The scanner used in this video: amzn.to/2G6wc1f Check vehicle coverage from official Autel website: pro.autel.com/measurecar-1-1.html?m=4 Email the seller if you're still not sure if it will work with your car: www.amazon.com/sp?_encoding=UTF8&asin=&isAmazonFulfilled=1&isCBA=&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&orderID=&seller=A3L4EDVWFFTZOB&tab=&vasStoreID= *The official statement from Autel is the MxiCheck DOES still support auto bleed. Please be sure to update your scanner to software version 5.07 directly from the Autel website.* Chat log: Hi! How can we help you today?11:43 AM One of us will be with you right away, please wait.11:46 AM Me: Hello, can you please verify either way if Autel recently removed the "auto bleed" from the Autel MaxiCheck Pro ?11:46 AM The ABS brake bleed function is currently only offered on the MX808. The maxicheck pro software has not had brake bleeding for several years11:49 AM Me: Yes it has. I bought one in Feb of this year and I have auto bled my 2006 GMC truck no problem. I even made a youtube video about it and have probably sold 3 or 4 hundred scanners as a result of my youtube video and I have only recently has commenters say that Autel has recently removed this function. What is the true story here?11:51 AM Me: Are you the same TECH person who takes incoming phone calls? Should I call you?11:53 AM I am not on Tech support calls, but I was just trying to find more information on this.12:02 PM Me: I need some sort of official comment from Autel so when I make an updated youtube video about this topic I can give the viewers accurate information. I'm really wondering why the price of the MaxiCheck Pro has went from $175, to $248 in 8 months, but you also removed the most important feature from the device12:05 PM Me: I am going to make a new updated youtube video about this topic and I plan to include this chat transcript in the video so please treat this chat as if you are commenting to 80 thousand people, or more.12:10 PM Me: Are you still there?12:16 PM Yes, I am still awaiting confirmation for this function inquiry .12:18 PM Me: Well, its more than a standard function inquiry, I'm looking for a comment on why the price has went up $75 in 8 months all while removing important functions. Your company is free to price their products however they want, but the public is also free to decide which products they spend their money on. I just want my viewers to have accurate information so they can make good buying decisions.12:23 PM Can you please confirm the system software version for your tool?12:28 PM Me: Lol, it's a maxicheck pro. I updated it from your website when I bought it in Feb of 2018. Whatever software you had on your site in Feb of 2018 is the version I currently have.12:32 PM In order to correctly verify an issue, we need to know what software you have. Our updates are released constantly, so if you have not updated since February, you may have old software.12:36 PM Me: Yes I do have old software from Feb 2018. I am NOT having any problems with my scanner. My scanner performs the auto bleed just fine. Your NEW maxiCheck Pro scanners do NOT do auto bleed according the people commenting on my youtube video recently.12:38 PM Me: This is my youtube video:12:39 PM Me: Sorry, this is my video: czcams.com/video/fUqmBqYIEAE/video.html It has over 80 thousand views in 8 months. watch it and then tell me why the new version of this same tool (MaxiCheck Pro) is NOT able to do the same.12:41 PM *I would highly recommend you update and verify for yourself. For this request my supervisor pulled a brand new unit and fully updated this tool to the latest version, 5.07. We went through it together and Automated bleeding is still available.12:45 PM* *I want to apologize for any confusion, but my initial statement that is not available was incorrect.12:46 PM* Me: My video has over 1100 (one thousand, one hundred) comments with MANY people thanking me for the info. Many have said they bought the tool after watching my video and they were able to finally fix their brakes. It wasn’t until the last few days that I have now had people tell me the MaxiCheck Pro no longer performs the auto bleed. People have also told me they have talked on the phone with Autel Tech and the tech department has confirmed the auto bleed function was recently removed...... but yet the price has gone up$75.12:47 PM *Please confirm the tools are all updated properly to version 5.07. If not , there may be some differences12:48 PM* Me: Again, I DO NOT NEED AN UPDATE. My scanner works JUST FINE. It's the viewers of my video who are being told by YOUR TECH department that this function has been removed.12:49 PM *Our technicians have been informed as well12:52 PM* *that this function is indeed supported12:52 PM* Me: If you read the most current comment under my video from yesterday, there is a guy who talked with your tech department and was told this function has been removed from the maxicheck. He did a full update from your site yesterday and it still does not work for him. When was this option re-added back to the software?12:54 PM *The software version 5.07 was released in May12:54 PM* *Please make sure these users are updating tools correctly12:55 PM* *Maxicheck pro should update via SD card with new Maxi PC suite program.12:55 PM* *If update is perform with USB, or with older Autel update program, they may experience software issues12:56 PM* *Me: Okay. Please be sure ALL tech guys who answer your phone calls, or reply to on-line chats know about this. I have told EVERYONE the first thing to do is a full update from your website.12:56 PM* Me: I am going to post this chat log in the video description below my youtube video. I will also include this chat log in the first "pinned" comment in the comment section. CZcams does not allow me to edit the video itself. I will do my best to get this information out to the public, please be sure you do your part on your end.12:57 PM Me: I hope the information you gave me today is accurate, there are a lot of viewers looking for correct information.12:59 PM (End chat) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Great video, I couldn't help make a comment even though it's old news now. It's funny to me how hung up on the price people get. Not only could it be being sold at different prices by different sellers, especially on Amazon, like you said. Prices fluctuate! Get over it people. Secondly, either your car needs and has "auto bleed" function or it doesn't. If the car computer, like you have said numerous times, doesn't have the function then it can't be activated. So either your car needs this function and it can be done as most manuals will tell you or the car doesn't have this function which means there is another way to go about getting air out of the ABS, ie. normal manual bleeding on "open" systems.
Can you reprogram ABS module with this scanner? We replaced ABS module brand new for $300 and car still not working, after 15 minutes drive ABS light and brake light comes back on and brakes lock on won't let car go over 30mph when turning car off and after cooling ABS and brake light turns off and brake releases
My man. You are the freaking GOAT for this video. I have a 2000 z71 tahoe and needed to get the brake lines done. The shops around me were quoting me $4,000+ for this job. I’m dead serious. So I said fck it. I’m not a potato and have done similar work before so let’s go. Ordered all the parts from rock auto, did all the install, etc and for the love of all things holy could not get the brakes to bleed. Had no idea about the Kelsey Haynes abs module. Did hours of research online. Tried bleeding the nipple on the module, etc. couldn’t get NOTHING going. Finally decided to bite the bullet on ordering a tool. Spent hours watching videos and found yours at like 1:30am on a Tuesday. Bought the tool that night. I literally just went out to the truck 20 mins ago and tried it. Fucking PERFECTLY bled the abs. I HAVE PEDAL NOW. I CAN BLEED THEM NOW. THANK YOU MY GUYYYYYYY This just made a $4000 estimate job be a $1250 job with parts, beer and this tool. You are a LIFESAVER my guy.
Thank you sir. I've been looking everywhere for this. I'm having brake drag and this is the only step I can't do on my own. You are awesome. I will be ordering today.
