DB7 Security system
DB7 Security system
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Robert-x1oug

Original Poster:

4 posts

60 months

Tuesday 9th November 2021
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I have just purchased a i6 DB7 and am finding my way around it. It is an RHD car and in the passenger side door support there is a rubber covered box with what looks like a waterproof push switch on top. I have ascertained that it is part of the security system but am at a loss as to what it does. Can anybody shed any light please. The security system is the original Cobra system with the green and yellow buttons on the fob. Bob

David Ramsbotham

293 posts

93 months

Tuesday 9th November 2021
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What you are referring to sounds like the accident inertia switch which cuts off the electrics in the event of a heavy inertia shunt. If it is, it has nothing to do with security!

Robert-x1oug

Original Poster:

4 posts

60 months

Wednesday 10th November 2021
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https://astonmartinbits.com/models/1-DB7-ALL-VERSI...
Hi David, got info that it was part of the alarm system from this link to AstonBits, it is part #10.
Thanks for the guidance, I presume that the button like top is to reset in the event of it being activated.
As I have taken the plunge and bought a DB7, no doubt there will be more questions. Bob

belfry

1,050 posts

211 months

Wednesday 10th November 2021
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I had the same model and discovered that this part will stop the car operating if the passenger door is opened! Inertia switch for sure.

David Ramsbotham

293 posts

93 months

Thursday 11th November 2021
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Robert-x1oug said:
https://astonmartinbits.com/models/1-DB7-ALL-VERSI...
Hi David, got info that it was part of the alarm system from this link to AstonBits, it is part #10.
Thanks for the guidance, I presume that the button like top is to reset in the event of it being activated.
As I have taken the plunge and bought a DB7, no doubt there will be more questions. Bob
Hi Bob, had my DB7 for 25 years, happy to try to answer any questions you might have.
Hope you enjoy the car as much as I have!