Starting the car after long-term storage

[CSK1]

There is a thread on here about starting the engine after long-term storage (holding throttle flat to the floor and cranking the engine till the oil pressure light goes off). I tried that last week but the engine started so took my foot off the throttle immediately. Is this procedure possible on the V12VS or maybe there's something I didn't do right.

Edited by CSK1 on Sunday 24th January 17:25

[dhallworth]

How long is long term storage?

I've not got an Aston yet, but on other cars I've had I've taken the fuse out of the fuel pump and spun it over on the starter for about 30 seconds to make sure there is oil pressure. If you don't they burst into life so quickly there's barely time for it to build up before it's running.

Does the V12V have a fuel pressure light or is it oil pressure you were referring to?

David.

[DavidV12V]

On the v12v it's press the clutch to thr floor and full throttle to turn over till the oil pressure light goes out. At least that's what I did...but no idea on the v12vs...

[CSK1]

Yes sorry, edited to correct, it is indeed the oil pressure light.
Some people on the forum said they did this if the engine hadn't run for 3 weeks or more. Maybe I didn't press the throttle pedal right to the end although I thought I did.

[AdamIndy]

If it's only been a couple of weeks I wouldn't worry, just start it. If it's been months then either unplug the coilpack/s or pull the fuel pump fuse. This way it won't start, it will just spin over on the key.

[Jon39]

With a V8V the procedure is explained in the handbook, so if your car does have the same feature, it should be in the book.

You do have to hold the accelerator pedal fully down. Even the slightest lift allows the engine to start, which comes as a shock when trying to be so careful.

With the Vulcan (noticed on a video), the standard stating procedure involves spinning the engine before starting. It does not have the hold throttle technique though.

I do crank after in interval of three weeks, but may not be necessary because I have noticed that the oil pressure light goes out almost instantly.

[quench]

The procedure no longer applies. Your V12VS and all other current V12 Astons have new Bosch engine management and the ignition inhibit feature is not present. It's a shame for those of us who store our cars for several months over the winter and possess some mechanical sympathy.

[cayman-black]

DavidV12V said:

On the v12v it's press the clutch to thr floor and full throttle to turn over till the oil pressure light goes out. At least that's what I did...but no idea on the v12vs...

As i dont use mine much i always use this method when i do start it. As Jon says the throttle has to be right on the floor other wise car will try to start.
As above not sure its on the S. For manual car this procedure is in the handbook.

[CSK1]

It's definitely in my V12 Vantage S owner's guide too. Page 10.36, paragraph 7.

[quench]

It's in my owner's manual, too. Then again, my manual says the car has the Sportshift II transmission...

[CSK1]

Exactly. And the procedure involves depressing the clutch pedal in my owner's guide! So they probably just copied most part of the V12 Vantage manual and mixed it with bits about the SportshiftII! It seems not only the cars are handbuilt but the manuals too! :-)