Coming home on the A1 this evening, the 996 just died on me. Cranked over but wouldn't start. Too noisy to hear if the pump is priming when I start the ignition. Waiting for the RAC to come pick me up. Hoping it's just the relay.
Just had similar on my 748 although the issue started with it cutting out momentarily over some bumps and the intermittent cut out meant it was very difficult to find. Turned out to be the neutral switch connector (by the rear brake light connector over the clutch housing) needed cleaning, which when disconnected would disable the fuel pump momentarily. However your issue could be safety relay, side stand switch, fuel pump or ecu relays, either fuse under the seat and a few other possibles. Do you have an alarm fitted?
On my 916 the fuse holder that supplies the fuel pump/relay (the bigger amperage of the two under the seat) melted. It was actually still working but was basically a blob of melted plastic and it probably would have died sooner or later
Well it was getting dark so my diagnostic options were limited. Thanks for the pointers, guys. I'll be taking a look on the weekend.
I've had the same problem and it turned out to be the fuse under the seat. Easiest and first thing to check or even replace if a very cheap replacement fuse has been fitted. After that next check would be wiring and fuel pump relay.
It was the QR fuel line connectors. One of them had come loose. It went back in but can fairly easily be pulled out again. New alloy connectors needed. More worryingly, in my cursory late night investigation, I also discovered a fine misting of some sort of oil over the right brake caliper and up the leading edge of the r/h fairing. Was too late to dig further. Looks like I'll be having some bike time this weekend.....
The metal connectors are good but beware that as standard they don't supply them with Viton 'O' rings. This is not a huge problem for the male connectors as you can easily change them but if you also get the female tank connector (and you should) then the 'O' ring is inside. If it is not fuel resistant viton then it might (as did mine) swell to the point where the fuel supply gets blocked and you get stranded. They're easy enough to change and cheap enough to buy but you need to do it from the inside as it were. If you get them from Tom Parkers; Tom Parker Ltd, Preston: Hydraulic Fittings, Pneumatic Fittings, John Guest Speedfit and Hydraulic Hose make sure they supply the parts with viton 'O' rings fitted or if there is any doubt buy some viton 'O' rings at the same time and change them (they only cost pence) but it may save you waiting an hour for the breakdown van and then (the next day after you think it's fixed) pushing your bike home a mile uphill because you don't want to wait for the bleeding van again and 'it's only a mile'...
wow. That's a fairly comprehensive catalogue they've got. You don't happen to know the required part(s) do you, Mr Duke?
Indeed I do. For the Female tank fittings you need the NPT threads rather than the BSP that (I think) are used in Triumphs and often advertised for Ducatis. The CPC part numbers are; CPC - LCD10004V = Metal female with viton seal CPC - LCD23006V = Metal male with viton seal Obviously you need 2 of each. It maybe that they only have the above parts without the 'V' suffix, if so then this is the same part but without Viton 'O'rings, apparently the Viton versions are (or were) special order and take some time to get. If so buy the version without and buy some Viton 'O' rings to suit and then swap them before you fit.
I've finally got around to ordering these fuel line connectors. DD, your part numbers lead to a female which is 3/8" and a male which is 1/4". This doesn't sound right at all.... Tom Parker are out of stock on the females. But this place seem to have parts in stock, and cheap postage too. CPC LC Series - 1/4 Flow | http://www.pcmengbelfast.com/
Pretty sure they were the numbers on mine, I'm thinking the one measurement is the fitting and the other the hose size? But worth checking, the people at Tom Parker (or other supplier) should be able to clarify...
Yep. They were the right ones. Thanks a lot. All fixed now, but bloody hell they were tricky. no room at all and tight as anything. Really good quality bits of kit too. Shame Ducati fitted the shity plastic ones.
