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Air Conditioning
System Recharging / Compressor Oil Check
Recharging the System

1.
Open the high side valve on the unit control panel.
If the messages PROGRAM and CHARGE are not
displayed press the CHG key to enter PROGRAM

mode.

2.
Key in the amount of refrigerant needed to recharge
the system and press ENTER.
3. Press the CHG key; the message AUTOMATIC and
the entered amount of refrigerant wi
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be displayed.
The display counts down to zero as the charging
process proceeds. When the charging is complete
the message CPL is displayed.
If the refrigerant transfer is too slow the charging
unit emits a signal. If the message CHECK
REFRIGERANT is not displayed, close the high side

valve,
open the low side valve and start the air
conditioning system to pull the remainder of the
charge into the system.
If the refrigerant transfer will not complete and the
message CHECK REFRIGERANT is displayed, press
the HOLD/CONT key to interrupt the cycle then
reset the unit by pressing the RESET key. Recover
the refrigerant already charged into the system by
following the procedure for recovering the
refrigerant, add new refrigerant to the tank and
return to Step 1 to recharge the system.

4.
If the air conditioning system is not running start it
and let it run until the gauge pressure readings
stabilize (compare the gauge readings with the
system manufacturer's specifications).
Note:
Ensure
that the
readings
are accurate by closing
both the high and low side
valves
on the unit's control
panel.
5. Check the evaporator outlet temperature to make
sure that the air conditioning system is operating
properly (refer to the system manufacturer's
specifications for the proper temperature).
Compressor Oil Checic
Data
Special Tools
Sanden oil dipstick JD 149
Torque Figures
Oil filler plug 8-12 Nm
Procedure
Whenever a component has been replaced in the
refrigerator system or there is an obvious oil leak, the
following procedure should be carried out.
A Sanden oil dipstick and angle gauge are required in
order to carry out the check.

1.
Run the compressor for 10 minutes at engine idle

speed.

2.
Depressurise the system.
3. Lay the angle gauge across the flat surfaces of the
two front mounting lobes. Centre the bubble and
note the mounting angle.

4.
Remove the compressor from the vehicle.
3. Remove the plug from the oil filler hole
(1
Fig. 1).

4.
Rotate the counter weight (3 Fig. 1) on the front of
theclutchtoallowthedipstick(2 Fig. 1)to penetrate
to its fullest extent.
Figure 1.
5. Insert the dipstick to its stop position (4 Fig. 1). The
point of dipstick angle should be facing left.
6. Removethedipstickandchecktheoil levelagainst
the figures quoted in the chart below.
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Air Conditioning
Air-Conditioning Diagnostics
The Air Conditioning System Diagnostics
The air-conditioning control module (A/CCM) is located at the right end of the air-conditioning unit.

A
digital microprocessor within the
A/CCM
receives
data
signals from
the
operator controlled
switches.
Comparison
of these signals with those returned from the system temperature sensor and feedback devices results in the
appropriate voltage changes necessary to vary: blower motor
speed,
flap positions and system solenoids to respond
to the drivers selected temperature demand.
The air from the two blower motors is passed through the evaporator matrix which, depending on the A/C mode

selected,
removes heat from the incoming air. Depending on the position of
the
two blend
flaps,
the cold air passes
either directly into the vehicle outlet vents, or is passed through the heater matrix to be reheated and then passed
to the vehicle outlet vents.
The amount of air passing through the heater matrix is infinitely variable depending on ambient temperature and
the temperature selected within the vehicle.
Air Conditioning Diagnostics
Cable Connections to the A/CCM
Cable Setup
Figure 1. PDU connections to the A/CCM

