The DWC (Ducati Wheelie Control) light coming on, along with an error message and check engine light, on your 2022 Ducati Panigale V2, could indicate a few possible issues:
Possible Causes & Solutions
Sensor Malfunction or Calibration Issue
The DWC system relies on wheel speed sensors and the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). If there's a calibration issue or a sensor fault, the system might throw an error.
Solution: Try turning the bike off and restarting it. If the light remains, check the wheel speed sensors for dirt, damage, or loose connections.
Traction Control or IMU-Related Issue
The DWC is closely tied to DTC (Ducati Traction Control) and other electronic assists. A fault in one of these systems can trigger warnings.
Solution: Check if your traction control settings have been altered. You may also try resetting the system via the settings menu.
Battery or Electrical Glitch
Low battery voltage or a temporary ECU glitch could cause false errors.
Solution: If the bike has been sitting for a while or the battery is weak, consider charging it or doing a battery disconnect reset (disconnect the battery for a few minutes, then reconnect it).
Wheel Speed Sensor Issue
If the bike recently had a tire change, chain adjustment, or wheel cleaning, the wheel speed sensor might be misaligned or dirty.
Solution: Inspect the wheel speed sensor and its wiring near the front and rear wheels.
Firmware or ECU Error
Some Ducati owners have reported random electronic faults that required a dealer ECU update.
Solution: If the issue persists, take the bike to a Ducati dealer for a diagnostic scan and firmware update.
Actual Mechanical Issue
If the bike was ridden aggressively or had a sudden traction loss, the system might have triggered a safety mode.
Solution: If the bike is running rough or the check engine light stays on, avoid hard riding until it's checked by a professional.
What Should You Do?
Check for loose/damaged sensors.
Try a soft reset (turn off the bike, wait a few minutes, restart).
Check battery voltage (ensure it's above 12.6V when off and around 14V when running).
Scan for fault codes (if you have an OBD scanner with a Ducati adapter, it can help identify the exact issue).
If in doubt, visit a Ducati dealer for diagnostics.