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NHTSA ID Number: 10161681
Manufacturer Communication Number: SA-03-1159V2
Summary
Bonnet vent water shield installation V2: Parts – single kit now issued
Reason for this Service Action
There can be a problem when DB11 V12 is parked in rain. Water can go into the bonnet vents and collect on the coil pack seal. The water can then go into the breather pipe for the spark plug cavity as the engine temperature decreases. When water touches the HT leads it can cause a misfire.
Water shields are now available that will keep water away from the ignition system.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
ASTON MARTIN![]() | DB11 | 2018-2019 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Reference number: SA-03-1159V2
Issued: 7 May, 2019
MC-10161681-9999.pdf 162.008KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10161680
Manufacturer Communication Number: QN-03-1159V2
Summary
Bonnet vent water shield installation V2: Parts – single kit now issued
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Reference number: SA-03-1159V2
Issued: 7 May, 2019
MC-10161680-9999.pdf 167.512KB
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ASTON MARTIN CLIENT SERVICES 7 May, 2019 Page 1 of 2 S ERVICE ACTION Reference number: SA-03-1159V2 Issued: 7 May, 2019 Subject: Bonnet-Vent Water Shields Model(s): DB11 V12 VIN range: Refer to the separately published list of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) Applicable to: All Dealers Distribute to: After Sales Manager Executive Manager Service Manager Sales Manager Warranty Staff Technician(s) Parts Staff Reason for Version 2 of this Service Action Service Action SA-03-1159 required two separate parts. These are now supplied as a single kit. The changes to this document have a black line against them in the left margin. Please destroy all copies of SA-03-1159 and replace them with Service Action SA-03-1159V2. Reason for this Service Action There can be a problem when DB11 V12 is parked in rain. Water can go into the bonnet vents and collect on the coil pack seal. The water can then go into the breather pipe for the spark plug cavity as the engine temperature decreases. When water touches the HT leads it can cause a misfire. Water shields are now available that will keep water away from the ignition system. Workshop Procedure 1. Open the bonnet. 2. Remove the three nuts at the bottom of the left side vent. SERVICE ACTION SA-03-1159V2 7 May, 2019 Page 2 of 2 3. Attach the left side water shield to the bonnet with the three nuts removed in step 2 (refer to Figure 1). Figure 1 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the right side vent. Part Data Description Part Number Quantity BONNET VENT WATER SHEDDER – SERVICE RETROFIT KIT HY53-16C629-AA 1 Warranty Data Procedure and Labour Time Description Labour Time Install 2 Bonnet-Vent Water Shields 0.1 hours Please Note: When you have completed this Service Action, make sure that you make an entry in Section A of the Vehicle Owner’s Guide to show that the procedure is completed. If you have any questions related to this Service Action, please contact: Aston Martin
Technical Services on: +44 (0) 1926 644720, email: askamtech@astonmartin.com, 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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