Walter Daly check if master cylinder piston is coming all the way to return against circlip. I had a Ford f350 front brakes dragged . Dirt rust had prevented piston from returning which opens small hole for fluid to escape when hot . Brakes would get hot and apply them selves after replacing hoses calipers etc.
Did the brakes on my 05 Silverado Disc/Drum. They felt worse after, manual bled them, bought a similar tool (innova) that my auto parts store had in stock. within 5 minutes, brakes feel better then ever before. Stops on a dime. Pedal feels great. Stoked
Very unique tool, used it on various vehicles like BMW, Toyota, GM and Ford and it always came through for me. If you do your own alignments also, it has the SAS function as well. That was why I bought it and everything else that it does was a bonus. There was a TPMs function but AUTEL stop supporting it for some reason.
Thanks for the video. I ordered the Maxi Check Pro and performed the same on my 02 Sierra and the pedal is great. I also used the Master Pro power bleeder and replaced the brake fluid prior to using this tool. Performed the abs activation and re-bled the brakes and that is when I got a full brake pedal. Thanks again for the great video.
@@Keyno77 Not really. Auto brake bleed isn't the main reason why people buy the maxisys. It has a host of bidirectional controls that this scanner isn't capable of. Key programming, coding etc. Crap-on is raping its customers as is the stealerships. Autel is helping the diy'ers or shade tree mechanics with high end diagnostic bidirectional scanners for under $1000.
Just tried this out on a 2015 Jeep JKUR manual transmission. ABS brake bleed works like a charm!!! Thank you so much. Buying this scanner is is cheaper than one visit to the dealer where they will inevitably screw up the procedure and still charge you. Thank you!!!!!!
I have a foxwell nt 530 which is the orange and black one mentioned in the video. It is awesome. It will do anything the high end scanners will do. The only fault I have to it is you have to download each make of vehicle you want to use it on. You get one free with the purchase but you can download multiple makes on the SD card.
I actually bought this tool thinking that it would do a different function that I was needing at the time and was a little upset that I had paid $200 for this and had no real use for it... fast forward a year later and I am finding that this is a pretty invaluable tool and I'm so lucky that I bought it!.. and I'm pretty sure that I'm going to use it a lot more in the future as vehicles become more and more equipped with the features that this tool performs
Thank you, I really appreciate the time and effort you took to make this video. Like you I searched for a relatively economical way to do this and as you mentioned there's nothing,anywhere on this particular tool.
Thank you so much for this video. Back in February my wife's 2000 4 door 4wd blazer blew out the left rear caliper piston seal. The blazer is in such nice shape and all the brake components were old. I went all out and ordered 4 (2 front and 2 rear) calipers, pads, flex brake lines, and slotted and drilled rotors with a black corrosion coating on them. Really good quality not Chinese made in Canada 4 rotors and ceramic pads for $126 shipped to my door. Long story but I replaced everything. I couldn't get anything out of the rear calipers. I tried power bleeding, ect. I ordered the Autel Maxicheck Pro. I got it last week and updated the software and I kept getting an error open circuit when trying to autobleed. My son has a 2002 blazer almost the same. I noticed the his has a 60amp maxi fuse for the ABS and hers is missing. Just got it last year and always had the ABS light on. I put in a new fuse and now it will autobleed. I now have rear brakes that I have not since February and all lights are off on the dash. I tried it on my son's 2002 and it works great too. Thanks again!!
Thanks for a Great video, most people are doing reviews that don't teach nothing more than the basics. Here I actually found something that I never knew. If I find more of your videos I'll subscribe
My abs hasn't worked since I bought my truck in 2017. Replaced the hubs and just found out that the module works fine. Just ordered an abs unit because one of the wires to the motor broke off. Got the pump motor open circuit. Tried to re-solder but no luck. Enter the Autel MD802 elite. Had this scan tool at least 8 years. Didn't know all the functions because I never needed it. I was wondering how I would be able to bleed the abs unit. Now I know. Thanks again.
Brian what a blessing it is that you took the time to put out this video. I just replaced my wife’s rear pads, rotors, and calipers; all of which needed changed anyway but I was bleeding the system today and my pedal is still extremely soft. Thank you so much for the information. You are leading me in the right direction. 🙏🏾
Thank you for the kind words. Keep in mind though, this does not replace traditional bleeding, this helps get stuck air bubbles out of the ABS module which can then be traditionally bled out of the system. Thanks again and good luck with your project!
Not always easy to find. I hate how some people try to keep info secret, or the opposite, you check forums and see 50 replies, and 50 different answers on how to do it which leave you more confused than when you started. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
I've got one and it absolutely does what you say plus diesel DPF resets, and manual regens. It also requires a mini SD card that can be updated with free downloads! Great video!
GREAT video! I have other scan tools but I will be getting this one this week. Could never bleed my ABS brakes on my '05 Chevy Silverado 1500 and knew I needed it done with a scan tool. Never thought there would be one this cheap that could do it. New sub!
After watching this video I ordered the Autel to use on a 2008 Silverado that had air in the ABS module (my fault). For the 2007-2014 the process is a little different, each wheel is done separately, and the brake pedal has to be pumped "rapidly" during the cycle on each wheel with the bleeder valve open. My helper was pumping the brakes while I was under the truck, pumping in time with the ABS cycle, with poor results (a series of small bubbles). I ran another cycle and had him pump the brake pedal as fast as he could, and that cleared the air out of the ABS (we still had to bleed the air out of the lines after the cycle finished).
Owen Somers The process that you talk about doing each wheel can also be done on my 2006..... I didn't do that, but I did see the option to operate each wheel separately. Thanks for the comment. Im glad you got your truck sorted out.
I wish I would have seen this video earlier because I took my 2008 Toyota Tacoma to Les Schwab & they told me I would need a new master cylinder so they replaced it charging me 340.00 for the master cylinder plus labor to put it in. I get a call later on saying that my truck is all done & they say the pedal is firm now & I was relieved that they were able to fix it even though I don’t believe the master cylinder was bad I just believe there was trapped air in the abs module. Long story short I was very disappointed with them because the pedal was not firm when I went to go pick it up it would still go to the floor. I had them bleed the brakes again & still that didn’t fix it so they told me only other option would be to change the abs module for a new one. They said they couldn’t say that it would be a for sure thing that it would fix the problem. I left paying for just the master cylinder & still to this day my truck has been sitting because it feels unsafe to drive. I’m glad I seen this video so I will get that tool & fix it myself like I do pretty much all the time anyways I don’t trust repair shops.
It really does suck when a "professional" repair shop is so incompetent that making a propper repair is above their ability.... and they still expect to be paid. lol. Keep in mind this video is almost 6 years old at this point. A lot has changed in the scan tool world since this video was recorded. You can probably get a different scan tool for roughly the same money as the tool in this video, but with a LOT more features and functions. Even a scan tool that will work with your smart device. One place to start is.... Look at the XTOOl A30M. It's roughly the same money as the tool in this video but it's basically a pro level full bidirectional control scan tool. (minus on a few features) The best part is, it's a one-time purchase, then never pay anything again to use it for life. It also includes lifetime free updates. Don't get me wrong, the tool in this video is still relevant, but many other tools have come along over the past 6 years. Check out my XTOOL A30M video here: czcams.com/video/rpwvihvKbx8/video.html I have links to the product in the video description and in the first pinned comment below the video. I know exactly how you feel. It's just like the old saying.... "if you want something done right, you better do it yourself". And honesty, that is exactly how/why this video was made in the first place. I figured if I was having this trouble, then countless other people must be having the same brake trouble, too. Good luck with your project. You'll get it.
