10; June 20th, 2014 at 07:47 AM. Reason: Title change

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June 11th, 2014, 07:52 PM	#61
GuyW Member Joined: May 2013 From: Sydney, Australia Posts: 50 I Ride: Hyperstrada	So .... 28642301A engine control unit $1788US 38010145B ignition coil $135 40610953E instrument panel $986US $2909US, or probably not much change out of $4k here in AUS. I would not want this to happen out of warranty. Are all modern Ducatis like this or is the Hyper a "special" case ?

September 21st, 2014, 11:22 PM	#63
icecy Junior Member Joined: Mar 2014 From: Singapore Posts: 5	Any updates to this issue? Had done 4000km on my hyperstrada. An error code will appear on the dash while on the move 30~40km/h above. I'm still about the rev n ride bike without feeling "limp"

September 22nd, 2014, 01:30 AM	#64
nikster Junior Member Joined: Dec 2013 From: thailand Posts: 16	I think the Hyper enters limp mode as soon as anything goes wrong with throttle control. It has to do that, that's a result of the ride by wire system. If it didn't it could be the bike takes off and crashes into something! So as an engineer I very much understand there needing to be a failsafe mode as soon as anything isn't right. In my case it was just a faulty contact / loose plug for the throttle control sensors. Easily fixed, no spare parts required. If this happens to you, don't panic.

September 22nd, 2014, 07:01 AM	#65
zippy49 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2013 From: Inland SoCal Posts: 1,068 I Ride: anything I can get my hands on	Here in good old California there is a separate warranty for the emissions system that runs for 5 years. It's a CARB requirement for any bike sold here since 1979!

September 23rd, 2014, 10:07 AM	#67
gatdammit Senior Member Joined: Mar 2013 From: Naples, IT Posts: 2,193 I Ride: 2013 White Strada	The throttle sensor's can be recalibrated, too. They can generate a mis-compare and my shop theorized that it could possibly happen from too much RF/EMI exposure. Debatable, but, mine were reset without replacing any parts.

September 29th, 2014, 08:41 PM	#68
Articrider Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: Abu Dhabi Posts: 36	Me too had a similar issue on my 2014 strada with 1000 plus km on. And they replaced the throttle sensor, and now everything is fine. There is a noticeable difference in the response and tension on the throttle.

October 17th, 2014, 09:27 PM	#69
Serdar Yavuz Member Joined: Jun 2014 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 55	Had the same issue in July on my 2013 Hyperstrada, just a month after buying it new and with about 1000 miles on the clock. Dealer replaced dash, ECU, ignition coils, and spark plugs. Also performed a recall (I believe just an updated software download). No changes to the throttle position sensor as far as I know. Problem went away, and the throttle response became much smoother.