1.
Remove the right side underdash trim panel.

2.
Connect the VBA (0024) to the vehicle battery
3. Connect the PDU to the VBA (0024).

4.
Connect the VIA to the PDU using the VIA-PDU cable (0030).
5. Connect the AirCon Datalogger harness (0780) between the VIA Channel A and the Air-Conditioning Control
Module on the vehicle.
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Transmission Diagnostics
Automatic transmission DB7s are fitted with a GM4L80-
E gearbox electronically controlled by a Transmission
Control Unit (TCM)
The TCM is mounted on the rear left wheel
arch.
It may be
electronically accessed from the upper diagnostic socket.
The TCM continuously monitors requests made by the
driver via the gear selector, throttle pedal, mode switch,
etc. This data is used in conjunction with speed input from
the transmission unit to calculate the optimum shift points
undercurrentconditions.Shiftpressureand ignition retard
are also controlled from this data to enhance shift quality
and reduce transmission wear.
TheTCM also detects faults within the transmission system
and stores the relevant fault codes for later analysis.
Gearshifts are controlled by two solenoid valves and a
pressure regulator within the transmission valve block
assembly.
If a serious fault occurs, the TCM removes all electrical
power from these valves and the transmission defaults to
a 'limp home' condition. In this state, only mechanical
selection of either reverse or second gear is available.
Gearshift Timing
Inputs from the performance mode switch (Sport, Normal
or 1st Gear Inhibit) and the throttle position sensor are
used to modify transmission gearshift operation
as
required
by the driver.
Sport mode raises the roadspeed at which gearshifts occur
enabling higher acceleration rates for the vehicle.
1st gear inhibit prevents engagement of first gear to reduce
the risk of wheel slip in icy conditions.
The throttle position sensor signal is continuously
monitored by the TCM to detect a rapid throttle opening.
If the throttle position sensor signal rises rapidly to above
4.5 volts, a 'Kickdown' condition is initiated. In this

condition,
upshifts are delayed to higher road speeds to
provide the higher acceleration required for overtaking
etc.
TCM - PCM Communication
The interface between TCM and PCM allows continuous
exchange of the primary data required to appropriately
control the gearshifts required during driving under
a
wide
range of conditions.
Powertrain
Control
Module
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Warm-Up Signal
Throttle Pot Output
Torque Reduction Request
^ •- -^ Transmission
Control
Module
Warm-Up
The Warm-Up signal is sent from the TCM to the PCM and
is used to detect when the transmission reaches normal
operating temperature of approximately 100°C (212"'F).
As this temperature is reached, the modified gearshift
timing required with a cold gearbox may be abandoned in
favour of the standard timing for a warm gearbox.
Throttle Pot Output
The ThrottlePot Output signal is sent from the PCM to the

TCM.
The TCM can then use this information to control
shift timing in relation to the power demanded by the
driver.
Torque Reduction Request
The Torque Reduction Requestsignai
is
sent from the TCM
to the PCM. it is used to temporarily retard the ignition
timing during gear shifts to improve shift quality. When the
gearshift is completed, ignition timing will be returned to

normal.

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Transmission Diagnostics
Selecting 'Transmission from the vehicle area menu will
present the technician with the following transmission
diagnostic tools menu:
Transmission Diagnostic
• Datalogger
• Diagnostic Trouble Codes
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The Datalogger function is fully described in the worked
example at the rear of this PDU Users Guide.
Transmission Datalogger
The PDU datalogger function may be used to monitor the
following transmission controller signals
DIGS Number of DTCs Logged
The Diagnostics status manager (DSM) receives and
processes fault information and decides when a DTC
should be logged and the MIL turned on (if enabled). The
actual total stored is indicated by the parameter DTCS.
FBRAKE Brake Switch
The footbrake switch signal is input to the
TCM.
The input
is normally at ground potential and goes open circuit
when the brakes are applied. If the torque converter
clutch is applied it will disengage when this signal is

detected.

