Infotainment Gremlins

[moveover]

My 2011 Virage has developed the rather annoying habit of randomly switching back to Preset 1 while I'm listening to other audio modes (Aux, USB etc). Sometimes it switches back again after a few seconds, other times I have to do this myself. The vent direction buttons also have a mind of their own - certain combinations work, others don't.

I'm thinking a software reinstallation is required. If there is such a thing. Anyone with similar experience?

[AdamV12V]

No idea about the radio, that does sound faulty...

...but the vents are just like that - as you say some combos work others don't, but you soon get used to it.

[4x4sche]

I have been in the process of deciding if my 2011V12 Vantage has a defect in the ventilation/air conditioning system.

The controls allow me to individually select defrost, dash vents and lower outlets. The lights next to each button light up, but In some combinations the air is not as expected when compared to the lights.
1) With only dash vents selected, air also comes out of the floor vents (by knees).
2) With defrost and dash vents selected, no air comes out of the dash vents.
3) With all three selected, no air comes out of the defrost.
4) The other combinations work as expected.

Can someone set their fan speed on high and do the same tests please. I am trying to decide if this is just another Aston Martin "quirk", or a real problem.

[awg454]

Hi my 2014 DB9 is exactly the same,I thought it was a problem but I tried 4 others at the dealers and they where all the same !

[moveover]

Typical. I wonder which lazy tw4t signed off on that system.

[agaton12]

Apparently the combinations Defroster+Dash and Defroster+Dash+Floor are not available. This is actually mentioned in the user handbook. Unfortunately the lighted controls on the dash do not show what is actually selected. They just show what you tried to select. I think 'quirk' or 'tw4t' are both appropriate.