window ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 User Guide

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}

Battery System (14.01)
Power Supply (14.00)14-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Power Supply (14.00)
Battery System (14.01)
Description
The 12 volt negative earth (‘-’ ve) battery is located under the RH side rear seat and is grounded to the vehicle body.
The battery positive (‘+’ ve) terminal is connected to a battery connect switch. The connect switch may be accessed by
raising the rear seat cushion.
Battery Connect Switch
When the battery connect switch is in an ‘open’ state it
isolates electrical power from all systems except the ‘keep
alive memory’ functions in the PCMs, TCU, radio,
navigation system and door modules.
This function isolates electri cal power from vehicle circuits
under all normal service conditions with the following
exceptions:
• Before any welding or other work which may induce high voltages into the electronic control modules
• Before disconnecting any of the control modules with ‘keep alive memory ’
• Before any major service task (e.g . engine removal)
• Before installing any accessory which involves modification of vehicle wiring
In the above four exceptions the battery earth (‘-’ ve) lead
should be disconnected.
When the battery earth (‘-’ ve) terminal is disconnected,
data held in keep alive memories will be lost. After connecting the battery, the radio preset stations and the
door window controllers will require to be reset (adaptive
learning data in the PCM module will require to be re-
learned by driving the vehicle for some miles in a range of
driving conditions),
driveability may be slightly
compromised until the vehicle systems have completed
their adaptive learning routines again.
Battery Disconnection and Alarm
Activation
The vehicle is installed with an alarm which will be activated
if the battery is disconnected. This alarm is driven by a back
up battery within the alarm sounder unit.
To prevent the alarm from so unding when the battery is
disconnected (for workshop procedures), disconnect the
battery within 10 seconds of switching off the ignition.
Always carry out the following procedures upon connection
of the battery.
• Reset the clock
• Reset the radio preset programmes.
• Reset the window maximum up and maximum down settings.
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
How to Read the Circuits
Below is a simple guide to what symbols mean on the circuit
diagrams. For some of the symbols there are descriptions as
to how they function.
Wires
Wires vary in size to allow diffe rent current to be carried. For
example a wire with a diamet er of 0.50mm (This is the
diameter of all the internal copper strands together) will
carry 11A (dependant on ambient temperature) whilst a wire
with a diameter of 2.00mm will carry 25A.
Twisted Wires
The ‘figure of 8’ shown on circuits as below denotes a
twisted wire and shows the wires that are twisted together.
A wire generates a certain amount of ‘electrical noise’ when
a current is passed through it. By twisting the 2 wires
together the ‘electrical noise’ is cancelled out on each wire
by the opposing wire. This is used more on sensors and
audio speakers.

Screened and Twisted Screen Wires
The signals through a wire can be affected by externally
generated electrical noise. To reduce the external
interference the wires are placed inside a conductive sleeve.
One end of the conductive sleeve is always open whilst the
other end can be terminated to a ground, to a component,
or left open.
Boot Fusebox
Fuse/

