2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE air conditioning

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-13
Maintenance
Condenser-Renew
Removal
1. Recover refrigerant gas from A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
2. Remove front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
3. Remove slam panel (screws x12).
4. Remove bolts (x4) that secure PAS fluid cooler to bonnet latch cross member and posi tion fluid cooler aside.
5. Remove bolts (x6) that secure bonnet latch cross member to body and position aside.
6. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser pipe connections.
7. Plug pipes and block connections.
8. Remove and discard 'O' rings (x2) from pipe connections.
9. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser to radiator and remove condenser.
Installation
1. Install condenser to radiator and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
2. Clean pipe connections and remove plugs.
3. Install new 'O' rings to pipe connections.
4. Connect pipes to condenser and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
5. Install bonnet latch cross member and install and torque tighten bolts (x6).
6. Position PAS fluid cooler to cross member and install
and torque tighten bolts (x4).
7. Install slam panel.
8. Install front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
9. Refrigerant gas re-charge A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
Air Conditioning Compressor-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Recover A/C refrigerant (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refriger ant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
3. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
4. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3).
5. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
6. Move belt off compressor pulley.
7. Raise vehicle on ramp.
8. Remove road wheel/s
9. Remove LH wheel arch li ner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
10. Disconnect clutch multiplug.
11. Remove bolt HP pipe to bracket.
12. Loosen oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
13. Remove pipes from compressor (bolts x2) and move aside.
14. Remove compressor (bolts x4) release from bracket.
Installation
1. Fit new o-rings to A/C pipes (lubricate).
2. Install compressor (bolts x4) (torque) align to oil pipe bracket.
3. Install pipes to compress or (bolts x2) (torque).
4. Tighten oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
5. Install bolt HP pipe to bracket.
6. Connect clutch multiplug.
7. Install LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
8. Install road wheel/s.
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
10. Fit belt to compressor pulley.
11. Release tensioner an d slip belt on idler.
12. Install throttle body duct.
13. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

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14. Recharge A/C refrigerant (see Workshop Manual
procedure 12.03.FA Refriger ant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
15. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
Blower Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove IP assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Facia Assembly - LHD - Remove for access
and refit).
2. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) from blower motor (see Fig. 1).
3. Release harness clip from blower motor.
4. Remove nuts (x3) securing blower motor assembly to IP.
5 . Remove bolt and nut s (x 2) s ecurin g hea ter u nit to IP (se e Fig. 2).
6. Release and remove blower motor assembly from heater unit.
Installation
1. Install blower motor assembly to heater unit. 2. Align blower motor assembly and heater unit onto studs.
3. Install and torque tighten bolt and nuts (x5) securing
heater and blower assemblies to IP.
4. Install harness clip in blower motor assembly.
5. Connect multiplugs (x2) to blower motor.
6. Install IP assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.12.AB Facia Assembly - LHD - Remove for access
and refit).
Compressor to Condenser Tube
Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove PAS pump (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
2. Remove condenser (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.EC Air Con - Condenser - Renew).
3. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
4. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3).
5. Disconnect sensor multip lugs (x2) (see Fig. 1).
6. Remove (bolts x2) pipe support P-clips and pipe.
7. Mark relative position of p-clips (x2), remove from pipe.
Installation
1. Install P-clips (x2) to pipe in same position as from old pipe.
2. Install pipe and (bolts x2) pipe support P-clips.
3. Connect sensor multiplugs (x2).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
$
$
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Compressor to Condenser Tube
Assembly-Renew 12.03.GA
Fig. 1
Caution
Ensure open A/C pipe ends are plugged immediately
after disconnecting refrigerat ion parts. If moist air or
foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other
faults may occur.
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4. Install throttle body duct.
5. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
6. Install condenser (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.EC Air Con - Condenser - Renew).
7. Install PAS pump (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Powe r Steering - Renew).

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Climate Control (12.00)
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Troubleshooting
The areas for inspection (steps) are given according to various circuit malfunctions. Use the following chart to verify the
symptoms of the trouble in order to diagnose the appropriate area.
Symptom(1)
Symptom (2)DescriptionPossible Cause
Amount of air blown from vents
does not change. Fault in blower system. • Blower motor fault
• Blower unit fault
• Power transistor system fault
• Climate control unit fault
Shake the wiring harness and connectors wh ile performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunc tions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.
Symptom (4)DescriptionPossible Cause
Air intake mode does not change. Air intake mode does not change
when switching REC FRESH
mode. • Air Intake Actuator fault
• Air intake door fault
Shake the wiring harness and conn ectors while performing the inspection to di scover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunc tions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.
Symptom (5)DescriptionPossible Cause
No temperature control with A/C
Module. Temperature does not change
with operating temperature
control dial• Air Mix Actuator (5 V signal) system fault
• A/C Module (potentiometer GND signal) system
fault
• Air Mix Actuator (potentiometer input signal) system fault
• Air Mix Actuator (potentiometer GND signal, motor drive signal) system fault
•Air Mix Actuator system fault
• A/C unit air mix door fault
Shake the wiring harness and conn ectors while performing the inspection to di scover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunc tions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.
Symptom (6)DescriptionPossible Cause
Windshield fogged. • A/C compressor does not
operate while airflow mode is
in DEFROSTER or HEAT DEF
modes
• Air intake mode does not change to FRESH while
airflow mode is in
DEFROSTER or HEAT DEF
modes • A/C Module (B+ signal) system fault
• Air intake actuator fault
• A/C Module (RECIRCULATE, FRESH signal)
system fault
• Fault in blower unit air intake doors
Shake the wiring harness and conn ectors while performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there is a problem, check to make sure conn ectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.

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Symptom (7)DescriptionPossible Cause
Air from vents not cold enough. Magnetic clutch operates but A/
C system malfunctions. • Drive belt fault
• Fault in blower unit or condenser
• Fault in Receiver / Drier or expansion valve
(valve closes too much)
• Fault in refrigerant lines
• A/C compressor system fault, insufficient compressor oil
• Over filling of compressor oil, fault in expansion valve or A/C unit air mix link system
Symptom (8)Possible Cause
No cool air. Magnetic clutch does not
operate. • Fault in PCM A/C cut control system
• Fault in A/C Module
• Fault in refrigerant pressure switch
• Fault in PCM (A/C signal)
• Fault in PCM (IG1 signal)
• Fault in A/C compressor
•Fault in A/C relay
• Fault in Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Shake the wiring harness and connectors wh ile performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.
Symptom (9)Possible Cause
Noise while operating A/C
system. Noise from magnetic clutch, A/C
compressor, hose or refrigerant
line. • Magnetic clutch operation noise
• A/C compressor slippage noise
• Hose or refrigerant line interference noise

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
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