ECU ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Workshop Manual

Steering Gear (11.01)
Steering (11.00)11-1-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Specifications
Excessive steering
efforts required to
turn corners and
during parking
manoeuvres Dirty fluid filter.
Low power steering pump fluid.
Clean/replace reservoir.
Fill as required. Check for system leaks.
Damaged accessory drive belt tensioner. New accessory drive belt tensioner.
Hose or oil cooler external leak. New hose or oil cooler as required.
Hose or cooler line restriction. New hose as required.
Fluid aeration.
Damaged pump. Bleed system.
Replace pump.
Fluid leakage Overfilled system. Correct fluid level.
Component leak. Locate suspect component and repair as required.
Accessory drive belt
squeal Check accessory drive belt for correct tension
or glazing .
New accessory drive belt.
‘Chirp’ noise from
steering pump Loose or worn accessory drive belt. New accessory drive belt.
Power steering
pump noisy Low fluid level. Top up and check for system leaks.
Power steering pump.
Steering hoses fouling body structure. Check for leaks. Repair
as required. New pump.
Ensure hose is secured and routed correctly.
‘Hiss’ noise Fluid flow through steering gear rotary valve -
close to ‘Full Lock’. Normal noise.
‘Whine’ noise Aerated fluid. Bleed system.
Steering wheel
vibration Road wheels out of balance. Check front end alignment.
SymptomPossible CauseAction
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Ball Joint (M14 nut) 70 52
Track-Rod (lock nut) 70 52
Steering Rack to Subframe (M12) 115 85
Steering Rack Pipe Attachment Plate 9-12 7-9
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt 21-29 15.5-21.5

Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)11-2-12 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Removal
1. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir (syringe).
2. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
3. Remove top bolts (x2) from engine oil tank and loosen
bottom bolts (x2) (allows ta nk to move to access pipe
support fixings).
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing pipe to body.
5. Disconnect sensor multiplug.
6. Remove hose from pump union.
7. Remove pipes from steering rack (bolt x1).
8. Remove pipe from vehicle.
Installation
1. Renew o-rings on PAS pipes and pump pipe.
2. Install hose to vehicle.
3. Install bolts brackets to body.
4. Install PAS pipes to rack (bolt x1).
5. Connect sensor multiplug.
6. Install pipe to pump union.
7. Install bolts and tighten oil tank fixings (torque).
8. Install throttle body duct. (clips x3).
9. Bleed PAS system (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.01.AA Power Assisted Steering System - Bleed).
Power Steering Rack to Cooler Hose-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove radiator grille (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
2. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir (syringe). 3. Remove hose from cooler (clip x1) and support clips
(x2).
4. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
5. Remove bolt, bracket to lower radiator crossmember.
6. Lower ramp.
7. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
8. Remove pipes from st eering rack (bolt x1).
9. Remove hose from vehicle (support clips x2).
Installation
1. Renew the O-rings on the PAS pipes.
2. Install hose to vehicle (support clips).
3. Install PAS pipes to rack (bolt x1).
4. Install throttle body duct. (clips x3).
5. Raise ramp.
6. Install support clip bolt to radiator crossmember.
7. Install hose to cooler and support clips (x2).
8. Install undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
9. Install radiator grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Ra diator - Renew).
10. Top up PAS fluid.
WAR NI NG
AVOID EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT WITH MINERAL
OIL. MINERAL OILS REMOVE THE NATURAL FATS
FROM THE SKIN, LEADING TO DRYNESS, IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS.
Caution
Always plug pipes and hoses to prevent ingress of dirt or
moisture into the system.
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Caution
Always plug pipes and hoses to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.

Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 11-4-1
Steering (11.00)
Steering Column (11.04)
Description
The steering column has reach and tilt functions. These let
the driver manually set the position of the steering column.
by using the reach / tilt lever that is on the underside of the
steering column.This is indepe ndent of the ignition switch
position .
The steering intermediate shaft has two parts. The lower
shaft is attached to both th e steering gear and the upper
shaft.
The Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) is attached to
the upper casting of the steering column and has a locking
pin. The steering column is electrically unlocked when the
ignition key is installed and operated to position 2. The lock
engages when the ignition switch is removed and the
steering wheel is turned to the centre position.
Specifications
Maintenance
Top Shroud for the Steering Column -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Release the steering column adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel to the longest column position.
3. Push the adjustment lever back to lock the steering
wheel.
4. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
5. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL).
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
6. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL. 7. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw in
the front face of the shroud at the left side .
8. Remove the screw.
9. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw in the front face of the shroud at the right side .
10. Remove the screw.
11. Remove the top shroud.
Install
1. Put the top shroud in position on the steering column.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
2. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL).
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
3. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw hole in the front face of the shroud at the left side.
5. Install the screw.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw hole in the front face of the shroud at the right side.
7. Install the screw.
Bottom Shroud for the Steering Column -
Remove and Install

Remove
1. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
2. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column
Lock (ESCL).
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
3. Install the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side (refer to
Figure 1).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ftNominal
Steering Column to cross
car beam 21-27 15.5-
19.924Nm
Upper column to I-shaft 27.3- 32.720-24.1 30Nm
Vee-yoke to pinion
extension shaft 15.5-
18.511.4-
21.217Nm
Power coupling to pinion 21.2- 28.815.6-
21.225Nm
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Note: The top screw goes thro
ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
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Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)11-4-2 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
5. Remove the two screws at the left side of the front face of the column shrouds.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
7. Remove the two screws at the right side of the front face of the column shrouds.
8. Remove the three screws that attach the bottom shroud to the steering column.
9. On pre-08MY vehicles remove the ignition key from the igniiton switch.
10. Remove the bottom shroud.
11. If a new shroud is to be installed on pre-08MY vehicles, remove the ignition switch grommet.
Install
1. If necessary, install the ignition switch grommet on the bottom column shroud (shroud).
2. Put the shroud in position on the steering column.
3. Install the three screws that attach the shroud to the steering column.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
4. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the ESCL.
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
5. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side.
7. Install the two screws at the left side of the front face of the column shrouds. 8. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws
in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
9. Install the two screws at the right side of the front face of the column shrouds.
10. Put the lower panel on the driver’s side of the instrument panel and engage the seven clips.
Steering Column Gaiter-Renew
Remove
1. Power driver's seat to its lowest and most rearward position.
2. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the
Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
3. Centralise the steering whee l until the steering lock
engages.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
6. Remove the steering wheel (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.06.AB Steering Wheel - Renew).
7. Attach the rotary coupling in position with masking tape.
8. Release the two clips that attach the column switch harness to the load-spread plate.
9. Pull back steering column bulkhead gaiter.
10. Remove and discard pinch bolt, upper column to intermediate shaft.
11. Remove the four Torx bolts that attach the upper column mounting.
12. Release upper column from intermediate shaft.
13. Support steering column assembly.
14. Remove gaiter from steering column.
Install
1. Install the gaiter on the steering column.
2. Put the upper steering column assembly in position and connect it to the intermediate shaft.
3. Position the upper column to the mounting, install and torque the four Torx bolts.
4. Install and torque the column pinch bolt.
5. Put the steering column gaiter in position.
6. Remove masking tape from the rotary coupler.
7. Install steering wheel (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.06.AB Steering Wheel - Renew).
Figure 1
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Steering Column Gaiter-Renew 11.04.BB
WAR NI NG
LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MINUTES AFTER YOU
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY ,BEFORE YOU DO WORK ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. IF YOU DO NOT, THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM CAN OPERATE AND CAUSE INJURY.

Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 11-4-3
8. Connect vehicle battery.
9. Install the steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-4).
10. Put the driver’s seat and the steering column in their initial positions.
Upper Steering Column Assembly-
Renew
Remove
1. Power driver's seat to it s lowest and most rearward
position.
2. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the
Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
3. Disconnect vehicle battery.
4. Centralise the steering whee l until the steering lock
engages.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Disconnect the battery.
7. Remove the steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel- Renew’, page 11-6-1).
8. Attach the rotary coupling in position with masking tape.
9. Disconnect steering column switch multiplugs (x5).
10. Remove screw securing load-spread plate to column and collect column shrouds mounting bracket.
11. Release clips (x2) from column switch harness to load- spread plate.
12. Pull back steering co lumn bulkhead gaiter. 13. Remove and discard pinch bolt from upper column to
intermediate shaft.Figure 1
14. Remove the four Torx screws from the upper column mounting.
15. Release upper column from intermediate shaft.
16. Disconnect multiplug from steering sensor and remove
steering column assembly.
17. Unclip steering column sw itches from column and
remove switch gear.
18. Mark fitted position of rotary coupler and remove rotary coupler.
19. Remove gaiter from steering column.
20. Remove Torx screws (x3) from securing steering sensor to mounting bracket.
21. Remove sensor.
22. Remove Torx screws (x3) that secure steering sensor mounting bracket to column and remove bracket.
Install
1. Position steering sensor mounting bracket, install and tighten Torx screws (x3).
2. Install the steering sensor, install and tighten Torx screws (x3).
3. Install gaiter on steering column.
4. Install steering column switch gear and secure clips.
5. Install the rotary coupler to marked position and secure
with masking tape.
6. Position upper steering column assembly and connect to intermediate shaft.
7. Connect multiplug to steering sensor.
8. Position upper column to mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
9. Install and torque tighten column pinch bolt.
10. Connect multiplugs (x5).
11. Position load-spread plate and secure harness clips (x2).
12. Install load-spread plate and secure with screw.
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Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)11-4-4 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
13. Remove masking tape from rotary coupler.
14. Install the steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel- Renew’, page 11-6-1).
15. Install air temperature pipe to lower instrument panel
and install panel.
16. Connect the vehicle battery.
17. Install the steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-4).
18. Put the driver’s seat and the steering column in their initial positions.
Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering
Column - Remove and Install
Remove the Bottom Shroud
1. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
2. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock
(ESCL).
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
3. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side. 5. Remove the one or two screws at the left side of the
front face of the column shrouds.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
7. Remove the one or two screws at the right side of the front face of the column shrouds.
8. Remove the three screws that attach the bottom shroud to the steering column.
9. On pre-08MY vehicles remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
10. Remove the bottom shroud.
11. If a new shroud is to be installed on pre-08MY vehicles, remove the ignition switch grommet.
Remove the Top Shroud
1. Release the steering column adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel to the longest column position.
3. Push the adjustment lever back to lock the steering wheel.
4. Remove the top shroud.
Install the Top Shroud
1. Put the top shroud in position on the steering column.
Install the Bottom Shroud
1. If necessary, install the ignition switch grommet on the bottom column shroud (shroud).
2. Put the shroud in position on the steering column.
3. Install the three screws that attach the shroud to the steering column.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
4. Put the key in the ignition switch to release the ESCL.
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
5. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side.
7. Install the one or two screws at the left side of the front face of the column shrouds.
8. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
9. Install the one or two screws at the right side of the front
face of the column shrouds.
10. Put the lower panel on the driver’s side of the instrument panel and engage the seven clips.
Caution
Align the steering wheel and the rack to the centre position during assembly. If you do not, the rotary
coupling can be damaged. Al so, it can be difficult to
align the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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Figure 1
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.

Steering Column Switches (11.05)
Steering (11.00)
11-5-2 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
Cruise Control Switch-Renew
Remove
1. Remove airbag module (Refer to ’Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install’, page 11-6-1).
2. Remove the cruise control switch.
Install
1. Install the cruise control switch.
2. Make sure that the routing of the switch harness is correct.
3. Install the airbag module (Refer to ’Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install’, page 11-6-1).
Indicator Switch for th e Steering Column
- Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove the top shroud from the steering column (Refer to ’Top Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-1).
2. Release the clips that attach the indicator switch to its mounting.
3. Release the indicator switch from its mounting.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the indicator switch.
5. Remove the indicator switch.
Install
1. Connect the electrical connector to the indicator switch.
2. Install the indicator switch in the mounting.
3. Make sure that the clips that attach the switch are correctly engaged.
4. Install the top shroud to the steering column (Refer to ’Top Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-1).
Airbag Rotary Coupler Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
1. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column
Lock (ESCL).
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
2. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL..
3. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to one of the two M6 screws that attach the airbag module (Refer to
FIgure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove the M6 screw.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the second M6 screw that attaches the airbag module.
7. Remove the second M6 screw.
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ItemCode
Airbag Rotary Coupler Assembly -
Remove and Install 11.06.CM
WAR NI NG
LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MINUTES AFTER YOU
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NOT, THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAN OPERATE
AND CAUSE INJURY.