FMA Actual Force Motor Current
The force motor regulates the transmission fluid pressure.
It is a variable force solenoid whose coil current is
determined by the TCM. Range 0 -1.245 amps. A driver
circuit limits excessive current flow and performs a
ratiometric comparison of Desired (commanded) Force
Motor Current and Actual Force Motor current. The
parameter monitors the Actual Force Motor current 1 Bit
= l/204.8amps.
HOT Hot Mode
The signal from the transmission temperature sensor is
used to control TCC and line pressure. It is also used in
many diagnostic signals and is a critical component for
OBD II. Above 120°C the TCC is on in 2nd, 3rd and 4th

gears.
This reduces transmission temperature by decreasing
the heat generated by the torque converter. It also
provides maximum cooling by routing transmission fluid
directly to the transmission cooler in the radiator. When
the Hot Mode is ON the bit is set to 1.
IGN+ Ignition Feed Positive
The TCM receives ignition voltage through TCM pin 53.
MD Desired Force Motor Current
The force motor regulates the transmission fluid pressure.
It is a variable force solenoid whose coil current is
determined by the TCM. Range 0 -1.245 amps. A driver
circuit limits excessive current flow and performs a
ratiometric comparison of Desired (commanded) Force
Motor Current. The parameter mon itors the Desired Force
Motor current 1 Bit = 1/204.8amps.
RATIO Actual Gear Ratio
The diagnostic detects malfunction in the transmission
output components by monitoring the actual gear ratio.
The actual gear ratio is calculated using input (Ni) and
output speed (No): Ratio = Ni/No. This is compared with
the standard gear ratio for each gear. Malfunction can be
defined as: actual gear ratio is not equal to any of the
standard gear ratios.
RPM Engine Speed
The engine speed signal is input from the instrument pack.
The
signal
origi
nates
at the crankshaft
sensor.
The crankshaft
sensor signal is modified by the PCM and the instrument
pack before being input to the TCM.
SSA Shift Solenoid A
Shift solenoid A is attached to the valve body and its outlet
is open to exhaust when it is switched off. A OFF - outlet
open - 2nd and 3rd gears selected. The solenoid is
energised by the TCM providing an internal ground to
close the outlet. A ON - outlet closed -1 st and 4th gears

selected.

SSB Shift Solenoid B
Shift solenoid B is attached to the valve body and its outlet
is open to exhaust when it is switched off. B OFF - outlet
open - 1st and 2nd gears selected. The solenoid is
energised by the TCM providing an internal ground to
close the outlet. B ON - outlet closed - 3rd and 4th gears

selected.

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Climate Control Diagnostics
The air conditioning control module is located at the right
end of the air conditioning unit. Since this controller uses
a unique communications protocol, the PDU must be
connected directly to the unit via the Vehicle Inerface
Adaptor as shown in the following cable setup screen.
Cable Setup
Adigitalmicroprocessorwithin the control module receives
data signals from the operator controlled switches.
Comparison of these signals with those returned from
system temperature sensors and feedback devices results
in the appropriate output voltage changes needed to vary:
Blower motor speed, flap position and the solenoids
which respond to operator selected temperature demand.
The air from two blower motors is passed through the
evaporator matrix which, depending on the positions of
the humidity buttons, removes heat from the incoming air.
Dependingon the position of the two blend flaps, the cold
air either passes directly to the vehicle outlet vents, or is
passed through the heater matrix to be reheated and then
to the vehicle outlet vents.
The amount of air passing through the heater matrix is
infinitely variable depending on ambienttemperature and
the temperature selected within the vehicle.
Selecting 'Climate Control' from the vehicle area menu,
will presentthetechnician with the dataloggertool selection

screen.

