2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-37
Rear Bumper Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Remove rear bumper (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.19.BA Cover Assembly - Rear Bumper - Renew).
2. Disconnect harness multiplu gs (x2) in RH wheel arch.
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x2), PDC sensors.
4. Disconnect multiplug from vacuum pump.
5. Disconnect multiplug from shift transfer retro control pdl rod.
6. Release clips (x8) securing harness to LH wheel arch.
7. Release clip securing harness to evaporative emission control module bracket.
8. Disconnect multiplug from evaporative emission control
module.
9. Disconnect multiplug from siren control module.
10. Remove bumper harness.
Installation
1. Position bumper harness to body.
2. Secure harness clips (x8) in LH wheel arch.
3. Connect multiplug to evaporative emission control module.
4. Secure harness clip to ev aporative emission control
module bracket.
5. Connect multiplug to siren control module.
6. Connect multiplug to shift transfer retro control pdl rod.
7. Connect multiplug to vacuum pump.
8. Connect harness multiplugs in RH wheel arch.
9. Connect multiplugs (x2), PDC sensors.
10. Install rear bumper (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.19.BA Cover Assembly - Rear Bumper - Renew).
Transaxle Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH Wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
2. Remove rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
3. Disconnect transaxle multiplug from body harness.
4. Release harness from RH wheel arch (clips x2).
5. Disconnect LH and RH pad wear sensor multiplug (X2).
6. Disconnect load le vel sensor multiplug.
7. Disconnect LH AND RH AB S sensor multiplugs (x2)
8. Disconnect reverse light switch and release harness from transaxle (clips x2).
9. Release harness clips (x23) from subframe and toe control arms.
Installation
1. Secure harness clips (x23) to subframe and toe control arms.
2. Connect reverse light swit ch multiplug and secure
harness clips (x2) to transaxle.
3. Connect ABS sensors
4. Connect load level sensor.
5. Connect pad wear sensor multiplugs.
6. Connect transaxle multiplug and secure harness to wheel arch.
7. Install rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
8. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
To prevent damage to elec trical components, always
disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead (- ve) must be disconnected first and reconnected last.
Warning
Always connect the battery ea rth (- ve) terminal last.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
To prevent damage to electrical components, always disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead (- ve) must be disconnected first an d reconnected last.
Warning
Always connect the battery earth (- ve) terminal last.

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-38 Workshop Manual May 2007
Axle Transmission Harness-Renew-
Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure
05.01.CA Torque Tube - Re move for Access & Refit).
4. Disconnect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness (see Fig. 1).
5. Disconnect multiplug betwee n clutch position sensor
and transmission harness (see Fig. 2).
6. Release clips (x4) securing clutch pipe to transmission harness. 7. Release clips (x5) securing transmission harness to
torque tube.
8. Release clip securing transmission harness to clutch pipe bracket and remove harness (see Fig. 3).
Installation
1. Secure transmission harness to clutch pipe bracket using clip.
2. Secure transmission harness to torque tube using clips.
3. Secure clutch pipe to tran smission harness using clips.
4. Connect multiplug between clutch position sensor and transmission harness.
5. Connect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness.
6. Install torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube - Remove for Access & Refit).
7. Lower vehicle on ramp.
8. Connect vehicle battery.
Tailgate Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolator switch 'OFF'.
2. Remove trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid
Assembly - Renew).
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x4), behind trim panel.
4. Disconnect Lucar connectors (x2), heated rear window.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
Always disconnect the battery earth (- ve) terminal first.
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a ‘two post’ ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
Warning
Always connect the battery earth (+ve) terminal first.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Tailgate Harness-Renew 18.01.JC
Warning
To prevent damage to elec trical components, always
disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead (- ve) must be disconnected first and reconnected last.
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Active Anti-Theft System (19.01)
Electronic Features (19.00)19-1-2 Workshop ManualIssue 5, January 2010
Electronic Features (19.00)
Active Anti-Theft System (19.01)
Alarm System Overview
All alarm and central locking operations are controll
ed from within the Central Electronic Module (CEM).
Component Descriptions
Battery Backed Sounder
This device produces the audible out-put from the alarm
system. The sounder can also house a tilt sensor to detect
unauthorised vehicle movement.
Guard Reduction Switch
Used to disable the mass movement sensor, double locking
and tilt sensor, so that people or animals can be left in the
vehicle.
Mass Movement Sensor (optional)
Detects movement within the cabin of the car using
microwaves. It is specifically designed to protect the ignition
barrel and lock.
Central Electronics Module (CEM)
This module controls the vehicle alarm system. The CEM
controls all alarm system inputs and outputs.
Driver Informatio n Module (DIM)
Instrument Cluster
The message centre right provides text messages displaying
alarm information to the user.
Ajar switches (perimeter sensors)
The car is equipped with ajar switches to sense unauthorised
access to the following areas:

Active Anti-Theft System (19.01)
Electronic Features (19.00)
Issue 5, Jan
ua
ry 2010 Workshop Manual 19-1-3
Functional Description
Overview – Alarm
The Vehicle Alarm System (VAS) will generate an audible
and visual warning if the vehicle doors, bonnet or boot are
opened without first disarming the system using an
authorised remote transmitter key.
There are two types of alarm system:
•Standard
• High Specification (optional). Includes an interior
movement sensor and tilt sensor
The interior movement sensor offers further protection of
the ignition barrel and steering wheel lock, the tilt sensor will
detect unauthorised angular movement of the vehicle.
A Battery Backup sounder (BBS) is used to protect the
sounder from disconnection. The BBS will sound if any
attempt is made to disconnect it from the rest of the alarm
system when the vehicle is armed.
General setting
The system will be armed on the first press of the remote
transmitter ‘Lock’ button. Th e alarm system will arm and
deadlock 25 seconds after receiving the arm request.
Door open
If the alarm system is set when any door, bonnet or boot are
left open, then the alarm will be armed on all closed doors
only, 25 seconds after the alarm set command has been
requested. The open door, bonnet or boot will not be
armed. 5 seconds after the open door, bonnet or boot have
been closed, the alarm will Arm on that door, bonnet or
boot.
Disable the Alarm
The alarm will be disabled following the unlock or boot open
commands from the remote transmitter key or by turning the
ignition key in the ignition barrel.
Reduced guard mode
When the vehicle is in reduced guard mode the mass
movement and tilt sensors are disabled. This allows people
or animals to be left in the vehicle.
With doors, boot and bonnet cl osed, ignition key in position
‘0’ or ‘I’ or within 60 sec after removing the keys the reduced
guard button can be activated.
When the alarm is set, the vehicle will enter reduced guard
mode. To deactivate reduced guard mode simply insert and
turn the ignition key to position ‘II’.
If the alarm is deactivated and then activated without turning
the ignition key to position ‘II’ first, then the reduced guard
mode will remain active.
Alarm Cycle
When the alarm has been activated there will be two
outputs, these are listed below:
Audible output device (Siren)
The audible alarm signal is generated by the battery backed
sounder. Duration of one alarm cycle is 25 seconds. The
maximum number of cycles is ten.
Visible output device DI’s
The turn indicators are activated during and alarm cycle. The
alarm signal is given by flashing all direction indicators for 5
minutes. Following an alarm cycle the vehicle alarm will
remain set.
Panic Alarm
The Panic Alarm is to be used in emergency situations for
attracting attention while in or outside the vehicle.
Activate Panic Alarm
The Panic Alarm can be activated using the Panic Alarm
button on the remote transmitter, there are two ways to
initiate the feature:
• Press the Panic Alarm button for a minimum time of 3 seconds.
• Press the Panic Alarm button tw ice, the second press must
be made within 3 seconds from the first press.
Deactivate Panic Alarm
The panic alarm cannot be deactivated for the first 5 seconds
of operation following its activation. Following the first 5
seconds of the panic alarm cycle, it can then be deactivated
in following ways:
• Pressing the panic button on the remote transmitter.
• The activation time has exceeded (25 seconds).
Panic alarm cycle
When active, the DI’s will flash and the vehicle horn will
sound for 25 seconds.
The ignition key must have be en in position ‘II’ first.

Torque Figures
Appendix & Glossary
May 2007 Workshop Manual 20-1-13
Mechanical Function Checks - x x Lubricate the bonnet secondary latch.
- x x Check security of the bonnet catch. Ch eck that the secondary catch moves freely
over its whole travel and returns smartly under spring pressure.
- x x Lubricate the upper portion of the door seals.
x x x Check/adjust accessory drive belt tension and renew if necessary. Every 240,000km
(150,000 miles)/15 Years Replace the accessory drive belt.
x - - Adjust handbrake cables if required. - x x Check condition of handbrake pads.
- x x Inspect service brake pads and warnin g leads for wear. Replace if 60% worn.
- x - Check wiper blade inserts and renew if necessary.
- - x Renew wiper blades.
- x x Inspect/clean out coolant radiator and A/C condenser.
x x x Check security of exhaust system mountings and heat shields. Check by-pass valve operation.
x x x Check brake hoses, pipes and unions. - - x Check power steering pipes and unions for corrosion and mechanical defects.
x x x Check cooling system hoses security and condition.
x x x Check A/C hoses security and condition.
x - x Check condition and security of steering unit joints and gaiters (column and rack).
x x - Check security and condition of suspension fixings.
x x - Check security and condition of susp ension ball joints, gaiters and bushings.
- - x Check tightness of driveshaft bolts.
- - x Check condition of underbody protection/wheel arch liners.
Every 64,000km
(40,000 miles)/4 Years Clean Throttle Butterfly
Electrical Function Checks Every 112,000km (70,000 miles) Renew spark plugs. x x x Check/record battery voltage and quiescent drain.
x x x Clean and grease battery connections if required.
x x x Check the battery disconnect/connect switches.
x - x Check and if necessary adjust headlamp alignment.
x x x Check operation of all lamps.
x x x Check operation of all warning indicators.
x x x Check audible warnings including security system.
x x x Check operation of the horns.
x x x Check operation of the windows/headlamp washers/jets.
x x x Check operation of the windscreen wipers.
x x x Check rear view mirrors for security and function.
x x x Check/operate power fold mirrors (option).
x x x Check/operate electric windows.
x x x Interrogate DTC P-codes and rectify if required
x x x Check service interval indicator. Reset.
1000mls
1500km
3 months10000mls
16000km
12 months20000mls
32000km
24 months

