Alpha OBD won't access abs

[Flryder]

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

 

[RamDiver]

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

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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[CanRebel]

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

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.

 

[RamDiver]

If so, you need to initialization module first.

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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[CanRebel]

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.

He said
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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.

 

[Revinvoss]

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?