The Immobilizer System; Keys - Ducati Streetfighter Owner's Manual

The Immobilizer system

For improved antitheft protection, the motorcycle is
equipped with an IMMOBILIZER, an electronic
system that inhibits engine operation whenever the
ignition switch is turned off.
Housed in the handgrip of each ignition key is an
electronic device that modulates an output signal.
When the ignition is turned on this signal is
generated by a special antenna incorporated in the
switch and changes every time. The modulated
signal acts as a password (which is different at each
start-up) and tells the ECU that an "authorized"
ignition key is being used to start up the engine.
When the ECU recognizes the signal, it enables
engine start-up.

Keys

(fig. 40)
The Owner receives a set of keys comprising:
- 2 (BLACK) keys B
These keys contain the "immobilizer system code".
Note
Your Ducati dealer may ask you to produce your
Code Card in order to carry out certain servicing
operations.
The black keys (B) are regular ignition keys and are
used to:
- start up the engine.
- open the fuel tank filler plug.
- open the seat lock.
Note
The two keys have a small plate (1) attached
that reports their identification number.
Warning
Separate the keys and use only one of the two
black keys to start the motorcycle.
B
1
fig. 40
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