Aston Martin diagnostic trouble code

P1798: CAN TCM/CEM/DIM Circuit Malfunction

Use this reference to understand the recorded condition, confirm the available V8 Vantage or DB9 manual coverage, and follow the documented diagnostic checks before replacing parts.

Code family
Powertrain
Vehicle system
Transmission
Manual coverage
DB9
Warning-lamp status
DB9: MIL

What Aston Martin code P1798 means

CAN TCM/CEM/DIM Circuit Malfunction

DB9 preliminary diagnostic manual · section 2-284

Manufacturer fault-analysis procedure

Manual fault definition

P1798 CAN-TCM-CEM-DIM circuit malfunction.
P1799 CAN-TCM-ABS circuit malfunction.

Test sequence and decision path

1. Connect the WDS and confirm that P1798 or
P1799 is logged.

2. Analyse the problem using the High Speed CAN
Bus and Low Speed CAN BUS fault analysis procedures in the introduction section of this manual.
Open the corresponding manual page for wiring diagrams and figures