[Navyhuskie]

I'm having issues starting my Scrambler Icon (2016). At first I thought the battery was bad (despite the fact it was displaying 12.6v on the dash) so I rushed out and bought a new one. Fully charged, it still won't start up and when i turned the ignition key to the off position I hear a faint rumbling sound emanating from underneath the tank. I even tried jump starting it with a neighbor's car and still no luck. I'm scratching my head over with this one so any assistance at all would be greatly appreciated

 

[Deano968]

I'm guessing the rumbling under the tank is the fuel pump. Other than that I'm not clever enough to help! I'm convinced many on here are though so hang in there

 

[Max Kool]

Mine does the same, from new.

Whatever is wrong with your bike, it’s not the rumbling...

 

[Navyhuskie]

Mine does the same, from new.

Whatever is wrong with your bike, it’s not the rumbling...

You might be right. Just never noticed that particular noise until now.

 

[Navyhuskie]

Another thing I want to add is that the dashboard displays the dashes (----) upon start up

 

[K1W1]

See if you can find somebody with a OBDC reader that they can hook up and read any fault codes.

 

[Valentin]

Hi,

Noise seems normal. I had a similar issue, checked the battery, clutch lever and side stand sensors, then a tech from my dealer diagnosed the problem without even looking at the bike: faulty kill switch. It was changed under warranty, and seems to be common due to lack of proper weatherproofing on our luxury bikes
For the odometer dashes, contact your dealer, it should be fixed under goodwill warranty..

Valentin

 

[Deano968]

Another thing I want to add is that the dashboard displays the dashes (----) upon start up

Could this be anything to do with entering the PIN code? (sorry not got the manual to hand).

 

[Valentin]

Could this be anything to do with entering the PIN code? (sorry not got the manual to hand).

Quoting the manual page, attached to my previous post:

If a string of flashing dashes " ----- " is displayed within odometer function, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.

 

[Deano968]

Quoting the manual page, attached to my previous post:

If a string of flashing dashes " ----- " is displayed within odometer function, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.

Sorry, thought that may be a different 'string of dashes' twas just a thought.

 

[Navyhuskie]

Hi,

Noise seems normal. I had a similar issue, checked the battery, clutch lever and side stand sensors, then a tech from my dealer diagnosed the problem without even looking at the bike: faulty kill switch. It was changed under warranty, and seems to be common due to lack of proper weatherproofing on our luxury bikes
For the odometer dashes, contact your dealer, it should be fixed under goodwill warranty..

Valentin

That seems like the most likely cause to me considering the night before I tried starting it there was a bad storm outside lol
Hopefully killswitch replacement isn't too complex as my warranty was voided awhile ago

 

[Max Kool]

Could at least trying to spray some WD or anything in the switch, flip it back and forth a few times...

 

[Valentin]

Could at least trying to spray some WD or anything in the switch, flip it back and forth a few times...

100% agree, if not (smoothly) replaced under warranty I would try to open it / wd40 / clean and dry the contacts or whatever before replacing the whole part

 

[greer]

Yep, I'd give cleaning a try. Turn signal switches, too. Just pick up a can of contact cleaner that's safe for use on plastic housings.

Sarah

 

[Navyhuskie]

Alright, cleaned up the connections on the start switch (found a little spider web within the start switch plastic housing lol). Still no dice. Whenever I press the button, there is a click near the battery and starter solenoid. Also, forgot to mention, the clock reset itself when I tried starting it up again and the dash displayed "SW: 13". Not sure if this is an error code or not.

 

[Navyhuskie]

All the fuses are in good condition as well

 

[Max Kool]

Alright, cleaned up the connections on the start switch (found a little spider web within the start switch plastic housing lol). Still no dice. Whenever I press the button, there is a click near the battery and starter solenoid. Also, forgot to mention, the clock reset itself when I tried starting it up again and the dash displayed "SW: 13". Not sure if this is an error code or not.

This typically points to a low battery...

 

[Navyhuskie]

This typically points to a low battery...

That's what I was convinced it was at first, too
I tried jumping it, yet I still hear it click under the seat

 

[Max Kool]

Starter solenoid maybe? Assuming you cheched the terminals are properly seated.

 

[greer]

Dang. You did a good blasting job with that contact cleaner? And have clean, tight connections at the battery? Wonder what else might have been affected by that rain the other night? Connection at the starter?

Sarah