RelayRatingFunction
F1 5A Spare
F2 20A Spare
F3 30A Heated rear window
F4 20A Spare
F5 30A Spare
F6 20A Spare
F7 5A Battery disconnect switch (BDS) power
F8 20A Spare
F9 20A Tracker
F10 30A Spare
F11 20A Spare
F12 20A Spare
F13 10A Spare
F14 5A Rear parking assistance module (optional)
F15 5A Spare
F16 30A Spare
F17 5A Spare
F18 30A Audio amplifier
F19 5A Spare
F20 10A Canister vent
F21 30A Spare
F22 20A Exhaust by-pass and vacuum pump
Wire numbers have been deleted from the original
engineering circuits. This al lows the type size to be
increased for improved legibil ity of the service circuits.
173 WR 2.0
Wire No.
Colour
Size
908 GU MAPM 05
Wire No.
Colour
MAP (Defines twisted pair)
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-38 Workshop Manual May 2007
Axle Transmission Harness-Renew-
Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure
05.01.CA Torque Tube - Re move for Access & Refit).
4. Disconnect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness (see Fig. 1).
5. Disconnect multiplug betwee n clutch position sensor
and transmission harness (see Fig. 2).
6. Release clips (x4) securing clutch pipe to transmission harness. 7. Release clips (x5) securing transmission harness to
torque tube.
8. Release clip securing transmission harness to clutch pipe bracket and remove harness (see Fig. 3).
Installation
1. Secure transmission harness to clutch pipe bracket using clip.
2. Secure transmission harness to torque tube using clips.
3. Secure clutch pipe to tran smission harness using clips.
4. Connect multiplug between clutch position sensor and transmission harness.
5. Connect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness.
6. Install torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube - Remove for Access & Refit).
7. Lower vehicle on ramp.
8. Connect vehicle battery.
Tailgate Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolator switch 'OFF'.
2. Remove trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid
Assembly - Renew).
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x4), behind trim panel.
4. Disconnect Lucar connectors (x2), heated rear window.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
Always disconnect the battery earth (- ve) terminal first.
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a ‘two post’ ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
Warning
Always connect the battery earth (+ve) terminal first.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Tailgate Harness-Renew 18.01.JC
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.
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-39
5. Remove rear header panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BK Panel Assembly - Rear
Header - Renew).
6. Disconnect multiplugs (x2), LH and RH side tailgate harness to main harness.
7. Release harness from clips (x4) LH side.
8. Disconnect blue multiplug behind RH side of rear
header.
9. Release harness from clips (x5), RH side.
10. Disconnect lucar connectors (x4).
11. Release grommets from body and tailgate (x4).
12. Remove tailgate glass (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.BE Windshield - Rear - Renew).
13. Release clips (x17) secu ring harness to tailgate.
14. Manoeuvre and remove harness from tailgate.
Installation
1. Install harness in tailgate.
2. Secure harness clips (x17) in tailgate.
3. Install tailgate glass (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.BE Windshield - Rear - Renew).
4. Install grommets (x4), body and tailgate.
5. Connect Lucar connectors (x4).
6. Secure harness in clips (x5), RH side.
7. Connect multiplug (blue), RH side.
8. Secure harness with clips (x4), LH side.
9. Connect multiplugs (x2), tailgate harness to main harness RH and LH sides.
10. Install rear header pane l assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BK Panel Assembly - Rear
Header - Renew).
11. Connect Lucar connectors (x2), heated rear window.
12. Connect multiplugs (x4), tailgate rear.
13. Install trim - tailgate lid (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid Assembly -
Renew).
14. Battery isolator switch 'ON'.
Warning
Always connect the battery ea rth (- ve) terminal last.

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

Squeaks and Rattles Repair Manual



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Squeak and Rattle Terminology
Squeaks
CHIRP High-pitched rapidly repeating sound, like chirping birds.
CREAK Metallic squeak, like the back of a seat flexing.
GRIND Abrasive sound, like a grinding wh eel or sandpaper rubbing against wood.
GRAUNCH Metallic abrasive sound, like two cast components rubbing together.
SQUEAK High-pitched sound, like rubbing a clean window.
TICK Audible rhythmic tap – clock noise.
Rattles
BRUSH Swish sound as contact parts touch lightly.
BUZZ Low-pitched sound, similar to a bee. Usually asso ciated with vibrations. Often metallic or hard
plastic humming.
CHATTER Rapidly repeating metallic sound.
CHUCK Rapid noise that sounds like a stick against the spokes of a spinning bicycle wheel.
CLICK light sound, like a ball point pen being clicked.
CLINK Usually a high frequency sound, like a sharp hard input to ceramic or glass.
CLANK Usually a mid-frequency. A sharp, hard, metallic knock.
CLUNK Usually a low-frequency, heavy sound, like something stressed being released under pressure.
DING Ringing noise like a bell.
HUM Continuous sound of varying frequencie s, like a wire humming in the wind.
KNOCK Heavy, loud, repeating sound like a knock on a door.
OIL CANNING Metallic "in/out" noise from metal surfaces reboundi ng in response to forced input like slamming
doors/hood.
PING Similar to knock, but at higher frequency.
RATTLE A sound that suggests looseness, such as marbles rolling around in a can.
SLAP Resonance from flat surfaces (seat belt webbing or door trim panels).
TAP Light hammering sound like tapping pencil on ed ge of table. Can be rhythmic or intermittent.
THUMP/THUD Dull beat caused by two items striking together.
TIZZ Rapid low-pitched diminishing sound often a secondary loose vibration after an impact.