2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE ECU

Antenna (15.02)
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)15-2-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
7. Disconnect antenna multiplugs (x4) from tuners (see Fig.
3).
8. Lower vehicle on ramp.
9. Pull antenna cables into luggage compartment.
10. Remove power amplifier assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
11. Release AM antenna cable from clips (x3), luggage compartment (see Fig. 4). 12. Mark fitted position, release clip, remove AM antenna
cable from multiplu g (see Fig. 5).
13. Pull AM antenna cable into wheel arch, remove AM antenna assembly.
14. Remove rear header (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BK Panel Assembly - Rear Header - Renew).
15. Mark fitted position, release FM antenna from body (see Fig. 6).
16. Release FM antenna cable from roof clip.
17. Mark fitted position, release clip, remove FM antenna cable from multiplug.
18. Remove FM antenna assembly.
Installation
1. Clean old adhesive from body.
2. Apply adhesive to FM antenna.
3. Install FM antenna, align to mark on body.
4. Secure FM antenna cable in roof clip.
5. Correctly route FM antenna cable, connect to marked position in multiplug, secure with clip.
6. Install rear header (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BK Panel Assembly - Rear Header - Renew).
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Antenna (15.02)
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 15-2-3
7. Position AM antenna to body , install and torque tighten
bolts (x2).
8. Position AM antenna earth connector, install and torque tighten nut.
9. Route AM antenna cable through grommet into luggage compartment.
10. Correctly route AM antenna cable, connect to marked position in multiplug, secure with clip.
11. Feed multiplugs into wheel arch and connect to tuner assemblies.
12. Secure antenna cables in clips (x3), luggage compartment.
13. Install power amplifier assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
14. Raise vehicle on ramp.
15. Position tuner base plate, position earth lead, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
16. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
17. Lower vehicle on ramp.
18. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.

Body Vacuum System (16.01)
Vacuum Distribution (16.00)16-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Vacuum Distribution (16.00)
Body Vacuum System (16.01)
Description
The exhaust system consists of four twin-branch manifold a ssemblies which direct exhaust gases through two under-floor
catalysts (before feeding) via under-floor pipework to a two-stage rear silencer.
The two-stage rear silencer directionally varies the flow of exhaust gas to give acceptable exhaust noise levels at low engine
speeds and reduce exhaust back pressure for engine protection at high engine speeds.
The exhaust valves are linked and operated via the engines ECU by means of a vacuum distribution system consisting of
an electrically operated pump, solenoid, va cuum storage tank and connecting pipework.
An illustration of the vacuum dist ribution system can be seen above.
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Lighting Mechanisms (17.04)
Lighting (17.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 17-4-1
Lighting (17.00)
Lighting Mechanisms (17.04)
Headlamp Levelling (HID Only)
The ‘Automatic Dynamic He adlamp Levelling System’
consists of:
• An Automatic Dynamic Headla mp Levelling System ECU
• A level sensor for the front suspension
• A level sensor for the rear suspension
• A bi-polar stepper motor mounted in the housing of each headlamp
The Automatic Dynamic Headlamp Levelling System
prevents the dipped beam dazzling oncoming road traffic by
varying the angular position of the dipped (and main beam)
headlamp units relative to the position of the vehicles
suspension.
Static condition - Compensates for boot or occupant load
condition.
Dynamic condition - Compensates for suspension
movements due to acceleration and deceleration. The
sensitivity of the system is dependent on vehicle speed and
the rate of change of the vehicle speed.
High amplitude low frequency inputs such as those caused
by potholes are filtered out to desensitise the system in
constant speed situations.
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-11
Maintenance
Forward Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Remove LH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.01.AB Headlamp Assembly - LH -
Renew).
3. Remove RH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.01.BB Headlamp Assembly - RH -
Renew).
4. Release grommet from body, feed harness from inside of vehicle.
5. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) LH and RH side repeaters.
6. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) LH and RH pad wear indicators.
7. Disconnect multiplug (x2) LH and RH wheel speed sensors.
8. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) LH and RH air flow meters.
9. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) LH and RH headlamp bulb
monitoring resistors.
10. Remove nuts (x6) securing LH and RH earth leads to body (x6).
11. Remove screws (x4) LH and RH harness plate to body and release harness from plate.
12. Remove screen washer reservoir (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.16.DA Reserv oir and Motor Assembly -
Windshield Wash - Renew).
13. Remove fusebox (see Workshop Manual procedure 18.01.KD Fuse Box - Engine Bay - Renew).
14. Disconnect multiplug (x1) purge valve.
15. Disconnect multiplug (x1) ABS modulator.
16. Disconnect multiplug (x1) load level sensor.
17. Disconnect multiplugs (x4) forward harness to cabin harness.
18. Remove wiper motor and linkage (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.16.BA Linkage Assembly - Wiper
- Renew).
19. Remove cross member fr ont latch mounting (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.14.BD Latch Assembly
- Hood - Renew).
20. Remove nuts (x2) securing earth leads to body (x2).
21. Disconnect multiplug (x1) heated front windshield.
22. Disconnect multiplug PAS sensor.
23. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) A/C compressor. 24. Disconnect multiplug (x1) horn.
25. Release forward harness to engine harness multiplug
(x1) from inner wing and di sconnect multiplugs (x2).
26. Disconnect multiplug (x2) cooling fans.
27. Disconnect multiplug (x1) ambient air temperature sensor.
28. Disconnect multiplugs (X2) crash sensors.
29. Release harness clips (70) and remove harness.
Installation
1. Layout harness around engine bay, feed harness into cabin area and secure grommet.
2. Secure forward harness clips (x70) to body.
3. Connect multiplug (x2) LH and RH side repeaters.
4. Connect multiplug (x2) LH and RH pad wear indicators.
5. Connect multiplugs (X2) LH and RH wheel speed sensors.
6. Connect multiplugs (x2) LH and RH air flow meters.
7. Connect multiplugs (x2) LH and RH headlamp bulb
monitoring resistors.
8. Position earth leads (x6), install and torque tighten nuts (x6).
9. Secure harness to plates (x2) and install plates to body.
10. Connect multiplug (x1) purge valve.
11. Install washer reservoi r (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.16.DA Reservoir and Motor Assembly -
Windshield Wash - Renew).
12. Install fuse box (see Workshop Manual procedure 18.01.KD Fuse Box - Engine Bay - Renew).
13. Connect multiplug (x1) ABS connector.
14. Connect multiplug (x1) load level sensor.
15. Disconnect multiplug (x4) forward harness to cabin harness.
16. Connect multiplug (x1) heated front screen.
17. Connect multiplug (x1) PAS sensor.
18. Connect multiplugs (x2) A/C.
19. Connect multiplug (x1) horn
20. Position earth leads (x2), install and torque tighten nuts (x2).
21. Secure forward harness multiplug (x1) to inner wing and connect multiplugs (x2).
22. Connect multiplug (x2) cooling fans.
23. Connect multiplug (x1) am bient air temperature sensor.
24. Connect multiplugs (X2) crash sensors.
25. Install cross member front latch mounting 01.14.BD Latch Assembly - Hood - Renew).
26. Install wiper motor and linkage (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.16.BA Linkage Assembly - Wiper -
Renew).
27. Install LH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure
17.01.AB Headlamp Assembly - LH - Renew).
28. Install RH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.01.BB Headlamp Assembly - RH - Renew).
29. Connect vehicle battery.
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.

