Glass Switches

[Big Ry]

Hi All,

Sure this has been covered before so apologies up front.

I'm keen to replace the switches in my 09 V8VR for the newer glass jobbies. I live 5 miles from the Aston Works in Newport Pagnell, so I can just go and pick them up which is handy. However, I'm not keening on paying a fortune to fit them, so the question is, can they be fitted by ourselves, and is there anyone out there who's actually done it ?

Thanks all.

[KarlFranz]

Big Ry said:

Hi All,

Sure this has been covered before so apologies up front.

I'm keen to replace the switches in my 09 V8VR for the newer glass jobbies. I live 5 miles from the Aston Works in Newport Pagnell, so I can just go and pick them up which is handy. However, I'm not keening on paying a fortune to fit them, so the question is, can they be fitted by ourselves, and is there anyone out there who's actually done it ?

Thanks all.

Those kinds of questions are really hard to answer because everyone's perception of skill level is so different. I find replacing the switches to be an incredibly trivial job to do, yet I see other people talk about doing even simpler tasks as if they had to scale a mountain. So how skilled are you? As I like to say "it's not rocket surgery".

[thetees]

KarlFranz said:

Those kinds of questions are really hard to answer because everyone's perception of skill level is so different. I find replacing the switches to be an incredibly trivial job to do, yet I see other people talk about doing even simpler tasks as if they had to scale a mountain. So how skilled are you? As I like to say "it's not rocket surgery".

Karl is correct, however, this is a REALLY easy job so would not hesitate in advising to DIY.

[Big Ry]

I'm reasonably handy, replaced the grille today and will be replacing the rears for clear in a couple of months.

I can't rebuild an engine or rewire a house though

Seriously, I work in IT and can strip servers etc etc no bother, so I'm sure I could do the switches (assuming it's a straight swap).

My bigger issue is how to get the existing ones out without damaging the dash/surround.

Cheers

[thetees]

Big Ry said:

I'm reasonably handy, replaced the grille today and will be replacing the rears for clear in a couple of months.

I can't rebuild an engine or rewire a house though

Seriously, I work in IT and can strip servers etc etc no bother, so I'm sure I could do the switches (assuming it's a straight swap).

My bigger issue is how to get the existing ones out without damaging the dash/surround.

Cheers

Big Ry (can I call you Big!)...the switches just push out, so easy . Getting the dash out is also easy (well documented on other threads here - do a search).

[montecristo]

thetees said:

Big Ry (can I call you Big!)...the switches just push out, so easy . Getting the dash out is also easy (well documented on other threads here - do a search).

See these:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=115...
http://www.pistonheads.com/GASSING/topic.asp?h=0&a... (maybe avoid using a crowbar)
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=135...

It seems really easy, although I've tried a few times and pulled at the ski slope with my supernatural strength and it doesn't budge.

[Big Ry]

Thanks all for your help......I'm going to get them ordered and give it a go........

I'll report back on my progress and some pictures too in due course !

[Biggriff]

Has anyone got the sportshift glass button part numbers as I now have access to AM without the dealers taking their share?

[Borgoking]

Biggriff said:

Has anyone got the sportshift glass button part numbers as I now have access to AM without the dealers taking their share?

Here we go.......

S RAD33-14B626-DA SPORTS MODE GLASS
S RBG33-7A217-BA NEUTRAL MODE GLASS
S RBG33-7J175-BA REVERSE MODE GLASS 1
S RBG33-7Z156-BA DRIVE MODE GLASS

[Biggriff]

You sir are a star

[Borgoking]

Biggriff said:

You sir are a star

I would be interested to know what price they quote you?

[Big Ry]

I'll get a price tomorrow and post.

[Big Ry]

Spoke to Works and they're getting back to me later with a full pack price for a 4.7 SS, which includes:

Comfort
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Parking Sensor
Heated Rear Window
Stability Control
Glove Box
2 x Seat buttons

I'll update this post as soon as I have the dreaded number

[rjn21]

Good on you. I was told by Works that for Sport Shift 1 (not DB9 auto or SS2/3) they didn't do the "comfort" button in glass.

[Biggriff]

You have to use the 'Sport' button

[Big Ry]

OK, Aston Works just came back to me with a price of £497.50+VAT for the whole set (as mentioned above).

[silverspeed]

Big Ry said:

OK, Aston Works just came back to me with a price of £497.50+VAT for the whole set (as mentioned above).

Don't think that's too bad £50 per button!

[mikey k]

silverspeed said:

Big Ry said:

OK, Aston Works just came back to me with a price of £497.50+VAT for the whole set (as mentioned above).

Don't think that's too bad £50 per button!

Anyone got a definitive list of part numbers as I won't need all of them!

[Mr Aston Martin]

As a dealer technician once said to me.

" I don't know what is the worst here, owners who fiddle with their cars or owners who don't touch them at all"


That statement was in reference to me.

To the OP, personally I wouldn't have clue but I admire your ability and wish you success in your challenge

[mikey k]

Biggriff said:

Has anyone got the sportshift glass button part numbers as I now have access to AM without the dealers taking their share?

Care to share or do a group buy?