Across 2 Ram vehicles we track, 4 scan tools are verified for ABS Bleed in maker coverage lists. Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified on 2 of the 2, TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 on 1. Function names differ by tool: “ABS bleed brakes”, “ABS Bleed Brakes”, “ABS BLEEDING: DS-Ram 1500 2019 and DT-Ram 1500 2019 Anti Lock Brakes(ABS)”.
| Vehicle | Tool | Status | Function (maker's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019+ Ram 1500 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “ABS bleed brakes” Checked for model year 2019 |
| 2019+ Ram 1500 | TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ✓ Supported | “ABS Bleed Brakes” Checked for model year 2019; version not listed by TOPDON |
| 2019+ Ram 1500 | Launch X-431 PRO | ✓ Supported | “ABS Bleed Brakes” Checked for model year 2019 (Launch lookup, North America, product X-431 PRO; select model/year/function on the page) |
| 2019+ Ram 1500 | XTOOL D8 | ✓ Supported | “ABS BLEEDING: DS-Ram 1500 2019 and DT-Ram 1500 2019 Anti Lock Brakes(ABS)” Checked for model year 2019; path: Covers DS (Classic) and DT. |
| 2019+ Ram 2500 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “ABS bleed brakes” Checked for model year 2020 |
Tools not listed are not yet verified for this job on these vehicles, which is not the same as unsupported.
Commanding the ABS module to cycle its valves and pump so air trapped inside the hydraulic unit can be purged. Usually needed after ABS unit replacement or when the system ran dry.
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Verified in maker coverage lists: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (2 of 2 Ram vehicles), TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (1 of 2 Ram vehicles), Launch X-431 PRO (1 of 2 Ram vehicles), XTOOL D8 (1 of 2 Ram vehicles).
2019+ Ram 1500, 2019+ Ram 2500.