You're welcome. However, this video is several years old now. Please look around at my more recent videos. There are newer, more modern scan tools that will do the Auto Bleed process along with MANY more features for roughly the same money. The particular tool in this video was THE TOOL to have for performing an auto bleed on a budget...... Thats not necessarily the case these days. Thanks for the comment.
Received the scanner today and heard the noise and felt it through the brake pedal. However, really can't drive anywhere due to coronavirus ... :( Should I have to bleed the system after using this tool or should it be good to go?
Bradley Hill I can't guarantee that this works on every vehicle. Do a Google search for your make and model to see if this is something that will work on your car. Good luck with your project. Thanks for the comment.
Appears to have worked!! however --u are supposed to “ push and hold” steady pressure on brake with foot- as far as u can get it to the ground.. and it’ll sound louder- the pressure will push out them bubbles and the like of old brake fluid.. might as well use a turkey Baster to pull out of master cylinder reservoir ( if not the best color) and allow that bleed to flush while refilling with the new brake fluid along with the intended air to get out the same end- them go tighten that bleed screw..I know it stated it was complete- though I feel it could of been a better or competent bleed.. good job tho!! Autel MaxiCheck as well as the Bluedriver from Lemur are totally my FAVORITE TOOLS!! U have itself a partial bi-Directional scan tools there bud!! Thanks for video
After searching awhile I found that the Ilink 400 & 450 and the Autel 802 & 805 will also do brake bleed for under $200. There's also an Autel brake scan tool that works. You'd have to check on your vehicle's compatibility.
Yep Autel has great software, of course back door borrowed from 'official sources'. Foxwell and Actron good ok. I run most factory and high end scan tools for the in-depth I require them for, but I have many of these dedicated for specific tasks, tpms, bleeds etc on obscure models etc. Worth the small price. Of course what doesn't come with them is the wisdom and knowledge to know what, why, where and how!
I bought this scanner to ABS auto-bleed a 2001 Honda Accord but cant find menu options... autel said sorry no can do.. bummer. not disappointed though. I can do a lot of stuff. I fixed abs sensors, cleared tcs lights and a few other things... Nice Tool..
Thank you so much for this video and the excellent information! I just ordered one today (12/29/2019) with Amazon Prime for $195 delivered to Ohio. I'm going to use it to do the ABS pump bleed on a 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 after having replaced the rusted out brake lines. Can't wait to use it!
@@SlipFitGarage This scanner works great! It came out if the box with the latest version of software, so no update was needed. I like that it comes in its own plastic case for protection. Made the ABS bleeding process a piece of cake!
Thanks so much for taking the time to record and post this video. I was looking at bleeding a 2003 Buick with ABS and the thought of changing the pads and not being able to get a firm pedal after bleeding the brakes prompted me to start searching for bi-directional scanners. One in particular advertised ABS auto bleeding functionality and upon further checking I noticed it did not perform it on GM vehicles.
Fox well NT630 elite ABS and airbag reset tool has auto bleed test automated bleed or service bleed and it removes air from internal brake fluid chamber I got it off eBay for 100 bucks. It’s also good for airbags which was the original reason I purchased it. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Yeah, I think the Autel is the same way. If there are other problems with the ABS system, it wants those problems fixed first, before you can gain access to the auto bleed function. My truck was showing an old ABS code... Once I cleared that code from memory, then I was able to successfully complete the auto bleed. Thanks for the comment.
Good Morning Brianok100, I do want to get back to you regarding my dilemma with the Autel Maxi Check Scanner, and Auto Bleeding the ABS Module on my Silverado, and Trailblazer. After our communication, I did engage with the Tech Department at Autel, and confirmed that the Autel Unit does come from the factory, without good information to work with, and with their direction, I found the Maxi_PC_Suite_V1.21.zip, which I downloaded, and updated the memory card that came with the new unit. This morning, after connecting the unit to my Silverado, it did come up with good menu options to link to my specific vehicle, which it did, and to my surprise, their were DTC's stored in the computer, that were not detected with another scanner that I have been using. Once clearing those DTC's, the rest of the operation was per your video presentation, and now, after clearing things up in my head, the dilemma with Spongy Brakes, which did not get corrected by the GMC Dealer that I had paid $$$ to bleed my system, a few months back, has now been resolved. The good part here, is that after spending the $$$ for the Autel Scanner, I still have it to use later, verses the $$$ that I spent at the GMC Dealer, that is gone. To be complete, let me add that, once successful with my Silverado, I performed the same exercises with my Trailblazer, and now both vehicles have Good, Solid, Brake Pedals. Thanks again for your followups, and hopefully, this added info from my experiences will help future lookers. Dave
MidwestBikesToTrikes Dave, thank you for taking the time to post your update to this thread. I am glad to hear that you got your questions answered, and your problems solved.
MidwestBikesToTrikes One other thing to keep in mind is that once you run the auto bleed process, you should still manually bleed the air bubbles out of the brake lines. The auto bleed only moves the trapped air bubbles out of the ABS module and into the brake lines. Those bubbles still need to be bled traditionally from the system.
Thank You! I have a 1996 GMC K2500 with a soft pedal. Bleeding never fixed it. I used your link and discount (thanks!!) and ordered. I will report back with my results.
Thank you..... but keep in mind, the auto bleed process does NOT replace manual bleeding. It is simply a way to get trapped air out of the ABS module, which can remain stuck there during the traditional bleeding process. To properly remove all air from the brake system, you'll still need to manual bleed after the auto bleed. In my case, I did it several times but I also used a Motive power bleeder. It went like this: traditional bleed (or power bleed) as much as possible to get 99% of air out of system, then run a few auto bleed cycles with Maxicheck, then manual (or power) bleed again and keep an eye on bubbles leaving the bleeders, then run another cycle or two of auto bleed, then manual bleed, etc, etc..... do this until no more air bubbles leave the bleeders. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
@@SlipFitGarage Thank you. All great advice and much appreciated! My Motive power bleeder arrived yesterday. I played with Autel today, but it does not list my truck's "5 th Vin digit" which Autel asks for. My fifth is "K" (1996 K2500 GMC Suburban). I did not upgrade the software, but will try that next and try again. Phone call to Autel prior to purchase said it supported my model year truck.
Fantastic video. Having same issue on a 2003 Buick Park Ave. No codes, no warning lights like ABS or Traction Control. If engine is off i have brake pedal resistance. Start engine pedal goes straight to floor with no resistance or back pressure. Also cannot get brake fluid to rear discs. It is exactly the same fix you go through. Thank you and may blessings find you to prosper you.
