2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE cooling

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-11
A/C System Testing
Pressure Check
1. Connect the Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit.
2. Start the engine. Allow to warm up then run at a constant 1,500 rpm.
3. Set the following A/C controls:
• Air Circulation to ‘Recirculate’
• Temperature to ‘Max’ Cold
• Air Flow to ‘Vent’
4. Close all the vehicle doors and windows.
5. Measure the ambient temperature and high / low pressure side reading of Recovery / Recycling /
Recharging unit gauges.
6. Verify that the intersection of the pressure reading of the Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit gauges and the
ambient temperature is in the shaded zone.
If there is any fault, inspect the refrigerant system according
to the troubleshooting chart.
Performance Test
1. Check the refrigerant pressure.
2. Place a dry-bulb thermometer in the driver-side center ventilator outlet.
3. Start the engine. Allow to warm up then run at a constant 1,500 rpm.
4. Set the A/C unit fan speed to ‘Max Hi’.
5. Turn the A/C system on.
6. Set the following A/C controls: • Air Circulation to ‘Recirculate’
• Temperature to ‘Max’ Cold
• Air Flow to ‘Vent’ 7. Close all the doors and windows.
8. Wait until the A/C output temperature stabilizes.
9. After the blower air is stabilized, read the dry-bulb
thermometer.
10. Verify the ambient temperature.
11. Verify the temperature is in the shaded zone.
If there is any fault, inspect the refrigerant system according
to the troubleshooting chart.
Vacuum Check
1. Stop the vacuum pump, note the high and low pressure side readings of the Recovery / Recycling / Recharging
unit gauges and wait for 5 min.
2. Check the high and low pressure side readings of the Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit gauges.
1 If the readings have changed, inspect for leaks and go to Evacuation (Refer to ’E vacuation’, page 12-3-10).
2 If the readings have not changed, go to Charging (Refer to ’Charging’, page 12-3-10).
It is recommended th
at a free standing air mover is placed
in front of the conden ser / cooling system.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
°C {°F}
10
{50} 15
{59} 20
{68} 25
{77} 30
{86} 35
{95} 40
{104}
LOW-PRESSURE SIDE
HIGH-PRESSURE SIDE
PRESSURE READING OF MANIHOLD GAUGE
MPa {kgf/cm
2, psi}
2.0
{20, 284}
1.5
{15, 213}
1.0
{10, 142}
0.2
{2.0, 28}0.1
{1.0, 14}
0.15
{1.5, 22}
0.05
{0.5, 7.3} 0.5
{5.1, 73}
Stabilized condition.
The A/C compressor repeatedly turns on and off at regular intervals.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
°C (°F)
CENTER VENTILATILATOR TEMPERATURE
°C (°F)
12 {54}
10 {50}
8 {46}
6 {43}4 {39} 2 {36}
10
{50} 15
{59} 20
{68} 25
{77} 30
{86} 35
{95} 40
{104}

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-12 Workshop Manual May 2007
Leaks
Faults associated with low refrigerant charge weight and low pressure may be caused by leakage. Leaks traced to
mechanical connections may be caused by torque relaxation or joint face contamination. Evidence of oil around such
areas is an indicator of leakage.
Leak Detection
Fluorescent Tracer Dye - A fluorescent tracer dye is incorporated into th e refrigeration system and can be checked for
non-apparent leaks by scanning with a high intensity ultraviolet lamp. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright
yellow glow of the tracer dye.
Automatic Refrigerant Leak Detector - (various manufacturers) Hand-held, portable, battery operated leak detector.
Place in and around A/C system to detect refrigerant leaks.
System Pressure Fault Classification
This table should be used in conjunction with the graphical representations of 'High side' pressure / ambient temperature
and 'Low side' pressure / evaporator temperature. Caution
Observe ALL safety precautions associ ated with ultraviolet equipment.
If erratic or unusual gauge movements occur, check the equipment against known Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit
gauges.
Low side
gauge readingHigh side
gauge reading
Fault
Cause
Normal Normal Discharge air initially c ool then warms up Moisture in system
Normal to low Normal As above As above
Low Low Discharge air slightly cool Refrigerant charge low
Low Low Discharge air warm Refrigerant charge very low
Low Low Discharge air slightly cool or frost build up at expansion valve Expansion valve stuck closed
Low Low Discharge air slightly cool, sweating or frost after point of restriction Restriction in High side of system
High Low Compressor noisy Defective compressor reed valve
High High Discharge air warm and high side pipes hot Refrigerant charge high or inefficient
condenser cooling due to air flow blockage or
engine cooling fans not working
High High Discharge air warm
Sweating or frost at evaporator Expansion valve stuck open

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-14 Workshop Manual May 2007
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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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

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.