Details of the signals which may be monitored in the
system may be found in the DB7 Workshop Manual -
Section 8 - Air Conditioning'
Anti-Lock Braking Diagnostics
The Teves Mk IV Braking System consists of two sub­
systems, power braking and anti-lock braking.
The PDU software(DataLogger) only allows the monitoring
of the anti-lock braking system.
The ABS System consists of:
Four wheel speed sensors.
One control module.
Seven solenoid valves.
One pressure switch.
One fluid level switch.
The ABS System
is
controlled and continuously monitored
by the ABS control module, which automatically
switchesoffthesystemifafailure is identified, illuminating
a warning lamp and leaving
full,
boosted braking to all
wheels. A wheel speed sensor is installed at each wheel.
Their wheel speed related signals are processed by the
control module, which triggers the solenoid valves to
modulate hydraulic pressure, preventing the wheels from

locking.
The control module also monitors the fluid
level and will inhibit ABS operation should lowfluid level
be detected.
The Datalogger function will permit monitoring of the
complete system apart from the solenoid valves. The
control module transmits short duration test pulses of 25
to 100 microseconds to the solenoid valves. These
pulses are too fast for the PDU to monitor and as a result
would cause confusing waveforms.
Selecting 'Anti-Lock Braking' from the vehicle area menu,
will present the technician with the following menu of
diagnostic tools screen:
Anti-Lock Brakes Diagnostic
Datalogger
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
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ABS Diagnostic Trouble Codes
The DTCs which are supported in the Teves Mk IV ABS
system are listed in the workshop manual - Section 5
Brakes Wheels and Tyres.
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ABS Datalogger
The following signals in the Teves Mk IV ABS system may
be monitored using the datalogger function.
DTCs Number of DTCs Logged
The Diagnostic status manager (DSM) receives and
processes fault information and decides when a DTC
should be logged and the MIL turned on. The actual total
stored is indicated by the parameter.
FBRAKE Brake Switch
The signal from the brake switch is used by the CM to
ensure that traction control is inhibited when the brakes
are applied. The input circuitry within the CM is a
1
OK
pull-up to ignition voltage. When the switch is closed the
parameter is set to 1.
FLWS Front Left Wheel Speed Sensor
An indication sensor outputs a sinusoidal wave form 48
pulses per revolution. The output is processed by the CM
to control braking and traction. The sensor is continually
monitored for open and short failure and operating range.
If its output exceeds 330km/h it is deemed to be faulty and
the CM is disabled. The parameter tracks the sensor
weaveform through 255 steps.
FRWS Front Right Wheel Speed Sensor
An indication sensor outputs a sinusoidal wave form 48
pulses per revolution. The output is processed by the CM
to control braking and traction. The sensor is continually
monitored for open and short failure and operating range.
If its output exceeds 330km/h it
is
deemed to be faulty and
the CM is disabled. The parameter tracks the sensor
weaveform through 255 steps.
RLWS Rear Left Wheel Speed Sensor
An indication sensor outputs a sinusoidal wave form 48
pulses per revolution. The output is processed by the CM
to control braking and traction. The sensor is continually
monitored for open and short failure and operating range.
If its output exceeds 330km/h it
is
deemed to be faulty and
the CM is disabled. The parameter tracks the sensor
weaveform through 255 steps.
RRWS Rear Right Wheel Speed Sensor
An indication sensor outputs a sinusoidal wave form 48
pulses per revolution. The output is processed by the CM
to control braking and traction. The sensor is continually
monitored for open and short failure and operating range.
If its output exceeds 330km/h it is deemed to be faulty and
the CM is disabled. The parameter tracks the sensor
waveform through 255 steps.
Passive Anti Theft (PATS) Diagnostics
Security System Diagnostics
Becauseof the requirementto maintain vehicle security,
the PATS and Security System operating instructions
and diagnostics are covered in the Vehicle Security
supplement to section 6 of the workshop manual. This
supplement has restricted circulation and is only
available to Aston Martin Dealers.
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Operation
On selection of DMM the general screen, as shown in Fig.

1,
will be displayed.
Voltage is the default selection for measurement, with red
and black probes selected
as
sources.
To choose alternatives
to these options, press the relevant description for change
followed by the 'tick' icon in the top, right-hand, corner.
If the measurement mode (Voltage) is selected for change,
followed by a confirming 'tick', a screen as show will be

displayed.

