Alpha OBD won't access abs

I purchased Alpha OBD and the OBDLink LX for my 2012 1500. I need to do an ABS bleed after I replace the abs module and pump. When I try to access the ABS function, Alpha OBD gives me a connection failure message after 4 attempts. I can access functions like body computer and instrument panel. I selected the OBDlink LX because it was on the supported vehicle list from Alpha OBD. Would the MX+ dongle solve this problem?
Thanks,
Dan

Flryder said:

I purchased Alpha OBD and the OBDLink LX for my 2012 1500. I need to do an ABS bleed after I replace the abs module and pump. When I try to access the ABS function, Alpha OBD gives me a connection failure message after 4 attempts. I can access functions like body computer and instrument panel. I selected the OBDlink LX because it was on the supported vehicle list from Alpha OBD. Would the MX+ dongle solve this problem?
Thanks,
Dan

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Are you attempting to use this LX Bluetooth with an Android phone or tablet?

I use AlfaOBD with Windows and a hardline USB interface, OBDlink SX. I don't trust the Android OS to be suitable for the task.

If the OBDlink LX is listed as suitable for AlfaOBD, you could write to Alexey for support.
[email protected]


And, to Ram Forum.

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Flryder said:

I purchased Alpha OBD and the OBDLink LX for my 2012 1500. I need to do an ABS bleed after I replace the abs module and pump. When I try to access the ABS function, Alpha OBD gives me a connection failure message after 4 attempts. I can access functions like body computer and instrument panel. I selected the OBDlink LX because it was on the supported vehicle list from Alpha OBD. Would the MX+ dongle solve this problem?
Thanks,
Dan

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No you don't need to change to different OBD connector.

Just to make sure. you changed the ABS module to new one ?

If so, you need to initialization module first. Have you tried that ? Or is that part that is failing ?

You can't do the bleeding until you do the Init.

CanRebel said:

If so, you need to initialization module first.

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The OP stated that he can't maintain a connection.

Without establishing and maintaining a successful connection, no changes or alterations will be available with AlfaOBD.

It sounds like he may have access to certain BCM functions via LS Can bus only.

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RamDiver said:

The OP stated that he can't maintain a connection.

Without establishing and maintaining a successful connection, no changes or alterations will be available with AlfaOBD.

It sounds like he may have access to certain BCM functions via LS Can bus only.

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He didn't say that.

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When I try to access the ABS function, Alpha OBD gives me a connection failure message after 4 attempts
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If you put a new module, and don't do initialization. You can't connect to it. Which is why I asked him if he did it first.

I have the same issue with linking up to the ABS, I thought you would have to link up with it to initialize it?
How do you initialize the ABS module?

Revinvoss said:

I have the same issue with linking up to the ABS, I thought you would have to link up with it to initialize it?
How do you initialize the ABS module?

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Use the search icon in the upper right corner or search YouTube for 'AlfaOBD initialize ABS module'.

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Did y'all trying with different nets? I had to try a couple before mine connected. powernet 2013 I think.

I’m having the same issue. I can connect to the body computer but not to ABS. I came across a YouTube video of a guy working on a Nissan that says the same may be true to most types of vehicles. If there is an issue with the ABS, a connection may not be able to be made. This may be the case for me. I am waiting on parts for the ABS module and HCU to be replaced a second time( now at 87,000 miles). I will update after my repair to see if I am able to connect to the ABS module.

