2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE ABS

Fuel Tank and Lines (10.01)
Fuel (10.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 10-1-7
Normal Fuel Fill - Air displaced from the fuel tank during
filling can only exit via the fuel level vent valve and roll over
valves and be forced through the carbon canister. Any fuel
vapour in the displaced air is absorbed in the carbon filter
material. No fuel vapour can escape to the atmosphere.
Clean air then exits the carbon canister, via and additional
filter, to atmosphere.
Excessive Fuel Fill - In the event of overfilling of the fuel
tank, the fuel level vent valve will close at normal maximum
fuel level. Finally the roll over vent valve will close,
completely sealing the tank. Any excess pressure in the fuel
tank will ‘blow off’ via the Ov er-pressure vent valve (part of
the roll over vent valves) in the Fuel Level vent valve
assembly.
Safety Precautions
Operations on fuel system resu lt in fuel liquid and vapour
being present in the working environment. This presents a
very serious risk and the following precautions must be
strictly observed:
Specifications
Warning
Operations on refuelling and the fuel system must only
be performed by personnel who have completed training on fuel handling.
Warning
Smoking must not be allowed near the working area. “NO SMOKING” signs must be posted around the
working area.
Warning
Any operation which could involve sparks or naked lights (e.g. battery testing, welding, metal grinding,
etc.) must not be allowed near the working area.
Warning
A CO2 fire extinguisher must be available close at hand.

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Warning
Dry sand must be available close at hand to soak up any accidental fuel spillage.
Warning
If necessary, empty the fuel into an explosion proof container using suitable fireproof fuel handling
equipment.
Warning
The working area must be well ventilated.
Warning
Disconnect the battery before commencing work on the fuel system.
Warning
Depressurise the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel lines.
Pump Pressure
Nominal pump pressure 40 psi (2.7 bar) above inlet
manifold pressure.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb. / ft.
Tank retaining plate bolts 20-25 15-18.5

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
Storing Refrigerant
Handling Insufficient Refrigerant Level
Handling Compressor Oil
Refrigeration Cycle
Operation
1. The Compressor (1) dr aws low pressure, low
temperature, refrigerant vapour from the evaporator (5)
and compresses it, raising th e refrigerant pressure and
temperature.
2. This high pressure, hot, refrigerant vapour enters the condenser (2), where it is cooled by the flow of ambient
air and changes state into a cooler, high pressure liquid.
3. From the condenser, the liqu id passes into the receiver
drier (3) which has three functions:
• Removes moisture from the refrigerant using a desiccant
• Filters the refrigerant to remove system contaminants
• Stores the refrigerant to cope with varying system refrigerant demands
4. The filtered liquid refrigerant, still at high pressure, then enters the expansion valve (4). Here it passes through a
controlled orifice and emerges as an atomised liquid
spray. This has the effect of reducing the refrigerant
pressure and temperature. The cold refrigerant spray
now flows into the evaporator (5).
5. As refrigerant passes through the evaporator core, it cools the incoming airflow. Heat is absorbed by the
refrigerant, during this process and it once again changes
state, from an atomised cool liquid into a vapour. The
refrigerant vapour then returns to the compressor for the
cycle to be repeated.
An automatic safety valve is incorporated in the compressor,
which will open if the system pressure rises above 41 bar.
The valve will reseat when the pressure drops below 27,6
bar. When the safety valve is open, the compressor will 'free
Warning
The refrigerant container is highly pressurized. If it is subjected to high heat, it could explode, scattering metal fragments and liquid refrigerant that can
seriously injure personnel. Store refrigerant at
temperatures below 40
oC (104 oF).
Caution
If an insufficient refrigerant level is detected while
troubleshooting, do not char ge (add) the refrigerant.
Because an accurate amount of refrigerant cannot be
determined from the pressure indicated on the
recovery / recycling / rechar ging unit, never charge the
refrigerant.
Caution
If there is too much or to o little refrigerant from the
refilling, there may be secondary problems such as
damage to the refrigerant cycl e parts, or a decrease of
cooling performance. Therefore, if it is determined that the refrigerant level is insufficient, completely remove refrigerant from the refriger ant cycle and refill with
refrigerant to the specified amount.
Caution
Use only ND8 compressor oil for this vehicle. Using a PAG oil other than DENSO OIL8 compressor oil will damage the A/C compressor.
Caution
Do not spill the ND8 compressor oil on the vehicle. A drop of compressor oil on the vehicle surface can
damage the paint work. If oil gets on the vehicle, wipe it off immediately.
Caution
ND8 compressor oil has a high moisture absorption
efficiency. If moisture mixe s with the compressor oil,
the refrigerant system could be damaged. Ensure caps
are installed immediately afte r using the compressor oil
or removing refrigerant system parts to prevent moisture absorption.

