wiring ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Owner's Guide

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
Multiple Fault Codes
Code Description Possible Cause
13 Ambient temperature sensor system
inspection. 1. Ambient temperature sensor fault
2. Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the A/C
module and the ambient temperature sensor
Code Description Possible Cause
15 ECT sensor system inspection.
Past fault. 1. ECT fault
2. Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the A/C
module and the ECT sensor
Code Description Possible Cause
19 Air mix actuator (potentiometer) system
inspection.
Past fault. 1. Air mix actuator fault
2. Open circuit in the wiring harness between the A/C module and
the air mix actuator
3. Short circuit in th e wiring harness between the A/C module
(C0792-12) and air mix actuator (C2130-5)
22 Airflow mode actuator (potentiometer)
system inspection.
Past fault. 1. Airflow mode actuator fault
2. Open circuit in wiring harnes
s between A/C module and airflow
mode actuator
3. Short circuit in th e wiring harness between the A/C module
(C0792-4) and the air mix actuator (C2130-5)
Code Description Possible Cause
58 Air mix actuator (motor lock) system
inspection
Past fault. 1. Air mix actuator fault
2. A/C unit (air mix link and air mix crank) fault
3. Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the A/C
module and the air mix actuator
Code Description Possible Cause
59 Airflow mode actuator (motor lock) system
inspection.
Past fault. 1. Airflow mode actuator fault
2. A/C unit (airflow mode link and airflow mode crank) fault
3. Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the A/C
module and the airflow mode actuator
Code Description Possible Cause
06 / 10 /
12 / 18 /
21 A/C module (+5 V power supply or sensor
ground) system inspection.
1. Open circuit in wiring harnesses between A/C module and
each temperature sensor, air mix actuator, or airflow mode
actuator
Code Description Possible Cause
02 / 18 /
21 A/C module (5 V power supply) system
inspection. 1. Open or short circuit in the wiring harnesses between the A/C
module and solar radiation sensor, air mix actuator, or airflow
mode actuator
Code Description Possible Cause
07 / 11 /
13 / 19 /
22 A/C module (5 V power supply or sensor
ground) system inspection.
1. Open circuit in the wiring harnesses between the A/C module
and each temperature sensor, air mix actuator, or airflow mode
actuator
Code Description Possible Cause
19 / 22 A/C module (5 V power supply) system
inspection. • Open or short circuit in wiri
ng harnesses between the A/C
module and the solar radiation sensor, air mix actuator, or
airflow mode actuator

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-16 Workshop Manual May 2007
Troubleshooting
The areas for inspection (steps) are given according to various circuit malfunctions. Use the following chart to verify the
symptoms of the trouble in order to diagnose the appropriate area.
Symptom(1)
Symptom (2)DescriptionPossible Cause
Amount of air blown from vents
does not change. Fault in blower system. • Blower motor fault
• Blower unit fault
• Power transistor system fault
• Climate control unit fault
Shake the wiring harness and connectors wh ile performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunc tions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.
Symptom (4)DescriptionPossible Cause
Air intake mode does not change. Air intake mode does not change
when switching REC FRESH
mode. • Air Intake Actuator fault
• Air intake door fault
Shake the wiring harness and conn ectors while performing the inspection to di scover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunc tions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.
Symptom (5)DescriptionPossible Cause
No temperature control with A/C
Module. Temperature does not change
with operating temperature
control dial• Air Mix Actuator (5 V signal) system fault
• A/C Module (potentiometer GND signal) system
fault
• Air Mix Actuator (potentiometer input signal) system fault
• Air Mix Actuator (potentiometer GND signal, motor drive signal) system fault
•Air Mix Actuator system fault
• A/C unit air mix door fault
Shake the wiring harness and conn ectors while performing the inspection to di scover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunc tions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.
Symptom (6)DescriptionPossible Cause
Windshield fogged. • A/C compressor does not
operate while airflow mode is
in DEFROSTER or HEAT DEF
modes
• Air intake mode does not change to FRESH while
airflow mode is in
DEFROSTER or HEAT DEF
modes • A/C Module (B+ signal) system fault
• Air intake actuator fault
• A/C Module (RECIRCULATE, FRESH signal)
system fault
• Fault in blower unit air intake doors
Shake the wiring harness and conn ectors while performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there is a problem, check to make sure conn ectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-17
Symptom (7)DescriptionPossible Cause
Air from vents not cold enough. Magnetic clutch operates but A/
C system malfunctions. • Drive belt fault
• Fault in blower unit or condenser
• Fault in Receiver / Drier or expansion valve
(valve closes too much)
• Fault in refrigerant lines
• A/C compressor system fault, insufficient compressor oil
• Over filling of compressor oil, fault in expansion valve or A/C unit air mix link system
Symptom (8)Possible Cause
No cool air. Magnetic clutch does not
operate. • Fault in PCM A/C cut control system
• Fault in A/C Module
• Fault in refrigerant pressure switch
• Fault in PCM (A/C signal)
• Fault in PCM (IG1 signal)
• Fault in A/C compressor
•Fault in A/C relay
• Fault in Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Shake the wiring harness and connectors wh ile performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.
Symptom (9)Possible Cause
Noise while operating A/C
system. Noise from magnetic clutch, A/C
compressor, hose or refrigerant
line. • Magnetic clutch operation noise
• A/C compressor slippage noise
• Hose or refrigerant line interference noise

