Door handle LED lights 2006 Vantage V8

[Joe7B]

Hi All

I was reading the manual trying to figure out the exterior door handle LED lights. It says they should light when the doors are unlocked using the remote key fob but they don't seem to at all on either side. I can't get them to light at all in any way…..

Any ideas? Many thanks…..

[Black9]

Joe7B said:

Hi All

I was reading the manual trying to figure out the exterior door handle LED lights. It says they should light when the doors are unlocked using the remote key fob but they don't seem to at all on either side. I can't get them to light at all in any way…..

Any ideas? Many thanks…..

The LED lights in the handles were fitted to 07MY on, so of your car was built prior to this then it won't have them.

[Joe7B]

Interesting, my manual is dated Issue 3 August 2006 and believe the car is 2006. Yet the manual quotes the LED lights and the handles appear to have them ( unless they are false? ) Can I check the date of manufacture from the VIN/Chassis number?

See the picture attached….

[Neil1300R]

They are not illuminated on a MY2006 car. Can't remeber the exact model year it changed so they actually did something, would have to check Grant's book

[Black9]

They were fitted to models built after VIN ending C02905, another way to tell if your car is an 06MY will be the seat base and back cushion's will be trimmed in one peace of leather, where the 07MY on has detailed stitching running up the middle of the base and back.

[Joe7B]

Niel does you 2006 have the same door handles with the slots for the LEDs?

[Neil1300R]

Joe7B said:

Niel does you 2006 have the same door handles with the slots for the LEDs?

[bogie]

they are there but not illuminated on a 2006 car....dunno why

[Black9]

Just for info the first 07MY car was chassis No. Ending C02905.

[petecowie]

my db9 also has the look of the led lighta on the handles, ~I think they all do they're just not fitted, there is a thread with someone who retrofitted into the floor interior lights. Would love someone to offer this as a service or a detailed install as I think it's a really nice feature and shame on you Aston for doing half a job on the early cars

[yvr]

There are a couple of threads on the AMOC site dealing with this retro-fit:
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a... (looks to be the hard way)
and
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
And astonmartinbits occasionally offers the updated door handle units with lights included -- still have to find power for them though.

[MarkZ4MC]

yvr said:

There are a couple of threads on the AMOC site dealing with this retro-fit:
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a... (looks to be the hard way)
and
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
And astonmartinbits occasionally offers the updated door handle units with lights included -- still have to find power for them though.

The door handle LEDs are nice... but not that nice.

[yvr]

MarkZ4MC said:

The door handle LEDs are nice... but not that nice.

Agreed. I looked into it, thought it would be nice, but too much trouble unless I had untold hours to fill with a project (or I have to open up the door innards to fix something else). Decided to get a micro flashlight on my key ring for the rare dark night when the door handle LEDs might be helpful.

[petecowie]

I would give this a go if I had a proper idea of what parts to order prior to taking the door apart, if someone who has been through this cold give the details it would be most appreciated.

[SupraGaz]

Sorry to bump a old thread but I have a question about LED handles so thought I'd resurrect this.

My car is a 56, Nov 2006 registered so has the 07 interior spec like the later stitched seats etc so thought it would have the LED door handle lights. The chassis number is C04217.

Could it be possible something as simple as the fuse has gone or is there any other way to check if the car is fitted with them? Had the car over a month or so and haven't had any LED lighting from the handles. Can the lighting be turned off at all and I just don't know about it?

Cheers


Hmm just ran the alarm test with the red button on the fob and they illuminated and now seem to be when unlocking the car via the fob as well. Is it possible I could have turned it off somehow?

Edited by SupraGaz on Friday 19th July 06:25

[davidexige]

I'm not at home so can't check but is there not something in one of the menus for switching them on or off, or setting the amount of time you want them to stay on for?

[yourtheguy]

Morning all, my V8V is a 56 plate first reg. date October 2006, i have the LED's in the door handles and the stitching down the center of the seats.
What other differences are there between 06 and 07 specs.

Cheers Dixie

[M333V8V]

I have an 07 V8V and have the LEDs on the door handles. Also have the hand stitching up the centre on the seats.
Cheers

[thetees]

Just added these LEDs to my DB9.

Video here showing the results...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyx_VVr-D8Y

(taken in bright sunlight and still very noticeable. At night they are VERY bright).

As you can see, I opted for a white flashing LED. Its a fairly easy mod but the most difficult element is feeding the wire through from the door into the cabin. Guess it took me around 1 hour in total.

The information posted on AMOC (see above) is a good guide but if anybody wants any further advice let me know.

[elbich]

How can I add leds to that handles? How will be connected the power? By ignition or only when doors are opened by remote??