 
 


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Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 13-1-3
Information and Warning Lamps
Name / FunctionDescriptionSymbolInput SignalPower
On Check
General Warning
– Amber/Red Controlled internally by the DIM. It is used in conjunction with
several text messages to indicate information to the driver. Internal
SRS (Airbag) Controlled externally by the SRS module and indicates a fault in the SRS module. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
High Engine
Coolant Temp. This tell tale is controlled internally by the DIM. Activated
when the engine coolant temperature signal from the CAN bus
reaches a pre defined value. (The
actual symbol is not lit, only
the red LED.) CAN
DSC Controlled externally by the ABS/DSC module. Indicates when the system is in operation or when it is turned off. The tell tale
is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
ABS Controlled externally by th e ABS/DSC module. Indicates a
fault in the ABS system. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Rear Fog Lights Controlled externally by the SRS module. Indicates that the
rear fog lights are turned on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Seat Belts Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the seat belts are not fastened properly. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Brake (General) Controlled externally by either the CEM or the ABS / DSC module. It indicates low brake fluid level, brake fault and park
brake. The tell tale is triggered by two low side inputs or a CAN
signal. Low side x 2
and
CAN Ye s ( 5 S e c o n d s )
Side Lights Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the side lights
are on. High side
Oil Pressure Controlled exte rnally by the PCM. Indicates low oil pressure.
The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Battery Charge Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the alternator
is no longer charging the battery properly. The tell tale is
triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Fuel Level Low Controlled internally by the DIM. Activated when the fuel level drops below a pre defined value. The fuel information is
provided from the CAN bus. The symbol is not lit, only the
amber LED. CAN
Turn Left/Right Controlled externally by th e CEM. The tell tale is triggered by a
CAN signal. CAN
High Beam Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the high beam is switched on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN
Check Engine Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates a fault in the engine management system. The te ll tale is not connected to
the microprocessor. Low side
Tyre Pressure Controlled by the DIM. In dicates a low or rapid change in the
tyre pressure or a tyre pressure monitoring system fault. Low side Yes (5 Seconds)
Not Used
PATS Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates key acceptance status. Low side

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 18-1-5
The symbol for the screen is an oval with the wires that are
to be screened inside it. The letters ‘SCR’ define the screen.
Controller Area Network (CAN)
Controller Area Network (CAN) is the wiring between
intelligent modules of the vehi cle. This wiring carries the
electronic data around the vehicle allowing the various
modules and components to interrogate the network and
read their specific data signals.
There are 2 different speeds of network.
Low speed - Transmits at 125,000 bits per second. Mainly
for body controller systems such as seats and doors
High speed - Transmits at 500,000 bits per second. Mainly
for engine management and powertrain associated systems
such as ABS.
All wiring in the CAN is twisted. The twisted wires always
consist of one wire with a black trace in it for the negative
side and one with a brown trace in it for the positive.
High Speed CAN wire
Low Speed CAN wire
The symbol below shows a module or a component
connector with the pin numbers that have CAN wires
coming from them.
‘CAN LS+’ - Low speed CAN positive side
‘CAN LS-’ - Low speed CAN Negative Side
To aid identification of the different speed CAN’s in the
vehicle different colours of wi re have been used, e.g. the
Low Speed Volcano is GB twisted with GN, the High Speed
Volcano is RB twisted with RN.
There is attached on a separate page a list for wire colour
abbreviations and what colour they refer to.
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Wire No.
Colour
MAB (Defines Screened)
Size

