Vehicle report

1997 DUCATI 996SPS

Service bulletins

9 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

TTB-20-001 rev20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch button backlighting problems, P. 31-Possible appearance of stains and white dots on the instrument panel, P. 31 Possible malfunction of the heated passenger seat. Scrambler 800 MY 2021, P. 43- Possible appearance of errors U0323, P0500, P2158; Scrambler 800 MY 2021-2022, P44-Irregular idling rpm after engine start. Supersport 950, All Model Years, P.50-Engine warning light on: ECU Error P0314

SRV-TTB-20-001 r

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics range from packaging & transport to engines and accessories, to cosmetic issues.

SRV-TTB-21-001v3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics include aftermarket accessories, battery preparations, tire pressures sensing, gas cap paint, enhanced suspension, oil level checks, and instrument panel software.

SRV-SRB-21-013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Rideability Complaints. Applicability: All Models. The purpose of this service bulletin is distribute a questionnaire to help dealers and service managers collect detailed information about any rideability complaints for models equipped with a 4-cylinder engine. The purpose is to provide more comprehensive data to enable a better diagnosis of the situation. The referenced questionnaire is attached as an editable PDF, and is available to NHTSA upon request.

SRV-SRB-20-014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - Applicability: All vehicle models, all years. This Service Bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. It includes a "guided diagnosis" attachment, which outlines the sequence of operations to be followed depending on the type of brake master cylinder installed. The attachment is available upon request.

SRV-SRB-19-045

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Scheduled Maintenance Check List Update - Applicability: All models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with scheduled maintenance updates specific to each of Ducati's models. This includes updated mileage and time interval maintenance schedules. The actual checklists referenced in this bulletin will be made available to NHTSA upon request.

SRV-SRB-19-046

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Final Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions - Applicability: All models and Model Years (except XDiavel). The purpose of this service bulletin is to further inform dealers and service managers of proper maintenance to ensure optimal performance and service life of the final drive chain installed on the entire Ducati range of motorcycles.

SRV-SRV-19-035

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides instruction on how to proceed, should an engine shipment be received with an activated TiltWatch indicator.

SVC-09-009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: THE GEAR SELECTOR MECHANISM APPLICABLE TO ALL DUCATI MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 2V/4V ENGINES HAS BEEN REVISED DUE TO DIFFICULTY IN SELECTING A GEAR AND GEAR SELECTOR WAS SET INCORRECTLY. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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