Select DMM Measurement
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Resistance
Pulse Period
Pulse Width
(low)
Voltage (AC)
Frequency
Pulse Width
(High)
Duty Cycle
DMM Measurement Selection
Selection of any option from this screen, followed by a
confirming 'tick', will return the operator to the general
screen but with the new mode displayed against DMM.
If 'Resistance' is selected an additional
icon,
showing an
audio symbol, will appear above the "EXIT" display. This
icon allows the enabling / disabling of an audible signal
which sounds when measured valuefal
Is
below 0.5 ohms.
Touch the icon to toggle the warning ON / OFF directly,
no confirming 'tick' is necessary. A 'cross' is displayed
over the icon when warning is turned OFF.
Measurement Source Selection
If
a
measurement source (either RED or BLACK PROBE) is

selected,
a screen as shown will be displayed. This screen
may vary depending upon the various probes which can
be connected to the PDU.Afull list of possiblesources will
be displayed on the 'Source Select' screen.
Select (-) Channel
BLACK Probe
Battery positive
Battery negative
Module pin
Selection of (+) and (-) measurement channels
Selection of any source option, except "Module Pin", will
return the user to the general screen, which will display
the revised source.
Module Pin Selection (Air-Con only)
Selection of "Module Pin" will display a screen as shown.
Selection of one of the options displayed on this screen
allows the operator to make measurements on designated
pins of the air conditioning control module. When the air
conditioning module is selected PDU will display a wiring
connection diagram, as shown.
Cable Setup
Module Connection
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Parameter Name
Parameters can be fault codes, inputs to, or specific
outputs from, a vehicle control module.
The number of parameters selectable is limited to 32.
If the number of parameters available for customization
exceeds the d isplay
area,
the arrow buttons wi
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be present,
allowing display area scrolling.
The parameters declared to Datalogger are initially
presented in alphabetical order.
Record Enabled
Record enabled is used to select which signals are to be

recorded.

To select a signal for recording, touch the rectangle next
to the signal name.
The record button will then be displayed.

Nofe:
Additional rectangles may appear in other columns
beside a selected signal name, indicating that the signal
units may be changed or that the signal may be used
as
a

trigger.

It should be noted that the more parameters you select to
record the slower the PDU's sample rate will be for each
parameter e.g. The PDU may be able to monitor six
parameters sampling each parameter twice a second. If
the number of parameters is increased to twelve then the
PDU would only be able to sample each parameter once
per second, thus reducing its ability to capture fast faults;
therefore it
is
recommended that the number of parameters
is kept to a minimum.
Display Order
Parameters may be displayed on the waveform/ bargraph
screen in any order.
To set the parameter display order, press the required
rectangle to create a numbered list.
Note: It
is
not
necessary to
display all of the parameters
required to be recorded.
This has particular benefits if a parameter is to be used as
a trigger but is not required to be displayed.
Trigger Action
For a detailed description of trigger action, refer to the
Trigger Customisation description on the following page.

S.I.
Units
Certain parameters can be measured / displayed in a
number of different units eg temperature in °C or °F. If a
rectangle appears around the displayed units in the
'S.I.'

column then the units are selectable. Each time the
rectangle is pressed, the selectable units scroll one step
through the available options.
Other Features
To make parameter customization easier two icons have
been introduced on to the bottom of the screen, these are:
This icon simply puts all ofthesignals selected for
recording in alphabetical order irrespective of
the language.
A B C
This icon will put all of the signals selected for
recording at the top of the parameter list in
numerical order.

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After the parameter customization process is completed,
return to the Datalogger main menu.
Default Customisation
To cancel all customisations, press the
Customisation Reset
icon.
This will reset the
customisation on all parameters to the default

setting.

