My first Aston Martin

[rmboosten]

The sound is probably from the centre slope rubbing against the leather sides of the console, a very distinct squeek.
Perhaps I should try some powder on it, or alternatively some vaseline.

The thread you linked about disassembling will most certainly help a lot!

[ds2000]

Lekker Vantage, waar kom je vandaam? Mijn friendentje woon Leiden, ik heb Nederlands les maar ik ben onzin

[rmboosten]

Hallo DS2000, ik kom uit Heerlen! I'm not too sure what you meant with the last sentence, it says "I am taking dutch lessons but I am bullst"

Okay guys, I've fixed the tailgate button!

WD40 did not do anything, so I decided to take the carpet off and have a better look. I took the button module out and the first thing I want to clarify is that WD40 can't ever help, the button puts pressure on a rubber part which is sealed in a plastic housing. I opened up the housing, there are two copper dots on a PCB and two copper dots on the inside of the rubber part. When you press the button the PCB and dots on the rubber make contact, so I cleaned them which fixed the issue!

Brakke from this forum offered me his right tail light which I am probably buying, slowly erasing the list of quirks.

[ds2000]

lol that's about right; I've only been learning about 4/5 months so am use to saying things incorrectly (that kind of works though)

Glad you've got the release sorted. You've got a great car and it sounds like you're not too scared to fettle a little yourself!

[rmboosten]

Thanks for the kind words, I really can't imagine a lot of things more satisfactionary than fixing stuff on my beloved ride

Good luck with the dutch lessons!

[Jon1967x]

Great news and think how much you've saved by doing it yourself.

I would have mentioned the rubber gromet but Google translate didn't understand

When changing your lights think about whether you want to swap to the clears - it will cost more and Brakkes are a good option, but if you're thinking, nows the time.

You'll soon have the car how you want it

[ds2000]

I'd say if you're doing your rear lights its probably worth fitting, or renewing, these:

http://astonmartinbits.com/models/5-V8-Vantage/par...

They'll keep your boot nice and dry as a few of us have had it pretty sodden in there

[rmboosten]

Thanks for the tips!
I'm not even considering going to clears, I love reds!

[rmboosten]

Wonderful cars, these Aston Martins...
Apperantly mine has a very high tech system that selfrepairs! Tyre Pressure module functioning perfectly !