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When the battery goes flat on a rapide the windows are up. The doors are frameless so the windows are located in the seals in the door aperture. You cannot open the doors and you cannot open the boot. Look through the front grille towards the radiator with a torch and you will see the bonnet release cable outer sheath. If you pull the outer sheath it will put enough tension on the cable to release the bonnet catch. With the bonnet open you can charge the battery. Negative clip on the alternator casing and positive clip on the central charging stud.

You can switch the door handles. Usually there is a plastic knob that's broken but there is one more on the other side that's not used. By switching sides on the handles you can install the unused knob instead. However you need to remove the door panels.

It's located in the fuel tank.

You can find it in the passager footwell. Remove the panel and the you will see both odb2 connectors

They are located in the fuse box in the boot.

They are located behind the left front wheel. You need to remove the wheel to be able to get to the filters

most cars lacking underseat hidden pump rack plates have only drop tank to get to it look under car or fallow the fuel lines front rear. if all got to tank then find a hatch but really its 1 in 10 cars with a hatch due to hatch cracking in crash and all passenger take a bath in fuel, not very wise ever that. use a flash light under care to see above the than rack port no hatch see is not there, just looking fully. is best no real car puts gas behind an AMP, or seat for decades lost one I saw was 1972 english ford, mess. or my 61 C10 pickup./ no such car here. USA> sorry an no books for me read to you. audi, not aston. here. any tech there is secret country can tell you or in 15min work under car find all lines where they end. easy. its not magic 1 or 2 fuel lines, 1 if the new no return line class. 6liter V12 engine Petrol? buy the service manual for it ,doing DIY work , why not/? why work blind"?

Possibly a broken wire/ bad connection. Check under the wing behind the stone guard.

The message center receives power from several fuses, so it may not be a single fuse that is causing the issue. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check the owner's manual: The owner's manual will have a diagram of the fuse box and provide information on which fuses correspond to which components. This will help you locate the fuse(s) that power the message center.
2. Check the fuses: Remove each fuse one at a time and inspect them visually for any signs of damage or blown filaments. Replace any blown fuses with new ones.
3. Test the fuses: If all the fuses appear to be intact, you can test them with a multimeter to check for continuity. Place the multimeter probes on each end of the fuse and check for a reading. If there is no reading, the fuse may be faulty and need to be replaced.
4. Check for other issues: If the fuses are all intact and working properly, there may be another issue with the message center or the wiring leading to it. It's recommended to take your car to a qualified mechanic or dealership for diagnosis and repair.

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to sub category. I used to drive past the factory when I lived in Milton Keynes. There is a video of how to do this in the link. https://www.google.com/search?q=db7+vantage+remove+radiator

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

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apparently there is a battery disconnect button that needs pressing.

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https://en.aston-martin-club.com > forum-topic > engin... Jun 9, 2016 - Hi guys! my 2007 v8 vantage wont start, the battery went flat and even when charged wouldnt start so i swapped the battery over for a new . https://www.google.com/search?q=2008+Aston+Martin+V8+Vantage+won%27t+start+after+battery+disconnect ..

Good, u don't need the Battery Condition tool

I used to do Wedding Fairs at the Swan Revived Hotel in Newport Pagnell just down the road from Aston Martin. They used to line up the Director's cars at the front under an AM Flag! Details here for the Vantage https://seventrumpet.com/aston-martin-vantage-v8-service-reminder-warning-light-reset/ Videos as well as texted based articles https://www.google.com/search?q=reset+an+oil+interval+light+on+a+2014+Aston+Martin+Vanquish ..

Below is the procedure for an Aston Martin Vantage, perhaps the vanquish is similar?

Removal
1. Power the driver's fully forward.
2. Remove rear compartment cover.
3. Loosen and disconnect battery terminals, earth (- ve)
terminal first.
4. Release rear carpet, studs (x2), move carpet aside.
5. Remove screws (x2), battery compartment cover to
support rail.
6. Remove nuts (x2), battery compartment cover to body.
Remove cover.
7. Remove Torx screws (x4), remove battery clamps (x2).
8. Disconnect battery vent tube.
9. With assistance, remove battery.
Installation
1. Clean battery tray and clamps.
2. With assistance, install battery into its compartment.
3. Connect battery vent tube.
4. Position battery clamps (x2), install and torque tighten
Torx screws (x4).
5. Ensure battery vent tube is not distorted by battery.
6. Install battery terminals, tighten terminal nuts to correct
torque.
7. Install battery compartment cover, install and tighten
screws (x2) and nuts (x2).
8. Position rear carpet, secure with studs.
9. Install rear compartment cover.
10. Reposition driver's seat.
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Please vote if this helps! Thanks, Mike

fill tire to proper pressure should auto reset

Wrong key code , anti theft system has locked out engine start capability, disconnect battery while key is in on position, leave unhooked 10 minutes, reconnect to reboot

Call dealer and ask service mgr

If James Bond can't help you, I'd suggest trying the Aston Martin Owner's Club website, as this is a common problem. I"ve had similar issues with one of my Bentleys.


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