2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE low beam

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-3
F26 20A Headlamp wash pump (HID Only)
F27 25A Spare
F28 10A Module - ABS/Key Reader and Steering angle sensors
F29 25A Spare
F30 5A Alternator battery sensing
F31 30A Heated front screen
F32 30A Wiper (slow)
F33 30A Wiper (fast)
F34 20A Heater Blower motor
F35 60A Cooling fan module
Central
Electronics
Module
Fusebox
Fuse/
RelayRatingFunction
F43 10A Multi media module display/Phone/GPS tuner/Media player
F44 10A Airbag module
F45 15A Accessory socket and illumination
F46 5A Driver Information/Master light switch/Glove box relay/Master lock switch Battery Off
switch/Boot release switch/Speaker-switch/
JBFB-R7/Centre console module/Bluetooth
module
F47 5A Interior lamps (front)/Seat switches/Fuel flap switch/glovebox switch/Rear power
illumination
F48 15A Windscreen wash pump
F49 10A Occupant detect (Driver and passenger seat)/Airbag module
F50
F51 10A Diagnostic connectors/Centre stack switches
F52 5A Start button
F53 10A Module - HID lighting
F54 10A Engine fuse box/Boot fuse box/Tyre pressure monitor module/Satellite navigation relay
F55
F56 10A Centre console module/Sounder module/
Hazard switch
F57 15A Diagnostic connectors/Brake pedal switch
F58 10A High beam (RH)
F59 10A High beam (LH)
F60 15A Drivers seat power (Heating)
F61 15A Passenger seat power (Heating)
F62 20A A/C module
F63 20A
F64 5A AM/FM receiver module/Traffic Monitoring Control module (TMC)
F65 5A Media player/Multi media module and display/Audio amplifier
F66 10A Centre console module/Infotainment control module
F67
F68
F69 5A BFB-R5
F70
F71
F72
F73
F74 15A Fuel pump
F75
F76
F77 15A Boot power socket
F78
F79 5A Reversing lamps/Module - Parking aid
F80 5A Battery ‘Off’ switch
F81 20A Ignition switch
F82 25A Passenger door module
F83 25A Driver door module
F84 25A Passenger seat power/Passenger seat switchpack
F85 25A Driver seat power/Driver seat switchpack
F86 5A Start button, Driver and passenger seats

SB-17-0298

February 2009 Page 1 of 5
SERVICE BULLETIN
To: All Dealers
For the attention of: Service Manager/After Sales Manager
Please copy to: The Dealer Principal
The Warranty Administrator
Aston Martin Technician(s)
The Parts Manager
Reference
SB-17-0298

Issued:
26 February 2009
Model: DBS, DB9, V8 and V12 Vantage
VIN Range: All
Subject: Headlamp Drying Out Procedure Page 1 of 5

Reason for this Service Bulletin
The headlamps of DBS, DB9, V8 and V12 Vantage models can get condensation on the inside surface of the lens.
If a customer complains that their vehicle has condensa tion in a headlamp, do the applicable procedure that
follows to remove the condensation.
Workshop Procedures
DBS and DB9 Vehicles
1. Turn the steering to get access to the headlamp access panel for the correct headlamp.
2. Lift the vehicle and make it safe.
3. Release the quarter-turn fastener and remove the
headlamp access panel (refer to Figure 1).

Figure 1
4. Remove the dip-beam bulb cover from the headlamp.
5. Install a battery vent tube (part number 1R12-372635-AA) (1) into the head lamp in the position shown in
Figure 2 and Figure 3.

Service Bulletin SB-17-0298

February 2009 Page 2 of 5

Figure 2
1
SB0298-03
Figure 3
6. Attach an airline that has dry air, without oil to
the battery vent tube (refer to Figure 4)
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE
AIRLINE PRESSURE IS 2 BAR
OR LESS. IF YOU DO NOT,
DAMAGE TO THE HEADLAMP
CAN OCCUR.

Figure 4
7. Make sure that the opposite end of the vent tube has
not moved inside the headlamp. If necessary, adjust its
position.
8. Blow air through the headlamp until you can see no condensation remaining on the lens.
9. Let the air flow for 20 minutes more.
10. Remove the vent tube from the headlamp then do st eps 11 to 13 that follow quickly before more moisture
can get into the headlamp.
11. Remove the cover for the main-beam bulb.
12. Install two silica gel bags into the headlamp at
the positions shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5
13. Install the two bulb covers. Make sure that the covers are fully installed correctly.