Tyre System Fault

[stevecur]

Hi all

First of all, many thanks for all the useful information on this site.

I have used it to purchase my first Aston Martin

A 2008 DB9 V12 with fairly decent mileage (27,000).

Have had it for a few days and all was fine. Today (after a terrible downpour in London), I started the car and the yellow tyre light came on with the message "Tyre System Fault).

Through reading the various threads on this forum, I located the SmartTire unit in the passenger footwell.

All 5 lights (4 tyres and the main light) are flashing yellow.

Does this mean anything to anyone? Of course, first port of call is going to be to check the tyre pressure but my book is at home and I am unaware of the correct pressures.

Also, seen as though all lights are flashing, it could point to another fault rather than one of the wheels?

I am greatful for any information (also, a pint for someone who can tell me the correct pressures for a 2008 DB9 Coupe V12) so I can go to check the pressures tonight.

Thanks in advance all!

All the best,

Stephen

[stevecur]

Hi Bomberh

Absolutely spot on.

Everything is now back to normal. I drove around 3 - 5km and the light went off. Pulled over and had a look and the green light is back on.

Might have been something to do with the almighty storm we've had here. Who knows?

I'm also being very highly strung when it comes to faults like these. First car in this class and I'm a little over-protective.

Thank you very much for the prompt reply.


Safe driving.

[stevecur]

Hi V8

Yup, just had a good read-up on it. Shame you can't disconnect the unit easily without causing yet more error lights / messages...

[stevecur]

Thanks, 8tech. I'll read up on that. Tyres will need replacing soon anyway.

Thank you very much for the welcome, Steve. With regards to the idiosyncrasies, I'm trying to prepare myself for them. I used to own a 65' Beetle back in the day so I should be more than used to them...

I got the car for a fairly good price and have always stood by the mantra "If it's too good to be true" so I've been listening for misfires and knocks on the engine for a ridiculous amount of time. The neighbours must think I've lost the plot..!

Other worries include:

- Worrying about over revving the engine in manual mode
- An odd burning smell when I'm giving it beans up to the higher revs
- The fact that the car is on 28,000 and the guide for a new clutch is around 25? I did factor this into the price, however...

Best,

Stephen

[stevecur]

I'v over in Essex too, Jack.

Could be something in the air...

[stevecur]

Sorry it's an Auto. I mean Tiptronic Manual (I don't know the correct term, sorry).

[stevecur]

Thanks for the information.

I will try and convince someone a little more savvy than me to attempt to disable it.

Would much rather keep an eye on the tyres myself...

[stevecur]

Thanks very much for the offer of help, bomberh. Although I'm sure you'll regret it...

Having the time of my life at the moment. I did hire one for 2 weeks prior to buying this. It had 9 previous owners, 79k on the clock, 2 misfires and an "Emission" warning for good measure...