As prices continue to come down the Foxwel NT630 PLUS is $139.00 at Amazon and does pretty much everything the high doller one's do including bleeding ABS. I would love to buy the dongle you bought but it really is basic without the pricy add ons. I have a Spectrum Dynamic Tuner that I bought back when I built my first racing 99 Tajoe that controls EVERYTHING in the PC. I need to get it and the laptop out and see what it can do. Thanks for the video.
Mine came 3 days after it was ordered cleared the check engine light on my 97 ranger first 5 minutes I played with it. On to the 06 Silverado and its spongy brakes 😲
Thank you for posting this video!!! I'll be doing all new SS brake lines on my 01 sierra 1500 this week and wasn't sure how I was going to bleed the ABS system by myself. I'll be ordering one of these scanners right now!
Received my Maxicheck pro yesterday and just tried it out now and the scanner wouldn't properly read my truck ( 2001 gmc sierra 1500 ) to perform the ABS module test... Not sure why it couldn't properly read my truck. I was starting to get worried but all I had to do was pick a 2004 gmc sierra 1500 and IT WORKED!!! so if anyone is having the same issue I did just try selecting a different year for your truck and hopefully it will work for you like it did for me
@@Juancarlos-wz7nj I can't say for sure that it'll work on a 03 Astro but personally I don't see why it wouldn't. Wish I had a more concrete answer for you.
I own a maxi check pro, and it will bleed the brakes on my 2008 gmc sierra. It will bleed the brakes on my 2006 impala , but it says it is not compatible for my 2003 ford taurus? Cherish any help or advice.
Hey Brian! I purchased the Autel MaxiCheck. I had to change the ABS module. I also discovered that the wheel speed sensor on the driver side was bad. I would not have discovered that without this tool. I replaced the sensor and re-ran the processs. Cleared old codes and then ran the Auto Bleed for my Olds Bravada. It ran the the auto bleed just like your video. I would not have chanced this, if it wan;t for your video. I paid 176.00 for the scanner from Amazon. I had an Autel prior to your video, but it did not have the ABS functionality. Thank you for doing the research! It saved me a ton of money.
Nice... You are correct. There isn't one video that I've found to auto bleed the ABS unit... Just spent a fortune on my brakes. Calipers, Wheel cylinders, up grade master cylinder, & a remanufactured Kelsey Hayes ABS unit.... I gotta admit that new NBS master conversation really does work... My brake pedal is even better than the new Chevy Tahoe Cad Denali etc... I have a Armitron Autozone... I'm going to purchase that scanner that you have. Thank you for a great video man... 👍
Thanks brother for putting this out there. MC went out in my parents driveway (2 hrs from my home) replaced the master cylinder (bench bled before putting it on of course) told my brother with new pressure probably blow a brake line while bleeding ( damn if it did'nt). 97 k1500 4x4 new stainless lines now! lol
I can’t wait to try this out. Not happy with “brake experts” selling master brake cylinders as slam- dunk fix for all brake problems only to learn the MBCwasn’t bad after all: or, no knowledge of abs ills (brake pedal sinking to floor, but will gladly ask for $1500 - $2000 to replace the old abs. Will get back to you with results of the maxiPro
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Email the seller if you're still not sure if it will work with your car:
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*The official statement from Autel is the MxiCheck DOES still support auto bleed. Please be sure to update your scanner to software version 5.07 directly from the Autel website.*
Chat log:
Hi! How can we help you today?11:43 AM
One of us will be with you right away, please wait.11:46 AM
Me: Hello, can you please verify either way if Autel recently removed the "auto bleed" from the Autel MaxiCheck Pro ?11:46 AM
The ABS brake bleed function is currently only offered on the MX808. The maxicheck pro software has not had brake bleeding for several years11:49 AM
Me: Yes it has. I bought one in Feb of this year and I have auto bled my 2006 GMC truck no problem. I even made a youtube video about it and have probably sold 3 or 4 hundred scanners as a result of my youtube video and I have only recently has commenters say that Autel has recently removed this function. What is the true story here?11:51 AM
Me: Are you the same TECH person who takes incoming phone calls? Should I call you?11:53 AM
I am not on Tech support calls, but I was just trying to find more information on this.12:02 PM
Me: I need some sort of official comment from Autel so when I make an updated youtube video about this topic I can give the viewers accurate information. I'm really wondering why the price of the MaxiCheck Pro has went from $175, to $248 in 8 months, but you also removed the most important feature from the device12:05 PM
Me: I am going to make a new updated youtube video about this topic and I plan to include this chat transcript in the video so please treat this chat as if you are commenting to 80 thousand people, or more.12:10 PM
Me: Are you still there?12:16 PM
Yes, I am still awaiting confirmation for this function inquiry .12:18 PM
Me: Well, its more than a standard function inquiry, I'm looking for a comment on why the price has went up $75 in 8 months all while removing important functions. Your company is free to price their products however they want, but the public is also free to decide which products they spend their money on. I just want my viewers to have accurate information so they can make good buying decisions.12:23 PM
Can you please confirm the system software version for your tool?12:28 PM
Me: Lol, it's a maxicheck pro. I updated it from your website when I bought it in Feb of 2018. Whatever software you had on your site in Feb of 2018 is the version I currently have.12:32 PM
In order to correctly verify an issue, we need to know what software you have. Our updates are released constantly, so if you have not updated since February, you may have old software.12:36 PM
Me: Yes I do have old software from Feb 2018. I am NOT having any problems with my scanner. My scanner performs the auto bleed just fine. Your NEW maxiCheck Pro scanners do NOT do auto bleed according the people commenting on my youtube video recently.12:38 PM
Me: This is my youtube video:12:39 PM
Me: Sorry, this is my video: czcams.com/video/fUqmBqYIEAE/video.html It has over 80 thousand views in 8 months. watch it and then tell me why the new version of this same tool (MaxiCheck Pro) is NOT able to do the same.12:41 PM
*I would highly recommend you update and verify for yourself. For this request my supervisor pulled a brand new unit and fully updated this tool to the latest version, 5.07. We went through it together and Automated bleeding is still available.12:45 PM*
*I want to apologize for any confusion, but my initial statement that is not available was incorrect.12:46 PM*
Me: My video has over 1100 (one thousand, one hundred) comments with MANY people thanking me for the info. Many have said they bought the tool after watching my video and they were able to finally fix their brakes. It wasn’t until the last few days that I have now had people tell me the MaxiCheck Pro no longer performs the auto bleed. People have also told me they have talked on the phone with Autel Tech and the tech department has confirmed the auto bleed function was recently removed...... but yet the price has gone up$75.12:47 PM
*Please confirm the tools are all updated properly to version 5.07. If not , there may be some differences12:48 PM*
Me: Again, I DO NOT NEED AN UPDATE. My scanner works JUST FINE. It's the viewers of my video who are being told by YOUR TECH department that this function has been removed.12:49 PM
*Our technicians have been informed as well12:52 PM*
*that this function is indeed supported12:52 PM*
Me: If you read the most current comment under my video from yesterday, there is a guy who talked with your tech department and was told this function has been removed from the maxicheck. He did a full update from your site yesterday and it still does not work for him. When was this option re-added back to the software?12:54 PM
*The software version 5.07 was released in May12:54 PM*
*Please make sure these users are updating tools correctly12:55 PM*
*Maxicheck pro should update via SD card with new Maxi PC suite program.12:55 PM*
*If update is perform with USB, or with older Autel update program, they may experience software issues12:56 PM*
*Me: Okay. Please be sure ALL tech guys who answer your phone calls, or reply to on-line chats know about this. I have told EVERYONE the first thing to do is a full update from your website.12:56 PM*
Me: I am going to post this chat log in the video description below my youtube video. I will also include this chat log in the first "pinned" comment in the comment section. CZcams does not allow me to edit the video itself. I will do my best to get this information out to the public, please be sure you do your part on your end.12:57 PM
Me: I hope the information you gave me today is accurate, there are a lot of viewers looking for correct information.12:59 PM
(End chat)
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Was your pedal sinking after you bleed your calipers?
