[mark_vergalito]

I have been sick of riding with the fuel gauge sensor working and then not working. Mostly now, it doesn’t work.

I ordered the new part from Ducati Omaha and after a few weeks it is finally here. I will post my progress as I go along with all parts numbers.

I need a few days to gather some more tools before I start.

Stay tuned!

Ciao amici!

Mark

 

[oBars]

No special tools needed for this. Did it twice with my 2017. Hope the last one was the last

 

[mark_vergalito]

Thanks oBars.

I just need to get some type of syphon to empty the gas out of the tank. Not sure if the tank needs to come off or if the work can be completed with the tank swiveled up. Thoughts?

Grazie!

 

[oBars]

No need to take fully off. Just lift it to the max allowed angle. Key holder should be removed and all hoses and wire connectors should be disconnected from the tank

 

[1v0]

Shitty tank sensors! Mine was replaced yesterday, luckily under dealer warranty..
Good luck with changing yours!

 

[mark_vergalito]

1v0, I had mine changed under warranty a few years ago. I am out of warranty and extended warranty. I just want the bike to function as original. I take long trips (~3000 miles) so having it certainly helps.

Grazie!

 

[Lopez0101]

I just replaced mine, but I was doing the desmo service so I took the tank completely off. With the tank off, I propped it up so all the fuel pooled in the end with the cutout for the key. Being under 1/4 tank made this all easier. However, I haven't verified that the new one actually works.

 

[amoslws]

It's not the sensor. It's the canbus programme. Anyway, it's an issue on most modern bikes, my triumph does the same as my SS. Canbus Canbus Canbus. Tank sensor carries a lower priority code than other inputs, for example the crank sensor carries quite a high priority code. So the fuel level always takes the back seat code... blah blah blah.

 

[Able Duc]

It's not the sensor. It's the canbus programme.

What's the solution amoslws? Thanks.

 

[Ed K]

@Able Duc Canbus might be the root cause, but it’s the sensor that fails. If you have not seen this thread already, there’s tons of talk about it here, including even a video where the sensor was disassembled and contacts shown to be corroded.

 

[Able Duc]

Thanks so much, don't have a problem myself but found it all interesting.

 

[NothingClever]

Thanks so much, don't have a problem myself but found it all interesting.

There are only two types of SS riders; Those whose fuel sensors have failed and those whose sensors will fail soon.

 

[LowRyter]

<knocking wood>

 

[Cornhole98]

Had my sending unit replaced twice now through warrantee.