ASTON MARTIN CLIENT SERVICES

SERVICE ACTION
Reference number:

SA-18-0252

Issued: 19 February 2016

Subject:

Modification to the Electrical Connections on the V12 Starter Solenoid

Model(s):

Vanquish (13 MY onwards), DB9, Rapide S, V12 Vantage, Vantage GT12.

VIN range:

Refer to the VIN list published on the DCS Portal

Applicable to:

All Dealers

Distribute to:

After Sales Manager

Warranty

Executive Manager

Technician(s)

Service Manager

Parts

Sales Manager

Reason for this Service Action
There are two modifications that you need to do to the starter solenoid electrical connections on some V12 engined
models. The first problem is that there is a quantity of vehicles that have an incorrect nut installed that attaches the battery
positive cable to the solenoid. The coating on the nut can corrode and cause a poor connection. The second problem is
that it is possible that the signal wire to the solenoid coils has an acute angle. This can cause the insulation to fail and
increase the risk of a short circuit or failure of the wire. The system fuse can also blow. The two problems can cause the
engine not to start, or be difficult to start.
The list of affected VINs will tell you which parts of the Workshop Procedure you must do to the applicable vehicles. You
can find the list of affected VINs on the new DCS Portal and on old DCS.

Workshop Procedure
This Workshop Procedure has the parts that follow:
Part A - Preparation
Part B – Replace the nut that attaches the battery supply cable.
Part C – Examine the signal wire to the solenoid
Part D – Complete the procedure
WARNING:

THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST WILL BE HOT AFTER OPERATION AND CAN CAUSE INJURY. LET
THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST BECOME COOL BEFORE YOU DO WORK.

Part A - Preparation
1.

Put the vehicle on a lift.

2.

Disconnect the vehicle battery (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 14.01.CA).

3.

Raise the vehicle and make it safe.

4.

Remove the front under tray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB).

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Part B – Replace the nut that attaches the battery supply cable.
5. Remove the nut (1) that attaches the battery supply
cable to the starter solenoid (solenoid) (refer to
Figure 1).

Figure 1

6. Remove the battery cable (1) from the stud on the
solenoid (refer to Figure 2).

Figure 2

7.

Examine the terminal on the battery cable. If necessary, clean the terminal.

8.

Examine the stud on the solenoid. If necessary, clean the stud.

9.

Put the battery cable back into position on the stud of the solenoid.

10.

Install and tighten a new nut that attaches the cable to the stud of the solenoid.

Part C – Examine the signal wire to the solenoid
11. Examine the position and condition of signal wire to the solenoid.
12. If the wire is at an acute angle (1) (refer to Figure 3),
failure of the wire insulation can occur.

Figure 3

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13.

If the angle is too acute, remove the nut (2).

14.

Remove the wire from the stud and examine the insulation.

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15. Wind self-amalgamating harness tape around the wire
from the terminal for approximately 4 cm (2) (refer to
Figure 4).

Figure 4
16.

Put the wire onto the stud with the routing shown in Figure 4.

17.

Install and tighten the nut (3).

Part D – Complete the procedure
18.

Install the front under tray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB).

19.

Do the battery connection procedure (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 14.01.CA).

Part Data
Description
M8 Nut, Hexagon Head
Self-Amalgamating Harness Tape

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Part Number

Quantity

706889

1

Local Supply

As necessary

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Warranty Data
Procedure and Labour Time
There are nine tiers in the Warranty database. Please make sure that you refer to the correct tier when you make the
Warranty claim.
Description

Model

Task

Time

Examine

1.00 hours

Repair

1.10 hours

Examine

1.10 hours

Repair

1.20 hours

Examine

1.25 hours

Repair

1.35 hours

V12 Vantage S, Vantage GT12, Rapide

Repair

1.05 hours

D

Vanquish 13 MY onwards - Coupe
DB9 13 MY onwards - All

Repair

1.10 hours

E

13 MY Vanquish Volante, Taraf

Repair

1.30 hours

F

V12 Vantage S, Vantage GT12, Rapide

Repair

1.15 hours

G

Vanquish 13 MY onwards - Coupe
DB9 13 MY onwards - All

Repair

1.25 hours

H

13 MY Vanquish Volante, Taraf

Repair

1.40 hours

I

V12 Vantage S, Vantage GT12, Rapide
Examine and if necessary, repair the
solenoid signal wire

Vanquish 13 MY onwards - Coupe
DB9 13 MY onwards - All
13 MY Vanquish Volante, Taraf

Replace the nut for the solenoid
battery cable

Examine and if necessary, repair the
solenoid signal wire, and replace
the nut for the solenoid battery
cable

Tier
A
B
C

Failure Mode Description
Select the failure modes that follow when you make a claim through the Warranty system:
Subsystem

Location

Component

Mode of Failure

ELECTRICAL

ENGINE – ANCILLARIES

ENGINE – STARTER
MOTOR

POOR PERFORMANCE –
LOOSE CONNECTION

POWERTRAIN

ENGINE – ANCILLARIES

ENGINE – STARTER
MOTOR

INOPERATIVE

If you have any questions related to this Service Action, please contact: Aston Martin Technical Services on:
+44 (0) 1926 644720, email: [email protected],
or contact your After Sales Manager.
The English version of this Service Action is written in
Simplified Technical English to ASD-STE100™.

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