Is that why you had to auto bleed the abs?
Great video, I couldn't help make a comment even though it's old news now. It's funny to me how hung up on the price people get. Not only could it be being sold at different prices by different sellers, especially on Amazon, like you said. Prices fluctuate! Get over it people. Secondly, either your car needs and has "auto bleed" function or it doesn't. If the car computer, like you have said numerous times, doesn't have the function then it can't be activated. So either your car needs this function and it can be done as most manuals will tell you or the car doesn't have this function which means there is another way to go about getting air out of the ABS, ie. normal manual bleeding on "open" systems.
Can you reprogram ABS module with this scanner? We replaced ABS module brand new for $300 and car still not working, after 15 minutes drive ABS light and brake light comes back on and brakes lock on won't let car go over 30mph when turning car off and after cooling ABS and brake light turns off and brake releases
the amazon 20% off code is not working anymore. Can you help?
My man. You are the freaking GOAT for this video. I have a 2000 z71 tahoe and needed to get the brake lines done. The shops around me were quoting me $4,000+ for this job. I’m dead serious. So I said fck it. I’m not a potato and have done similar work before so let’s go. Ordered all the parts from rock auto, did all the install, etc and for the love of all things holy could not get the brakes to bleed. Had no idea about the Kelsey Haynes abs module. Did hours of research online. Tried bleeding the nipple on the module, etc. couldn’t get NOTHING going. Finally decided to bite the bullet on ordering a tool. Spent hours watching videos and found yours at like 1:30am on a Tuesday. Bought the tool that night.
I literally just went out to the truck 20 mins ago and tried it. Fucking PERFECTLY bled the abs. I HAVE PEDAL NOW. I CAN BLEED THEM NOW. THANK YOU MY GUYYYYYYY
This just made a $4000 estimate job be a $1250 job with parts, beer and this tool. You are a LIFESAVER my guy.
Awesome! I am so glad he video helped you out. Thank you for taking the time to leave a nice comment!
Thank you sir. I've been looking everywhere for this. I'm having brake drag and this is the only step I can't do on my own. You are awesome. I will be ordering today.
Walter Daly check if master cylinder piston is coming all the way to return against circlip. I had a Ford f350 front brakes dragged . Dirt rust had prevented piston from returning which opens small hole for fluid to escape when hot . Brakes would get hot and apply them selves after replacing hoses calipers etc.
Thank you! No one ever says anything about the auto bleed capability. Great help!!!
Did the brakes on my 05 Silverado Disc/Drum. They felt worse after, manual bled them, bought a similar tool (innova) that my auto parts store had in stock. within 5 minutes, brakes feel better then ever before. Stops on a dime. Pedal feels great. Stoked
Excellent! Thanks for the comment.
Finally found someone that knows what is going on👍 thank you from east australia
Thank you, Sir for the nice comment!
Very unique tool, used it on various vehicles like BMW, Toyota, GM and Ford and it always came through for me. If you do your own alignments also, it has the SAS function as well. That was why I bought it and everything else that it does was a bonus. There was a TPMs function but AUTEL stop supporting it for some reason.
I just got my tool today and I bleed the breaks 3 times and work very good thanks, got it on eBay $170
Good information to have, now I'm going to check my scanner to see if it has this feature. . Thank you.
Thanks for that.. really no one have done such video informative like this.
Good work.. thanks again
Thanks for the video. I ordered the Maxi Check Pro and performed the same on my 02 Sierra and the pedal is great. I also used the Master Pro power bleeder and replaced the brake fluid prior to using this tool. Performed the abs activation and re-bled the brakes and that is when I got a full brake pedal.
Thanks again for the great video.
That is great to hear. Thank you for posting your comment. 🙂
Foxwell is a great diagnostic unit. I own their older NT510 and still use it on my Land Rover and BMW.
Have this issue right now. Off to find one of these scanners. Thanks so much.
Awesome ! I'll be looking for this on Amazon. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent solution to an expensive problem! Thanks
Just ordered one of these, hopefully it will work for my application! Thank you for posting this info!
UPDATE: It worked perfectly on a 2016 Corvette! Thanks!
This device worked with me. 1999 Ford Expedition 5.4
What a great video! The only 3 thumbs down are from Snap-On, Chevy Stealerships and Snap-On again!!!!!!
And autel as well because people willthis cheaper option than a maxisys or such.
Snap on 2wice🤣😂
@@Keyno77 Not really. Auto brake bleed isn't the main reason why people buy the maxisys. It has a host of bidirectional controls that this scanner isn't capable of. Key programming, coding etc. Crap-on is raping its customers as is the stealerships. Autel is helping the diy'ers or shade tree mechanics with high end diagnostic bidirectional scanners for under $1000.
Translation: I can’t afford Snap-On
@@Cristian121212100 Snap-on.......Rip-off
Just tried this out on a 2015 Jeep JKUR manual transmission. ABS brake bleed works like a charm!!! Thank you so much. Buying this scanner is is cheaper than one visit to the dealer where they will inevitably screw up the procedure and still charge you. Thank you!!!!!!
I thought nice! Cheaper than dealer, it should be like 30 eur max. I go take a look at that scanner. 225eur! LOL
I have a foxwell nt 530 which is the orange and black one mentioned in the video. It is awesome. It will do anything the high end scanners will do. The only fault I have to it is you have to download each make of vehicle you want to use it on. You get one free with the purchase but you can download multiple makes on the SD card.
Nice job, thanks for posting. The brake/muffler chains want about $100 to do this.
Man you are an absolute hero for this. Having the same issue. I had this scammer for a while. I had no idea it can do this.
Garrett Mitcham same here. Didn’t even dawn on me the abs.
I actually bought this tool thinking that it would do a different function that I was needing at the time and was a little upset that I had paid $200 for this and had no real use for it... fast forward a year later and I am finding that this is a pretty invaluable tool and I'm so lucky that I bought it!.. and I'm pretty sure that I'm going to use it a lot more in the future as vehicles become more and more equipped with the features that this tool performs
Thats good to hear that eventually the new scan tool came in handy. Thanks for the comment. 🙂
Thanks for sharing great job, I have this scanner did not know you could bleed the ABS..
