SB-19-0392V2: Ground Cable Modification for the Automatic Transmission

Applies to

DB9 (2004-2016), DBS (2007-2012), Vanquish (2012-2018), Rapide (2010-2012), Virage (2011-2012), Rapide S (2013-2018).

Rapide S (2013-2018): The factory text explicitly includes Rapide, including S, and Virage. Automatic transmission only; the Vanquish section is 13MY onwards, not the Newport Pagnell generation.

Variants: Vanquish, Rapide, DB9, DBS and Virage (Automatic Transmission only).

VIN applicability: Confirm the VIN, model variant and applicable procedure with Aston Martin; a catalogue model link does not mean every vehicle is affected.

Years beside model names identify production generations, not confirmed affected years. For a specific car, confirm the VIN with Aston Martin or an authorised specialist. Do not assume every vehicle in the model family is affected.

Issue and owner context

Aston martin vanquish, rapide, d89,dbs and virage (automatic transmission only): information regarding the ground cable modification for the automatic transmission. version 2 of bulletin sb-19-0392. *lj

Aston Martin's repair

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Sources and evidence

Confirmed factory information

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Factory model field: Vanquish, Rapide, DB9, DBS and Virage (Automatic Transmission only). Confirm the specified variant and VIN before arranging work.

The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. Catalogue years identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.

Applicability review (2026-10-07): The factory text explicitly includes Rapide, including S, and Virage. Automatic transmission only; the Vanquish section is 13MY onwards, not the Newport Pagnell generation.

Aston Martin: SB-19-0392V2, Ground Cable Modification for the Automatic Transmission.
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