Fluids/Capacities
Appendix & Glossary
May 2007 Workshop Manual 20-1-3
Fluids/Capacities
Terms
Frequently used alternative names or spellings for vehicle
components mentioned in this Workshop Manual.
Capacities
Europe UK USA
Engine sump (incl. filter) 9 .5 litres 16.7 pints 10.0 Qts
Engine sump (excl. filter) 8 .5 litres 15.0 pints 9.0 Qts
Engine cooling system 12 litres 21 pints 14.4 Qts
Screen washer reservoir 2.0 litres 3.5 pints 2.2 Qts
Gearbox & Cooler 4.7 litres 7.9 pints 5.6 Qts
Final drive 2.0 litres 3.5 pints 2.2 Qts
Fuel tank 80.0 litres 17.6 galls 88.0 Qts
Recommended Fluids
Engine oil (Initial fill) Castrol Edge Sport 10w60
Do not mix Engine oil with any mineral oils.
Engine coolant 50% water, 50% OAT Coolant (Arteco Havoline XLC only)
Do not mix OAT coolant with any glycol based anti-freeze.
Gearbox oil Shell Transaxle Oil 75w90
Final drive oil Mobil 1 80w140
Brake fluid Castrol Super Response DOT4
Power steering fluid Esso Power steering Fluid
A/C Refrigerant R134A (HFC134A)
A/C Compressor oil ND8
UK EnglishUS English
Bonnet Hood
Boot Trunk
Brake Disc Rotor
Handbrake Parking Brake
Petrol Gasoline
Tyre Tire
Wing Fender
Windscreen Windshield
Sill Rocker Panel

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

AML EOBD System Operation Summary

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Comprehensive Component Monitor - Engine

General Inputs

Analog inputs such as Ambient Air Temperature (P0072, P0073), Intake Air Temperature (P0112, P0113),
Engine Coolant Temperature (P0117, P0118), Cylinder Head Temperature (P1289, P1290), Mass Air Flow
(P0102, P0103) and Manifold Absolute Pressure (P0107, P0108) are checked for opens, shorts, or out-of-
range values by monitoring the analog -to-digital (A/D) input voltage.

Analog Sensor Check Operation:
DTCs P0072, P0073, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108,
P1289, P1290
Monitor execution continuous
Monitor Sequence none
Monitoring Duration 5 seconds to register a malfunction

Typical analog sensor check malfunction thresholds:
Voltage < 0.20 volts or voltage > 4.80 volts

On Vehicles fitted with Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT ) Sensors, 'Fail Safe Cooling' can be applied if
the cylinder head temperature is too high. The P1299 DTC will be set under these conditions.

Loss of Keep Alive Memory (KAM) power (a separate wire feeding the PCM) results in a P1633 DTC and
immediate MIL illumination.

Loss or corruption of the Vehicle Identification (VID) Block in the PCM results in a P1639 DTC and
immediate MIL illumination.


Ignition

Electronic Ignition systems (Electronic Distributorless Ignition System - EDIS or Coil on Plug - COP)
systems are used on all applications.

The EDIS system, located in the PCM, processes the 36 (or 40) tooth crankshaft position signal to
generate a low data rate PIP signal to control a 4 or 6 terminal 'double-ended' coil pack. The 'double ended'
coils fire a pair of spark plugs simultaneously - one is on its compression stroke, the other on its exhaust
stroke. The COP system also uses the EDIS system in the same way as described above, however each
sparkplug has it’s own coil which is fired only once on the compression stroke.

The ignition system is checked by monitoring three ignition signals during normal vehicle operation:

Profile Ignition Pickup (CKP, commonly known as PIP), the timing reference signal derived from the crankshaft 36-tooth wheel and processed by the EDIS system. PIP is a 50% duty cycle, square
wave signal that has a rising edge at 10 ° BTDC.

Camshaft IDentification (CMP, commonly known at CID), a signal derived from the camshaft to identify the #1 cylinder