I own the Foxwell
..works great!
Finally! Someone made the video. Thank You.
Yes,excelent video,thanks a lot for sharing
Great video I’m having the same problem with a Yukon I’m going to order this scanner thanks
Thank you, I really appreciate the time and effort you took to make this video.
Like you I searched for a relatively economical way to do this and as you mentioned there's nothing,anywhere on this particular tool.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video. Back in February my wife's 2000 4 door 4wd blazer blew out the left rear caliper piston seal. The blazer is in such nice shape and all the brake components were old. I went all out and ordered 4 (2 front and 2 rear) calipers, pads, flex brake lines, and slotted and drilled rotors with a black corrosion coating on them. Really good quality not Chinese made in Canada 4 rotors and ceramic pads for $126 shipped to my door. Long story but I replaced everything. I couldn't get anything out of the rear calipers. I tried power bleeding, ect. I ordered the Autel Maxicheck Pro. I got it last week and updated the software and I kept getting an error open circuit when trying to autobleed. My son has a 2002 blazer almost the same. I noticed the his has a 60amp maxi fuse for the ABS and hers is missing. Just got it last year and always had the ABS light on. I put in a new fuse and now it will autobleed. I now have rear brakes that I have not since February and all lights are off on the dash. I tried it on my son's 2002 and it works great too. Thanks again!!
j jones
You're welcome. Im glad my video was helpful to you. Thanks for commenting!
Sometimes, in that era of GM vehicle, a relay in the ABS module wears out and can keep the module from turning off, unless you remove the fuse.
@@ednutter7653 where are the fuses for the abs module typically located?
Thanks for a Great video, most people are doing reviews that don't teach nothing more than the basics. Here I actually found something that I never knew. If I find more of your videos I'll subscribe
I have many other videos on youtube. Please check out my channel and subscribe if you like what see/hear. Thanks for the comment!
@@SlipFitGarage sounds great, I really like 3 minute videos that gets to the point. Good videos are hard to find, but then I couldn't any better.
Thank you so much definitely gonna be purchasing this scanner next paycheck sence I’m doing brakes in all corners for my 2500hd
Thank you!
My abs hasn't worked since I bought my truck in 2017. Replaced the hubs and just found out that the module works fine. Just ordered an abs unit because one of the wires to the motor broke off. Got the pump motor open circuit. Tried to re-solder but no luck. Enter the Autel MD802 elite. Had this scan tool at least 8 years. Didn't know all the functions because I never needed it. I was wondering how I would be able to bleed the abs unit. Now I know. Thanks again.
Great presentation. Just the way I’d of done it . Thank you sir
Brian what a blessing it is that you took the time to put out this video. I just replaced my wife’s rear pads, rotors, and calipers; all of which needed changed anyway but I was bleeding the system today and my pedal is still extremely soft. Thank you so much for the information. You are leading me in the right direction. 🙏🏾
Thank you for the kind words. Keep in mind though, this does not replace traditional bleeding, this helps get stuck air bubbles out of the ABS module which can then be traditionally bled out of the system. Thanks again and good luck with your project!
Your " I just replaced my wife’s rear pads". Very few men if any will mention this very private matter, publicly. Lol.
@@anthoneymahateva5851 😅
@@GatesRapes Thank-you.
Oh my! Thank. That's just what I need in my honda accord!!
I ordered one promo code still works!
Awesome! Good to hear. Thanks for the comment.
This is a good video, and thank you for taking the time to explain just how you bled the brakes.
Thanks for the comment!
Not always easy to find. I hate how some people try to keep info secret, or the opposite, you check forums and see 50 replies, and 50 different answers on how to do it which leave you more confused than when you started. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
You're very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to leave a nice comment on my video. 👍
I've got one and it absolutely does what you say plus diesel DPF resets, and manual regens. It also requires a mini SD card that can be updated with free downloads! Great video!
Thanks for the comment!
GREAT video! I have other scan tools but I will be getting this one this week. Could never bleed my ABS brakes on my '05 Chevy Silverado 1500 and knew I needed it done with a scan tool. Never thought there would be one this cheap that could do it. New sub!
Thank you! 👍
@@SlipFitGarage My pleasure Sir :-)
After watching this video I ordered the Autel to use on a 2008 Silverado that had air in the ABS module (my fault). For the 2007-2014 the process is a little different, each wheel is done separately, and the brake pedal has to be pumped "rapidly" during the cycle on each wheel with the bleeder valve open. My helper was pumping the brakes while I was under the truck, pumping in time with the ABS cycle, with poor results (a series of small bubbles). I ran another cycle and had him pump the brake pedal as fast as he could, and that cleared the air out of the ABS (we still had to bleed the air out of the lines after the cycle finished).
Owen Somers
The process that you talk about doing each wheel can also be done on my 2006..... I didn't do that, but I did see the option to operate each wheel separately. Thanks for the comment. Im glad you got your truck sorted out.
I wish I would have seen this video earlier because I took my 2008 Toyota Tacoma to Les Schwab & they told me I would need a new master cylinder so they replaced it charging me 340.00 for the master cylinder plus labor to put it in. I get a call later on saying that my truck is all done & they say the pedal is firm now & I was relieved that they were able to fix it even though I don’t believe the master cylinder was bad I just believe there was trapped air in the abs module. Long story short I was very disappointed with them because the pedal was not firm when I went to go pick it up it would still go to the floor. I had them bleed the brakes again & still that didn’t fix it so they told me only other option would be to change the abs module for a new one. They said they couldn’t say that it would be a for sure thing that it would fix the problem. I left paying for just the master cylinder & still to this day my truck has been sitting because it feels unsafe to drive. I’m glad I seen this video so I will get that tool & fix it myself like I do pretty much all the time anyways I don’t trust repair shops.
It really does suck when a "professional" repair shop is so incompetent that making a propper repair is above their ability.... and they still expect to be paid. lol. Keep in mind this video is almost 6 years old at this point. A lot has changed in the scan tool world since this video was recorded. You can probably get a different scan tool for roughly the same money as the tool in this video, but with a LOT more features and functions. Even a scan tool that will work with your smart device. One place to start is.... Look at the XTOOl A30M. It's roughly the same money as the tool in this video but it's basically a pro level full bidirectional control scan tool. (minus on a few features) The best part is, it's a one-time purchase, then never pay anything again to use it for life. It also includes lifetime free updates. Don't get me wrong, the tool in this video is still relevant, but many other tools have come along over the past 6 years. Check out my XTOOL A30M video here: czcams.com/video/rpwvihvKbx8/video.html
I have links to the product in the video description and in the first pinned comment below the video. I know exactly how you feel. It's just like the old saying.... "if you want something done right, you better do it yourself". And honesty, that is exactly how/why this video was made in the first place. I figured if I was having this trouble, then countless other people must be having the same brake trouble, too. Good luck with your project. You'll get it.
You get it fixed yet brokie?
