Aston Martin DB7, DB9, DBS, Vantage V8, Vanquish, and Classic models

'19 Vantage Launch Control

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Nov 21, 2022 | 08:56 PM
  #1  
Endeavour32's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 27
From: Chicago
Rep Power: 0
Endeavour32 is infamous around these parts
'19 Vantage Launch Control

Can anyone tell me if the '19 Vantages have the launch control function? I've watched a few videos on guys explaining how to do it with a '20 and it seems easy enough. When I try it in my '19, it doesn't work. Is this something that was added later? If so, shouldn't it be added if the car gets software updates?

Thanks
 
Old Nov 22, 2022 | 07:43 AM
  #2  
I_gotta_Vantage's Avatar
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 168
From: DMV
Rep Power: 13
I_gotta_Vantage is infamous around these parts
Here are the procedures for launch mode...

 
Old Nov 22, 2022 | 07:49 AM
  #3  
Endeavour32's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 27
From: Chicago
Rep Power: 0
Endeavour32 is infamous around these parts
Thanks for posting!
 
Old Nov 22, 2022 | 08:01 AM
  #4  
I_gotta_Vantage's Avatar
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 168
From: DMV
Rep Power: 13
I_gotta_Vantage is infamous around these parts
Here's some more language from 20.5MY... Note the launch time..

Boy... I hope this isnt their 1st car with launch mode... not many know of it in the newer Vantage..

ME: trolling salvage sites this winter for 20.5+ MY with front end damage...



 
Old Nov 22, 2022 | 08:24 AM
  #5  
Endeavour32's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 27
From: Chicago
Rep Power: 0
Endeavour32 is infamous around these parts
I'm pretty sure this is their first car with Launch Mode. Compared to other cars in this class, the launch is ridiculously weak, but at least it has something. When I tried to launch mine, I had the suspension set in Track. I'll try it again with it in Sport. I also just bought my car from a local AM dealer. When I started it for the first time, I had an" Oil Over Full" code. Seeing that Launch Mode won't work if there are any stored codes, this could be another issue. I have an appointment to deal with the Oil code, so I'll see what happens after.
 
Old Nov 22, 2022 | 08:59 AM
  #6  
I_gotta_Vantage's Avatar
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 168
From: DMV
Rep Power: 13
I_gotta_Vantage is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by Endeavour32
I'm pretty sure this is their first car with Launch Mode. Compared to other cars in this class, the launch is ridiculously weak, but at least it has something. When I tried to launch mine, I had the suspension set in Track. I'll try it again with it in Sport. I also just bought my car from a local AM dealer. When I started it for the first time, I had an" Oil Over Full" code. Seeing that Launch Mode won't work if there are any stored codes, this could be another issue. I have an appointment to deal with the Oil code, so I'll see what happens after.
this should help with the oil issue.. R/R sensor... SEE ATTACHMENTS




 
Attached Files
File Type: pdf
2019 Vantage oil sensor.pdf (744.5 KB, 35 views)
File Type: pdf
2019+ vantage drain oil.pdf (693.8 KB, 35 views)
Old Nov 22, 2022 | 09:11 AM
  #7  
Endeavour32's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 27
From: Chicago
Rep Power: 0
Endeavour32 is infamous around these parts
The car is still under warranty as I just bought it, and it has the Timeless warranty, so I'm going to let the dealer deal with it. I had a Porsche that did the same thing and they had to replace the sensor. With this car, the previous owner never drove it. It only had 2000 miles when I bought it last week. Either way, after driving it last weekend, I've not had that code pop up, but the code still needs to be cleared.
 
Old Nov 22, 2022 | 09:12 AM
  #8  
Endeavour32's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 27
From: Chicago
Rep Power: 0
Endeavour32 is infamous around these parts
Also, where did you find/buy the workshop manual. That would be nice to have! Or are you an AM Tech?
 
Old Nov 22, 2022 | 09:24 AM
  #9  
I_gotta_Vantage's Avatar
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 168
From: DMV
Rep Power: 13
I_gotta_Vantage is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by Endeavour32
The car is still under warranty as I just bought it, and it has the Timeless warranty, so I'm going to let the dealer deal with it. I had a Porsche that did the same thing and they had to replace the sensor. With this car, the previous owner never drove it. It only had 2000 miles when I bought it last week. Either way, after driving it last weekend, I've not had that code pop up, but the code still needs to be cleared.
Yup, its a glazed sensor from sitting... the heated oil from driving it cleared the "ultrasonic" signal... Change the oil first..IMO..

You can get a subscription to access the WSM and parts etc... https://technicalhub.astonmartin.com

No, im not an AM tech, I just play one on this website! 😆😁

 
Old Nov 22, 2022 | 06:23 PM
  #10  
Endeavour32's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 27
From: Chicago
Rep Power: 0
Endeavour32 is infamous around these parts
Thanks for that link! What an awesome resource!
 
Old Nov 23, 2022 | 03:10 PM
  #11  
MAUMAU's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 222
From: Coastal Georgia and Coastal Maine
Rep Power: 0
MAUMAU is infamous around these parts
@I_gotta_Vantage _

Are you lucky enough to be in Andrew H's group in the DMV?
 
Old Nov 24, 2022 | 08:46 AM
  #12  
I_gotta_Vantage's Avatar
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 168
From: DMV
Rep Power: 13
I_gotta_Vantage is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by MAUMAU
@I_gotta_Vantage _

Are you lucky enough to be in Andrew H's group in the DMV?
Hi Mau!
I dont know that group.... Must be the cars in VA... I support Potomac Coffee n Cars and Bethesda Coffee n Cars.

Everyday is a car show on River Rd! 😉
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
VantageS
Aston Martin
6
Aug 29, 2025 02:24 PM
AM v12v
Aston Martin
20
Sep 6, 2020 01:06 AM
randyb
Aston Martin
1
Oct 27, 2017 01:48 PM
Vergis
Aston Martin
12
May 28, 2014 08:48 AM
khalid
Aston Martin
2
Nov 28, 2011 07:31 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:20 PM.