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)
18-1-20 Workshop Manual May 2007
41. Remove harness/pipe cable ties (see Fig. 22).
42. Disconnect pump multiplug (see Fig. 23).43. Disconnect pump mult
iplug (see Fig. 24).
44. Remove pump relays.
45. Remove end cover (locating tabs x2).
46. Disconnect pump lucar conne ctors (x2) (see Fig. 25).
47. Remove harness from vehicle.
Installation
1. Install harness to approximate route on vehicle.
2. Connect pump lucar connectors.
3. Install pump end cover.
4. Connect pump multiplugs (x2).
5. Install pump relays (x2).
6. Install pump casing and secure velcro.
7. Install harness/pipe cable ties.
8. Install motor and casing under tonneau onto location posts.
9. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to bracket.

Fig. 22

Fig. 23
Fig. 24

Fig. 25

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-21
10. Move tonneau well liner ar ound lower cylinder fixing
and motor casing and secure velcro
11. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
12. Install Hall sensors and secure with clips.
13. Secure pipes/wires to cylinder with cable ties.
14. Connect multiplug.
15. Install valve to support bracket, reposition bracket.
16. Install cable tie securing valve to bracket. Ensure no pipes or wiring will foul roof mechanism.
17. Install harness/pipe retaining clips (x9) behind ROPS units.
18. Install harness/pipe re taining clips LH (x2).
19. Install harness/pipe re taining clips RH (x3).
20. Feed harness into passenger compartment and connect multiplugs (LH).
21. Feed harness into passenger compartment, connect multiplugs and secure to body (RH).
22. Connect multiplug (RH).
23. Connect HRW multiplug.
24. Attach pipes to guide string, feed harness through roof frame and remove string.
25. Position Hall sensors to cyli nder and secure with clips.
26. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable ties
27. Install p-clips and strap to harness and secure to frame with screws.
28. Install harness under keeper plate, install and tighten screws
29. Install new clips securi ng pipes to roof frame.
30. Install lower cover.
31. Attach pipes to guide string, feed harness through roof frame and remove string.
32. Position Hall sensors to cyli nder and secure with clips.
33. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable tie.
34. Install new clips securi ng pipes to roof frame.
35. Attach pipes to guide string, feed harness through roof frame and remove string.
36. Position Hall sensors to cyli nder and secure with clips.
37. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable tie.
38. Install new clips securi ng pipes to roof frame.
39. Connect battery.
40. Install Quarter trim LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CS Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - LH - Renew).
41. Install Quarter trim RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - RH - Renew).
42. Restore roof and tonneau to original positionTransaxle Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH Wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
2. Remove rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
3. Disconnect transaxle multiplug from body harness.
4. Release harness from RH wheel arch (clips x2).
5. Disconnect LH and RH pad wear sensor multiplug (X2).
6. Disconnect load le vel sensor multiplug.
7. Disconnect LH and RH AB S sensor multiplugs (x2)
8. Disconnect reverse light switch and release harness from transaxle (clips x2).
9. Release harness clips (x23) from subframe and toe control arms.
Installation
1. Secure harness clips (x23) to subframe and toe control arms.
2. Connect reverse light swit ch multiplug and secure
harness clips (x2) to transaxle.
3. Connect ABS sensors
4. Connect load level sensor.
5. Connect pad wear sensor multiplugs.
6. Connect transaxle multiplug and secure harness to wheel arch.
7. Install rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
8. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
To prevent damage to electrical components, always disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead (- ve) must be disconnected first an d reconnected last.
Warning
Always connect the battery earth (- ve) terminal last.