That's really cool. I've been looking for this FOREVER! THANK YOU!!
You're welcome. However, this video is several years old now. Please look around at my more recent videos. There are newer, more modern scan tools that will do the Auto Bleed process along with MANY more features for roughly the same money. The particular tool in this video was THE TOOL to have for performing an auto bleed on a budget...... Thats not necessarily the case these days. Thanks for the comment.
Just ordered one. Thank you!
Received the scanner today and heard the noise and felt it through the brake pedal. However, really can't drive anywhere due to coronavirus ... :( Should I have to bleed the system after using this tool or should it be good to go?
Thanks best video saved me I own that scanner never knew
Thank you!
Buying one after I get off this.
THANKS MY BROTHER I HAVE AUTEL 802 THE MAXIDIAG ELITE SERIES IM GOING TO USE THIS TO DO EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID IM WORKING ON GM TRUCK THANKS ALOT
Dude thanks stuck for 2 weeks with a down ford fission i hope it will work but this gives me hope since im broke.
Bradley Hill
I can't guarantee that this works on every vehicle. Do a Google search for your make and model to see if this is something that will work on your car. Good luck with your project. Thanks for the comment.
Appears to have worked!!
however --u are supposed to “
push and hold” steady pressure on brake with foot- as far as u can get it to the ground.. and it’ll sound louder- the pressure will push out them bubbles and the like of old brake fluid.. might as well use a turkey Baster to pull out of master cylinder reservoir ( if not the best color) and allow that bleed to flush while refilling with the new brake fluid along with the intended air to get out the same end- them go tighten that bleed screw..I know it stated it was complete- though I feel it could of been a better or competent bleed.. good job tho!! Autel MaxiCheck as well as the Bluedriver from Lemur are totally my FAVORITE TOOLS!! U have itself a partial bi-Directional scan tools there bud!! Thanks for video
I was thinking the same Brian read the scanner out loud as "push and hold" then proceeded to pump the brakes, I'm like -?-
Your awesome!
Thank you for the great video and for providing us with a juicy discount code! I just purchased one right now for my Silverado
You're welcome. 🙂
After searching awhile I found that the Ilink 400 & 450 and the Autel 802 & 805 will also do brake bleed for under $200. There's also an Autel brake scan tool that works. You'd have to check on your vehicle's compatibility.
I have one to bleed my Lexus GS300, great tool.
You can get a $20 techstream clone too!
Excellent info! Thanks for sharing!!
Wow...this is AWESOMELY AWESOME...You’re a good man...
Thank you! 🙂
Yep Autel has great software, of course back door borrowed from 'official sources'.
Foxwell and Actron good ok.
I run most factory and high end scan tools for the in-depth I require them for, but I have many of these dedicated for specific tasks, tpms, bleeds etc on obscure models etc. Worth the small price.
Of course what doesn't come with them is the wisdom and knowledge to know what, why, where and how!
I liked your video I am going to buy one of those scanners thanks again Jim Ridley
Thank you, Jim!
I bought this scanner to ABS auto-bleed a 2001 Honda Accord but cant find menu options... autel said sorry no can do.. bummer. not disappointed though. I can do a lot of stuff. I fixed abs sensors, cleared tcs lights and a few other things... Nice Tool..
Oh no.. that's what I wanted it for
OpenSesame001 maybe you have update to new version
Thank you so much for this video and the excellent information! I just ordered one today (12/29/2019) with Amazon Prime for $195 delivered to Ohio. I'm going to use it to do the ABS pump bleed on a 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 after having replaced the rusted out brake lines.
Can't wait to use it!
Be sure to post back here and let us know how everything worked out for you. Thanks for the comment.
@@SlipFitGarage This scanner works great! It came out if the box with the latest version of software, so no update was needed. I like that it comes in its own plastic case for protection. Made the ABS bleeding process a piece of cake!
@@b.a.ward.
Excellent. I'm happy to hear everything went well for you. Thanks for taking the time to post back here with your results. 🙂
@@SlipFitGarage do u know if this work on 03 astro rear wheels drive? I change brake lines and abs and brake light is on and pedal is wick
Thanks so much for taking the time to record and post this video. I was looking at bleeding a 2003 Buick with ABS and the thought of changing the pads and not being able to get a firm pedal after bleeding the brakes prompted me to start searching for bi-directional scanners. One in particular advertised ABS auto bleeding functionality and upon further checking I noticed it did not perform it on GM vehicles.
Good luck with your repair project.
Dam you. You did such a good review that the company up the price from $175 to $226. Must not be junk if the price is going up.
I got one off Ebay for 150 shipped
Blame it on Trump...
@@secondstance3380 what's the matter? Your government assistance get cut?
@@josephgiordano9292 : Who needs Government-Assistance; I got your Mom paying my"Bill(s)". - 👊
@@secondstance3380 Good one... what are you 10?
If these things are still available, I reckon I'll buy one for my dad so he'll stop taking my BMW scanner thinking it will work on his Dodge's.
Fox well NT630 elite ABS and airbag reset tool has auto bleed test automated bleed or service bleed and it removes air from internal brake fluid chamber I got it off eBay for 100 bucks. It’s also good for airbags which was the original reason I purchased it. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Yep that was the orange scan tool that I mentioned in the video.
Thank you, this is awesome.
They're $200 on Amazon now. Late summer 2019.
Price has dropped $172 on Amazon as of 9/2/2019, so I finally broke down and bought this unit. :-) Not sure how long it will be at that level though.
the MX 808 for my Scion is $535 ($
298 on Amazon) as of today!!
I have the foxwell. It does the same thing.Problem is, if there are any malfunctions in the system, it won't work.
Yeah, I think the Autel is the same way. If there are other problems with the ABS system, it wants those problems fixed first, before you can gain access to the auto bleed function. My truck was showing an old ABS code... Once I cleared that code from memory, then I was able to successfully complete the auto bleed. Thanks for the comment.
Wow!!! Pretty cool info bruh!! Thank You for the information 👍🤙👊
YES. Thank you.
Does that work when you need to do a large bleed like when you replace the abs module?
Did it work for you by any chance?
Good Morning Brianok100,
I do want to get back to you regarding my dilemma with the Autel Maxi Check Scanner, and Auto Bleeding the ABS Module on my Silverado, and Trailblazer.
After our communication, I did engage with the Tech Department at Autel, and confirmed that the Autel Unit does come from the factory, without good information to work with, and with their direction, I found the Maxi_PC_Suite_V1.21.zip, which I downloaded, and updated the memory card that came with the new unit.
This morning, after connecting the unit to my Silverado, it did come up with good menu options to link to my specific vehicle, which it did, and to my surprise, their were DTC's stored in the computer, that were not detected with another scanner that I have been using. Once clearing those DTC's, the rest of the operation was per your video presentation, and now, after clearing things up in my head, the dilemma with Spongy Brakes, which did not get corrected by the GMC Dealer that I had paid $$$ to bleed my system, a few months back, has now been resolved.
The good part here, is that after spending the $$$ for the Autel Scanner, I still have it to use later, verses the $$$ that I spent at the GMC Dealer, that is gone.