Well here we go....I'm gonna tell all of you. The only thing the junk Alphaobd has been able to do for me is turn my Daytme Running Lights on or off I can do that with a free app from Google play. I was sold on the Alphaobd because every guy on these forums claimed it would do anything you needed to do to a Ram you could do anything the dealer can do and more. Well it comes with no instructions and does nothing but scan for codes. If i can get it to operate a solenoid the next time I try it will say ecu blocked out of parameters for this version or some crap. So.if you don't Alphaobd already? Don't waste your money. And as far as these forums....all I see is guy's claiming they are helping by telling you check for air fuel and fire. Okie dokie artic choked mean while, back at the ranch. Some of us are really trying to work on our trucks and know that already. We don't have the cool Alphaobd app to try and keep our cover that we enjoy being under the covers with other men..we listened to some of you *** *** dumpsters and thought you knew what you were talking about and wasted our time and money
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Lilhoss77 said:

Well here we go....I'm gonna tell all of you. The only thing the junk Alphaobd has been able to do for me is turn my Daytme Running Lights on or off I can do that with a free app from Google play. I was sold on the Alphaobd because every guy on these forums claimed it would do anything you needed to do to a Ram you could do anything the dealer can do and more. Well it comes with no instructions and does nothing but scan for codes. If i can get it to operate a solenoid the next time I try it will say ecu blocked out of parameters for this version or some crap. So.if you don't Alphaobd already? Don't waste your money. And as far as these forums....all I see is guy's claiming they are helping by telling you check for air fuel and fire. Okie dokie artic choked mean while, back at the ranch. Some of us are really trying to work on our trucks and know that already. We don't have the cool Alphaobd app to try and keep our cover that we enjoy being under the covers with other men..we listened to some of you *** *** dumpsters and thought you knew what you were talking about and wasted our time and money
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If you had taken the time to research the available options in AlfaOBD, you may have learned there wasn't much that interested you and could have saved your $ for something else.

Don't go blaming the people that happily make you use of the app because you're butt hurt about your own actions of buying something you don't have a use for or can't be bothered to learn how to use it properly.

I confirmed it could accomplish various changes before purchasing and for the money, I'm quite satisfied.

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Lilhoss77 said:

Well here we go....I'm gonna tell all of you. The only thing the junk Alphaobd has been able to do for me is turn my Daytme Running Lights on or off I can do that with a free app from Google play. I was sold on the Alphaobd because every guy on these forums claimed it would do anything you needed to do to a Ram you could do anything the dealer can do and more. Well it comes with no instructions and does nothing but scan for codes. If i can get it to operate a solenoid the next time I try it will say ecu blocked out of parameters for this version or some crap. So.if you don't Alphaobd already? Don't waste your money. And as far as these forums....all I see is guy's claiming they are helping by telling you check for air fuel and fire. Okie dokie artic choked mean while, back at the ranch. Some of us are really trying to work on our trucks and know that already. We don't have the cool Alphaobd app to try and keep our cover that we enjoy being under the covers with other men..we listened to some of you *** *** dumpsters and thought you knew what you were talking about and wasted our time and money
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9 days a member. You thought your truck ran out of gas, and you're listening to the same people advise you there, but came into this thread throwing slurs and insults. Yeah, I'm lined up to help you figure your next issue out.

By the way, the rest of the *** ***dumpsters here helped me figure out what I was doing wrong with AlfaOBD.

Best of luck to you

Lol see the ones of you coming back like that at me and thinking you are all high and mighty because you are a senior member on a forum are the problem. I did research the product ******* and several of you clowns claimed it was the answer to life's problems if you owned a ******* ram. Well now it's assholes like you who always claim I would have helped you but now you called me out by speaking truths about me and you really don't know **** about how to make it do either but you get your rocks off being all I know how to use it but I'm not telling you now.....lol yall are the same guys that I use to take up for in gym class when you were picked on
The same guys who let the wifey wear the pants....lol or you beat her ass at least once a week wether she needs it or not and that's the only ass you ever beat. And you know in the back.of your mind she could beat your ass on a bad day but she hasn't never had no one be proud of her or boost her up. When she does though,,,, look out little Timmy Tantrum Tammy boy she gonna beat dat ass you know it.....lol okay better get off the online being cool get back to doing your wife duties....lol CD

Our trucks run.

So do your **** sucks... oh and you too in public I'm sure. You Key Board Commandos ate very timid in public.