Take the relay to an Auto electrical shop and they will be able to sort you out a replacement as they will have a catalogue that will describe terminal alignment and whether certain connections on the relay are open or not.
While you're at it, it's a good idea to change all your relays. Lots of people on here regard them as consumables and change them on a regular basis to prevent problems, rather than waiting for them to fail before replacing them. If you don't have a handy auto electrical place, any motor factor will be able to match it up for you, including Halfords. Relays are just as generic as fuses.
Before you go changing them all I am told on good authority that the relays on the 748/916 are much more reliable than the problematic ones used on the 749/999. Steve
Maybe they used Bosch ones then rather than something cheaper. Get Bosch from GSF... As I understand it though, the main problem with the 999 relays is the siting of the most problematic relay, next to the exhaust and low down where it's vulnerable to spray etc. recommended fix is to relocate it to the top of the battery box.
You sure on that p/n? It's not a Ducati part number..... which 916 is it? Is it the large square units under the seat? There's 2 types if so, one conventional, one carries an onboard fuse. The "999" relays are the mini 20A ones. Their position is a problem but they're wildly used and can be a PITA wherever they live. The latest incarnation is potted and is proving to be much less of a problem. With all relays though, a good smear of electrical grease helps loads
Hi Guy's thanks for all of the replies. Really strange I tested the relay's as per the manual, they were okay checked all other fuse's again and guess what, it started first turn.
Sometimes the contacts in the relay base get oxidised. Pulling the relay out and re-inserting it wipes the oxide off and re-makes the connection. It's as simple as that.