To be complete, let me add that, once successful with my Silverado, I performed the same exercises with my Trailblazer, and now both vehicles have Good, Solid, Brake Pedals.
Thanks again for your followups, and hopefully, this added info from my experiences will help future lookers.
Dave
MidwestBikesToTrikes
Dave, thank you for taking the time to post your update to this thread. I am glad to hear that you got your questions answered, and your problems solved.
MidwestBikesToTrikes
One other thing to keep in mind is that once you run the auto bleed process, you should still manually bleed the air bubbles out of the brake lines. The auto bleed only moves the trapped air bubbles out of the ABS module and into the brake lines. Those bubbles still need to be bled traditionally from the system.
liked sure helped me solve my problem .will order one
Very cool, always nice to do it yourself and save money.
+ROBERT HUNT
Thank you!
Going to dealer and pay $200 bucks for them to do it or buy this scanner and do it your self... I pick the second option
Because at the end of the day; you have a new tool, and your problem's solved...
@@secondstance3380 And who dosnt like a new tool?
132 people who overpaid for their scanner gave a thumbs down 😂
You saved my sanity. Thanx for the video.
Thank you. Glad the video helped. 🙂
Thank You! I have a 1996 GMC K2500 with a soft pedal. Bleeding never fixed it. I used your link and discount (thanks!!) and ordered. I will report back with my results.
Thank you..... but keep in mind, the auto bleed process does NOT replace manual bleeding. It is simply a way to get trapped air out of the ABS module, which can remain stuck there during the traditional bleeding process. To properly remove all air from the brake system, you'll still need to manual bleed after the auto bleed. In my case, I did it several times but I also used a Motive power bleeder. It went like this: traditional bleed (or power bleed) as much as possible to get 99% of air out of system, then run a few auto bleed cycles with Maxicheck, then manual (or power) bleed again and keep an eye on bubbles leaving the bleeders, then run another cycle or two of auto bleed, then manual bleed, etc, etc..... do this until no more air bubbles leave the bleeders. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
@@SlipFitGarage Thank you. All great advice and much appreciated! My Motive power bleeder arrived yesterday. I played with Autel today, but it does not list my truck's "5 th Vin digit" which Autel asks for. My fifth is "K" (1996 K2500 GMC Suburban). I did not upgrade the software, but will try that next and try again. Phone call to Autel prior to purchase said it supported my model year truck.
Great video 👍
Fantastic video. Having same issue on a 2003 Buick Park Ave. No codes, no warning lights like ABS or Traction Control. If engine is off i have brake pedal resistance. Start engine pedal goes straight to floor with no resistance or back pressure. Also cannot get brake fluid to rear discs. It is exactly the same fix you go through. Thank you and may blessings find you to prosper you.
Thank you for the nice comment. I hope you get your Buick all fixed up. 🙂
As prices continue to come down the Foxwel NT630 PLUS is $139.00 at Amazon and does pretty much everything the high doller one's do including bleeding ABS.
I would love to buy the dongle you bought but it really is basic without the pricy add ons.
I have a Spectrum Dynamic Tuner that I bought back when I built my first racing 99 Tajoe that controls EVERYTHING in the PC. I need to get it and the laptop out and see what it can do.
Thanks for the video.
Thank You!!!!!
saved me a crap load of diagnosing!!!
Thanks for the comment!
man! this is great that you would take time to share this info.
Glad the info helped. Thanks.
thanks for the info that will save me some money
Excelent video, l have same Problem with Ford eScape.
Mine came 3 days after it was ordered cleared the check engine light on my 97 ranger first 5 minutes I played with it. On to the 06 Silverado and its spongy brakes 😲
Thank you for posting this video!!! I'll be doing all new SS brake lines on my 01 sierra 1500 this week and wasn't sure how I was going to bleed the ABS system by myself. I'll be ordering one of these scanners right now!
Received my Maxicheck pro yesterday and just tried it out now and the scanner wouldn't properly read my truck ( 2001 gmc sierra 1500 ) to perform the ABS module test... Not sure why it couldn't properly read my truck. I was starting to get worried but all I had to do was pick a 2004 gmc sierra 1500 and IT WORKED!!! so if anyone is having the same issue I did just try selecting a different year for your truck and hopefully it will work for you like it did for me
@@creedux do u know if this work on 03 astro rear wheel drive?
@@Juancarlos-wz7nj I can't say for sure that it'll work on a 03 Astro but personally I don't see why it wouldn't. Wish I had a more concrete answer for you.
I own a maxi check pro, and it will bleed the brakes on my 2008 gmc sierra. It will bleed the brakes on my 2006 impala , but it says it is not compatible for my 2003 ford taurus? Cherish any help or advice.
Great Info- thank you!
I am in the same boat stuck at home do not want to call a tow truck! Now I should be able to finish job.
Hey Brian! I purchased the Autel MaxiCheck. I had to change the ABS module. I also discovered that the wheel speed sensor on the driver side was bad. I would not have discovered that without this tool. I replaced the sensor and re-ran the processs. Cleared old codes and then ran the Auto Bleed for my Olds Bravada. It ran the the auto bleed just like your video. I would not have chanced this, if it wan;t for your video. I paid 176.00 for the scanner from Amazon. I had an Autel prior to your video, but it did not have the ABS functionality. Thank you for doing the research! It saved me a ton of money.
Thank you, Thomas! I am glad your repair went well. Thanks for posting your positive experience here for everyone to read!
Thank for the video, Very helpful!
Instructor Level well done
Thank you, Stuart! 🙂
Great video , thanks for taking the time to post .
Thank you!
Awesome Video!! Thank you.
Nice... You are correct. There isn't one video that I've found to auto bleed the ABS unit... Just spent a fortune on my brakes. Calipers, Wheel cylinders, up grade master cylinder, & a remanufactured Kelsey Hayes ABS unit.... I gotta admit that new NBS master conversation really does work... My brake pedal is even better than the new Chevy Tahoe Cad Denali etc... I have a Armitron Autozone... I'm going to purchase that scanner that you have. Thank you for a great video man... 👍
Thank you for the nice comment!
Nice find!! thank you
Excellent info. Thanks for sharing.
Super video, thanks.
Thanks brother for putting this out there. MC went out in my parents driveway (2 hrs from my home) replaced the master cylinder (bench bled before putting it on of course) told my brother with new pressure probably blow a brake line while bleeding ( damn if it did'nt). 97 k1500 4x4 new stainless lines now! lol
So this one worked for you? I have a gmt400 99 tahoe that I’m trying to clear out air of the abs module and it’s making me want to set my hair on fire
Ended up bleeding from the abs under the hood. Yes worked for me.
I can’t wait to try this out. Not happy with “brake experts” selling master brake cylinders as slam- dunk fix for all brake problems only to learn the MBCwasn’t bad after all: or, no knowledge of abs ills (brake pedal sinking to floor, but will gladly ask for $1500 - $2000 to replace the old abs. Will get back to you with results of the maxiPro
I really appreciate this video. Thank you so much!
You're welcome. Thank you.