Steering Wheel (11.06)
Steering (11.00)11-6-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
2. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL..
3. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to one of the two M6 screws that attach the airbag module.
Figure A11-06-1093
5. Remove the M6 screw.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the second M6 screw that attaches the airbag module.
7. Remove the second M6 screw.
8. Move the airbag module to get access to the two electrical connectors.
Figure A11-06-1094
9. Disconnect the two electrical connector for the airbag module.
10. Remove the airbag module and keep it in an approved storage area.
Install
1. Connect the two electrical cables to the airbag module.
2. Put the airbag module in position.
3. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install one of the two airbag module M6 attachment screws. 4. Install and torque the first M6 attachment screw.
5. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install the
second airbag module M6 attachment screw.
6. Install and torque the second M6 attachment screw.
7. Connect the vehicle battery.
WAR NI NG
LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MINUTES AFTER YOU
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE YOU DO WORK.
IF YOU DO NOT, THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAN OPERATE AND CAUSE INJURY.

May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-1-1
Climate Control (12.00)
Contents
Body Ventilation (12.01) ...................................... 12-1-2Air Intake & Distribution System............................ 1-2 Air Intake Actuator ................................................. 1-3
Air Mix Actuator .................................................... 1-3
Airflow Mode Actuator........................................... 1-4
Heater System (12.02) ......................................... 12-2-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 2-1 RHD/LHD Heater Unit (Including ECU)-Renew...... 2-1
Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03) ................ 12-3-1
Major Components................................................. 3-2 Refrigerant System ................................................. 3-3
Storing Refrigerant ................................................. 3-4
Handling Insufficient Refrigerant Level ................... 3-4
Handling Compressor Oil....................................... 3-4
Refrigeration Cycle................................................. 3-4
Specifications.......................................................... 3-5 Refrigerant and Lubricant ....................................... 3-5
Capacities .............................................................. 3-5
Torque Figures ....................................................... 3-5
Diagnostics ............................................................. 3-6 Electrical Connectors.............................................. 3-6
DTC Inspection ...................................................... 3-7
Single Fault Codes.................................................. 3-7
Multiple Fault Codes .............................................. 3-8
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-9 Connections .......................................................... 3-9
Recovery................................................................ 3-9
Evacuation ........................................................... 3-10
Charging .............................................................. 3-10
A/C System Testing............................................... 3-11
Leaks ................................................................... 3-12
System Pressure Fault Classification ...................... 3-12
Maintenance ......................................................... 3-13 Condenser-Renew ............................................... 3-13
Air Conditioning Compressor-Renew ................... 3-13
Blower Assembly-Renew ...................................... 3-14
Compressor to Condenser Tube
Assembly-Renew.................................................. 3-14
Troubleshooting ................................................... 3-16

Heater System (12.02)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-2-1
Climate Control (12.00)
Heater System (12.02)
Maintenance
RHD/LHD Heater Unit (Including ECU)-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove IP unit from vehicle (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Facia Assembly LHD Remove for
Access and Refit).
2. Disconnect multiplugs (x6) from heater unit.
3. Remove nuts (x2) and bolt (x1) securing heater unit to IP unit.
4. Disconnect tube from 'In car' temperature sensor unit and remove heater unit from IP.
Installation
1. Connect tube to 'In car' temperature sensor, install heater unit in position on IP.
2. Position heater unit in IP. Install and torque tighten bolt and nuts (x2).
3. Connect multiplugs (x6) to heater unit.
4. Install IP unit in vehicle (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Facia Assembly LHD Remove for
Access and Refit).
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Warning
To prevent damage to elec trical components, always
disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. Th e earth lead ( - ve) must be
disconnected first and reconnected last.
Warning
Always connect the battery ea rth (- ve) terminal last.