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Old May 2, 2016 | 03:18 PM
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Question DIY scantool to bleed ABS? Does it exist?

Hi Friends. I'm also at wits end with air in the ABS unit. I know I need a scanner that can run the bleed procedure. I also know I can't get the car to the dealership with a tow truck.

Does anyone know of any scan tool that was able to bleed the Kelsey-Hayes ABS unit which is pictured below?

Please only reply with a model that you know works. Hopefully we can get a list of working units that can become sticky in the future. Thanks.

2001 Blazer 2D 4WD.
 
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Old May 2, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Looks like the OTC Encore does based on these release notes:
https://www.otctools.com/sites/defau...otes_final.pdf
 
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Old May 2, 2016 | 09:46 PM
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And the step above RyanBlace Encore, I can confirm the OTC Genisys 5.0 will also do it.


Just a measly $3,500 at my local distro (We got on a couple of weeks ago to replace the ageing Solrus on version 9.something)
 
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According to the folks at Autoenginuity, their Proline connector with GM Enhanced data is capable of the bleed procedure. I am in the process of upgrading to a full tuner suite and am selling my Proline connector with GM Enhanced data current to software version 13.1.0.
 
Old May 3, 2016 | 03:20 PM
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Yes, their cST06-USB with EI02-2 add-on will do it. Screen shot is below. I just ordered the set for $500.
 
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You could have saved $100 by taking mine off my hands. :-)

I am moving to a full tuning suite.
 
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I have the blazer up on blocks in the driveway. I only have so many days until my wife decides it is too ugly and she starts to make my life less fun. I didn't want to take the time to figure out how software updates work so I figured I'd spend the extra $100 and not worry about it. I'm sure it will sell quickly though!
 
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You wouldn't have had to update anything, just get the program version noted in my ad and load that up.

No worries though.
 
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