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-12 Workshop Manual May 2007
Header Latch Harness-Renew (Roadster
Only)
Removal
1. Remove header assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
2. Release insulation from head er latch motor (see Fig. 1).
3. Cut 2 cable ties securing wiring harness to motor
mounting bracket (see Fig. 2).
4. Disconnect 2 motor multiplugs. 5. Remove 3 P-clip screws secu
ring harness to roof header,
release clips from harness (see Fig. 3).
6. Release 4 Velcro straps securing harness to tension strap (see Fig. 4).
7. Remove 1 of the screws securing harness to roof frame.
8. Mark position of B-post trim.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
To prevent damage to electrical components, always
disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. Th e earth lead (- ve) must be
disconnected first and reconnected last.
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-13
9. Remove 2 screws securing B- post trim to roof frame,
position trim aside (see Fig. 5).
10. Remove 3 P-clip screws secu ring harness to inside of
roof frame, release clips from harness (see Fig. 6).
11. Lower the rear of the roof and secure. 12. Remove 3 screws securing
harness cover plate to roof
frame and remove (see Fig. 7).
13. Return the roof to halfway po sition and secure (see Fig.
8).

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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-14 Workshop Manual May 2007
14. Remove P-clip screw securing harness to roof mounting
bracket, release clip from harness (see Fig. 9).
15. Disconnect header latch harness multiplug (see Fig. 10).
16. Remove header latch harness.
Installation
1. Route header latch harness and connect to vehicle harness.
2. Attach P-clip to harness, secure to roof mounting
bracket with screw.
3. Lower the rear of the roof and secure.
4. Route harness along roof frame, fit cover plate and secure with screws.
5. Return the roof to halfway position and secure.
6. Attach P-clips to harness, route inside roof frame and secure with screws.
7. Align B-post trim and secure to roof frame with screws.8. Route harness under strap and secure to roof frame with
screw.
9. Route harness along tension strap and secure with Velcro straps.
10. Attach P-clips to harness and secure to roof header with
screws.
11. Connect motor multiplugs.
12. Secure wiring harness to motor mounting bracket with cable ties.
13. Secure insulation to header latch motor.
14. Install header assemb ly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
Roof Cylinder Wiring Harness-Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open. Support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Fig. 1).
2. Remove Quarter trim LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CS Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - LH - Renew).
3. Remove Quarter trim RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - RH - Renew).

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Fig. 10
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Roof Cylinder Wiring Harness-Renew 18.01.AC

Fig. 1
Warning
Approximately 20 second s after the open/close
operation has been interrup ted the roof may suddenly
drop due to loss of hydrauli c pressure. If this happens
ensure no body parts are cl ose to the roof mechanism.
If the roof requires main tenance, support properly
using suitable props and straps.