Checking the Transmission Fluid Temperature in an Aston Martin DB9

Knowing the real-time Temperature of the Automatic Transmission Fluid is a necessary step of properly setting the Transmission Fluid Level in an Aston Martin DB9 fitted with a Touchtronic II 6-speed automatic.
This transmission was fitted to most DB9's between 2004 and 2014 as well as other Aston models of the era. Its really a transmission made by ZF (model 6HP26).
It can be read by using a Foxwell Technologies NT510 (520, 530 and potentially other models) that are equipped to talk Aston Martin specific codes. Generic OBDII readers generally can't speak the native Aston codes.
Let me show you how to use it in this video.
More information can also be found on my companion blog at www.Aston1936.com.

[@josephbrown3647]

This video is a great help thanks for taking the time to film it. Kind regards

[@Aston1936]

Glad it helped - it sure makes the refilling process easier. Thanks for watching!

[@briankwan542]

Great information! Very educational too! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@PaulyBoy]

That's great! I would not of thought to use that method.

[@Aston1936]

Ya, I was all geared up to do the Infrared thermometer method, and then it donned on me to see if the computer could do the trick. Thanks for watching!

[@konstantinusstoyanov9749]

Great content, thank you

[@nikolaysedletskiy5076]

Thank you for this video, very helpful. I bought BlueDriver OBD2 Scanner but it does not provide Transmission Fluid Temperature data. Looking for alternatives which does provide this type of data.

[@westonlee9778]

howdy thanks for the information. Do you know if i could use this when driving my car on a 8 hour trip? I’m looking for a tool to monitor my transmission temperature? Thanks

[@matteodammicco5705]

Hi, I bought an NT530 but once connected, I start the test and it writes "loading data, please wait", but it remains stuck on this setting for a long time and does not go on. What do you think?

[@mikeys1459]

The Foxwell does it come loaded with programs or do you have to buy them for each make?

[@husamothman1]

My vehicle ATF temperature is only 33 degrees Celsius after 1 hour of driving though I live in a hot summer climate. I drive a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan, g80. ATF is replaced on time but added BG ATC plus conditioner. Why is the ATF temperature low?

[@pssa3215]

Thats pretty good

[@Drimplant]

Your videos are awesome!

[@Aston1936]

Thanks for the Kudos!

[@merciless805]

Does this work for bmw 7 series

[@CCROSS5882]

Great info I still think they should keep the stick, this is a pain in the butt when you don't have a lift, I have a mid rise lift so its only a half a pain in the butt

[@victorortega2718]

What tool is that ?

[@Aston1936]

I believe in the video I cover that its a Foxwell NT510. The modern version is the NT530 I think.

[@bladerunner6282]

thanks. i've been using a free app on my smartphone for my OBDII reader. maybe it's time to get something that's conversant in 'aston martin'.

[@Aston1936]

It is a specialty item. I think Autel units can do it now, and the Foxwells. Not sure what others have the smarts to talk on the Body Bus and all the modules in a useful way. The Foxwell is a deal, so its an essential tool for an Aston owner. Thanks for watching!

[@rocknral]

If you have sn Aston, doubt your doing your own servicing.

[@Aston1936]

Hah! Just the opposite. The whole purpose of this channel is to enable Aston owners to do their own servicing. They are just a car after all. Thanks for watching!