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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May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-1
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
Contents
Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01) ................. 18-1-2Fuse Boxes .............................................................. 1-2 Engine Bay Fuse/Relay Box..................................... 1-2
Central Electronics Module Fusebox....................... 1-3
How to Read the Circuits........................................ 1-4 Wires ..................................................................... 1-4
Controller Area Network (CAN).............................. 1-5
Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) ............. 1-6
Connectors ............................................................. 1-6 Splices ................................................................... 1-7
Relays .................................................................... 1-8
Busbars .................................................................. 1-8
Fuses ..................................................................... 1-8
Resistors................................................................. 1-9
Lamps .................................................................... 1-9
Switches ................................................................ 1-9
Motors and Pumps ................................................. 1-9
Diodes ................................................................. 1-10
Transistor ............................................................. 1-10
Earth / Ground ..................................................... 1-10
Maintenance ......................................................... 1-11 Forward Harness-Renew ...................................... 1-11
Header Latch Harness-Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 1-12
Roof Cylinder Wiring Harness-Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 1-14
Transaxle Harness-Renew .................................... 1-21
Engine Wiring Harness-Renew ............................. 1-22
Facia Harness-Renew ........................................... 1-25
Cabin Harness Assembly-Renew .......................... 1-26
Passenger Door Harness-Renew ........................... 1-36
Driver’s Door Harness-Renew .............................. 1-36
Rear Bumper Harness-Renew .............................. 1-37
Transaxle Harness-Renew .................................... 1-37
Axle Transmission Harness-Renew
-Sportshift Only.................................................... 1-38
Tailgate Harness-Renew ....................................... 1-38
Vehicle Control System (18.08) ........................... 18-2-1 Module Configuration ............................................ 2-1 Principles of Operation .......................................... 2-1
Market Configuration ............................................. 2-1
Customer Configuration ......................................... 2-1
Data Buses .............................................................. 2-1
Network Bus ........................................................... 2-1 MOST.................................................................... 2-1
Module Locations ................................................... 2-2

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Fuse Boxes
From the clean 12V output terminal of the battery
disconnect switch, electrical power is distributed to three
fuse boxes:
• Engine bay fuse box (LH side of engine bay on LH drive vehicles)
• Boot fuse box

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/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)
Size

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.
205 U MABC 05
Wire No.
Colour
MAB (Defines Screened)
Size

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
Media Oriented System Transport
(MOST)
A fibre optic carries out a similar function to that of a wire in
that it transmits data signals. The differences being that
where a wire is made up of copper strands in an insulated
sleeve a fibre optic is a plasti c tube with a highly polished
reflective inside surface.
The fibre optic carries the data in the form of a pulse of light,
which is sent via an infrared transmitter and picked up at the
next component in the loop via an infrared receiver. The
light pulse is then converted to an electrical signal that is
used by that module or component.
The CAN sends signals around the vehicle where the
modules or components remove their specific signals. The
fibre optic is in a loop with the module components in that
loop, one fibre goes in and one fibre goes out. This is shown
below.
Connectors
There are 2 types of interconnect shown on the circuits.
Each connector is given a dedicated ‘C’ number. The
number after the dash is the pin number, also known as the
cavity number. The example below is C0582 that when
checked on the attached list refers to the CEM Connector
Cockpit 2 (C3).
The 1st type is shown for a connector t h a t is o n a m o d u l e o r
component with a mating harness connector attached to it.
The 2nd type is shown for a co nnector on a harness with the
mating connector on another ha rness. This is known as an
Inline . Again the above naming convention applies.
1FO
Fibre optic in harness
Fibre Optic
C0582 9
Connector C number
Connector pin / cavity number