2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE lock

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:

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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.

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Remote Transmitter
The security system allows up to eight remote transmitters to
be used for controlling the system functions.
The remote transmitter come in packs of two. Each
transmitter is associated with a
series of numbers, which are
shown on a label located on the transmitter packaging.
These numbers are required to program the transmitter to a
vehicle.
Key Learning Operations
Using WDS.
1. Select ‘Set up and Configuration’.
2. Select either:
• Transmitter add
• Transmitter Delete
3. Follow the on screen instructions. Type in the Key ID and the Seed numbers when prompted.
4. If adding a transmitter. After programming , point a transmitter at the vehicle
and attempt to lock / unlock the vehicle. If the vehicle
does not lock / unlock, attempt to lock / unlock using
the second transmitter from the pack.
After a successful ‘Transmitter add’ operation delete the
Key ID and Seed numbers taken from the packaging
label.
The remaining Key ID and Seed numbers are for the
remaining remote transmitter. Ensure that they remain
together .
Integrated Passive Anti-Theft
System (IPATS)
Description
IPATS (immobilisation system) is responsible for enabling /
disabling engine functionality. The system is totally passive
and requires no extra inte rvention from the user.
To prevent the engine from starting the IPATS disables the
fuel pumps, injectors, and the crank circuit.
Disarming IPATS
When the ignition key is located in the ignition barrel and
turned to position ‘II’, the key is validated. If successful,
subsequent requests for crank and engine start will be
allowed. If the key validation fa ils, then engine starting will
be prevented.
Arming IPATS
To arm the system the user simply removes the ignition key.
IPATS LED
An IPATS LED is located in the DIM to display the
immobilisation status and DTC’s using flash codes.
Normal behaviour following a su ccessful key read is for the
LED to illuminate for three seconds and then to extinguish.
If the self-test detects any problem with IPATS when the
ignition is turned on, the IPAT S LED will flash at 4Hz for 1
minute. The IPATS LED will then flash one of the following
codes:
Caution
Do not lose the transmitter packaging, with the number
label attached, before progra mming to the vehicle. The
remote transmitters can not be programmed without the Seed and Key ID numbers.
If the CEM is required to be renewed then all remote
transmitters must be renewed as well.
XXX-XXX-XXX-XXX
XXXXXX XXX-XXX-XXX-XXX
XXXXXX
DTC
Flash
Code
Description
B1681 11 Transceiver not connected
B2103 12 Transceiver antenna coil malfunction
B1600 13 No key-code from the key
B1602 14 Invalid/Partial key code from transceiver
B1601 15 Keycode not recognised (but correct format)
B1213 21 Less than two keys stored
B1342 EEPROM fault (failed store operation)
B2431 Key would not store, (key fault)

Special Tools - Pictorial Index
Appendix & Glossary20-1-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
501-F116 (IP Removal)
204-321-01 (Spring Compressor Adaptor Plate)
303-021-02 (Engine Support Brackets)
Part No./Description
303-1185 (Flywheel Locking Tool)
303-1186 (Crankshaft Vibration Damper Remover)
303-1187 (Oil Filter Wrench)
Part No./Description

Special Tools - Pictorial Index
Appendix & Glossary20-1-10 Workshop Manual May 2007
303-F715-07 (Trolley Adaptor)
308-641 (Gear Shift Locking Tool)
308-642 (Gear Shift Cable Release Tool)
Part No./Description
310-155 (Fuel Tank Drain Adaptor)
303-1215 (Camshaft Aligner)
303-1216 Timing Chain Tensioner
Part No./Description





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Squeak and Rattle Terminology
Squeaks
CHIRP High-pitched rapidly repeating sound, like chirping birds.
CREAK Metallic squeak, like the back of a seat flexing.
GRIND Abrasive sound, like a grinding wh eel or sandpaper rubbing against wood.
GRAUNCH Metallic abrasive sound, like two cast components rubbing together.
SQUEAK High-pitched sound, like rubbing a clean window.
TICK Audible rhythmic tap – clock noise.
Rattles
BRUSH Swish sound as contact parts touch lightly.
BUZZ Low-pitched sound, similar to a bee. Usually asso ciated with vibrations. Often metallic or hard
plastic humming.
CHATTER Rapidly repeating metallic sound.
CHUCK Rapid noise that sounds like a stick against the spokes of a spinning bicycle wheel.
CLICK light sound, like a ball point pen being clicked.
CLINK Usually a high frequency sound, like a sharp hard input to ceramic or glass.
CLANK Usually a mid-frequency. A sharp, hard, metallic knock.
CLUNK Usually a low-frequency, heavy sound, like something stressed being released under pressure.
DING Ringing noise like a bell.
HUM Continuous sound of varying frequencie s, like a wire humming in the wind.
KNOCK Heavy, loud, repeating sound like a knock on a door.
OIL CANNING Metallic "in/out" noise from metal surfaces reboundi ng in response to forced input like slamming
doors/hood.
PING Similar to knock, but at higher frequency.
RATTLE A sound that suggests looseness, such as marbles rolling around in a can.
SLAP Resonance from flat surfaces (seat belt webbing or door trim panels).
TAP Light hammering sound like tapping pencil on ed ge of table. Can be rhythmic or intermittent.
THUMP/THUD Dull beat caused by two items striking together.
TIZZ Rapid low-pitched diminishing sound often a secondary loose vibration after an impact.

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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.

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Figure 3
4. Remove the centre-stack instrument panel (panel).
5. Put the panel on a work bench that has protective material to prevent damage.
6. Remove the screw that attaches the locating peg br acket to the veneer bezel (refer to Figure 4).

Figure 4
7. Replace the installed locating peg (type “A”) with th e new flocked peg (type “B”) (refer to Figure 5).

Figure 5
8. Install and torque the screw to 2 Nm.
9. Put the panel into position (refer to Figure 6).