Squeaks and Rattles Repair Manual



July 2010 Page 7 of 21
Steering Wheel Airbag Rattle
SRO: 01.20.CJ
Safe VINs: DBS - E01082, V8 Vantage - D13104, DB9 - A12179
Repair:
1. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the Electronic Steering
Column Lock (ESCL)
2. Disconnect the battery (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 14.01.CA).
WARNING:
WAIT FOR TWO MINUTES BEFORE YO U CONTINUE WITH THIS PROCEDURE. THIS IS TO MAKE SURE
THAT THERE IS NO POWER TO TH E AIRBAG SYSTEM. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, THE AIRBAG CAN
OPERATE SUDDENLY AND CAUSE INJURY
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU HOLD AND MOVE THE AIRB AG UNIT. THE AIRBAG UNIT HAS AN EXPLOSIVE
CHARGE IN IT. IF YOU DO NOT HOLD THE UNIT CAREFULLY, THE CHARGE CAN OPERATE AND CAUSE
INJURY.
3. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the screws that attach the driver's airbag to the steering wheel.

Figure 1
4. Remove the screw that attaches the driver's airbag to the steering wheel.

Electronics Training Programme
Description
The Bluetooth Module controls the Bluetooth system on all cars. This module is a stand-alone unit,
which is not connected to any communication network on the car. The module is located on the
drivers side of the Instrument Pack (IP) ju st above the pedals (see page opposite).

The components of the system are:
1. Microphone
2. Bluetooth switches (steering wheel)
3. LED Indicator
4. Bluetooth Module
5. Amplifier (audio)
6. Switcher box (V8 Vantage only)

If a DB9 is installed with both the ‘in-car’ ph one and the Bluetooth systems and both systems are
active then the Bluetooth system will override the ‘i n-car’ phone system. An active call on the ‘in-car’
phone will be ended if a call is re ceived on the Bluetooth system or any of the Bluetooth menus are
used.

The Bluetooth module has been designed to meet the following parameters:
Parameter Units Nominal Lower Limit Upper Limit
Battery Voltage Volts N/A 10.5 16.0
Nominal Voltage Volts 13.2 12.2 14.2
Over Voltage (for 1 minute) Volts 24.0 18.0 25.0
Operating Current mA 225-300 <300uA (sleep) <1.5A
Room Temperature °C 25 15 35
Operating Temperature °C N/A -30 70
Storage Temperature °C N/A -40 85


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AML EOBD System Operation Summary

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Dual MAF Diagnostic Operation:
DTCs P0100 – Mass Air Flow A Circuit
P0101 – Mass Air Flow A Circuit Range/Performance
P0102 – Mass Air Flow A Circuit Low Input
P0103 – Mass Air Flow A Circuit High Input
P0104 – Mass Air Flow A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
P010A – Mass Air Flow B Circuit
P010B – Mass Air Flow B Circuit Range/Performance
P010C – Mass Air Flow B Circuit Low Input
P010D – Mass Air Flow B Circuit High Input
P010E – Mass Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
P010F – Mass Air Flow Sensors A/B Correlation
Monitor execution Continuous (exceptions below)
Monitor Sequence Continuous (exceptions below)
Sensors/Components OK No Throttle Position Failure
No Vehicle Speed Failure
Monitoring Duration Continuous (exceptions below)

Global Entry Conditions
Entry condition Minimum Maximum
Battery Voltage 11 volts 18 volt

Global Abort Conditions
SAIR monitor running

Abort Conditions for P0100,P0101,P010A,P010B,P010F
Throttle position < 3 degrees & Vehicle Speed > 15mph