Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > EOBD light of death, yet again!

[bolds]

I think with that error have heard that it may be the pick up sensor on the alternator cover lhs of the bike which provides the signal to coils etc

[audicdl]

Thanks, I'll have a look at that then.

[audicdl]

And to make matters worse, it stopped on me on my way to work. And then stopped a second time and was difficult to restart. I managed to get it back home and went to work in the car. It's a brilliant ride when it's working but I am beginning to get voices in my head telling me to get rid and buy something from those nice Japanese people.

[nelly]

If replacing the coil/plug caps hasn't or doesn't sort it, then the error Bolds mentioned could be the cause. It's the crank sensor, just to the left of the water pump housing in the alternator cover.

[audicdl]

Thanks Nelly I may be in touch soon, to be honest I haven't had time to have a proper look yet.

[audicdl]

Update. Crank sensor replaced today and it's run for 10 whole minutes without breaking down- which is a record. Fingers crossed and RAC card at hand for tomorrow!!

[audicdl]

Prizes this time go to Bolds and Nelly for correct diagnosis. It definitely seems that a new crank sensor has cured it. WHOOPEEEE!!!
Many thanks to both of you.
Chris