Ducati OBDStar diagnostics

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Ducati OBDStar diagnostics

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Last year I purchased a Ducati specific OBDStar iScan diagnostics tablet.

This can do a variety of tasks:
  • Reset service lights for oil, annual and Desmo service
  • Read and reset error codes
  • Activate OEM accessories, such as heated grips and spotlights, on modern CANBUS bikes
Due to cost and its relative delicate nature this is categorically not offered on loan, rather you come to me and we plug your bike in. If we do what needs to be done I'd expect a fiver for a beer/coffee in return, seems fair enough considering my outlay. This is open for GMSR&T members only. No warranty offered or inferred.

I've reset both annual and Desmo service lights on my Multistrada as well as read and reset error codes when my rear wheel speed sensor threw a wobbly and lit the dash up like a Christmas tree. This was in the South of France, the dash warning went away after a few ignition cycles but I read the error code when I got home.

Anyway, let me know the model and year so I can check the specific capabilities from the software spreadsheet. I have the software revisions up until the end of May last year, as it covers my bike fully I'm not intending to upgrade this. I do have three connectors; the older 3 pin, the more common 4 pin (as shown in the video below) as well as the most recent 6 pin Euro 5. These should cover all models capable of being plugged into diagnostics.

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Re: Ducati OBDStar diagnostics

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Hi Charlie,

I have a 2018 Multistrada 1260s. I have a couple of issues I am hoping you might me able to help me with. I have recently serviced the bike and need to reset the the Service light, and I have an intermittent DSS error (Most likely a faulty sensor from my research).

Do you still have your OBDStar kit and could you help with the service reset and diagnostics? Beer/tea money gladly offered! :D

Much appreciated.
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Re: Ducati OBDStar diagnostics

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Cozmik wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:35 pm Hi Charlie,

I have a 2018 Multistrada 1260s. I have a couple of issues I am hoping you might me able to help me with. I have recently serviced the bike and need to reset the the Service light, and I have an intermittent DSS error (Most likely a faulty sensor from my research).

Do you still have your OBDStar kit and could you help with the service reset and diagnostics? Beer/tea money gladly offered! :D
No problem, I'll send you a email with my phone number.
Best regards, Charlie
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