How to bleed abs at home - VRSCA V-Rod Harley Davidson Motorcycles

You need a special tool to do this.

how on earth would the blind know what is wrong.?
scan it? yet?
btw, newer cars cut cruise feature for any signs of danger.
new laws...
the traction needs ABS to work ,so forget that and fix ABS.
ABS needs 2 things to work , brakes and ABS.

so if brakes are bad, then ABS will get upset.
after all, if it cant brake right, how can the puter save you?
if brakes are known to be ok (inspections work here)
but in this case it was BREACHED by you, with out reading the book first.
then scan the ABS. (omg? code for dead sensor?) nah, you caused it..
easy

ABS resets every key on. so...
my guess, if ABS was happy before your actions( you never said)
then you got air in to the system. and failed to follow the FSM instructions on bleeding brakes, in ABS car.

front caliper, did you block the hose with cap, so it didn't allow air to the modulator? oops... never just let them drip... or . max pain.
bleed it again, (using any or all 5 ways to do so, bleeding is skill thing) (many modulators can not just be simply bled)

now Ill quote the 2012 fSM for you , under brakes

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ABS Brake Bleeding
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS BRAKE BLEEDING

ABS system bleeding requires conventional bleeding methods plus use of a scan tool. The procedure involves performing a base brake bleeding, followed by use of the scan tool to cycle and bleed the HCU pump and solenoids. A second base brake bleeding procedure is then required to remove any air remaining in the system.

Perform base brake bleeding, (Refer to Brakes - Standard Procedure)(Refer To List 1).

Connect scan tool to the Data Link Connector.

Select ANTILOCK BRAKES, followed by MISCELLANEOUS, then ABS BRAKES. Follow the instructions displayed. When scan tool displays TEST COMPLETE, disconnect scan tool and proceed.

Perform base brake bleeding a second time, (Refer to Brakes - Standard Procedure)(Refer To List 1).

Top off master cylinder fluid level and verify proper brake operation before moving vehicle.

did you open the system up front? do tell all things you messed with first , then ask a question.
got ABS?
there are 5 ways to bleed brakes (not counting ABS)
which one you using>?

1. Gravity (LOL)
2. 2 man rule
3. MC power bleeder tool.
4. tail end fitting reverse power bleed tool?
5. vacuum tool?

we can not guess that , unless said. and is key to success.

that be first ,for sure.
did you read the FSM to see how YOUR CAR IS DONE?
no? why not?
Real deal.
https://www.techauthority.com/en-US/Pages/Home.aspx

scanned?
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowledge-base/index.htm?utm_source=cj#service

see chapter 5, its all there, to read, then ask questions not clear in the book.

page 36 is ABS bleed, read that if applicable yet?
i bet you can not do this page, no special tool to do ABS.
but you never said.

Hello
The ABS in this car is what is called Active ABS, so yes a defective ABS Hydraulic control unit motor can cause this problem. Other things that can cause the problem is a defective brake master cylinder or Air trapped in the ABS control unit. You do not say you have done any parts replacement. If this problem did start after any brake system repair then be advised it takes a special tool that electrically holds open the ABS control valves so the air can be removed through bleeding, so if you opened yup the system you must have a shop with the proper tool do the bleeding. There is no way to bleed the brakes at home using conventional brake bleeding means.

Master cyclender working ok?

How are you bleeding the brake system?

If you are simply trying to bleed the front brakes by putting fluid in the handlebar mounted reservoir and bleeding it out of the caliper, you have emptied the ABS controller reservoir under the gas tank. This is why the ABS light flashes.

Post more information and I can try to give you some help, but you will have to remove the fuel tank etc. You need a few special tools to bleed the ABS brakes on this bike.

Awaiting your comments.....

the only way to bleed the ABS is with a scan tool?
everything on the brakes is just like the old days EXCEPT the ABS module which if needs bleeding will require a professional scan tool

why do you think you need to bleed the ABS module?

WELL THE DELCO MORAINE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HARD TO BLEED WITHOUT A TECH 1 SCAN TOOL.YOU HAVE TO RAISE PISTONS IN THE HYDRALIC MODULATOR TO THE HOME POSITION BEFORE BLEEDING THE SYSTEM. THE DEALERSHIP OR GARAGE WILL HAVE TO PRESSURE BLEED AND USE TECH 1 SCAN TOOL.IF YOU HAD THE OLD SCHOOL NON ABS BRAKE SYSTEM YOU CAN MANUAL BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM WITH NO PROBLEMS.

I WOULD NOT KEEP DRIVING IT.WHEN ABS LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON.YOU HAVE BRAKE FAILURE. TOW IT TO DEALERSHIP HAVE IT SERVICE.AND CHECK THE ABS BRAKES SYSTEM .BECAUSE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT A HOME FIX.BECAUSE THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT HAS LOWER FROM HOME POSITION .IN ORDER TO MOVE THE MASTER CYLINDER FROM UNIT.YOU NEED A TECH 2 SCANNER TO DO THE JOB.TO GET ABS BRAKES TO BLEED RIGHT BEST TO GET THEM PRESSURE BLEED INSTEAD OF MANUAL BLEEDING GET LESS AIR IN SYSTEM.THAT WHY SEE DEALER SHIP HAS THE THINGS TO DO THE JOB.

Do you still have the problem ? If so, try disabling the ABS completely (electrically) by disconnecting the 50 amp breaker and remove the ABS controller. You should have brake power restored and be careful as the brakes will lock now if you apply too much foot pedal pressure. I hope this helps.