Trigger Customisation
Datalogger operates using a 'rolling memory'.
When the Record icon is selected on the waveform
display, PDU will start to record data, it will then continue
to record data until its memory is
full.

At this point it will continue recording by overriding the
oldest
data.
This process will continue indefinitely or until
the trigger is activated.
When the trigger is activated it performs a number of
functions.
a) The first function istoplaceazerotimepointwithin
the stored data, this enables the trigger point to be
easily accessible in later stages.
b) The second function is to set a timer, ensuring that
the PDU wil
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only continue recording for the time
selected in 'test-duration'.
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Only the data within the selected time period will be

stored.
A trigger is used to define the zero time point on
any waveform display. This is used to make it easier to
locate the actual point at which the fault occurred on the
waveform display. Triggers may take three forms.

1.
Manual Trigger
A manual trigger would be used in circumstances where
the technician can clearly identify the point when the fault
occurs and has access to the PDU at this point.
The trigger icon should be pressed on the waveform /
bargraph display (ortheon-road trigger icon) at the instant
the fault occurs. This will then become the zero point for
the waveform/bargraph display. The waveform/bargraph
display up to this point would have a negative form.

2.
Fault Code Trigger
The fault code trigger is used when the first indication of
a fault is normally by the appearance of a warning lamp
within the instrument pack. For some vehicle systems
Datalogger can trigger on specific fault codes, this type of
triggering is more precise than simply triggering on the
warning lamp.
This trigger
is
selected during the parameter customisation
process. To select a fault code to trigger 'on', set the fault
code (parameter) to record.
Asign the display order by touching the rectangle below
the Eye icon repeatedly until the desired display order
number is shown.
Press the rectangle in the trigger column.
Highlight the fault code parameter again and select the
magnifying glass
icon.
The trigger customisation screen
will be displayed.
Select the appropriate trigger style icon and select the tick
icon to confirm.
Press the Tick icon again to return to the main Datalogger

screen.

Select the Record icon to start data capture.
The unit will trigger when the fault code appears and will
set the zero time point of the waveform / bargraph display.
3. Specific Signal Trigger
It is possible to select a specific parameter or signal to
trigger Datalogger.
Triggering on specific signals is likely to be used when the
vehicle system has no on-board diagnostics or when
diagnostic information is not readily available at the time
the fault occurs, e.g. air-conditioning.
Thistypeoftriggershouldonly be used when it is known
that a particular signal has certain characteristics at the
time the fault occurs, e.g. one signal will always go from
12 Volts to ground, bringing on a warning lamp when a
particular fault occurs,
as
this is a known event, this signal
may be used to trigger the PDU.
Trigger Selection
Any of the record enabled parameters may be used to
trigger Datalogger.
To select a trigger highlight the parameter name, a
magnifying glass type icon will appear at the bottom of the

screen.

Select the magnifying glass type
icon.

The trigger action screen should be displayed.
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Trigger

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The following trigger options are available:
Triggers when the signal passes above
a
specified

value,
i.e. stop lamp.
Triggers when the signal passes below
a
specified

value,
i.e. Anti-Lock brakes warning lamp.
Triggers when the signa
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passes outside
a
specified

band,
i.e. oxygen sensor feedback.
Triggers when the signal passes into a specified

band.

Once the type of trigger has been selected the trigger
vaiue(s) (i.e. the signal level at which the trigger point wil
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occur) should be set.
These values are set by highlighting the existing value.

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Highlighted Trigger Value
Press the calculator-style
icon.

A new screen should now be displayed.
Trigger Value Entry
Enter the required trigger value using the calculator-style
screen buttons.
The S.I. button enables unit selection, where applicable,
refer to S.I. Units.
Confirm the trigger value by pressing the 'tick'
icon.

The trigger screen will now be re-displayed.
Press the 'tick' icon to go back to the Parameter
Customisation screen.
Press the 'tick' icon again to return to the datalogger main

menu.

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